A wash at home, a polish to bring back the shine, or a ceramic coating? Before you book, read this: what to decide first, the difference between services, and the questions that stop you paying for something that doesn't last.
Decide these before you call, so you can compare prices properly.
Just a wash, a polish to bring back the shine, or ceramic protection? See the difference below.
Scratches or swirl marks? Photograph them. They need polishing before any coating.
Is there shade and space for the car? Water and power if they need them?
Polishing and coating take time. Ask how many hours or days.
Know them before, so you can ask the centre about them.
From washing with dirty cloths or brushes. Proper washing and polishing reduce them.
Salty water drying in the sun. Dry the car with a microfibre towel.
The sun eats the shine over time. Polishing and protection bring it back and keep it.
Remove them quickly; in the heat they eat into the clear coat.
Usually from the seats and AC. A steam interior clean removes it.
Normal in Riyadh. A protective layer (wax or ceramic) stops dust sticking as much.
Each service has a different purpose and lasts a different time.
Inside and out, at a centre or mobile.
Brings back the shine and removes light scratches.
A protective layer that lasts a year or more.
Washing in the sun makes soap and water dry fast and leave spots.
Use clean microfibre towels, not any old cloth.
It protects the paint from sun and dust.
Remove bird droppings and sap the same day.
Ask before you book. A good centre won't mind.
Interior, exterior, engine, tyres? Ask in detail.
Ask about the type of wax or coating, and the number of layers.
Especially for ceramic: how many years, what's covered, and the upkeep conditions.
Ask whether they bring them, or need yours.
Ask for before-and-after photos of their real work.
Look for genuine reviews, especially months after a ceramic coating.
One sign on its own doesn't prove anything, but take care if you see them.
It's expensive work. Get the warranty and its conditions in writing.
Without polishing first. The scratches get sealed under the layer.
They cause swirl marks in the paint.
Or how many layers. You have a right to know what you're paying for.
Rough prices for a small car (sedan). Use them to spot a quote that's way off, not as fixed prices. SUVs and big cars usually cost a little more.
| Service | Rough price |
|---|---|
| Exterior wash (shop or offer) | From SAR 40 – 60 |
| Mobile wash, inside and out | SAR 99 – 230 |
| Exterior polish | SAR 200 – 300 |
| Exterior ceramic coating | SAR 800 – 5,000 |
| Interior ceramic coating | SAR 500 – 1,200 |
💡 Ceramic coating prices vary a lot with the number of layers and the warranty length. Compare the warranty with the price, not just the price.
🧽 If the car has scratches, it needs a polish (correction) before coating, which adds to the price. Ask first.
A rough guide from 6 sources in Riyadh (October 2026), mostly price pages and offers from wash and detailing centres. The final price is agreed between you and the centre. Laqeeni doesn't set prices or take commission.
Polishing restores the shine and removes light scratches. Ceramic is a protective layer that lasts a year or more and makes washing easier.
With the dust, usually every week or two. A ceramic-coated car is easier to clean.
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Last updated: October 2026
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