Canberra gives cars a hard time — intense summer UV, heavy frosts, and plenty of tree sap and bird droppings. The right detailing schedule keeps your paint protected and your car looking sharp without overdoing it. Here's a simple guide.
A maintenance wash: every 2–4 weeks
A regular safe hand wash removes the grit, sap and droppings that damage paint if left to bake on. This is the single most important habit for keeping your car looking good — and it's exactly what a quick mini detail covers.
A full detail: every 3–6 months
A few times a year, give the car a full inside-and-out detail. It resets the interior, decontaminates and protects the paint, and undoes the build-up that a normal wash can't reach.
Paint correction: as needed
If swirls and dullness have crept in, a paint correction brings the gloss back. For most daily drivers this is an occasional reset rather than a routine — especially if the car is coated.
Ceramic coating: once every few years
A ceramic coating changes the whole equation. It protects for 3–5+ years and makes every wash faster and easier, so a coated car needs far less ongoing work to look great.
The golden rule: little and often beats occasional and drastic. Frequent gentle washes protect your paint far better than the odd heavy clean.
Not sure where your car's at?
Tell us how you use and store your car and we'll suggest a simple, no-nonsense schedule — and we're happy to set you up with a regular maintenance detail so you never have to think about it.
Want it done properly?
Get a free, upfront quote from Canberra's five-star detailing team — workshop or mobile to your door.
