How much does detailing cost?Real 2026 car detailing prices in Waltham MA by vehicle size: Mini Detail $160–$200, Full Detail $400–$500, paint correction from $1,000, coating $599–$3,500.Ceramic vs PPF vs waxWax, ceramic coating and paint protection film do different jobs. How each holds up to Massachusetts salt, sand and highway driving, with real prices.Massachusetts tint lawHow dark can window tint be in Massachusetts? The 35% light rule for side and rear windows, the windshield strip, reflectivity, inspection and the RMV medical waiver.Road salt protectionRoad salt and brine eat at paint, the underside and your carpets. A Massachusetts detailer’s schedule: what to do before, during and after winter.Detailing before you sellA clean car photographs better, shows better and hides less. What to detail before a private sale, a trade-in or a lease return, and what is not worth paying for.What is paint correction?Paint correction explained by a Waltham detail shop: what swirl marks are, one-step vs multi-stage polishing, how much clear coat it removes, and real prices.