- Gentle pre-wash and hand wash, panel by panel
- Door frames, mouldings, rims, tyres, arches
- Warm-air dried, finished with soft microfibre
- Protective sealant and dressed tyres
Detailing, done with care.
Hand detailing, paint correction and ceramic protection for people who notice the difference. At our Elsternwick studio, or at your home across bayside Melbourne.
5.014 Google reviews
Studio in Elsternwick, or we come to you
Every car finished by hand, never rushed
Choose the level of care your car needs
Three services, each finished to the same standard. Pricing is clear before you book.
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What is included
Light or full correction
Request a quote
Premium hand wash + interior
$150 · 2 to 2.5 hoursA careful hand wash of every panel, wheel and arch, then the cabin brought back to how it felt on delivery day. SUVs add $25.
Polishing & paint correction
from $400Swirl marks and light scratches removed by machine, restoring the depth and clarity the paint had when new.
Ceramic coating
Quoted · after inspectionLong-term protection for paint, wheels, glass and leather. Years of gloss, easier washing, quoted after inspection.
Clear pricing, by car size
- Everything in the hand wash
- Dash, console and door panels
- Windows and mirrors inside
- Leather or fabric seats cleaned
- Full vacuum with carpet patterning
- Wash, iron fallout removal, clay bar
- Single-stage machine polish
- Light swirls and scratches reduced
- Paint protection sealant
- Full decontamination and clay
- Multi-stage paint correction
- Deeper scratches and swirls removed
- Finishing polish and sealant
Prefer we come to you? Add $25 to any service for detailing at your home across Elsternwick, Elwood, Brighton, St Kilda, Caulfield, Bentleigh, Glen Huntly and Ripponlea.
Add-ons
- Trim restoration $30
- Paint protection sealant $40
- Clay bar treatment $50
- Carpet and mat shampoo $50
- Fabric seat stain extraction $50
- Rim ceramic spray $30
- Rubber mat treatment $20
- Glass protection sealant $30
- Steam cleaning $50
- Exhaust tip polish $15
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★★★★★
“Jack did a fantastic job inside and out!”
Claudia LouiseGoogle review · Sep 2026
★★★★★
“Jack and the team at Ghost detailing are exceptional at making a car look showroom new every time. It started with just my car and now all 5 family cars only go to the team at Ghost to be washed as there’s nothing like them in Melbourne. Highly Recommend.”
Lewis DugganGoogle review · Sep 2026
★★★★★
“I had a spill in my car, so my boyfriend took it to Jack at Ghost Detailing, and I honestly couldn’t be happier with the result! He did an absolutely incredible job, my car looks even better than when it was brand new.”
Charlee GrushkaGoogle review · Aug 2026
★★★★★
“Ghost Detailing (and Jack specifically) are exceptional at making the car feel brand new. I had the interior and exterior detailing and clean done for $150 and Jack also ended up cleaning my lights for free.”
Sofia PortelliGoogle review · Apr 2026
★★★★★
“Ghost Detailing did an INCREDIBLE job on my car, it actually looks brand new, inside and out (and it’s a 2007 model). The care Jack takes on every aspect blew me away. Best in the business.”
Simonne OverendGoogle review · Dec 2025
★★★★★
“I’m very particular about my car, especially given its scratches and imperfections, and I’ve always been impressed by the level of care and attention he puts into every detail. He has a great eye and never cuts corners.”
CindyGoogle review · Dec 2025
★★★★★
“I can confidently say there’s a massive difference between a regular car wash you try to do yourself and a proper professional detailing, and Ghost Detailing proves that every single time.”
Navkaran SahniGoogle review · Nov 2025
★★★★★
“Amazing experience getting my car ceramic coated here by Ghost Detailing.”
Daniel DoGoogle review · Nov 2025
★★★★★
“Awesome Work. couldn’t believe how much life was brought back into my car and its paint 10/10”
Nelson SGoogle review · Nov 2025
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From booking to handover
Tell us about your car
The booking form takes under two minutes. Studio or your home, and a day that suits.
We confirm by text
Usually the same day. Paint correction and coatings are inspected first, so the quote is exact and there are no surprises.
The detail
Gentle, paint-safe methods and quality products, applied with patience. One car at a time, never rushed.
Handover
Walk around the car with us before you pay. Maintenance washes keep it that way.
Before you book
Do you come to my house?
Yes. Detailing at your home is $25 on top of any service across the bayside suburbs. We bring water and power, so all we need is somewhere to park.
How long does a wash and interior take?
Two to two and a half hours for a standard car. Heavily soiled interiors, pet hair or sand can take longer, and we will let you know before we begin.
What is the difference between a light and heavy polish?
A light polish is a single machine stage that softens fine swirls and restores gloss. A heavy polish is a multi-stage correction for deeper scratches and neglected paint, and takes at least two days.
How much does ceramic coating cost?
It depends on the car, the condition of the paint and the coating chosen. Every coating includes the paint preparation it needs, so we quote after a short inspection.
Which cars do you work on?
Everything from a daily hatchback to a Ferrari 488. Same process, same products, same care.
How do I pay?
On the day, after you have walked around the car with us. Cash or bank transfer.
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Interior & exterior detailing · Elsternwick
A hand wash that treats your paint with respect
A gentle pre-wash, a careful hand wash of every panel, a warm-air dry. Then, if you choose, the cabin restored inside. $80 or $150, plus $25 if we come to you.
Premium hand wash
$80 standard · large car +$20 · 1 to 1.5 h- Foam pre-wash lifts grit before anything touches the paint
- Paint-safe hand wash, panel by panel
- Door frames and entry mouldings
- Rims, tyres and wheel arches
- Warm-air dry, finished with soft microfibre
- Protective sealant or wax, tyres dressed gloss or satin
Hand wash + interior
$150 standard · SUV +$25 · 2 to 2.5 h- Everything in the premium hand wash
- Dashboard, centre console and door panels
- Windows and mirrors, inside
- Leather cleaned and conditioned, or fabric seats cleaned
- Full vacuum, boot included, carpet patterning
Add to any wash
- Trim restoration $30
- Paint protection sealant $40
- Clay bar treatment $50
- Carpet and mat shampoo $50
- Fabric seat stain extraction $50
- Rim ceramic spray $30
- Rubber mat treatment $20
- Glass protection sealant $30
- Steam cleaning $50
- Exhaust tip polish $15
Pre-sale detail
Selling the car? A wash and interior with clay bar and sealant is the best-value preparation before the photographs.
Polishing & paint correction · Melbourne
Depth and clarity, restored
Machine polishing removes the swirls, scratches and dullness a wash cannot. Two levels of correction, priced up front. Large cars and SUVs add $100.
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Light polish
$400 standard · large +$100 · 1 to 2 days- Exterior wash and decontamination
- Chemical iron and fallout removal, clay bar
- Single-stage machine polish
- Reduces light scratches and swirl marks
- Paintwork inspection and protection sealant
Heavy polish
$700 standard · large +$100 · 2+ days- Exterior wash and full decontamination
- Multi-stage machine paint correction
- Removes deeper scratches and swirl marks
- Finishing polish for maximum gloss and clarity
- Paintwork inspection and protection sealant
Why correct the paint first
Polishing prepares the surface for a coating or sealant, restores gloss and clarity, and lifts resale value. It also makes the car photograph properly, which matters if you are selling.
Ceramic coating · Gyeon, Gtechniq, CarPro
Years of protection, quoted for your car
Ceramic coatings for paint, wheels, glass and leather. Every coating includes the paint preparation it needs, so we inspect first and quote exactly. No surprises on the day.
Paint
- Wash, decontamination and paint correction first
- Gyeon, Gtechniq or CarPro, chosen for your paint
- Hydrophobic, UV and chemical resistance
Wheels, glass and leather
- Wheel coating keeps brake dust from bonding
- Glass coating for clearer wet-weather driving
- Leather coating against dye transfer and wear
Porsche Panamera, coated and sealed.
Paint and wheels prepared, then ceramic coated. Water beads straight off, brake dust wipes away and the gloss lasts for years.
Contact & booking
Book a detail
Fill in the form and we text you back, usually the same day.
Privacy
What happens to your details
The booking form collects your name, mobile number, car and, only if we are coming to you, your address. It is used to arrange and confirm the detail, and for nothing else. It is never sold or shared. Ask us at any time to delete it.
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