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Detailing Guide

How Much Does a Car Detail Cost in San Diego?

Market pricing breakdown for 2026 — shop vs mobile, services tier by tier, what to watch out for.

Current San Diego market (2026)

Mini details: $89-$149. Full details: $229-$389. Paint correction: $399-$750. Ceramic coating: $299 (2-year) to $1,500 (9-year). Mobile detailers typically price the same as shops — travel fees have become rare.

What affects the price?

Vehicle size (SUV/truck/RV upcharges), vehicle condition (pet hair, severe stains, heavy oxidation), package tier, whether paint correction is needed before coating, and installer certification level.

Red flags in pricing

A $200 ceramic coating is not a real ceramic coating — it's probably a spray sealant mislabeled. A $99 full detail likely skips decontamination, clay bar, or shampoo. If the price seems too low, ask what's included.

Reflection Detailing's positioning

We price mid-market. Mini Detail $89 (market: $99-$149). Full Detail $279 (market: $229-$389). We undercut the premium players while matching their certification — IGL Coatings and HTL Detailing certified.

Questions? Angel personally answers every text.

Text (619) 341-0016

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