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The hidden cost of car washes

Calculate the real cost of doing it yourself

$150
/hour
$200
/hour
$250
/hour
$300
/hour
$500
/hour
$1,000
/hour
$12,480
You're burning this much per year
$780 at automatic car washes that damage your paint + $11,700 of your time (78 hours/year)
While swirl marks silently destroy your paint
Show me how you calculated this

1. How much time you actually spend

The real cost isn't just the wash itself — it's everything around it.

15 min: Drive to the car wash 10 min: Wait in line 20 min: Wash + vacuum 15 min: Drive home 30 min: Dry off, touch-ups, that "one more spot" Total: 90 minutes = 1.5 hours per week

1.5 hours × 52 weeks = 78 hours/year

2. What your time is actually worth

"Opportunity cost" = what you give up by spending time on low-value tasks. The hour you spend at the car wash is an hour you could spend:

→ Closing one more deal → Growing your business → Time with your family → Literally anything more valuable

This is why successful people delegate. CEOs don't mow their own lawns.

3. The cash cost

$15 per wash × 52 weeks = $780/year handed to an automatic car wash that leaves swirl marks on your paint.

4. The full equation

78 hrs × $150 = $11,700 + $780 = $12,480/year
How it works
1
Fill out the form
Tell us about your vehicle and which program interests you
2
Landon calls you
Personal call within 24 hours to confirm availability and answer questions
3
We come to you
Same day, same time, every visit — you never leave home
✓ SELECTED
Every 4 weeks
$3,250/year
Save $9,230/year
  • Monthly maintenance wash
  • Ceramic sealant protection
  • Reapplication at 4, 8, 12 months (+$150 each)
  • Pay as you go
✓ SELECTED
Every 2 weeks
$4,550/year
Save $7,930/year
  • Bi-weekly maintenance wash
  • Ceramic sealant protection
  • Reapplication at 4, 8, 12 months (+$150 each)
  • Pay as you go
✓ SELECTED
EXCLUSIVE
12-Month Hands-Free Program
$12,000/year paid in full
Save $480/year
  • Full paint correction upfront
  • Ceramic sealant protection
  • UV protection included
  • Leather conditioning and protection
  • 26 maintenance visits per year
  • All reapplications included — no extra fees
  • Priority scheduling
  • You never lift a finger
30-day money-back guarantee · Limited to 5 new members per month

"You don't see Elon Musk washing his own car. There's a reason for that."

Smart people delegate low-value tasks.

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"Very happy with the team from Shelton's Detail. They went beyond a great job by caring and commitment to their trade. They will be my go to for detailing and highly recommend them to others."

— Ray Otten

2026 Corvette ZR1

★★★★★

"Shelton's Premium Detail did an outstanding job on the detail of my expedition and my husbands F250! The interior of my car looks brand new again and I am so thankful for his attention to detail. I was kept informed throughout the service, and was very pleased with how professional he was while cleaning both vehicles. We will be on a maintenance schedule with him from here on out for both of our vehicles."

— Tara Berry

Ford Expedition + F-250

★★★★★

"We had SUCH a great experience with Landon at Shelton's Premium Detail! We trusted him to detail our new RAM TRX which we are obsessed with and very protective over and he did an OUTSTANDING job! He took special care of the details and has great communication! We will ABSOLUTELY use him again!"

— Flying Sparks Garage

RAM TRX

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Questions? Call or text Landon: (903) 603-6017

Common objections

Tap to expand · Let's get the obvious ones out of the way

"But I enjoy washing my car..."

Cool — then keep doing it. But understand you're choosing a $15 wash over thousands of dollars of your time. That's a lifestyle choice, not a financial one. We're here for people who'd rather spend that time elsewhere.

"My time isn't really worth $500/hour 24/7..."

Probably not. But on the margin — yes. The hour you spend at the car wash is an hour you can't spend closing a deal, with your kids, or doing anything else that matters. What's that hour worth to you?

"This seems expensive..."

Compared to what? You're already spending $780 cash + 78 hours/year. If your time is worth more than $40/hr, our 4-week program is cheaper than what you're doing now. The Hands-Free Program only makes sense if your time is worth $145/hr or more — which is why it's not for everyone.

"Why only 5 Hands-Free spots per month?"

Because we do the work ourselves and quality matters. We're not running a wash factory — we're providing concierge-level protection for people who care about their vehicles. Limited spots means every client gets our full attention.

"What if I'm not satisfied?"

30-day money-back guarantee on the Hands-Free Program. If you're not 100% satisfied in the first month, we refund every penny. No questions asked. We're confident because we're already the highest-rated detailer at Cedar Creek Lake.

"Let me ask my wife/husband first..."

Totally understand — big decisions are made together. Here's the thing: your partner is probably going to love this. You're telling them you found a way to stop wasting $12,000+ a year and never deal with car washes again. Show them the numbers on this page — the math does the convincing for you.

"I just bought the car, I'll wait a bit..."

Actually that's the worst time to wait. The first 90 days are the most critical for your paint. Every automatic wash, every swirl mark, every UV ray right now is doing permanent damage to a brand new vehicle. The best time to protect a car is before it needs it — not after.

"I'm too busy right now..."

That's exactly why this exists. You don't do anything — we come to you, same day every two weeks, while you're already at home or at work. The whole point is that busy people don't have time for car washes. This is literally designed for your schedule.

"I've never heard of you before..."

Fair enough — we're the highest-rated detailer at Cedar Creek Lake with 70+ five-star reviews. Every single one of those clients trusted us for the first time at some point. Read what Ray, Tara, and Flying Sparks Garage said above — they all felt the same way before their first service.

"I already have a guy I use..."

Respect that loyalty. One question though — does your guy come to you, protect your paint with ceramic sealant every visit, and back his work with a 30-day money-back guarantee? If he does all that, stick with him. If not, it might be worth a conversation.

"That's a lot for a car wash..."

It's not a car wash — that's the whole point. A car wash is $15 and destroys your paint with swirl marks. This is professional paint protection, ceramic sealant, and maintenance that preserves the value of a vehicle worth $40,000–$150,000+. You wouldn't put cheap gas in a Corvette ZR1.

"I'm not ready to commit to a whole year..."

You don't have to — the 2-week and 4-week programs are completely pay-as-you-go. No contract, no commitment. Show up, love the result, come back. The only program paid in full is the Hands-Free, and that comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee so there's literally zero risk.

"What if I move or sell my car?"

If you sell your car, a well-maintained vehicle with documented professional detailing history actually sells for more. You're protecting the asset. If you move out of our service area, we'll work something out — and the pay-as-you-go programs have zero commitment so you can stop anytime.

Ready to stop wasting time and money?

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