Car Detailing & Wash in Tsz Wan Shan

Machine polishing removes most swirl marks and light scratches that haven't broken through the clear coat. Deep scratches that catch your fingernail need touch-up paint or a body shop.

In Tsz Wan Shan, a basic wash-and-vac sits at the low end, a full interior-and-exterior detail costs several times that, and paint correction or ceramic coating is a premium job priced per panel condition and vehicle size.

Most detailers price by size: expect a 20-50% premium over a sedan for large SUVs, 7-seaters and vans, simply because there's more surface area and interior to cover.

A wash is exterior cleaning only. A valet (or 'groom') adds interior vacuuming, wipe-downs and windows. A detail goes deeper — clay bar, machine polishing, engine bay, and often paint protection — and takes hours rather than minutes.

It buys easier washing and gloss retention for 2-5 years, not invincibility. It only makes sense on paint that's been properly corrected first — a coating over swirl marks locks the damage in.

Basic washes run HK$300-800 at car-beauty shops, full details HK$1,200-3,500, and correction-plus-ceramic packages commonly HK$4,000-12,000 depending on vehicle size and coating brand.