A hand wash and wax is the entry package. On the coast it does two jobs: it lifts the dust film that settles within days, and it lays down a barrier against sun and hard water.
This page covers what the wash-and-wax package includes at the published Orlando band of $125 to $175, how often a vehicle needs one, and why an automatic wash is not the same service.
| Job | Published 2026 range |
|---|---|
| Interior detail, sedan | $200 |
| Interior detail, crossover | $260 |
| Interior detail, SUV or truck | $290 |
| Full detail, sedan | $300 |
| Full detail, SUV or truck | $420 |
A hand wash of the body, wheels and tires, glass cleaned inside and out, door jamb wipe-down, and a wax or spray sealant applied and buffed. It is a cleaning and protection service, not a correction service: swirls and scratches stay where they are.
The work happens where the car is parked. That is the point of the package in Orlando, where a shop visit costs more time than the wash does money.
Published local pricing:
Ask what protection product is used and how long it lasts. A spray wax measured in weeks and a paste wax measured in months sit at different prices inside the same band.
Pollen film and sand settle on paint within days of a wash, and the coast stays damp with marine-layer dew. Most local detailers suggest a wash every two to four weeks for a parking loted outside, and protection reapplied with the seasons.
Hard water is the second reason. Sprinklers and pool splash leave mineral spots that etch into clear coat if they bake on, so glass and panels need attention before the marks set.
Heat, humidity and oak pollen settle on paint fast, afternoon storms leave water spots, and sand from the lakes rides in on mats.
Orlando Utilities Commission and the surrounding utilities draw from the Floridan aquifer. The water is mineral-rich and dries into hard spots on paint and glass.
Utility accounts: Toho Water Authority
The published band is $125 to $175 for an exterior wash and wax detail, with price moving by vehicle size and the protection product used.
A hand wash lets the detailer work around trim, glass and wheels without brushes, and it is done where the car is parked. A drive-through is faster but touches the paint with the same brushes on every vehicle.
Every two to four weeks for a parking loted outside, because pollen film and sand build quickly and the county sees little rain to clear them.
