Straight answers
Gold Detail questions before you book.
How long does a Gold Detail take?+
Three to four hours for a car or crossover. Larger vehicles and heavily soiled interiors run longer, and we will tell you the realistic window when you book rather than quote a time we cannot keep.
What is the difference between Gold and Platinum?+
Gold decontaminates and protects; Platinum also corrects. Gold includes a clay-bar decontamination and a 6-month sealant, but no machine polishing. Platinum adds a single-stage machine correction for light-to-moderate swirls and haze, an engine bay detail, a full interior shampoo and a ceramic-grade sealant. If your swirling is heavier than that, it needs our dedicated Paint Correction service — 1-Step from $399, 2-Step from $599, Advanced 3-Step from $899.
Does Gold include paint correction?+
No. Nothing abrasive touches your paint at this tier, and that is deliberate — correction removes a measured amount of clear coat and should be done when it is needed, not bundled into a wash price. Correction is its own service with three genuinely different levels: 1-Step from $399, 2-Step from $599, Advanced 3-Step from $899.
How long does the 6-month sealant actually last?+
Around six months with normal driving and safe washing. Automatic brush tunnels, harsh chemicals and neglect shorten it. If you want multi-year protection instead, that is a Gtechniq ceramic coating — a different service with different prep.
Can you do this at my home or office?+
Yes — that is how most Gold Details are done. Our units are fully self-contained with their own water and power, so nothing is needed from your property. Confirm the address when you schedule, since access and space rules vary.
What if my interior is really bad, or there is pet hair?+
Tell us up front or send photos. Heavy soiling and embedded pet hair take real extra time, so they are quoted on inspection before any work starts. You will never get a surprise number at the end of the job.
Do I need to pay a deposit?+
No deposit. You book the appointment, we do the work, and you pay when it is finished and you have looked at it.