Mercedes-Benz GLE detailing in Houston
The GLE, called the ML until 2015, is one of the most common luxury SUVs in Katy and Sugar Land, and it usually does family duty.
Paint and interior on the GLE
Paint and exterior
Obsidian Black, Selenite Grey and Polar White dominate, with the GLE Coupe and AMG 53 and 63 often in brighter colors. The tall tailgate, roof and running boards collect grime that home washes miss.
Interior
MB-Tex or Nappa, often Macchiato Beige or Espresso Brown, with an optional third row on the current car. Running boards drag road grit onto the door sills and front carpets.
Living in Houston
A GLE does school drop-off in Sugar Land and tows a boat to Lake Conroe on Saturday, so the hitch, rear bumper and wheels carry tar and lake grime.
- Hard clear coat: swirls take more cutting to remove, so correction is slower, but a corrected finish holds up well afterwards.
- Black and dark colors are common: they show swirls, water spots and pollen film first, and benefit most from a coating.
- Light-colored seats are popular: denim dye transfer and sunscreen stains are cleaned early, before they set in the heat.
- Family hauler: car-seat areas, cupholders and seat rails hold the most crumbs; pet hair is an add-on quoted on the call.
- Tows and hauls: hitch, rear bumper and the lower panels collect road tar and brake dust, so they get iron remover and tar remover.
What a GLE costs to detail
The GLE is priced as mid suv / small truck. 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.
| Mercedes-Benz GLE | From | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior detail | $175 | Your driveway or office |
| Interior detail | $185 | Your driveway or office |
| Full detail | $325 | Your driveway or office |
| Ceramic coating | $799 | Mobile for 2-year; correction packages at the shop |
| Paint correction | $525 | At the shop in Katy |
GLE generations: what to know
2020 to present · V167
Larger, with an optional third row, the widescreen dash, turbine vents and an available active suspension.
- 2020
- 2021
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
- 2025
- 2026
- 2027
2012 to 2019 · W166, renamed GLE for 2016
Sharper design, the GLE Coupe added, AMG 43 and 63 versions, and a touchpad in the console.
- 2012
- 2013
- 2014
- 2015
- 2016
- 2017
- 2018
- 2019
2006 to 2011 · second ML (W164)
More car-like than the first ML, with chrome trim outside, wood inside and plastic headlights that haze.
- 2006
- 2007
- 2008
- 2009
- 2010
- 2011
1998 to 2005 · first ML (W163)
The original ML, now well aged; the headlights, black trim and leather all show it.
- 1998
- 1999
- 2000
- 2001
- 2002
- 2003
- 2004
- 2005
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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.”
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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.
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