What does a professional car detailer do?
A professional car detailer cleans, restores, and protects a vehicle beyond a standard wash. At ScrubUp, this can include premium foam washing, clay bar decontamination, machine polishing, interior extraction, leather conditioning, steam sanitisation, O3 odour removal, trim restoration, and ceramic coating. The goal is to improve appearance, hygiene, paint smoothness, gloss, and long-term surface protection.
How is car detailing different from a car wash?
A regular wash removes surface dust and light dirt, while detailing targets deeper contamination, stains, odours, dull paint, swirl marks, and interior bacteria. ScrubUp detailing services may include clay bar treatment, machine waxing or polishing, steam cleaning, extractor work, cockpit micro-brushing, and O3 purification, creating a cleaner, glossier, and more thoroughly refreshed vehicle.
How long does professional car detailing take?
Timing depends on the package. Quick Detailing takes around 4–6 hours at your location, while Full Detailing, Interior Deepclean, Exterior Polish, Graphene Shield, and Graphene Vault are full-day services. Wash-focused services such as Pressure Wash, Steam Wash, and Eco Wash typically take 60–80 minutes, depending on vehicle condition and parking access.
Can ScrubUp detail my car at home in Dubai?
Yes. ScrubUp is built around mobile service, with technicians coming directly to your parking spot where service conditions allow. Quick Detailing is performed at home, while several full-day detailing and ceramic coating services include free pickup and drop-off. Services are not available in RTA Parking Zones, and some wash services require shade between 12PM and 3PM.
Does detailing remove bad smells and bacteria?
Interior detailing can remove many common odours and bacteria using deep steam, extractor cleaning, cockpit detailing, and Ozone O3 Air Purification. O3 treatment neutralises pet, smoke, food, and organic smells at a molecular level instead of simply masking them. Steam also helps sanitise upholstery, mats, vents, and door panels for a fresher cabin.
Which service is best for scratches and dull paint?
For paint correction and gloss, Exterior Polish uses a 3-stage machine polishing process to cut, refine, and finish the paint, helping reduce scratches, oxidation, swirl marks, and haze. Full Detailing includes 3-stage polishing plus interior restoration. For long-term protection, Graphene Shield or Graphene Vault adds Adam’s Advanced Graphene Ceramic Coating with 10H hardness and 9+ years of protection.
Is ceramic coating worth it in Dubai?
Ceramic coating creates a durable protective layer that improves gloss, water beading, and resistance to road grime, brake dust, UV exposure, and environmental contamination. ScrubUp’s Graphene Shield protects exterior paint, glass, wheels, calipers, trim, and chrome, while Graphene Vault adds interior ceramic sealing for seats, upholstery, dashboard, carpets, and door panels.
How much does car detailing cost in Dubai?
ScrubUp lists clear package pricing, including options such as Quick Detailing from AED 599, Interior Deepclean from AED 649, Exterior Polish from AED 999, Full Detailing from AED 1,499, Graphene Shield from AED 1,599, and Graphene Vault from AED 2,499. Pricing is designed to be transparent, with no hidden costs and package inclusions clearly defined.