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Auto Detailing in Perry, FL
Perry is the Taylor County seat, close to the Big Bend coast. It is part of our service area: add your ZIP code to your quote and Brad confirms your area and final price.
- Experience30+ years detailing
- Local conditionsBig Bend coast and salt air
- Hand washFrom $75
- Ceramic coatingFrom $800
Services in Perry
What each service does in Perry.
- Exterior WashAfter a saltwater trip, a wash with extra attention to the wheels and lower panels helps clear away salt spray. The underside and wheel wells need a fresh-water rinse too.
- Interior CleaningClears out sand, fishing-day smells and damp floor mats after time on the water, before the heat sets them into the carpet.
- Waxing & PolishingAdds a protective layer to paint that sees salt air and Perry's long, wet summers, so the wax wears instead of the clear coat.
- Ceramic Coating & Paint CorrectionA coating makes salt residue and road film easier to rinse off between washes. Perry's drier fall weeks suit the time a coating needs to cure.
- Headlight RestorationRemoves the yellowed layer from lenses aged by years of Big Bend sun, then seals them again for the long drives across the county.
- Detailing PackagesPair an exterior wash with an interior cleaning at the end of a fishing season, inside and out in one request.
- Re-GelFor finishes too oxidized for polishing, ask Brad about Re-Gel in your Perry request.
Perry pricing
Same starting prices, every town.
What Brad's most-asked-for services start at in Perry.
| Service | Starting at |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Hand Wash | $75 |
| Standard Interior Detail | $250 |
| Full Interior & Exterior Detail | $350 |
| Paint Enhancement + Ceramic Sealant | $650 |
| Paint Enhancement + 5-Year Ceramic Coating | $1,000 |
All prices are starting prices and subject to inspection. First-time details and heavily soiled or oxidized surfaces may require additional charges.
See my priceDetailing in Perry
Big Bend coast, big county.
Taylor County says it covers more than 1,200 square miles of Florida's Big Bend and has one of the state's longest coastlines. For vehicles based in Perry, that means salt, long drives and a lot of rain.
Salt from the coast
Fishing and boating on the Big Bend coast mean trucks, trailers and boats that meet salt water. Salt left on metal speeds up corrosion, so rinsing the underside, wheel wells and trailer with fresh water soon after a trip matters more than how shiny the paint looks. Trailer frames, hubs and lights take the worst of it, because salt water settles in their seams.
The rainiest of our five towns
NOAA's 1991 to 2020 normals for the Perry station show about 55 inches of rain a year, the most of the five towns we serve, with August the wettest month at about 8.6 inches. The station averages about 76 days a year with a tenth of an inch of rain or more. Mats and carpets that stay damp through wet months are a common source of smells.
Long drives across a large county
With more than 1,200 square miles in the county, trips between Perry, the coast and neighboring towns add up. Longer drives on two-lane highways collect bug residue and road film on the front end, and summer heat sets it fast: the Perry station averages about 94 days a year at 90°F or above. A quick rinse of the front end after a long drive keeps the residue from building up between washes.
A drier fall
Perry's normals show October and November as its driest months, at about 2.9 and 2.2 inches, with about 25 nights a year below freezing. Those drier fall weeks are a practical time for paint work that needs dry weather to cure.
Fishing days and the cabin
Taylor County hosts annual fishing tournaments, and fishing days leave their mark inside a vehicle too: bait smells, wet coolers, fish scales and sandy boots. Those smells soak into carpet and seat fabric in a hot, closed cab, so a liner, a towel over the seat and a quick cleanup before the end of the day all help. A rubber floor liner is much easier to rinse than carpet.
- About 55 inches of rain a year
- About 94 days a year at 90°F or above
- Wettest month: August
- About 25 nights a year below freezing
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Frequently asked
Perry questions, answered.
Is Perry part of Shine Lab Co's service area?
Yes. Perry is one of the five towns in our service area. Add your ZIP code to your quote and Brad confirms your exact area.
I tow a boat to the coast. What should I do after a saltwater trip?
Rinse the truck's underside, wheel wells and the trailer with fresh water as soon as you can. Salt left on metal speeds up corrosion, and Taylor County's long coastline makes salt spray easy to bring home from a day on the water.
When does Perry get the most rain?
In August. NOAA's 1991 to 2020 normals put August at about 8.6 inches, and Perry's yearly total of about 55 inches is the highest of the five towns we serve. June through September bring about 28 of those inches.
How do I keep floor mats from smelling in a wet summer?
Let them dry all the way after a soaking, and do not leave wet gear or towels in a closed vehicle. Rubber mats rinse clean; carpet mats need to dry through to the backing.
How often should I wash a truck that goes to the coast?
After every saltwater trip, as soon as you can, with attention to the underside and wheel wells. A full wash every week or two between trips keeps salt and road film from building up.
Does salt air affect a vehicle that never touches salt water?
Some. Vehicles kept near the coast collect salt from the air on paint and metal. Regular washing removes it, and a layer of wax or a coating makes it easier to rinse off.
Still have a question? Call Brad.
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