Cars / Utes / Vans
Let us make your car clean and glossy with one of our car detailing packages (or we can create a custom option to suit your needs). We're Christchurch's expert car detailers with a combined 10+ years of experience; we would love to show you what our skills can do. Our ethos is quality over quantity and our quality control exceeds any other Christchurch business...guaranteed!
Automotive
Services
Washing & Detailing
Machine Polishing
Paint Correction
Scratch Removal
Ceramic Coating
Stone Chip Repair
Interior Shampoo
Leather Treatment
Headlight Restoration
Overspray Removal
Sale Detailing
Export Detailing
Wheel Refurbishment
Paintless Dent Removal
Automotive Detailing
Detailing your vehicle requires the right tools and products to be thorough (and delicate to the wide range of materials) and knowledge of different cars to ensure a quality job and safe handling. We work on daily drivers, weekend cars, classic cars, exotics and more. Whether you just need a wash, preparation for sale, paint correction or protection - we can help!
Mobile Or At Our Place
We offer services both at our home-based workshop in Yaldhurst and also mobile at your place - Canterbury wide!
Why Choose The Detailing Specialists?
We are fastidious in nature and treat your vehicle like our own. We understand that leaving your pride and joy in someone else's hands can be daunting - and we always use the correct products, tools and techniques to maintain and protect your asset without causing damage. Our quality and attention to detail speaks for itself.
Our Car/Automotive Services
Scroll down to see the services we offer for cars.
Car/Automotive Services & Pricing
Our Car Detailing Packages
This package is perfect for anyone who has a good-condition vehicle in need of a thorough once-over. This package includes an inside/out clean and an exterior sealant to protect your vehicle for up to three months. We like to say this package is 'basic' but 'thorough' and is focused on good cleaning and sanitation, alongside presenting a brilliant finish through the use of quality trim dressing, tyre protectant and quality sealant for shine and protection. We get into the nooks and crannies on the interior and aim for a high level of presentation.
Exterior
- Snow Foam Pre-Wash & Hand Shampoo
- Wheel & Inner Guard Clean - Door Jambs Cleaned
- Tyres & Exterior Plastic Dress
- 3 Month Sealant; Paint, Wheels, Glass
- Exhaust Polish (If Required)
Interior
- Full Interior Vacuum
- Brush Interior Detail
- Plastic Clean & Sanitise
- Glass Clean
Interior & Exterior - Coupe/Sedan $350 | Large Sedan/Wagon $370 | SUV/Ute/Van $390 | XL Van/High Top $410
Time Frame: 3-4 Hours
Exterior Only - Coupe/Sedan $175 | Large Sedan/Wagon $195 | SUV/Ute/Van $215 | XL Van/High Top $235
Time Frame: 1-2 Hours
Notes: This package doesn't include exterior polishing, so it will not address scratches or scuffs; nor does it include interior shampooing or leather cleaning, so it will not address interior stains or damage. Very dirty cars or those with gravel road dust, heavy dirt, pet hair, mud or vehicles that have not been cleaned for a long time may incur additional charges.
Our decontamination detail (also known as our sale detail) will get your car looking sharp without blowing your budget. We complete a thorough inside-out detail (the same as our Mini Detail) with an added engine bay clean, a light exterior decontamination to remove tar and other contaminants, and the application of a higher-quality ceramic wax to help hide imperfections and increase shine. Did you know we can also add-on a sale photoset for $49!
Exterior
- Snow Foam Pre-Wash & Hand Shampoo
- Wheel & Inner Guard Clean
- Door Jambs Cleaned
- Tyres & Exterior Plastic Dress
- 3 Month Sealant; Paint, Wheels, Glass
- Exhaust Polish (If Required)
+ Mild Exterior Decontamination (Removes Tar, Sap, Fallout)
+ Engine Bay Clean
+ Hand Ceramic Wax Applied
Interior
- Full Interior Vacuum
- Brush Interior Detail
- Plastic Clean & Sanitise
- Glass Clean
Interior & Exterior - Coupe/Sedan $500 | Large Sedan/Wagon $550 | SUV/Ute/Van $600 | XL Van/High Top $650
Time Frame: 5-6 Hours
Exterior Only - Coupe/Sedan $300 | Large Sedan/Wagon $350 | SUV/Ute/Van $400 | XL Van/High Top $450
Time Frame: 2-3 Hours
Notes: This package doesn't include any exterior polishing so will not address any scratches or scuffs. This package doesn't include any interior shampooing or leather cleaning so will not address interior stains or damage. Very dirty cars or those with gravel road grime, heavy dirt, pet hair, mud or vehicles that have not been cleaned for a long time may incur additional charges.
Your vehicle is treated to a one-step polishing process to remove light-moderate swirls, scratches and oxidation. You will see a visible reduction in swirl marks, light scratches, oxidation and haze - and a strong increase in paint depth, gloss and reflections. We aim for approx. 70% removal of defects. With our one-step correction detail we spend more time decontaminating to ensure tar spots, tree sap, iron and more are removed from the paint surface prior to polishing. This package includes everything from the previous package as well; as shown in the list below.
Exterior
- Snow Foam Pre-Wash & Hand Shampoo
- Wheel & Inner Guard Clean - Door Jambs Cleaned
- Tyres & Exterior Plastic Dress
- 3 Month Sealant; Wheels, Glass
- Exhaust Polish (If Required)
+ Exterior Decontamination (Removes Tar, Sap, Fallout)
+ Engine Bay Clean
+ One-Step Machine Polish
+ Headlight & Taillight Polish
+ 3 Month Ceramic Wax
Interior
- Full Interior Vacuum
- Boars Brush Interior Detail
- Plastic Clean & Sanitise
- Glass Clean
Interior & Exterior - Coupe/Sedan $1000 | Large Sedan/Wagon $1100 | SUV/Ute/Van $1200 | XL Van/High Top $1300
Time Frame: 10-14 Hours
Exterior Only - Coupe/Sedan $700 | Large Sedan/Wagon $800 | SUV/Ute/Van $900 | XL Van/High Top $1000
Time Frame: 7-10 Hours
Notes: This package includes a one-step correction process that removes swirls marks, light scratches and oxidation, but may not remove some fairly deep swirls and marks on more worn vehicles. This package doesn't include any interior shampooing or leather cleaning so will not address interior stains or damage. Very dirty cars or those with gravel road grime, heavy dirt, pet hair, mud or vehicles that have not been cleaned for a long time may incur additional charges.
Our two-step adds to our one-step correction detail with a more thorough cut and polish process to remove more swirls, scratches and oxidation. With this two-step correction detail, you will see a heavy reduction in swirl marks, scratches, oxidation and haze - and a very strong increase in paint depth, gloss and reflections utilising our high-quality finishing polish. We aim for approx. 90-95% defect removal. With this detail we spend more time decontaminating to ensure tar spots, tree sap, iron and more are removed from the paint surface prior to polishing. This package will get most vehicles to a near-new condition.
Exterior
- Snow Foam Pre-Wash & Hand Shampoo
- Wheel & Inner Guard Clean
- Door Jambs Cleaned
- Tyres & Exterior Plastic Dress
- 3 Month Sealant; Wheels, Glass
- Exhaust Polish (If Required)
+ Exterior Decontamination (Removes Tar, Sap, Fallout)
+ Engine Bay Clean
+ Two-Step Machine Polish
+ Headlight & Taillight Polish
+ 3 Month Ceramic Wax
Interior
- Full Interior Vacuum
- Boars Brush Interior Detail
- Plastic Clean & Sanitise
- Glass Clean
Interior & Exterior - Coupe/Sedan $1400 | Large Sedan/Wagon $1550 | SUV/Ute/Van $1700 | XL Van/High Top $1850
Time Frame: 14-20 Hours
Exterior Only - Coupe/Sedan $1100 | Large Sedan/Wagon $1250 | SUV/Ute/Van $1400 | XL Van/High Top $1550
Time Frame: 10-14 Hours
Notes: This package includes a two-step correction process that removes as many swirls and scratches as what is safe for us to do. This will not address stone chips or deep 'keying' scratches. This package doesn't include any interior shampooing or leather cleaning so will not address interior stains or damage. Very dirty cars or those with gravel road grime, heavy dirt, pet hair, mud or vehicles that have not been cleaned for a long time may incur additional charges.
Our show level correction detail is designed for vehicles with badly damaged paintwork, resprays needing attention or finicky paintwork, such as super soft dark paint finishes or those that require extra attention. Our show level correction may include sanding and other advanced techniques and is priced on a case-by-case basis; as it's not the norm for most vehicles and difficult to estimate.
Our show level correction detail is designed to remove defects including oxidation, haze, random scratches, car cover damage, swirl marks and can also aid to level orange peel and texture.
Exterior - Snow Foam Pre-Wash & Hand Shampoo
- Wheel & Inner Guard Clean
- Door Jambs Cleaned
- Tyres & Exterior Plastic Dress
- 3 Month Sealant; Wheels, Glass
- Exhaust Polish (If Required)
+ Exterior Decontamination (Removes Tar, Sap, Fallout)
+ Engine Bay Clean
+ Two-Step Machine Polish
+ Headlight & Taillight Polish
+ 3 Month Ceramic Wax
+ Show-Level Correction Techniques
Interior - Full Interior Vacuum
- Boars Brush Interior Detail
- Plastic Clean & Sanitise
- Glass Clean
Interior & Exterior - From $2300
Time Frame: 20+ Hours
Exterior Only - From $2000
Time Frame: 18+ Hours
Very dirty cars or those with gravel road grime, heavy dirt, pet hair, mud or vehicles that have not been cleaned for a long time may incur additional charges.
Ceramic Coating Options
Our ceramic coatings prices are displayed below; differentiated by vehicle size and longevity. A Fireball Ceramic Coating MUST accompany a New Vehicle Preparation Detail or a Correction Detail. We must strip and polish the paintwork before application, even on brand-new vehicles.
Our 2-year ceramic coating is the perfect cost-effective option to protect your vehicle. Targeted towards daily drivers and vehicles that are subject to a lot of use; our 2-year ceramic coating hardens on the paintwork and repels dirt, dust and debris.
Hardness: 6/10
Gloss: 8/10
Self-Cleaning: 7/10
Hydrophobics: 7/10
Coating Price - Coupe/Sedan $600 | Large Sedan/Wagon $700 | SUV/Ute/Van $800 | XL Van/High Top $900
Our 3-year ceramic coating combines hardness and gloss for an excellent all-round coating. Great for daily drivers and vehicles that are subject to a lot of use; our 3-year ceramic coating repels dirt, dust and debris while providing hydrophobic benefits and a high shine finish.
Hardness: 7/10
Gloss: 8/10
Self-Cleaning: 8/10
Hydrophobics: 8/10
Coating Price - Coupe/Sedan $800 | Large Sedan/Wagon $900 | SUV/Ute/Van $1000 | XL Van/High Top $1100
Our 5-year ceramic coating is the most popular one we install due to it's environmental resistance and level of durability. Great for daily drivers and weekend vehicles alike; our 5-year ceramic coating is hard, glossy and repels exceptionally well. A perfect option for all vehicle types!
Hardness: 8/10
Gloss: 9/10
Self-Cleaning: 10/10
Hydrophobics: 9/10
Coating Price - Coupe/Sedan $1100 | Large Sedan/Wagon $1200 | SUV/Ute/Van $1300 | XL Van/High Top $1400
Our 7-year ceramic coating has additional hardness and self-cleaning properties to provide excellent protection for all vehicles; and is especially popular on hot rods and classics which get garaged and taken care of. The longevity mixed with shine keeps your vehicle enhanced and protected.
Hardness: 9/10
Gloss: 9/10
Self-Cleaning: 9/10
Hydrophobics: 7/10
Coating Price - Coupe/Sedan $1300 | Large Sedan/Wagon $1400 | SUV/Ute/Van $1500 | XL Van/High Top $1600
Our 9-year graphene coating is the only coating we offer with added graphene for an even slicker surface and high levels of water repellency. Graphene is the latest additive in ceramic coatings internationally and our 9-year graphene is an excellent performer geared towards high-end and rare vehicles.
Hardness: 9/10
Gloss: 9/10
Self-Cleaning: 9/10
Hydrophobics: 7/10
Coating Price - Coupe/Sedan $1500 | Large Sedan/Wagon $1600 | SUV/Ute/Van $1700 | XL Van/High Top $1800
Our 10-year ceramic coating is the pick of the bunch with the maximum levels of hardness, gloss, self-cleaning and hydrophobics. Designed to give maximum protection alongside ultimate shine and slickness; our 10-year coating is excellent if you demand the best!
Hardness: 10/10
Gloss: 10/10
Self-Cleaning: 10/10
Hydrophobics: 10/10
Coating Price - Coupe/Sedan $1700 | Large Sedan/Wagon $1800 | SUV/Ute/Van $1900 | XL Van/High Top $2000
New Car Ceramic Preparation ensures the strong bond of a Ceramic Coating to your paintwork. Even brand new paintwork needs to be decontaminated and refined to remove any light defects from travel, storage, compliance and dealerships.
With our New Car Ceramic Preparation we perform a light clay bar decontamination and jewelling polish to ensure the paintwork shines deep and is completely stripped for the ceramic coating application to adhere and perform its best.
This level of preparation is suitable for brand new or near new vehicles (<2 months old or <2000kms on the clock). This is an exterior-only service.
New Car Preparation - Coupe/Sedan $499 | Large Sedan/Wagon $549 | SUV/Ute/Van $599 | XL Van/High Top $649
We can install a wheel ceramic coating to provide 12-24 months of protection. A Fireball Ceramic Coating creates a semi-permanent bond against your wheels to provide easier maintenance, prevent heavy dirt and dust build-up, protect from UV and provide hydrophobic water-repelling properties.
Our Wheel Face/Spoke Coating is done with the wheels on the car and covers front-facing surfaces. Our Full Wheel & Caliper Coating involves removing the wheels and coating the full front and rear of the wheels, plus the brake calipers.
The Full Wheel (New; Off-Car) service is suitable for wheels that are brought to us off the vehicle and new or clean. We strip and coat the full front and rear of the wheels while off the vehicle.
This service is best applied to wheels in good condition that clean up well. Some vehicles with badly soiled wheels will incur additional cleaning/preparation charges. Pricing is for all four wheels.
Wheel Faces/Spokes - $220 (Full Set) Complete Wheels & Calipers - $550 (Full Set) Full Wheels (Brand New; Off Car) - $300 (Full Set)
Experience water repellence and easy cleaning on your exterior glass. We apply a high quality Ceramic Coating to the exterior glass of your vehicle. This is perfect for near-new vehicles or already used vehicles; and we have two options of preparation depending on the existing condition of your glass.
On most vehicles you should expect a Glass Ceramic Coating to last for up to 12 months. Some vehicles may last longer depending on use, where the vehicle is stored and frequency of cleaning.
Window Coating (No Polishing Required) - $300 (All Exterior Glass) Window Coating (Including Full Polish) - $700 (All Exterior Glass)
Our trim coating option provides 12-24 months of protection for the exterior plastic trims on your vehicle. This is the perfect way to keep a new vehicle looking new and slow down the trims fading with New Zealand's harsh UV.
Trim coating includes areas such as raw plastic fenders, flares, grills, bumper trims, window trims and other bare plastic areas around your vehicle.
While trim coatings are not permanent; they're the strongest thing you can apply to keep your plastic trims looking new, repelling dirt, dust, water and UV.
This service is best applied to near-new vehicles or ones where the trim is not too faded yet. Some vehicles where trims have already faded may benefit from restoring the trims first.
Trim Coating - $200 (Full Car)
Using the latest nano-technology we will protect the seats in your vehicle; whether they are leather or fabric. Our coatings will not only help keep your seats easier to clean but can also help prevent stains from causing long-term harm, and help reduce the chance of UV degradation. Seat and fabric coatings create some hydrophobic properties to repel water, too. A coating on your leather or fabric may fractionally darken the surface, but it is non-greasy and non-shiny.
On most vehicles, a Leather or Fabric Ceramic Coating should last 12-24 months. Some vehicles may last longer, depending on use, storage location, and cleaning frequency.
One Row Vehicle - $150 (Leather Or Fabric) Two Row Vehicle - $300 (Leather Or Fabric) Three Row Vehicle - $450 (Leather Or Fabric)
Using the latest nano-technology we will protect the seats in your vehicle, your floor mats and your carpets. This coating applies to all surfaces whether leather or fabric. Our coatings will not only help keep your interior surfaces easier to clean but they can also help to prevent stains from causing long-term harm, and help with reducing the chance of UV degradation. Interior coatings create some hydrophobic properties to repel water too. A coating on your leather or fabric may fractionally darken the surface, but are non-greasy and non-shiny.
On most vehicles, a Leather or Fabric Ceramic Coating should last 12-24 months. Some vehicles may last longer, depending on use, storage location, and cleaning frequency.
One Row Vehicle - $300 (Leather Or Fabric) Two Row Vehicle - $500 (Leather Or Fabric) Three Row Vehicle - $700 (Leather Or Fabric)
"It’s not often that my high expectations are exceeded, but these guys did just that! They transformed my “nice” R8 into something amazing. The paint is so smooth & shiny; the wheels are gleaming after an acid wash (🤷♂️)! You could not do this yourself, these are proper professionals. Thank you TDS!"
Andy; November 2024
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