Our hot take: summer means more time behind the wheel. Road trips, beach days, and weekends up north require more time in your vehicle. Imagine you just get off work on a Friday in summer, your boss lets you go a few hours early, and you’re headed up to meet your kids and spouse at your cottage up north. You hop in your freshly detailed vehicle, and its shine shows no signs of enduring a Michigan winter. You pull up to the red light, windows down, and you catch out of the corner of your eye the vehicle in the other lane gawking at your vehicle’s shine. Yeah, that feels good.
So, what detailing services will maximize your vehicle’s shine and driving experience this summer? We’ve got you covered. Here are our top recommended investments and upgrades for this summer’s standout shine.
Interior Detailing
Before we can get to the exterior shine, we have to ensure the interior is in good shape, since this is where most of your time is spent. Our interior detailing process is much more thorough than a simple vacuum job. We pay meticulous attention to every detail of your interior, including seats, upholstery, and even the deepest “black hole” cracks. By caring for your vehicle’s interior, you can keep it in pristine condition, making drives more enjoyable and increasing the resale value. A proper detail doesn’t just make surfaces spotless; it cleanses the air inside, eliminating allergens, odors, and dust. Just think about it— when you’re gearing up for a 7+ hour road trip, you don’t just want a clean car, you want one that feels clean.
So, what is included in an interior detail? Here are the steps our Crystal Clean team takes to restore your vehicle’s interior to showroom condition:
- Shampoo and hot water extract the carpets, floors, mats, and seats in your vehicle
- Remove dirt and stains from the vehicle’s headliner
- Detail every crack and crevice, along with the panels inside your vehicle
- Wash all windows, including the mirrors and the sunroof
- Freshen and rejuvenate your leather seats if applicable
- Clean and wipe out the glove compartment and center consoles
- Vacuum every inch of your vehicle, including the trunk or spare tire compartment
Summer smart upgrades for your interior:
No matter how often you’ve left the windows down or bought air fresheners, does that stubborn smell still linger? The last thing you want is a smelly car this summer. Crystal Clean provides odor removal as an add-on service to the Deluxe Detail Package. We use NuVinAir, the same tool car dealerships use to refresh trade-in vehicles to be resold. It helps tackle stubborn odors like mold, mildew, body odor, smoke, and pet odor by neutralizing odor molecules to leave behind a fresh environment.
Scotchgard Fabric Protection
Summer road trips and beach days mean more snacking and outdoor elements in your car, causing increased potential for stains. Crystal Clean’s Scotchgard™ Fabric Protection uses advanced technology that forms an invisible, non-toxic barrier that actively repels spills, stains, and moisture. This product is applied to fabric seats, floor mats, carpets, trunks, cargo spaces, seat covers, and even boat cushions to fortify your vehicle. This proactive coating keeps your interior comfortable and clean all summer long without altering the fabric’s feel. You don’t have to skip the gas station snacks or quick drive-thru meals this summer—your car can handle it.
Exterior Detailing
We are declaring summer 2025 as hot car summer! Getting your car regularly detailed not only keeps your vehicle shining, but it also protects your investment and increases the vehicle’s longevity. An exterior detail goes beyond a typical hand or drive-thru car wash by providing a deep clean with intentional focus on every exposed surface, removing built-up grime and contaminants. But it doesn’t stop there—detailing also adds a protective layer that shields your car from the elements, helping it stay showroom ready longer.
Let’s get into the dirty details of what goes into an exterior detail:
- Complete hand wash with steam rinse
- Remove brake dust, rail dust, bugs, and tar with clay bar treatment
- Proper cleaning of wheels, wheel wells, and rims
- Wipe down door jams and the inside fuel door
- Wash windows, mirrors, and sunroof
- Treat tires, trim, and grill with premium exterior dressing
- Apply durable wax sealant
- Clean and shine exhaust tips
Summer smart upgrades for your exterior:
Paint Repair and Correction
Crystal Clean offers several services that repair rock chips, scratches, and chipped paint that have punctured the clear coat. These damages expose the car’s body, including the metal or primer beneath the paint, to moisture, grime, and other outdoor elements that can cause rust and even corrosion. From spot paint touch-ups, to three-stage correction process, and road paint and tar removal, we provide add-on services that protect your investment and keep your car looking sleek.
Protective Coatings
Whether driving through mud and gravel, or racking up hours on the highway, your car needs to be ready for it all. Your vehicle’s paint serves as a first line of defense for the body underneath. Plus, don’t we all want our vehicles to look good? At Crystal Clean, we offer both CeramicPro Nanceramic Technology and Icon Rocklear.
CeramicPro Nanoceramic Technology is a multi-layered coating that bonds to your vehicle to provide a durable, yet flexible protective shine. The super hydrophobic effect of the coating will cause water to bead up and roll off the surface, along with any dirt and grime. This service enhances gloss depth further on all painted surfaces for the premium wet look that traditional waxes can’t match, all while protecting against the elements.
Our Icon Rocklear is a premium upgrade that is made to endure. It is 75x stronger than other coatings, protects against all types of road and weather conditions, and strengthens finishes without reducing your vehicle’s clear or gel coat. Plus, it comes with a 15-year warranty for automotive and heavy-duty vehicles.
Cruise Into Summer
Summer is right around the corner! This is a perfect time to book a detail tailored to your vehicle’s needs and ensure it’s primed for all your summer adventures. Let’s cruise into the season and say hello shine.
Make Detailing Convenient This Summer
Got plans this summer? Well, we made detailing that much more convenient with our Fly ‘n’ Shine service. Your car is essential for work, getting the kids to practice, and making those trips to Lake Michigan. That’s why we’ve created a way to get your car detailed without ever having to go without it. Next time you travel, book a Fly ‘n’ Shine where we pick up your vehicle from short-term parking at Gerald R. Ford Airport and provide a complete detailing service while you are gone. Then we park your cleaned vehicle back in short-term parking within 30 minutes of your flight’s arrival. Now you have no excuse! Get your car detailed for a standout summer shine.
