Rolls-Royce Cullinan detailing in Houston

What we watch for

Paint and interior on the Cullinan

Paint and exterior

The upright grille, the long flat hood and the high roof make the Cullinan a big job to correct. Black Badge cars wear darkened chrome and trim, while standard cars have bright brightwork that water spots.

Interior

Lounge or individual rear seats, lambswool mats, a Starlight headliner on many cars and an optional pair of seats that fold out of the cargo area. Light leather is common and shows dye from jeans.

Living in Houston

A Cullinan doing school runs and errands gets crumbs in the rear seats, pollen on the hood and hard-water spots on the grille from parking-lot sprinklers. It needs regular care like any family SUV.

• Semi-aniline or aniline leather: minimal moisture, no all-purpose cleaners, and a test spot before anything else touches it.
• Light-colored seats are popular: denim dye transfer and sunscreen stains are cleaned early, before they set in the heat.
• Lots of chrome: Houston hard water etches it, so it is dried fully, polished where needed and sealed.
• Large wheels and tall tires: wheel faces, barrels and wells take real time on this one, and it shows when they are done right.
• Family hauler: car-seat areas, cupholders and seat rails hold the most crumbs; pet hair is an add-on quoted on the call.