Mini In & Out vs Deep Clean - What’s The Difference?

Have you ever wondered why there is such a difference in price and time between our detailing packages?

It’s one of the most common questions we get at Moon Car Detailing. Why does one service take a full day and represent a larger investment, while the other is a swift, cost-effective refresh?

The answer is simple: Restoration vs. Maintenance.

Here is the breakdown of why our Mini In & Out is exclusively designed for our returning clients, and how it differs from the heavy lifting of a Deep Clean.

The Foundation: Deep Clean (Interior & Exterior)

Think of a Deep Clean as hitting the "reset" button on your vehicle. This is where we set the standard.

• Interior Deep Clean: This isn’t just a quick hoover. We are talking about shampooing seats, steam cleaning carpets, extracting embedded dirt with a wet vacuum, and treating leather. We attack stains, sanitise the central console, and restore plastics. It takes time because we are undoing months (or years) of wear and tear.

• Exterior Deep Clean: This goes far beyond a car wash. We perform chemical decontamination to remove iron particles and tar, we clay bar the paint to make it smooth as glass, and we restore faded plastics. Finally, we apply a durable 6-month sealant to lock in that gloss.

This process requires time, specialized products, and elbow grease to bring your car up to our high Moon Car Detailing standards.

The Maintenance: Mini In & Out

Once your car has received the Deep Clean treatment, it is "system ready." It doesn't need to be shampooed or decontaminated every month—it just needs to be maintained.

That is exactly what the Mini In & Out is for.

Because we have already done the hard work during the Deep Clean, the "Mini" service is about:

• Swift Refresh: Safely washing away surface road grime and brake dust without scratching the paint.

• Interior Upkeep: Dusting, wiping down the dash, and vacuuming fresh crumbs before they get embedded.

• Protection Top-Up: We apply a spray sealant or ceramic booster to refresh the protection we laid down during the Deep Clean.

  
  

The Price Difference Explained The reason the Mini In & Out is significantly lower in price is that we aren't "fighting" the dirt anymore; we are simply managing it. We don’t need to spend hours extracting stains or polishing exhausts because your car is already in excellent condition deep down.

The Result?

By switching to a maintenance schedule with the Mini In & Out after your initial Deep Clean, your car essentially gets "refreshed" to that showroom standard every time.

The best part? You get to drive a car that looks brand new every single day. Meanwhile, your neighbour will look on with pure jealousy, wondering how your car always looks absolutely flawless—little do they know, it’s just smart maintenance!

Ready to get your car to the Moon Car Detailing standard? If you haven't visited us before, check out our Interior Deep Clean and Exterior Deep Clean packages to start your journey. Already part of the family? Book your Mini In & Out to keep that shine alive!

Do you treat your car like a treasure?

Perhaps you are an enthusiast who keeps your vehicle spotless on your own, or maybe you have recently had a professional deep clean performed by another detailing studio.

If your car is already maintained to a high standard, you don't need to start from square one. If your vehicle meets our inspection criteria, you are more than welcome to jump straight into our Mini In & Out service.

Welcome aboard!