Cairns' Trusted Full Detail Specialists

Your Car Deserves a Full Detail, Cairns.

Cristo Detailing covers every inch — interior, exterior, paint, and trim. Most full details completed same week. Get a free quote in 60 seconds.

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Why a Full Detail in Cairns Is Worth It

Cairns is tough on cars. The heat, humidity, salt air off the Coral Sea, and constant UV exposure do real damage to paint, trim, and interior surfaces. A full detail is not just about looks — it removes the contaminants that cause long-term deterioration.

If you are planning to sell, trade in, or simply hold onto your vehicle longer, a thorough detail protects your resale value and keeps surfaces from cracking, fading, or oxidising ahead of time.

A full detail by Cristo Detailing means the whole car gets attention — not a quick rinse and vacuum. The interior is deep cleaned, the paint is properly decontaminated and protected, and you drive away in something that looks and feels genuinely different.

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What a Proper Full Detail Looks Like

Before-and-after examples of the standard we work to on every job.

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Full Detail Packages

Choose the level of protection that's right for your vehicle.

Standard

  • ✓ Exterior hand wash and rinse
  • ✓ Wheel and tyre clean
  • ✓ Interior vacuum (seats, floor, boot)
  • ✓ Wipe down of dash, console, and door cards
  • ✓ Window clean inside and out
  • ✓ Exterior spray sealant applied
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Premium

  • ✓ Everything in Standard
  • ✓ Clay bar decontamination on paint
  • ✓ Engine bay wipe down
  • ✓ Leather or fabric seat treatment
  • ✓ Plastic and rubber trim dressing
  • ✓ Paint sealant with 3-6 month protection
  • ✓ Odour treatment
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Showroom

  • ✓ Everything in Premium
  • ✓ Single stage paint correction (light swirl and scratch removal)
  • ✓ Full interior steam clean
  • ✓ Carpet and upholstery shampoo
  • ✓ Ceramic spray coating or wax topper applied
  • ✓ Tyre dressing and chrome polishing
  • ✓ Post-detail inspection with Carlin before handover
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The Full Detail Process

1

Pre-Detail Inspection

Carlin walks around the vehicle and assesses the paint condition, interior soiling, and any areas needing specific attention. This sets the right tier and makes sure nothing gets missed.

10-15 mins
2

Exterior Wash and Decontamination

The car gets a foam pre-soak to loosen surface grime, followed by a two-bucket hand wash. Clay bar decontamination removes bonded rail dust, tree sap, and industrial fallout that a wash alone cannot shift.

45-60 mins
3

Paint Protection and Trim Care

Once the paint is clean and dry, a sealant, wax, or ceramic topper is applied depending on your chosen tier. All exterior plastic and rubber trim is treated to resist the Cairns UV.

30-45 mins
4

Interior Deep Clean

Every interior surface gets attention — dash, vents, door cards, console, windows, carpets, and seats. Fabric gets vacuumed and spot cleaned. Leather gets conditioned. The boot is done too, not just the cabin.

60-90 mins
5

Final Inspection and Handover

Carlin does a full walk-around with you present to check every panel and surface before the job is signed off. Any spots that need a second pass get done before you take the keys back.

10-15 mins
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What Our Clients Say

18 five-star reviews on Google

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"WOW, the car looks brilliant. It was a real mess and now it looks like new. I will be telling everyone about these guys."

Debra Bobbermein

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"Could not recommend Carlin high enough - did a fantastic job, great customer service, communication and the car is shining like It’s brand new!"

Stacey Lui

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"Absolutely amazing detailing! So professional, friendly and really goes the extra mile with taking the time to ensure everything is perfect. Definitely recommend whether a company or personal car! Tha"

Leith Wilson

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"Car cleaned very well and gave a bonus free protective coating. Thank you."

Cleopatra Aisi

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"Carlin was punctual, friendly and professional, he did an absolutely fantastic job detailing my Mercedes Benz. It looks like I I just drove it away from a dealership! We have a golden Labrador who lik"

georgia mitchell

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"Carlin recently detailed our LC300 and did an amazing job. Brought my car in for a full interior and exterior detail. It came back looking cleaner than the day we picked up from the dealer. Communicat"

Sonja Morrison

Full Detail FAQ

Cristo Detailing offers three tiers — Standard, Premium, and Showroom — to suit different budgets and vehicle conditions. Pricing depends on vehicle size, current condition, and the tier you choose. Get a free quote and Carlin will give you a clear price before any work starts.
Most full details take between 3 and 6 hours depending on vehicle size and the tier selected. A Showroom detail on a larger four-wheel drive in poor condition will take longer than a Standard detail on a clean small car. Carlin will give you an estimated time when you request your quote.
A standard wax or spray sealant typically lasts 1 to 3 months in Cairns conditions. A paint sealant applied in a Premium detail holds 3 to 6 months. If you choose the Showroom tier with a ceramic topper, you can expect 6 to 12 months of paint protection with basic maintenance washes.
After a full detail, regular maintenance washes every 2 to 4 weeks are enough to keep the car looking its best and protect the sealant or coating. Avoid automated car washes with abrasive brushes — a hand wash or touchless wash is always better for maintaining the finish.
Cristo Detailing stands behind every job. If you are not satisfied with any part of the detail, Carlin will come back and fix it. The final inspection is done with you present for exactly this reason — any issues get sorted before the job is closed out.
A standard wash removes surface dirt from the exterior. A full detail goes much further — it decontaminates the paint, protects it with a sealant or coating, deep cleans the entire interior, treats leather or fabric, and restores trim. It is the difference between cleaning a car and properly servicing it.
You do not need to be present for the detail itself, but Carlin does recommend being available at drop-off and pick-up. The final inspection is done with you before handover so any concerns can be addressed on the spot.
Cristo Detailing services all of Cairns. Carlin brings all the equipment needed and can work from your home, workplace, or another convenient location. No access to water or power is required on your end.

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Get a free quote from Carlin today and find out exactly what your car needs — no obligation, no guesswork.

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