Full Interior + Exterior Auto Detailing in Rapid City, SD
Top-to-bottom hand wash, clay-bar decontamination, machine polish, interior steam clean, and protective sealant. Cars come out better than the day they were sold.
- Licensed & Insured
- 10-Year Warranty
- Local Crew
- Free Quotes
About Our Full Interior + Exterior Detail
A full interior and exterior detail in Rapid City costs $245 to $395 for sedans and mid-size SUVs, with full-size trucks, three-row SUVs, and heavily-soiled vehicles running $395 to $695. We are not a quick-wash franchise that runs the same brush through a hundred trucks a day. We are a hand-detail shop built around the abuse that Black Hills weather puts on every paint surface and every interior in this region.
The exterior process starts with a pH-neutral pre-soak to lift loose grit, then a two-bucket hand wash with a clean microfiber mitt. Wheels and tires get a dedicated brush and a non-acidic iron remover. Door jambs, gas-cap recess, and tailgate seams are cleaned by hand because the drive-through never reaches them. A clay-bar pass lifts embedded iron, rail dust, and tree sap that washing alone cannot move. We dry with a forced-air blower and a plush waffle-weave to prevent wash-induced micro-marring, then apply a 4 to 6-month sealant for daily-driver protection.
The interior process is just as detailed. We extract carpets and floor mats with hot-water injection to lift Black Hills salt residue, sand, and traffic-lane stains. Leather is conditioned with a pH-balanced cleaner and a UV-protectant balm. Cloth and Alcantara are spot-extracted and steam-treated. Door panels, dash, vents, and console seams get a soft brush and microfiber detail. Glass is polished inside and out with a streak-free finish. The end result is a car that feels new and smells clean, not a chemical air-freshener cover-up.
We serve Rapid City, Box Elder, Black Hawk, Summerset, Piedmont, Sturgis, Hill City, and the broader Black Hills region. Mobile service is available for full details across the metro. Free quotes within the same business day, manufacturer-backed sealant options, and a 10% military discount for Ellsworth AFB families.
What is included
- Two-bucket pH-neutral hand wash with iron remover and clay-bar decontamination
- Wheel, tire, door jamb, and gas-cap detail (every surface the drive-through misses)
- Hot-water carpet extraction lifts Black Hills road salt and traffic-lane stains
- Leather pH-balanced clean and UV-protectant conditioning
- Streak-free glass interior and exterior
- 4 to 6-month sealant included on full details (upgrade to ceramic available)
- Mobile service across Rapid City, Box Elder, Black Hawk, and Summerset
Our Full Detail Install Process
- 1
Walk-Around Quote
Free in-person or text-photo assessment. We scope the right level of detail for your vehicle and quote on the spot.
- 2
Hand Wash + Decon
Pre-soak, two-bucket wash, iron remover on wheels and panels, clay-bar pass to lift embedded contaminants.
- 3
Interior Reset
Hot-water extraction on carpets and mats, leather condition, dash and console detail, glass polish inside.
- 4
Polish + Protect
Single-stage machine polish if needed, then a 4 to 6-month sealant or carnauba topper for daily-driver protection.
- 5
Final Inspection
Quality check under shop and natural light. Tire dressing, door-jamb wipedown, and final walk-around with the owner.
Full Interior + Exterior Detail Questions
How long does a full detail take?
A standard sedan or mid-size SUV runs 4 to 6 hours start to finish. Full-size trucks, three-row SUVs, and heavily-soiled vehicles can run 6 to 9 hours. We schedule one vehicle per bay per day so we are not rushing. Most customers drop off in the morning and pick up before dinner.
What is the difference between a full detail and a wash?
Scope and depth. A wash hits the exterior surface for 15 minutes. A full detail covers every panel by hand, decontaminates the paint, extracts the carpets, conditions the leather, polishes glass, and applies long-term protection. Roughly 8x the time and a permanent improvement to the vehicle's surfaces, not a 1-week cosmetic refresh.
Will a full detail remove scratches?
It removes light swirl marks and wash-induced micro-marring through a single-stage machine polish. Deeper scratches that have cut through the clear-coat require multi-stage paint correction, which is a separate service. We inspect first and tell you honestly which scratches will lift and which require correction.
Do you do mobile detailing across the Black Hills?
Yes for full details. We bring water, power, and equipment to your driveway across Rapid City, Box Elder, Black Hawk, Summerset, and Piedmont. Ceramic coatings and full multi-stage paint correction require the shop because of temperature, humidity, and cure-time requirements.
How often should I get a full detail in Rapid City?
Most Black Hills daily drivers benefit from a full detail twice a year: once in late spring after the salt season, and once in late fall before winter. Vehicles with kids, pets, or long commutes often go quarterly. Show cars and weekend vehicles often hold up for 9 to 12 months between full details.
Is there a military discount?
Yes. Active-duty, reserve, retired, and dependent military families at Ellsworth Air Force Base receive 10% off every service with valid ID. The discount applies to full details, ceramic coatings, paint correction, and motorcycle and RV work.
- BBB AccreditedA+ rating
- Licensed & InsuredFull coverage
- WarrantyManufacturer-Backed Ceramic Coating Warranty (2-year, 5-year, and 9-year systems available)
- Experience1+ years in business
Get a Flat Full Detail Quote in Rapid City
Free on-site visit. Written quote within 24 hours. No high-pressure sales.