- Walk-in-hours: M - F: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Location: 423 Highland Ave | Iowa City, IA 52240
- Phone: (319) 351-0680
Your car goes through a lot. Between Iowa winters, road salt, gravel, and daily wear, the paint, interior, and headlights take a beating. Professional auto detailing in Iowa City is about more than a clean car. It’s about restoring your vehicle to like-new condition and protecting it from the damage that builds up over time. Whether you’re coming out of a collision repair or simply treating your car to some well-deserved care, a full detail makes a real difference in how your vehicle looks, feels, and holds its value.
TREAT YOUR VEHICLE RIGHT
Most detail shops clean your car. Our I-CAR Gold-certified shop restores it. They work with paint every day, understanding how clear coat oxidizes, how road salt attacks exposed metal, and how contaminants bond to your vehicle’s finish. That expertise, combined with professional PPG Paint systems, means the standard of work here is body shop level, not car wash level.
Exterior detailing after collision repair typically involves a thorough wash, wax, and polish to remove dirt, grime, and road debris from a car’s exterior. The wheels and tires are also cleaned and shined, and protective coatings are applied to prevent future damage from the elements.
Here are the specific services included under exterior detailing:
A vehicle after an accident may have shards of glass, debris, and other potentially dangerous items inside. An interior detailing service will ensure the interior is clean and conditioned, including the seats, carpets, and dashboard.
Specific services that fall under interior detailing include:
Over time, headlights can become dull, hazy, or discolored due to UV rays, weather, and road debris exposure. The amount of light that can shine through the headlight lens is then reduced, making it more difficult to see at night or in low-light conditions.
Headlights must then be restored to bring back their clarity and brightness.
At Harv’s Auto Body Repair, we can do so by:
Ceramic coating bonds chemically to your vehicle’s clear coat and creates a hard, hydrophobic layer that repels water, road salt, UV rays, and environmental contaminants. Unlike wax that sits on the surface, ceramic coating becomes part of it. Our team applies it with the same paint-level precision we use on every refinishing job, making it one of the most effective forms of long-term paint protection available.
Paint correction removes swirl marks, scratches, water spots, and oxidation by carefully eliminating a microscopic layer of clear coat to restore a mirror-like finish. It’s an advanced process that requires real knowledge of paint depth and surface behavior, which is exactly why a body shop is the right place to have it done.
Our pricing reflects the time, skill, and premium products that go into every job.
SMALL VEHICLES
Vehicles Include:
Camry
Jetta
Mustang
LARGE
Vehicles Include:
Pacifica
Highlander
Forester
X-Large
Vehicles Include:
Tahoe
F150
Expedition
Not sure which category your vehicle falls into? Stop by or give us a call, and we’ll walk you through your options before anything is scheduled. Visit us at 423 Highland Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240 or call (319) 351-0680.
We’re a family-owned shop that has taken care of Iowa City drivers since 1982, and our reputation is built on doing the job right every time.
Professional detailing costs more than a standard wash because it requires more time, skill, and product quality. A full detail on a smaller vehicle typically starts around $400, with pricing scaling based on vehicle size and condition.
A full professional detail takes 6 to 12 hours, depending on vehicle size and condition. Larger vehicles and those needing more prep work take longer because the process is thorough, not rushed.
Road salt on the undercarriage is best removed through professional underbody cleaning or dry ice blasting, which lifts contaminants from hard-to-reach areas without abrasion. Leaving salt on the undercarriage accelerates rust and corrosion over time.
Detailing before winter applies paint protection coatings that shield your finish from road salt and harsh weather. Detailing after winter removes the salt and grime that built up through the season. Many Iowa City drivers benefit from both.
Ceramic coating is worth it if you want long-term paint protection that lasts years rather than weeks. It guards against UV damage, road salt, and contaminants while making your vehicle much easier to keep clean.
Your vehicle deserves more than a quick wash. At Harv’s Auto Body Repair, our auto detailing in Iowa City is backed by our I-CAR Gold-certified shop, PPG paint expertise, and a commitment to “The Complete Job With The Personal Touch” that we’ve honored since 1982.
Visit us at 423 Highland Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240, or call (319) 351-0680 to schedule your appointment today.
