Car Detailing Hamilton

For the car that needs more than a wash. A full detail at our Frankton studio brings the cabin and the paint back to as close to new as they will go, at a price you can see before you book.

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When a wash is not enough

You can tell when a car has gone past what a wash will fix.

  • The seats have marks that will not lift
  • There is sand in the carpet from last summer
  • The kids' car seat has left a crumb trail
  • The paint looks flat even when it is clean

That is the point where a detail earns its price.

Car detailing at Turbo & Shine is done by hand at our studio at 281 Kahikatea Drive, Frankton. As a car detailer in Hamilton with a fixed studio, we detail hatchbacks and sedans, SUVs and utes, vans and 8+ seaters.

Every detail is priced by vehicle size and published on this page, so you know what you will pay before the car comes in.

Hamilton drivers have left us 40+ five-star Google reviews, and many of them say the same thing: the car looked like new when they picked it up.

Hyundai Santa Fe interior, before and after video of the rear seats, console and boot
Hyundai Santa Fe, before and after: rear seats, console and boot.

Car grooming or car detailing?

The two words get used for the same thing in New Zealand, which is why it is worth being clear about how we use them.

Car grooming

What it is
The regular clean: a Quick Top Wash, an Interior Groom or a Full Grooming that gets the car tidy and ready to use.
Packages
Quick Top Wash, Interior Groom, Full Grooming
Time
15 to 45 min for a Quick Top Wash, 3 to 4.5 hrs for a Full Groom
From
$35

Car detailing

This page
What it is
Car detailing goes deeper. It is the work that gets a car back to as-new cosmetic condition rather than just clean.
Packages
Ultimate Detailing, Extreme Reconditioning
Time
4 to 9 hours: it takes most of a day
From
$250

If you are not sure which one you need, our guide to car grooming vs car detailing explains the difference in more depth. Or call us on 07 242 0878 and tell us what is going on with the car.

What a full car detail covers, inside and out

Ultimate Detailing is our standard full detail: interior and exterior detailing in one visit.

Built on Full Grooming

It starts with everything in Full Grooming (the steam wash, interior vacuum and dressing, mag wheel clean, windows in and out, door jambs and engine bay) and then goes further.

Exterior detailing

Outside, the car gets a ceramic shampoo, polish coats, a wax coat and an exterior trim protection coat, with a deep clean of the wheels and trim corners.

Interior detailing

Inside, we shampoo the upholstery and mats, clean the roof liner and the vents, and remove pet hair.

Engine bay and finishing touches

The engine bay is cleaned and coated, and the car goes home with an air freshener and a welcome mat.

Silver Mercedes GL interior, before and after video of the boot, rear floor and front footwell
Mercedes GL interior, before and after: boot, rear floor and front footwell.

Car detailing packages and prices

Every detail is priced by vehicle size and published before you book.

For a car that has had a hard life

Extreme Reconditioning

Extreme Reconditioning is for the car that has had a hard life. It includes everything in Ultimate Detailing, plus:

From $499 5.5 to 9 hrs
  • Steam cleaning
  • Beach sand removal
  • Paint rejuvenation
  • Headlight restoration
  • Watermark removal
  • Deeper wheel and engine bay clean and coat

It is $499 for a car, $599 for an SUV or ute, $799 for a van and $899 for an 8+ seater, and takes 5.5 to 9 hours.

Car $499
SUV $599
Van $799
Van Plus $899
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Car: hatch and sedan. SUV: ute and SUV. Van: 2 to 7 seater. Van Plus: 8+ seater or campervan.

Paint correction and ceramic coating in Hamilton

A detail cleans and protects the paint, but it does not remove swirl marks and light scratches.

Cut and polish (paint correction)

That is what a cut and polish does. We match the stage to the condition of the paint when the car checks in.

Stage 1 Gloss enhancement from $150
Stage 2 Two-stage correction from $250
Stage 3 Heavy correction from $300

Stage 1 is a single-stage gloss enhancement from $150 on a car, Stage 2 a two-stage correction from $250, and Stage 3 a heavy multi-stage correction from $300.

Ceramic coating

Once the paint is corrected, ceramic coating locks the finish in: long-term paint protection, as a single or dual coat.

Single Coat from $700
Dual Coat from $900
Trim Coat from $150

A single coat starts at $700 on a car and a dual coat at $900, with a trim coat from $150.

Car prices shown above, every size in the table below. Any correction the paint needs before coating is quoted separately, so there are no surprises.

Paint correction and ceramic coating prices

Cut and polish and ceramic coating at our Frankton studio, priced by vehicle size.

Cut & Polish

Multi-stage paint correction. Stage matched to paint condition at check-in.

Service Car Hatch & Sedan SUV Ute & SUV Van 2 to 7 Seater Van Plus 8+ / Campervan
Stage 1 Single-stage gloss enhancement $150$200$280$350
Stage 2 Two-stage correction $250$300$350$450
Stage 3 Heavy multi-stage correction $300$350$450$550

Ceramic Coating

Long-term paint protection. Prices assume paint prep; correction quoted separately if needed.

Service Car Hatch & Sedan SUV Ute & SUV Van 2 to 7 Seater Van Plus 8+ / Campervan
Single Coat $700$850$950$1,050
Dual Coat $900$1,050$1,150$1,250
Trim Coat $150$180$220$250

Car detailing before and after

Real photos taken by our team on customer vehicles, before and after the work.

Toyota sedan rear seat with stains, rubbish on the floor and a child seat, before an interior cleanBefore
The same Toyota rear seat and floor cleared and cleaned after an interior cleanAfter
Rear seats of a Toyota sedan, before and after an interior clean.
Dirty front passenger seat and footwell of a Toyota, before an interior cleanBefore
The same Toyota front passenger seat and footwell clean after an interior cleanAfter
Front passenger seat and footwell, before and after an interior clean.
Toyota centre console and front seats before an interior cleanBefore
Toyota centre console and front seats after an interior cleanAfter
Centre console and front seats, before and after an interior clean.
White van roof paint covered in rust-coloured specksBefore
The same white van roof with the rust-coloured specks removed from the paintAfter
Van roof, before and after: rust-coloured specks removed from the paint.

Which detail does your car need?

Find your situation, then follow the link.

Selling the car, or just bought one that needs a reset Ultimate Detailing Covers the cabin and the paint in one visit. Beach sand, heavy grime or a car that has not been cleaned in a long time Extreme Reconditioning Adds steam cleaning and sand removal. Swirl marks or dull paint on a car that is otherwise clean Cut and polish Matched to the stage the paint needs. A car you plan to keep for years Ceramic coating A detail with paint correction, then ceramic coating. The inside is the problem and the outside is fine Interior detailing Our interior detailing tiers start from $100.

Booking a detail at our Frankton studio

Our studio is open Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm. Walk-ins are welcome, but a detail takes most of a day, so we recommend booking ahead and dropping the car off early.

  1. 1

    Book your day

    A full detail takes 4 to 9 hours, so book ahead and drop the car off early.

  2. 2

    Five-minute look

    We look the car over with you, note any existing marks and confirm the price before work starts.

  3. 3

    Detailed by hand

    Inside and out, panel by panel, with professional eco-friendly products.

  4. 4

    Walk-through at pickup

    We show you the finished car before we hand back the keys.

  • Mon to Fri, 7:30am to 5:00pm
  • Walk-ins welcome
  • Courtesy car on request
  • Afterpay in 4 instalments
  • WINZ quotes
  • No payment to book

A courtesy car is available on request. Before any work starts, we take five minutes to look the car over with you and confirm the price, and no payment is needed to book.

You can pay with Afterpay in four interest-free instalments, and we provide WINZ quotes. Every studio price is on our pricing page.

Studio customers come from across the Waikato, including
  • Hamilton
  • Frankton
  • Chartwell
  • Te Awamutu
  • Cambridge

Why Hamilton Books Its Detailing With Us

A fixed studio, prices published by vehicle size, and a team that finishes every car by hand.

Transparent Pricing

What you see is what you pay. All packages are clearly priced by vehicle size. No surprise add-ons, no hidden fees.

Eco-Friendly Products

We use biodegradable, water-efficient products that are gentle on your car and the environment. Great results without the guilt.

Fast Turnaround

From a 15-minute quick wash to a full detail, we work efficiently without cutting corners. Most grooms completed same day.

Afterpay Available

Want that premium detail but payday is next week? No worries. Pay in instalments with Afterpay. Zero interest.

WINZ Quotes Accepted

We support WINZ vehicle grooming quotes in Hamilton. Get your car looking professional for work or interviews with funding support.

Fleet & Dealership Services

Corporate and fleet packages available with consistent quality and flexible scheduling. Keep your business fleet looking sharp.

Book Your Car Detailing

Pick a day and we will confirm your time during business hours. A free five-minute look confirms the price before any work starts, and no payment is needed to book.

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Every package stays open to you. We confirm the right one at your free inspection, and you can see the full list on our pricing page.

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No payment is taken to book. We confirm the final price with you after the inspection, before any work starts.

Booking Received

We will confirm your time during business hours. If you need to change anything, call us on 07 242 0878.

Free 5-minute inspection, no obligation
Price confirmed before we start
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What Our Customers Say

40+ five-star Google reviews from Hamilton customers.

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Happy Client Turbo & Shine, Hamilton
Turbo & Shine grooming result shared by Sourav Bansal

I recently got my car groomed here and I'm really impressed with the results. The team did an amazing job, the exterior is spotless and shining like new, and the interior looks and smells fresh. They paid great attention to detail, even the small areas most places miss. Great value for money and highly recommended.

Sourav Bansal
Sourav Bansal Verified Google Review

I booked the ultimate detailing service and the outcome turned out amazing, my car felt and looked like it rolled out the showroom. Massive thanks to Turbo and Shine and Suraj who cleaned and detailed my car.

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Real customer review
Real customer review Turbo & Shine, Hamilton
Turbo & Shine grooming result shared by Renju Cherian

Got the ceramic coating on my Subaru with a cut and polish service. It looks like brand new now. Highly recommend them for detailing services. Very reliable and professional team.

Renju Cherian
Renju Cherian Verified Google Review

Dropped my car in for the ultimate grooming detail session and am astounded by how well they did. I have never seen my car cleaner! A day later and it still looks and smells as nice as when I picked it up. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Joshstice
Joshstice Verified Google Review

10/10. When I dropped off my car it was a mess, it looked like a brand new car when I picked it up. Everything was sparkling, even the engine bay. They even gave me a car to use while mine was being detailed. Incredible customer service, attention to detail and value for money.

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Real customer review Turbo & Shine, Hamilton
Turbo & Shine grooming result shared by Joshae Witana

Just took my vehicle in for an Ultimate Detail and was blown away by how good the car looked. Reminded me of when I brought it off the lot. 190,000km and you would not be able to tell. Awesome work, definitely recommend.

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Joshae Witana Verified Google Review

Got the Ultimate Groom package and I must say, my car looks and smells newer than when I drove it off the lot! Will be bringing my car back every time.

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Steff Bell Verified Google Review

Super easy to deal with, from front desk to receiving the car back. The grooming job on my jeep is exceptional. It was grubby inside and out, now it has a showroom finish.

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Digger deep clean — before & after
Digger deep clean — before & after Turbo & Shine, Hamilton

Recently took my car in for a valet and wow, super impressed with the service! The team are friendly and professional, knowledgeable and informative, and they went above my expectations.

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FAQs

Car Detailing FAQ

What Hamilton drivers ask before booking a detail.

How much does car detailing cost in Hamilton?

At our Frankton studio, Ultimate Detailing is $250 for a car, $350 for an SUV or ute, $499 for a van and $549 for an 8+ seater or campervan. It is currently $225 on a car, 10% off. Extreme Reconditioning is $499 for a car, $599 for an SUV or ute, $799 for a van and $899 for an 8+ seater. Cut and polish starts at $150 and ceramic coating at $700. We confirm the price with a free five-minute look before any work starts.

What is the difference between car grooming and car detailing?

Grooming is the regular clean that gets a car tidy, presentable and ready to use. Detailing goes deeper and aims to bring the car back to as-new cosmetic condition: upholstery and mats shampoo, roof liner, vents, pet hair, polish and wax coats, and on Extreme Reconditioning steam cleaning, paint rejuvenation, headlight restoration and watermark removal. Our Quick Top Wash, Interior Groom and Full Grooming are grooming packages; Ultimate Detailing and Extreme Reconditioning are details.

How long does a full car detail take?

Ultimate Detailing takes 4 to 7.5 hours and Extreme Reconditioning 5.5 to 9 hours, depending on the size and condition of the vehicle. Our studio is open Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm, so an early drop-off gives us the most time.

Do I need to book a detail, or can I walk in?

Walk-ins are welcome Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm, but because a detail takes most of a day we recommend booking ahead so the time is set aside for your car. No payment is needed to book.

Can I get a courtesy car while my car is detailed?

A courtesy car is available on request. Ask when you book and we will let you know what is available on your day.

Can I pay for a detail with Afterpay or a WINZ quote?

Yes. Afterpay is available on every package, paid in four interest-free instalments, and we provide official WINZ quotes.

Can you detail my car at home or at work?

Yes. Our mobile team offers Ultimate Detailing and Extreme Reconditioning 7 days, 7:30am to 6:00pm. Mobile Ultimate Detailing is $20 more on a car or SUV ($270 for a car), and Extreme Reconditioning is the same price as the studio. There is no call-out fee within 5km of Frankton and $25 beyond.

Is ceramic coating included in a detail?

No. Ultimate Detailing includes a wax coat, polish coats and an exterior trim protection coat. Ceramic coating is a separate service, from $700 for a single coat on a car, and any paint correction needed before coating is quoted separately.

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