The time it takes to detail a car can vary greatly depending on a number of factors, including the level of detailing, the size of the vehicle, the condition of the paint, and the experience of the detailer.

Here’s a general breakdown:

1. Basic Exterior Cleaning and Waxing

• Time: 1 to 2 hours
• INCLUDED: Hand washing, drying, waxing and cleaning wheels and tires.

2. External details

• Time: 2 to 4 hours
• INCLUDES: Washing, Clay Strip Treatment, Polishing, Waxing or Sealing and Cleaning Wheels and Tires. This process may involve more extensive paint correction, which may take longer.

3. Internal Details

• Time: 1 to 3 hours
• Includes: Vacuuming, cleaning carpets and upholstery, cleaning and conditioning leather, and detailing dashboards and other surfaces.

4. Full Details (Interior and Exterior)

• Time: 4 to 8 hours
• INCLUDED: Comprehensive cleaning of interior and exterior, including all steps above. This may also include an engine bay cleaning and more extensive paint corrections.

5. Professional Details

• Time: 6 to 12 hours or more
• INCLUDES: High-end detailing service that may involve multiple stages of paint correction, ceramic coating application, and meticulous interior cleaning. This may take a full day or even longer depending on the service requested.

Factors affecting time

• Vehicle Size: Larger vehicles such as SUVs and trucks will take longer than smaller cars.
• Vehicle Condition: Cars that have not been cleaned for a long time or have severely damaged paint will require more time for a thorough cleaning and restoration.
• Refining Method: Using a machine (such as a polisher) versus a manual method will also affect the time required.
• Experience Level: More experienced detailers may work faster and more efficiently than beginners.

in conclusion

All in all, automotive detailing can take anywhere from 1 to 12 hours or more, depending on the scope of the job and the condition of the vehicle. In order to complete the job thoroughly, sufficient time must be allocated to ensure that all areas are properly cleaned and treated.