Car Detailing Questions, Answered

A full interior and exterior detail starts at $139 for our Standard Detail and $349 for our Premium Detail. Interior-only details start at $99 and exterior-only details at $59.

Ceramic paint coating starts at $449 for a 1-year coating, $895 for 3 years and $1,195 for 5 years. Prices depend on vehicle size. We also coat wheels from $349, glass from $179, leather from $139, and fabric from $55.

Paint Enhancement starts at $395, 1-Step Paint Correction at $595, and 2-Step Paint Correction at $895. The right level depends on how much swirling and scratching your paint has.

Our starting prices ("From $XXX") are for standard-sized sedans and SUVs in typical condition. Large vehicles (full-size trucks, 3-row SUVs, vans) and heavily soiled vehicles may cost more — we'll tell you upfront before starting. There are no surprise charges after the fact.

No travel fee for any city in our standard service area — Salinas, Monterey, Marina, Seaside, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Carmel Valley, Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, and Hollister. If you're outside these areas, call us — we may still serve you.

Yes. Foam Bros gift cards are available in any amount. Call or text to purchase one.

We accept cash, all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover), Venmo, Zelle, and Apple Pay. Payment is collected at completion of service.

A Premium Detail takes 4–5 hrs. A Standard Detail takes 1.5–2.5 hrs.

Ceramic paint coating takes 1–2 days, including prep. The vehicle then needs to stay dry for 24 hours.

Paint Enhancement takes 2–3 hrs, 1-Step Paint Correction takes 4–5 hrs, and 2-Step Paint Correction takes 6–8 hrs.

We usually have same-week availability, and sometimes same-day for smaller services. We recommend booking at least 2–3 days in advance for larger jobs like ceramic coating or 2-step paint correction. Our schedule runs Monday through Sunday, 8am to 8pm, so we have more flexibility than most shops.

Premium packages include deeper decontamination steps (clay bar, shampoo extraction, paint polish) and longer-lasting protection. Standard packages are designed for cars already in regular maintenance rotation — they deliver consistent results at a lower price point.

Our Premium Detail covers everything: full interior restoration with hot-water extraction shampoo (vacuum, shampoo, wipe-down, deodorize), exterior hand wash, clay bar decontamination, light paint polish where needed, hand wax or sealant application, wheel and tire cleaning and dressing, door jambs, and all glass. It's our most thorough single-visit service.

Our ceramic paint coating includes a decontamination wash, clay bar treatment, light paint enhancement, panel prep, and two layers of 9H ceramic coating, followed by a 24-hour dry cure.

Yes — it's one of our most common interior requests. Our interior deep clean uses rotary brushes for pet hair extraction, hot-water extraction shampoo for stains and odors, and professional deodorizer to neutralize pet smell. Severely contaminated interiors may need an additional treatment, which we'll quote upfront.

Yes. We apply an engine degreaser, use a low-pressure rinse to protect electronics, wipe and dry all surfaces, and dress the plastic and rubber. Engine Bay Detailing starts at $79.

We serve Salinas, Monterey, Marina, Seaside, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Carmel Valley, Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, and Hollister. If you're nearby but not listed, call us — we may still serve you.

Yes, always. Our van carries a fresh water tank and a generator, so we're completely self-sufficient. We don't need a hookup at your location. This is by design — we can service any location, including street parking, parking lots, and locations without utility access.

Absolutely — we do it all the time. Apartment parking lots, office parking structures, and workplace lots are common locations for us. The only thing we need is enough clearance to work around the vehicle. We're quiet and unobtrusive enough that other tenants or coworkers typically don't notice us.

Rain doesn't stop us for interior services — we can detail the inside anywhere. For exterior work (wash, paint correction, ceramic coating), we need dry conditions. If weather threatens your appointment, we'll reach out proactively to reschedule. We keep a close eye on forecasts and will never try to rush through an exterior service in poor conditions — that helps nobody.

Yes. We come to you across the region, and you can also bring your car to our Salinas location at 1226 Dickens Dr. We're open daily, 8am to 8pm. Tell us you'd like to drop off when you book.

Just access to the vehicle and enough space to work around it — a driveway, parking lot, or open parking area. We bring our own water supply, power, and all products. For interior services, it helps if the car is reasonably cleared of personal items beforehand.

We use Gtechniq ceramic coatings. On paint, we apply two layers of 9H ceramic coating.

Our professional-grade 9H ceramic coatings are rated for 1, 3 or 5 years on paint, depending on the package you choose. How long yours lasts depends on how the vehicle is maintained and driven. We recommend an annual maintenance wash with a ceramic-safe product to extend the coating's life. Wheel and glass coatings have shorter lifespans — typically 1–2 years.

Our coatings are rated for 1, 3 or 5 years on paint, depending on the package. Near the coast, regular washing with a ceramic-safe product matters more, because salt film left on the surface wears on any coating. A car that sits in salt fog and rarely gets washed will land toward the shorter end of that range.

Our ceramic paint coating already includes light paint enhancement as prep. If your paint has heavier swirls or scratches, we'd recommend paint correction first, because a coating locks in whatever is underneath it.

Paint correction is about fixing existing paint damage — swirl marks, scratches, water spots, oxidation. Ceramic coating is about protection going forward. They pair well together: we correct the paint first, then seal those results with a ceramic coating that lasts years. You can get one without the other, but getting both in sequence gives the best long-term outcome.

Keep it dry for the first 24 hours. After that, wash it regularly with a ceramic-safe product. We also recommend an annual maintenance wash to extend the life of the coating.

Paint correction removes swirl marks, light scratches, water spots, and oxidation. We measure paint thickness first and remove only what's necessary. If your paint is too thin to correct safely, or a scratch is too deep to remove, we'll tell you before we start.

Not when done correctly. We measure paint thickness before starting any correction work and remove only what's necessary. We've never damaged a vehicle. Our polishers are calibrated to the minimum effective setting for each paint hardness. If your paint is too thin to correct safely, we'll tell you before we start.

Every membership starts with a one-time Premium Reset Detail at the member rate, which brings your vehicle to baseline. After that, we come to you on a set schedule for a flat monthly price. There are three plans: The Refresh from $89/month, The Protection Plan from $149/month, and Signature Care from $269/month (sedan pricing).

Membership is month-to-month with a three-month minimum. There is no long-term contract beyond that.

Yes, you can pause your membership for up to 3 months; just call or text us at least 48 hours before your scheduled detail day. Billing continues during a pause, and the visits you miss are added after your membership ends at no additional cost. After the three-month minimum, you can cancel anytime with 30 days’ written notice by text or email. If you cancel before completing three months, the discount on your Premium Reset Detail is billed back.

Signature Care includes coating-safe care with a ceramic topper applied every quarter. The Protection Plan includes a Quarterly Protection Service with paint sealant reapplied.

Yes. Signature Care is built for coated, high-value, and enthusiast vehicles. It includes two maintenance visits a month, coating-safe care, and a quarterly ceramic topper.

The easiest way is to book online through our booking link — takes under 2 minutes. You pick your service, choose a date and time, and tell us your location. You can also call us at (831) 484-8690 and we'll schedule you directly. We typically reply to online bookings within 1 business hour.

No — you just need to let us access the vehicle and have a key for any locked compartments. Many customers leave us a key and go about their day. We'll text you when we're done. For the first appointment, we do like to walk through the results with you when possible.

Life happens. Just call or text us at (831) 484-8690 and we'll reschedule you without any hassle. We ask for at least 24 hours notice when possible, but we'll work with you regardless. No cancellation fees for reasonable notice.

Yes, Foam Bros Mobile Detailing is fully insured. Our coverage protects both your vehicle and us in the unlikely event of any damage during service. We take this seriously — it's part of being a professional service, not a side gig.

We guarantee your satisfaction on every service. If something isn't right when we finish — a spot we missed, a result that didn't meet expectations — we fix it before we leave. We don't bill and run. After 1,500+ vehicles, the guarantee still stands on every job.