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Full Mobile Car Detailing, Inside & Out
Inside & Out is our most complete detail: an exterior wash, clay, and ceramic sealant plus a full interior clean, all in one visit. We come to your driveway or workplace with our own water, power, and professional products.
What's Included in Inside & Out
Outside
- Hand wash and foam bath: foam loosens the dirt before we touch the paint, then we wash by hand
- Clay bar and paint decontamination: lifts off sap, brake dust, and other contamination that stays on the paint after a wash
- Ceramic sealant: a protective layer on the cleaned paint that helps water and dirt rinse off
- Wheel and tire deep clean: brake dust and road grime cleaned from the wheels and tires
- Door jambs wash: the edges and seams you only see with the doors open, where dirt and salt collect
- Bug removal: insect residue cleaned off the paint, since it can etch the finish if left on
- Tire shine: a clean finish on the tires
- Streak-free glass: windows cleaned without streaks
Inside
- Detailed vacuum: carpets, seats, mats, and the trunk vacuumed thoroughly to pull out dirt and crumbs
- Plastics and trim wipe-down and scrub: plastic and trim surfaces cleaned of dust, smudges, and grime
- Seat cleaning: seats cleaned to lift out dirt and marks
- Carpet cleaning: carpets cleaned to lift out dirt and marks
- Floor mat cleaning: mats cleaned along with the carpets
- Trunk area cleaned: the cargo area cleaned along with the cabin
- Reverse and spatial cameras: cleaned as part of the detail
Before & After
Good to Know
- Heavy stain removal and pet hair removal aren't included. Pet hair removal is available as an add-on, priced after inspection.
- It doesn't remove scratches or swirl marks. Clay removes bonded contamination and the sealant protects the paint, but neither corrects the paint.
- You book once, and we handle the outside and inside in the same visit.
Pricing may adjust for SUVs and trucks, and heavy soil or pet hair is priced after inspection. We confirm your final price when you book.
Add-Ons That Pair Well
- Glass coating ($40)
- Trim restoration ($50)
- Odor eliminator ($60)
- Kid carseat cleaning ($35)
- Paint/marker removal ($25)
- Pet hair removal (Requires inspection)
- Scented air freshener ($5)
How It Works
- 1Book online: pick Inside & Out and any add-ons, and we'll confirm pricing and a time.
- 2We arrive: at your driveway or workplace at the scheduled time, with our own water and power.
- 3We detail: we handle the exterior and interior work for your package.
- 4Enjoy the result: a cleaner, protected car without a trip to a shop.
We're available every day from 6am to 10pm, and we typically respond in under an hour. Questions about how it works? See our FAQs.
What Customers Say
"If you’re looking for a premium detailing service that comes right to your home or workplace, I highly recommend Lucent Car Care. Outstanding work and exceptional attention to detail!"
"The guys did a terrific job with my Audi Q5. They were diligent, hard working, and committed to doing an excellent job to make the car sparkle inside and out. I would definitely use Lucent again and am happy to recommend."
"The Lucent team did a great job detailing our two family cars.. Prompt, efficient, and the cars looked spectacular when they were done. Highly recommend."
Which Package Is Right for You?
- Wash, Clay, & Seal/Exterior (from $115) — The exterior only.
- Interior Only (from $220) — A full interior clean, with no exterior work.
- Inside & Out (from $320) — Everything in Wash, Clay & Seal plus a full interior clean, in one visit. You're here.
Who Does the Work
Lucent Car Care is a locally owned detailing business based on the North Shore. Every detail is done by our own small team, working on one car at a time. We're fully insured, and we bring our own water, power, and professional products to every job.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Inside & Out take?
It depends on the vehicle's size and condition. See typical times for each package in our FAQs. We confirm a precise estimate after inspecting the car.
What's the difference between Inside & Out and booking the other two packages?
Inside & Out includes everything in Wash, Clay & Seal and Interior Only, done in one visit. At starting prices it costs $320, compared with $335 for the two booked separately.
Do you bring your own water and power?
Yes. We bring our own water, power, and professional products, so we don't need any hookups.
Do I need to be home?
No. As long as we can access your vehicle and you've shared any special instructions, we'll complete the service while you're away.
Can you remove heavy stains or pet hair?
Heavy stain removal isn't included in Inside & Out. Pet hair removal is available as an add-on and is priced after inspection. Contact us with your vehicle and what you're dealing with.
Where We Work
We bring Inside & Out to homes and workplaces in Bannockburn, Deerfield, Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Golf, Highland Park, Highwood, Kenilworth, Lake Forest, Mettawa, Morton Grove, Niles, Northbrook, Northfield, Riverwoods, Skokie, Wheeling, Wilmette, and Winnetka. See our full service area.
Ready for a Cleaner Car?
Book Inside & Out online or call us at (224) 552-0952. Contact us with your vehicle and what you'd like done.