How Often Should You Detail Your Car? (Simple Answer Inside)

One of the biggest questions we get is: “How often should I detail my car?”

Too often and you waste time (and product). Not often enough and your paint fades, your interior gets gross, and everything feels harder to clean.

So here’s a simple breakdown of how often to do each key part of car detailing—whether you’re a beginner or just looking to dial in your maintenance routine.

✅ Every Week (Quick Maintenance)

Rinse or pre-soak with The Super Soaper
Dry with a Massive Drying Towel to avoid water spots
Wipe down interior touch points with Complete Cabin Cleaner
Check and clean wheels if brake dust is building up

✅ Every 2–4 Weeks

Full contact wash (foam + mitt)
Reapply Tough As Shell for fresh ceramic protection
Dress tires and trim with All Dressed Up

✅ Every 3–6 Months

Clay bar or clay mitt the paint if it feels rough
Polish with a one-step product like Picture Perfect Polish (coming soon!)
Deep interior cleaning—mats, vents, door jambs

✅ Once a Year

Engine bay detail
Headlight restoration (if needed)
Paint correction or multi-step polish (optional)

Bonus Tips by Driving Style

Daily Driver: Stick to weekly washes + monthly protection
Garage Queen: Wash every 2–3 weeks, reapply ceramic every 2–3 months
Work Truck / SUV: Focus on interior cleaning + pre-soaks to prevent buildup

How to Make It Easy

The easiest way to keep up with this schedule? Keep a few core products on hand and do small touch-ups throughout the week. That’s way better than letting things pile up and needing a full weekend to clean up the mess.

🧼 Jimbo’s Maintenance Must-Haves:

Keep it clean. Keep it simple. Stay on schedule and your car will always look dialed in.