Clarke's Detailing Cairns 0438 655 656
Smithfield · Cairns

Car Detailing in Greater Cairns

Convenient. Thorough. Professional.

We work out of Smithfield and look after vehicles right across the Greater Cairns area. Whether you need a full interior and exterior clean, a paint correction, or a long-lasting ceramic coating, give us a call and we will talk you through the options.

Since 2017Serving Cairns
High Google RatingsConsistent, year after year
Mon to Sat7am to 5pm
Smithfield QLDCommercial detailing bay
Convenient. Thorough. Professional.

Convenient

We are open Monday to Saturday, 7am to 5pm. Drop your car off at our Smithfield bay and we take care of everything from there.

Thorough

Every job gets the same attention, whatever condition the car arrives in. We work through each section methodically. No shortcuts, no missed spots.

Professional

We use proper products and a proper process on every vehicle. We stand behind the results and we will tell you upfront if a job needs more than one visit.

What We Do

A full range of detailing,
for every vehicle and budget.

From a thorough clean to a professional-grade ceramic coating.

01

Full Car Detail

Inside and out, the way it should be done.

A comprehensive clean covering every section of the vehicle. On the exterior: hand wash, wheel and tyre clean, door jambs and glass polish. On the interior: full vacuum of carpets and seats, wipe down of all hard surfaces, and dressed plastics throughout. We work through the car methodically so nothing gets overlooked. Your car comes out looking better than new.

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02

Paint Correction

Remove the damage. Restore the depth.

A wash removes surface dirt. Paint correction removes the damage underneath: swirl marks from poor washing technique, light scratches, oxidation and water spots that have bonded into the clear coat. We machine polish the panels back to clarity. If you are planning a ceramic coating, correction comes first, every time. No coating should go on top of defects.

From $700Combined with a premium full detail
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03

Ceramic Coating

Protection built for Far North Queensland.

A professional ceramic coating bonds directly to your paint and cures to a hard, hydrophobic shell. It repels water, resists UV fade, and holds up against the road grime, tree sap and humidity that the tropics dish out year-round. Unlike a wax or a spray sealant, it does not wash away after a few months. One application and your paint is properly protected for years.

From $1,150Paint protection included
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How our ceramic coating process works

A ceramic coating is the most technical service we offer. Done properly, it protects your paint for years and changes how the car behaves in the rain and UV. Done poorly, it locks in swirl marks and looks worse than bare paint within six months. Here is exactly what we do.

1

Wash and Decontaminate

Every coating job starts with a thorough hand wash, then a clay bar treatment to lift bonded surface contamination: brake dust, industrial fallout and anything a normal wash leaves behind. The paint needs to be completely clean before anything bonds to it.

2

Paint Correction

No coating hides paint defects. It amplifies them. So before any coating goes on, we machine polish every panel to remove swirl marks and light scratches and bring the clear coat back to its best. This step is what separates a professional result from an over-the-counter job.

3

Coating Application

The ceramic product is applied panel by panel in a controlled environment. It bonds with the clear coat as it levels and begins to cure. Technique and conditions both matter here. We take our time and do each panel correctly rather than rushing the finish.

4

Cure, Inspect, Hand Back

The coating needs time to cure fully before the car can get wet. We inspect every panel before handing the keys back and we walk you through the maintenance steps so you get the full lifespan out of the coating.

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About

Cairns detailing done properly

We have been looking after vehicles in and around Cairns since 2017. In that time we have built our reputation on one thing: doing the job properly, no matter what condition the car comes in. Full details, paint corrections, ceramic coatings. We treat every vehicle the same.

Our team uses professional-grade products and proven techniques on every job. We do not cut corners on materials and we do not cut corners on process. That is how we have kept our Google ratings consistently high across years of local work.

We work Monday to Saturday, 7am to 5pm, from our Smithfield bay. Give us a call or fill in the quote form and we will come back to you with honest pricing and a realistic timeframe.

"We guarantee exceptional results in all our work, no matter the condition of your car, all while being very budget friendly."

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Representative imagery · every Clarke's job is done in our Smithfield bay

"Far North Queensland is tough on vehicles. We know what the local conditions do to paint and interiors, and we know how to deal with it."

Detailing across Greater Cairns
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What Cairns drivers say

"We have performed works on many numbers of local vehicles around Cairns. Our clientele has given us consistent high ratings on Google, a fact which we are very proud of."

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FAQ

Common questions

What is included in a full car detail?
A full detail covers the whole vehicle inside and out. Exterior: hand wash, wheel and tyre clean, door jambs, door handles and glass polish. Interior: full vacuum of the carpets and seats, wipe-down of all hard surfaces and dressed plastics. If your car has specific problem areas, tell us when you call and we will talk through what the job involves.
How long does a detail take?
Most full details take three to five hours depending on the size and condition of the vehicle. Paint correction and ceramic coating jobs take longer because each step has to be completed in sequence and the coating needs time to cure before the car can get wet. We will give you a realistic timeframe when you call for a quote.
Do I come to you or do you come to me?
We work out of our commercial bay in Smithfield. You drop the car off with us and we take care of everything from there. If you have questions about access or need to work around pickup times, just give us a call on 0438 655 656 and we will sort something out.
What is the difference between paint correction and a regular detail?
A wash and detail removes surface dirt and restores cleanliness. Paint correction removes damage in the clear coat itself: the swirl marks from drive-through car washes, the fine scratches from everyday use and the dull haze that builds up over time. We use a machine polisher to work through the panels methodically and restore the clarity and depth of the paint. It is a proper workshop process.
How long does a ceramic coating last?
A professionally applied ceramic coating typically lasts several years with the right maintenance. The key is correct preparation beforehand, which is why we always do a paint correction before any coating goes on. When we hand the car back we will walk you through how to look after it so you get the full lifespan out of the coating.
How do I get a quote?
Call us on 0438 655 656 or fill in the quote form on this page. Let us know the make and model of your vehicle and which service you are after, and we will come back to you with an obligation-free quote as soon as we can.
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Give us a call or drop us an email. We will come back to you as soon as we can with pricing and availability.

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Hours
Mon to Sat · 7am to 5pm
Where
Smithfield, Cairns QLD

Ready for your car to look better than new?

We have been looking after Cairns vehicles since 2017. Give us a call today and we will sort out a time that works for you.

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