We are now officially CLOSED for the season. The detailing schedule will pick back up again in the spring when water won’t freeze in the hoses. Thanks for a great 2018 and we’ll see you again in March/April!

​Don’t forget about our detailing gift certificates—they make great gifts for the holidays! See below for information.

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.

Introducing, the VIOLET SPECIAL.

Sometimes, you don't need a car show cut, polish and wax. You just want the fingerprints, bird droppings and bugs off of the paint and the Cheerios and Animal Crackers out of the back seat. It's OK, we have something for you, too. The VIOLET SPECIAL is your kind of detail—straight to the point, and showroom clean and fresh. 

Our VIOLET SPECIAL will consist of a hand wash and dry on the exterior, including wheels, tires and glass, plus a full interior and trunk vacuum and wipe-down head to tail, floor mats, dash, center console and windows. No Cheerios left behind. 
Coupes & Small Sedans:
​$160
Large Sedans & Small SUVs:
​$180
Large Trucks & SUVs:
​$200
*Deep spills, stains, odors will be additional, estimated at the time of drop-off.

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: $270

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: $360

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
  • full paint polish
  • either sealant or wax
  • exhaust tips
  • fender liner scrub & dress
  • engine clean & dress

LEVEL 3 DETAIL

Starting at: $450

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
  • either sealant or wax
  • exhaust tips
  • fender liner scrub & dress
  • engine clean & dress
  • full paint correction--
    swirl, marring and defect removal from finish
  • full paint polish

INTERIOR

Starting at:
$190 for small coupes
$220 for sedans & small SUVs
$240 for SUVs & vans.
$30-40 for ozone odor removal

Full interior clean, including vacuum all fabric and carpets, seat cleaning, headliner spot cleaning (if needed), glass inside & out, door sills, gauges, dash, vents and center console. Spills, pet hair and child staining subject to additional charges. Deep cleaning with seat removal is certainly possible. Deep odor removal like smoke, mildew and other difficult to remove smells with ozone fog also available.

GLASS

Starting at: $40
Decontaminate glass surfaces, clean and polish inside and out, as well as sunroof and mirrors. Water repellents like Rain-X also available.

LEATHER CLEANSE

Starting at: $40
Leather seating is cleaned with a pH-neutral leather cleaner and then nourished with a leather conditioner.

COATINGS

Starting at: $300
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 on painted surfaces.

MUST be applied over a full Level 3 detail, no exceptions.

HEADLIGHTS

Price: $60-90
Strip away faded, cloudy and yellowed headlights and polish to a like-new clarity. Sealed up with a fresh UV coating or clearcoat.

ENGINE BAY

Price: $45
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.

TRUNKS & HATCHES

Price: $25
Vacuum and deep clean all carpets, trim plastic and privacy covers. Pet hair and extraordinary staining subject to additional charge.
Other services such as ceramic coatings, PlastiDip© coatings, paint chip touch-up, bug & tar removal, decal application or removal, wiper blade and bulb replacement, heavy stain or odor removal, plastic gauge polishing 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, 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 primarily 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 Metallwerk, CARPRO, ZYMÖL AND MANY OTHERS—WHATEVER Is required TO DO THE BEST JOB AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL.


PROJECT GALLERY

BEHIND THE TOWEL

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