# Auto Detailing in San Francisco | Lombard Auto Body

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> Auto detailing in San Francisco: wash, clay-bar, polish, interior shampoo. Free on most body repairs. Standalone from $80. (415) 292-2962.

Auto Detailing · San Francisco

# Auto Detailing in San Francisco.

Hand wash, clay-bar decontamination, machine polish, interior shampoo. Done on every repair job at no charge, or as a standalone service for cars that just need a thorough clean.

[Get a Detail Quote](https://sflombardautobody.com/contact-us/#estimate) [Call (415) 292-2962](tel:+14152922962)

Written by [Jack Chew](https://sflombardautobody.com/about-us/#jack-chew), owner of Lombard Auto Body, detailing and paint-correction work on Lombard Street since 2013. Reviewed June 2026.

## Detail packages

Express

$80–$150 · 1–2 hours

- Hand wash + dry
- Interior vacuum
- Window cleaning (in & out)
- Wheel cleaning
- Quick spray sealant

Standard Full

$180–$350 · 3–4 hours

- Everything in Express
- Clay-bar paint decon
- Single-stage hand polish
- Tire dressing + trim restore
- Interior surface wipe-down
- Leather conditioning

Show Detail

$400–$1,200 · 6+ hours

- Everything in Standard
- Multi-stage machine polish
- Swirl & scratch correction
- Interior shampoo (seats + carpet)
- Engine bay clean (on request)
- Optional ceramic coat add-on

On a body or paint repair, the wash + vacuum + clay-bar of surrounding panels is included free. If you want a full detail done at the same time, we discount the Standard package by ~30% since the car is already in the shop.

## Common detailing questions

### What does auto detailing include?

**Exterior:** hand wash, clay-bar paint decontamination, machine polish (if requested), wheel and tire dressing, window cleaning, trim restoration. **Interior:** vacuum, surface wipe-down, leather conditioning, carpet shampoo (on full detail), interior glass. **Add-ons:** engine bay cleaning, paint correction (multi-stage polish), ceramic-coat application.

### How much does auto detailing cost?

**Express detail (wash + vacuum + window):** $80–$150. **Standard detail (full exterior + interior):** $180–$350 depending on vehicle size and condition. **Full detail with clay-bar + machine polish + interior shampoo:** $350–$700. **Paint correction (multi-stage polish to remove swirl marks and shallow scratches):** $400–$1,200.

### Do I get detail included with a body repair?

**Yes, most repair jobs leave with a wash, vacuum, and interior wipe-down at no extra charge.** If the repair involved sanding or paint work, we clay-bar the surrounding panels so airborne overspray doesn't stick. It's a small thing but customers always appreciate getting the car back cleaner than they brought it in.

### What's clay-bar treatment and do I need it?

A clay bar is a putty-like material that pulls embedded contaminants (brake dust, road tar, tree sap, industrial fallout) out of the clearcoat. Even on a freshly washed car you'll feel the surface: run a clean hand over the hood after washing. If it feels gritty rather than glass-smooth, clay-bar treatment will help. Recommended every 6–12 months for cars parked outside.

### Can detailing remove swirl marks and shallow scratches?

**Light swirl marks and shallow scratches** (you can feel them with a fingernail tap but not catch on them): yes, machine polish can remove them. **Deeper scratches** (your fingernail catches): no, that's through the clearcoat into the base, needs touch-up or a [repaint](https://sflombardautobody.com/auto-paint-refinishing-san-francisco/). We tell you which kind you have before quoting.

### How long does a full detail take?

**Express detail:** 1–2 hours. **Standard full detail:** 3–4 hours. **Paint correction + interior shampoo:** half a day to a full day depending on the vehicle's condition. Drop off morning, pick up afternoon for most jobs.

## Want the car looking right?

Schedule a detail at 2340 Lombard. Call (415) 292-2962 to confirm same-week availability, booking ahead is usually 1–3 days out.

[Request Free Estimate](https://sflombardautobody.com/contact-us/#estimate) [Call (415) 292-2962](tel:+14152922962)