Ford Explorer detailing in Houston
The Explorer has been a Houston family SUV for three decades, and the newer ones are as likely to be school-run cars as police interceptors on the Katy Freeway.
Paint and interior on the Explorer
Paint and exterior
Since 2011 it has been a unibody three-row with a large, sloped hood and a roof that is hard to reach from the ground. Black and dark grey are common, and the grille surround spots in hard water.
Interior
Three rows, usually leather or synthetic on XLT and above, with a third row that folds into a cargo well full of crumbs and lost toys. Door pockets and second-row cupholders collect spilled juice.
Living in Houston
School pickup lines in Cinco Ranch, soccer tournaments in Sugar Land and summer trips to Galveston. Sunscreen and sand on the second row are almost guaranteed by August.
- Family hauler: car-seat areas, cupholders and seat rails hold the most crumbs; pet hair is an add-on quoted on the call.
- Third row and cargo area: both are included, which is why three-row vehicles sit in the larger size class.
- Black and dark colors are common: they show swirls, water spots and pollen film first, and benefit most from a coating.
- Large touchscreens: cleaned with a screen-safe, ammonia-free product and a dedicated cloth.
What a Explorer costs to detail
The Explorer is priced as full-size truck / 3-row suv. Prices are by vehicle size and assume normal condition. Heavy pet hair, sand, mold, smoke or neglected paint is quoted on the call, before anything is booked. No surprises on the day.
| Ford Explorer | From | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior detail | $200 | Your driveway or office |
| Interior detail | $220 | Your driveway or office |
| Full detail | $385 | Your driveway or office |
| Ceramic coating | $899 | Mobile for 2-year; correction packages at the shop |
| Paint correction | $600 | At the shop in Katy |
Explorer generations: what to know
2020 to present · sixth generation
A rear-drive based platform with an upright screen; the 2025 refresh moved to a wide dash screen that needs a screen-safe cleaner.
- 2020
- 2021
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
- 2025
- 2026
- 2027
2011 to 2019 · fifth generation
Switch to a unibody crossover with a standard third row. Touch-sensitive dash panels and piano-black trim mark easily.
- 2011
- 2012
- 2013
- 2014
- 2015
- 2016
- 2017
- 2018
- 2019
2006 to 2010 · fourth generation
More chrome and a squarer cabin. Many are high-mileage second cars with stained cloth that needs shampoo extraction.
- 2006
- 2007
- 2008
- 2009
- 2010
2002 to 2005 · third generation
Independent rear suspension and an optional third row. Grey plastic bumpers and step pads chalk up in the sun.
- 2002
- 2003
- 2004
- 2005
1995 to 2001 · second generation
Body-on-frame, with a two-door Sport and two-tone lower cladding. Most still running are cheap runabouts with sagging headliners and a dull hood.
- 1995
- 1996
- 1997
- 1998
- 1999
- 2000
- 2001
What customers say
“He made my car look amazing and was willing to come out for three days to work on it.”
“Amazing and quick service, made my car look brand new even though it is a 2017.”
Get your quote
Four details and you are done. We call back to confirm the vehicle, the price and a time that works. Nothing is booked until you say so.
- (346) 257-9758
- Mon to Sat, 8 AM to 4 PM
- 1Send your requestFill in the form. We call or texts to confirm the vehicle, price and time.
- 2Secure your slotPay the deposit through Square to hold the appointment.
Booking & deposit policy. Deposits reserve your appointment and are applied toward your final service total. If you need to change your appointment, please get in touch as soon as possible.