We're open again for the 2020 season!
Reserve your slot today—your car is begging you.
Let’s get your ride cleansed of the residue of the past winter.

Please note: as of April 1, for obvious reasons, we are
currently not cleaning interiors. And to limit contact,
​we're accepting payments only via PayPal and Venmo! Stay safe!

YOUR CAR DESERVES IT.

To us, cars are more than just appliances intended to take you from point A to point B—to get used up and thrown away like a ball point pen. We believe that cars are an extension of who we are as individuals, and they should be cared for as such.

We get it. You park as far away from the store in the parking lot to protect your baby. You drive it only when the weather is good. You take it to car shows and pop the hood to show off your toy. We understand your love for your car. We're car guys, too.

Your car is precious, and so is your time. Let Purple Towel Auto Detailing take care of both for you.

DETAILING PACKAGE OPTIONS

More than just a wash and a vacuum, Purple Towel Detailing goes to great lengths to make your car better than showroom fresh—from paint correction to engine cleaning, we make sure that your car is ready to show off to the world. Our pricing is based on an hourly rate and a general idea of how long each process takes. If you want the moon, just ask, we can take care of just about anything you need.

LEVEL 0 DETAIL

Sedan: $85
Truck/SUV: $105

BASE EXTERIOR
  • no-touch foam pre-wash
  • gentle hand wash
  • wheels & tires cleaned and tires, dressed in either satin or gloss water-based dressing
  • glass, sunroof and mirrors

LEVEL 1 DETAIL

Starting at: $300

ONE-STEP PROCESS
  • no-touch foam pre-wash
  • gentle hand wash
  • wheels & tires cleaned and tires, dressed in either satin or gloss water-based dressing
  • glass, sunroof and mirrors cleaned inside and out
  • paint and glass decontamination
  • All-in-one polish and sealant

LEVEL 2 DETAIL

Starting at: $380

TWO-STEP PROCESS
  • no-touch foam pre-wash
  • gentle hand wash
  • wheels & tires cleaned and tires, dressed in either satin or gloss water-based dressing
  • glass, sunroof and mirrors cleaned inside and out
  • paint and glass decontamination
  • ​exhaust tips
  • fender liner scrub & dress
  • engine clean & dress
  • full paint polish
  • either sealant or wax

LEVEL 3 DETAIL

Starting at: $460

THREE-STEP PROCESS
  • no-touch foam pre-wash
  • gentle hand wash
  • wheels & tires cleaned and tires, dressed in either satin or gloss water-based dressing
  • glass, sunroof and mirrors cleaned inside and out
  • paint and glass decontamination
  • exhaust tips
  • fender liner scrub & dress
  • engine clean & dress​
  • full paint polish
  • either sealant or wax
  • full paint correction--
    swirl, marring and defect removal from finish

ENGINE BAY

Price: $50
Full de-grease and cleaning of underhood area, including rain tray, plastic coverings and hoses. Dressing of all plastic and rubber parts finishes off and protects the engine parts down the road.

EXHAUST TIPS

Price: $35+
Cleaned and stripped of carbon deposits, then hand-polished to a mirror-like finish. Price dependent on number of exhaust tips, severity of carbon build-up and condition of exhaust tips.

HEADLIGHTS

Price: $60-200
Strip away faded, cloudy and yellowed headlights and polish to a like-new clarity. Sealed up with a ceramic coating or 2K urethane clearcoat.

COATINGS

Starting at: +$500
Price in addition to a Level 3 detail. Not a wax or synthetic sealant, but rather a clear resin that chemically bonds to clear coats, creating a tough shell of protection that can withstand repeated exposure to environmental contaminants without wearing off. Protects against wash-induced swirl marks, oxidation, bug stains, road salt, water spots and bird droppings. Intense gloss that can't be replicated with conventional waxes. Lasts up to 2+ years or more.

MUST be applied over a full correction and polish, no exceptions. Ceramic coatings require a minimum of 1 week lead time and a $200 deposit.
Other services such as PlastiDip© coatings, paint chip touch-up, bug & tar removal, decal application or removal, wiper blade and bulb replacement are available on-demand, and subject to an hourly rate quote. Call or e-mail for an estimate. We work by appointment only and require 24-hours advance notice to guarantee a weeknight or weekend slot, weather-permitting. Exact quote is given after a physical assessment and depends on size, type and overall condition of the vehicle.

Detailing services require a non-refundable deposit of 20% to hold your scheduled reservation, with the balance due when the car is picked up.
​We accept PayPal, Venmo, Square and old fashioned cash (a 3% additional fee for PayPal or Square CC payments) .

Ask about our Detailing Gift Certificates...

Inquire with Purple Towel about how you can give the gift of a perfectly detailed vehicle next year. From $50 on up, we have a gift certificate that will be the perfect gift for that car fanatic in your life.
PURPLE TOWEL DETAILING USES a combination of Jescar, McKee's 37 and MEGUIAR'S PROFESSIONAL CAR CARE PRODUCTS, AS WELL AS various PRODUCTS FROM 3D Products, Nanoskin, 3M PROFESSIONAL, GRIOT'S GARAGE, Menzerna, PPG, Stoner Automotive, WOLFGANG Metalwerk, CARPRO, ZYMÖL AND MANY OTHERS—WHATEVER Is required TO DO THE BEST JOB for you AT THE very HIGHEST LEVEL.


PROJECT GALLERY

BEHIND THE POLISHER

As the owner of Purple Towel Auto Detailing, Doug brings over 30 years of enthusiast detailing to the business with an eye for perfection. As a mild-mannered marketing Creative Director by day, Doug's passion for art and design are a perfect complement to the demands of high-end automotive finishing. His background designing and painting motorsport helmets adds a layer of experience with paint finishes that most in this field don't possess. He also owns ApexSpeed.com, a website community devoted to amateur formula car road racing.

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We're located in the Oakhurst subdivision in Aurora, just west of Eola Rd, and convenient to Naperville, Warrenville, Wheaton, Winfield, Mongomery, Oswego and Plainfield, as well as downtown Aurora. If you have questions or would like to schedule work, please don't hesitate to reach out.