Comprehensive Restoration for Neglected or High-Value Vehicles
Everything But The Kitchen Sink Detail in Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Surrounding Areas for vehicles requiring deep cleaning, paint correction, and full-surface restoration
Motor City Auto Detailing is the Valley’s premier mobile auto detailing and cleaning service. We come directly to your home or workplace and clean your vehicle to your specifications, saving you time, money, and frustration by bringing professional detailing to customers throughout Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, and Phoenix. Every service is delivered with the same commitment to personal attention, quality, and convenience that has defined our work since 1994.
Built on the principles of personal attention, quality, and convenience, our services are designed to go beyond basic cleaning and deliver a true reset when your vehicle needs it most. Our Everything But The Kitchen Sink package is our most comprehensive service, designed for heavily used, neglected, or resale-ready vehicles that require deep restoration inside and out.
This service includes engine compartment cleaning, fenderwell cleaning and conditioning, a full hand wash, and a clay bar treatment to remove embedded contaminants from the paint surface. Machine polishing is then used when needed to reduce swirl marks and oxidation, restoring clarity and gloss for a noticeably sharper finish.
The result is a vehicle that looks cleaner, brighter, and better protected against Arizona’s harsh conditions.
Schedule a full-vehicle evaluation with Motor City Auto Detailing to determine the right level of correction for your vehicle’s current condition.
How Machine Polishing and Ceramic Protection Work Together
Machine polishing uses a rotary or dual-action polisher with compound or polish to safely refine the clear coat and reduce the appearance of light scratches, swirl marks, and oxidation. This process improves paint clarity and enhances depth of reflection, helping darker colors appear richer and lighter colors look more uniform and clean. Once polishing is complete, a three-month ceramic paint sealant is applied as the standard protective layer, with an optional upgrade to a one-year ceramic coating for clients seeking longer-lasting durability and hydrophobic protection.
After this stage, the paint reflects light more evenly, body lines appear sharper, and the vehicle maintains a noticeably cleaner appearance even under harsh Arizona sun. Interior surfaces are also addressed, with carpets, mats, and upholstery deep cleaned to remove embedded dirt and staining. Optional conditioning and UV protection can be applied to leather and plastic surfaces to help restore moisture and reduce fading or drying caused by heat exposure.
This service does not include headlight restoration, windshield chip repair, or paintless dent removal, as those are separate specialized processes outside of the detailing workflow.
Common Questions About This Service
Clients typically ask about timing, paint correction expectations, and how long the results last under Arizona conditions.
What does the clay treatment actually remove from the paint?
Clay removes bonded contaminants that feel rough to the touch even after washing—things like industrial fallout, overspray, rail dust, and tree sap that embed in the clear coat and cannot be washed away with soap.
How much paint correction can machine polishing achieve?
Polishing reduces light swirl marks and minor surface scratches, but it cannot remove deep scratches that penetrate through the clear coat or correct rock chips and paint damage that require touch-up or repainting.
Why would someone choose the one-year ceramic coating upgrade?
The upgraded coating lasts four times longer than the standard sealant, offers stronger hydrophobic properties, and resists environmental damage more effectively, making it a better choice for clients who keep vehicles long-term or park outdoors year-round in Mesa heat.
What happens during the engine compartment cleaning?
The engine is carefully sprayed and scrubbed to remove built-up grease, dust, and grime, then dressed with a conditioner that restores darker plastic and rubber components without creating an overly glossy or slippery finish.
Does the interior deep cleaning remove all stains?
Deep cleaning eliminates most dirt and many stains, but permanent discoloration from dye transfer, bleach, or long-term sun exposure may remain even after extraction and treatment.
Motor City Auto Detailing completes full-vehicle restorations throughout Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, and Phoenix for clients who want every surface addressed in a single comprehensive appointment. Arrange a consultation to discuss your vehicle's current condition and determine which protective coating option makes sense for your maintenance habits and budget.