Car Detailing Portland

In Portland, full interior and exterior car detailing at Squeegee Detail ranges from $170 to $460, depending on vehicle size and package level. Our mobile Bronze Full Detail starts at $170, while our Gold package starts at $270 and includes hot-water extraction for carpets and upholstery for a deeper clean.

Yes. We’re a fully mobile detailing service and can come to your home, office, or most apartment complexes. Access to water and electricity is helpful but not always required, though some apartments have rules about on-site detailing, so we recommend confirming with your property manager first.

Access to water and electricity is helpful but not required at every location. For most appointments, we bring the equipment and supplies needed to complete your detail on-site, and we can also arrange for you to drop your vehicle at one of our service locations if needed.

Our Bronze Full Detail combines our Bronze interior and exterior services: a professional hand wash, wheel and tire cleaning, wheel well cleaning, exterior glass cleaning, and a wax treatment for about one month of protection, plus full interior vacuuming, wipe-down, trunk and floor mat detailing, and interior glass cleaning. For vehicles that need deeper restoration, our Gold package upgrades the interior with hot-water shampoo extraction for carpets and upholstery and more intensive cleaning steps, and you can add services like clay bar treatment or paint correction as needed.

In Portland, we recommend detailing in early fall and again in spring to protect against our wet winters and moss-prone conditions. A fall appointment is a great time to apply our Silver exterior package with ceramic spray wax for up to three months of added protection, then a spring detail helps remove winter grime, road salt, and moss before summer.

Yes. Mobile detailing saves you travel and waiting time because we come to your home or office and bring the tools and products needed to complete the job on-site. In Portland’s damp climate, regular interior and exterior detailing helps reduce issues like mold, odors, and clearcoat damage, which can support a cleaner appearance and stronger resale value over time.

The time required for mobile car detailing in Portland depends on your vehicle's size, condition, and the level of service you choose, with Portland's rainy climate often adding extra time for mud, grime, and moss removal.

Average Timelines

Typical durations for mobile car detailing in Portland reflect local needs like road salt and wet weather buildup:

• Basic Exterior Wash: 1–1.5 hours – Pollen/dirt rinse; quicker in dry summer

• Basic Interior Vacuum: 1.5–2 hours – Light crumbs; extra for damp carpets

• Full Interior + Exterior: 3–5 hours – Deep clean wheels/seats; rain grime adds 30-60 min

• Heavy Soil/Pet Hair: 4–6+ hours – Steam extraction common for PDX pet owners

• Paint Correction: 6–8 hours – Fixes swirls from wet-road driving

• Ceramic Coating: 8–12+ hours (or 2 days) – Humidity delays curing in Portland winters

Weather Impact

Portland's 36 inches of annual rain (Oct-May peak) extends mobile car detailing time—expect 30-60 extra minutes for wheel wells clogged with I-5 mud, undercarriage moss, door jambs with debris, and interior moisture from frequent showers. Summer pollen from Forest Park adds allergy cleanup.

Vehicle Factors

• Sedans (e.g., Honda Civic): Fastest at base times due to compact size.

• SUVs/Trucks (e.g., Toyota Tacoma): +1-2 hours for roofs, cargo areas popular in PNW.

• Luxury/EVs: Extra care for leather, frunks; avoids water spots on Tesla paint.

Heavily soiled vehicles with pet hair, spills, or stains require steam extraction and odor neutralization.

Step-by-Step Process

Professional mobile detailers in Portland follow this method to ensure quality:

1. Assessment (15-30 min): Photos/inspection for accurate quote.

2. Pre-wash/Decon (30-60 min): Snow foam, iron remover for brake dust.

3. Wash/Clay Bar (1-2 hrs): Two-bucket method protects paint.

4. Interior Deep Clean (1-3 hrs): Extraction, ozone for PNW damp smells.

5. Polish/Protect (1-4 hrs): Wax or ceramic for rainy protection.

6. Final Check (15 min): Client walkaround.

Rushing risks swirl marks, holograms, or incomplete decontamination.

Mobile Convenience

Squeegee Detail brings full service to your Portland home, office, Alberta Arts apartment, or Pearl District spot—no Burnside traffic or shop waits. Self-contained rigs with water tanks mean zero disruption while you work.

Booking Tips

• Schedule post-rain for efficiency; avoid peak wet weeks.

• Multi-car discounts reduce per-vehicle time.

• Text photos to Squeegee Detail for instant Portland-specific estimate.

For precise timelines on your vehicle, contact local pros—thorough mobile car detailing in Portland delivers lasting results worth the investment.