Welcome to RV Detailing
Orange County, CA
714/624-0804

Auto Fetish Detail has been RV detailing in Orange County, CA as long as we have been detailing cars! We offer RV washing and detailing for all the many configurations:

• RV's
• Coaches
• Motor Homes
• Toy Haulers
• Horse Trailers
• 5th Wheels

Auto Fetish is your Choice in Experience!

"Just because a guy can detail a car, does not qualify him to detail an RV. RV's represent an assortment of challenges that should not be left in the hands of a novice."

RV Detail Pricing

Pricing is a difficult thing when it comes to RV's. It seems there is no general rule due to the many variables of RV's and their owners, and often ends up being a buffet-style process; a little of this and a lot of that. With that said, I have laid out the following when it comes to some general detail services for RV's:

If you have done your research, you will quickly see that we are not the "cheap guys" on the block. There are two main reasons for this:

• We have 30 years of experience.
• We really do get the details right

Here a few other points to consider or be aware of:

• We are on a cash-only basis for any first time customers. (Yes; the few have ruined for the many)
• We service all of Orange County and some surrounding areas.
• We can service at home, business, storage, or RV park. (when it comes to RV parks or storage facilities, you will need to inquire at your facility before hand as every facility is different as to what they do or don't allow)
• If you are a price shopper, I am unlikely going to be a good fit. But if you shop value, then I can help you come to what I consider an appropriate plan based on you, your RV, your budget, and what makes sense based on my decades of experience. I truly help you decide  the winning combination of service and cost as though it were my own RV and money. (yes; this type of balance is what I consider a win/win for both sides)
  

"We all learn quickly in life that the difference between a good job and a great job is always about the details"

You may not be particularly detail oriented yourself, but we are. Regardless of your critical eye or untrained eye, we can accommodate and educate in the process. Most people are surprisingly misinformed or ill-informed when it comes to their RV's and what is required and what is possible."

RV Detailing Checklist and Pricing:

Full Exterior Wash w/out roof wash
$6.00 per foot

• Washing all sides/front/back
  
• Cleaning wheels.
• Degreasing tires.
• Wiping down exterior storage compartment door jambs if applicable.
• Clean exterior windows.
• Dress tires.
• Bug removal extra if needed.

Full Exterior Wash w/ roof wash
$6.00 - $10.00 per foot

• Price is based on level of dirt.
• RV's with full-body paint are typically $10.00 per foot.
  

RV Washing and Waxing
$10.00-$15.00  per foot

This service will suffice for 90% of RV's.

• Includes full exterior RV wash as listed above including roof.
• Wax all sides, front, and rear end using synthetic polymer sealant. (also know as marine grade sealant)

Darren's Note: Please see below for additional services we can provide when servicing your RV.

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Additional RV Detailing Services

RV Roof Washing/Cleaning: this is included with any service that includes the roof.

• Most RV owners rarely examine the roofs of their RV.
• We not only clean, but we inspect the integrity of your roof and any accessories while we are cleaning and washing the roof.
• The above picture shows us performing heavy duty cleaning of the roof and the line of demarcation between the bottom (before) and the top (after) of the cleaning process.
  

Heavy-Duty Roof Cleaning: per quote

Many RV owners have never been on the roof of their RV and are often surprised when I come down showing them pictures of the before and after.

In many cases, the maintenance of an RV is so neglected that special requirements of cleaning are appropriate. The picture below shows just one example of a roof that had been allowed to build up excessively with dirt and mold that needed extensive heavy-duty cleaning.

RV Scratch Removal

Many people find they have incurred some scratches during their travels in one form or another. Much can be done with a buffer and the right polishes to remove, or diminish the appearance of scratches. This is by quote only and can be added to any service.

• Using aggressive polishing techniques to remove scratches.
• Buffers don't do damage; the person behind the buffer is the problem. Make sure you choose wisely!
• Notice the blue tape used to protect vulnerable areas during the polishing process.

Interior Detailing:
per quote

Admittedly, we don't do much in the way of interior detailing for RV's. Not that we aren't capable, it's just most people do not request this service. If you are interested, I do so and price is subject to quote. A smart alternative is to hire your house keepers. While you could hire the house keepers to clean and a carpet service to clean the carpeting, we can indeed do it all.

A one-stop-shop.....

• Most times we are not asked to clean/detail RV interiors.
• Often your house keepers can do a decent job of cleaning the interior of your RV.
• The biggest advantage to our service is a one-in-all type of service. From detailing the interior in general, to shampooing/disinfecting carpeting, upholstery,furniture.
• We can be as detailed with your RV as we are with cars. From the bathroom/shower, refrigerator, stove top, oven, microwave, etc.

Tire Degreasing: per quote

Just like cars, many RV's will accumulate an excessive build-up of tire dressing on the tires. This is due to repeated applications of tire dressing without fully removing the dirt and old layer of dressing each time. Price will be based on thickness of build-up.

• The picture above is what your RV tire side-walls SHOULD look like.
  
• You can check yourself how bad this build-up is on your RV by scratching the tire side wall with your finger nail and see how much of this gooey build-up you can scratch off.
• If your side walls are not properly cleaned each and every time before a new application of tire dressing is applied, then you can expect to create a heavy build-up over time.

Wheel Polishing: per quote

• The wheel above is on a car but highlights the type of aluminum found on many of the higher-end RV's in the form of Alcoa wheels.
  
• Just like any other material, aluminum needs to be treated appropriately as it will degrade and oxidize over time.
• This picture shows what is possible when polishing the wheels on your RV.

Slide Outs: $25.00 per slide out

Most motorhomes, diesel pushers, 5th wheels, etc. have slide-outs that add additional time and effort to any of the above services.

• Some people are into having their slide outs washed, clayed, and wax.
• Some just want them left alone.
• Anything that can be done to the exterior walls, can be done to your slide outs.
• The rubber gaskets can also be specially treated.

Chrome Polishing: per quote

• There are numerous areas of an RV that are chrome plated.
• These areas like everything else will oxidize and can/should be polished with a chrome polish.
• The picture above shows the oxidized area of this side mirror to the left, and the newly polished area on the right.
• These areas may include side compartment latches, exhaust tips, rear gravel guard/mud-flap, etc.

Roof A/C Unit Covers Restored: per quote

• Image above shows the dramatic results when using a professional grade plastic trim restorer on the roof top A/C covers.
• This is a semi-permanent treatment that will last 6-12 months based on exposure and type of plastic.
• On the left you can see the oxidized "tiger-striping" that is commonly seen on oxidized plastic trim pieces and housings.
• The right is after treatment to restore the health and beauty of the plastic covers/housings.

Roof Accessories Treated: per quote

• We treat the various roof accessories with a quality protectant on all plastic roof accessories.
  
• This is for accessories that are in good condition that don't need restoration, but protection.
• From A/C covers, satellite covers, sky lights, solar panels, etc.

"Details, Details, Details....it's always about the details!"

The above picture is taken from atop of a Mercedes Sprinter RV conversion. It simply highlights the endless details that can either be gotten, or forgotten by other detailers who really aren't actually "detailed" oriented.

• From an fully painted A/C cover that is both decontaminated and then waxed, to the individual roof slates that are meticulously decontaminated first, then waxed, to the meticulous cleaning around and under all edges of just the A/Cover itself.
• Details, details, details....it's your choice.

• Solar panel cleaned and protected.
• Skylight cleaned and treated.
• All surrounding areas meticulously cleaned, decontaminated, and waxed.

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RV Detailing Pictures

Have a look at some of the many types of RV's and other recreational, and non-recreational vehicles we have worked on.

45' Class A Beaver Patriot Thunder

• Full wash, clay, and wax.
• Degrease tires due to excessive dressing build-up.
• Polish chrome side mirrors due to oxidation/overspray.

31' Ford Concord Class C

• Full wash, clay, wax
• Black trim restoration: side mirrors, and front bumper chin spoiler.

Orange County Bomb Squad response vehicle

• Orange County Bomb Squad response vehicle.
• Full, ongoing maintenance program.

31' Ford E450 Chateau

• Full wash, clay, and wax.
• Polish chrome bumper to remove water spots and oxidation.

32' Winnebago Adventurer

• Full wash and wax.
• Clay bar front and back.
• Degrease tires due to excessive dressing build-up.
• Polish chrome side mirrors due to oxidation/overspray.

36' Class A Phaeton Diesel Pusher

• Full wash, clay, and wax.
• Degrease tires due to excessive dressing build-up.
• Polish chrome side mirrors due to oxidation/overspray.
• Extra paint polishing on one side.
  

30' Class A Thor ACE

• Full wash and wax
• Clay bar front and back only
  

39' Class A Diesel Pusher

• Full wash and wax
• Bug removal
• Scratch removal, curb side bottom half

35' Diesel Pusher

• Full wash and wax with bug removal
• Scratch removal/polish one section

32' Class C Motorhome

• Full wash and wax
• Minor oxidation required heavy handed wax application.
• Fall-out removal on cab, including polishing and waxing.

32' Class C Motorhome

• Full wash and wax
• Excellent condition; required no extra work.

45' Prevost Motor Coach

• Full wash and wax
• Excellent condition; special attention to stainless steel siding.

26' Class C Motorhome

• Full wash
• Fall-out removal of cab including polishing and wax.
• Polishing of upper 2 pseudo windows, located on box over-hang.
• Polishing/waxing of lower blue painted accent area.
• Water spot removal front bumper.

40' Diesel Pusher

• Full wash and wax.
• Excellent condition; no additional work.

31' Diesel Pusher

• Full wash and wax.
• Clay bar use on front and back ends.
  

35' Class A w/ Garage Entry Rear-End

• Full wash and wax.
• "Heavy-handed" wax application for moderate oxidation removal.

24' ATC Hauler

• Full wash and wax.
• Bug removal front end.
• Clay bar front and rear; partial sides.
• Excellent condition; no additional work.

35' Gladiator

• Heavy handed waxing to remove heavy oxidation.
• Clay bar cab and front end of box overhang.
• Bug removal front box overhang.
• Water spot removal front bumper.

32' Winnebago Sunrise

• Full wash.
• Heavy handed waxing to remove heavy oxidation.
• Bug removal front-end.

35' Class A

• Full wash.
• Heavy-handed cleaner wax application.

36' 5th Wheel

• Full wash.
• Polish/compound application to remove heavy oxidation.
• Cleaner wax application.

31' Class C

• Full wash.
• Polish/compound application to remove heavy oxidation.
• Cleaner wax application.

39' 5th Wheel

• Full wash and wax.
• Oxidation removal using compound/polish.
• Heavy-handed cleaner wax application.
• Water spot removal.
• Minor roof patch repair.

25' Camper and Truck

• Full wash.
• Oxidation removal using compound/polish.
• Heavy-handed cleaner wax application.
• Truck fall-out removal and wax.
• Bug removal front end.
• Tar removal truck.

27' Airstream Safari

• Full wash.
• Fall-out removal front and rear end.
• Wax application including roof.

16" Airstream Bambi Wash and Wax

• Full wash.
• Bug removal.
• Wax including roof.

Lazy Daze

• Full wash.
• Polish front black faux windows on over-hang.
• Fall-out removal cab only.
• Full wax.
• Polish chrome bumpers.

35' Fleetwood Excursion

• Full wash.
• Fall-out removal.
• Aluminum wheel polishing.
• Full wax.

39' Airstream LandYacht XL Detailing

• Full wash.
• Moss/algae removal-full roof.
• Full wax.

Funmover 31D

• Full wash.
• Polish misc. vinyl decals.
• Detail cab interior.
• Engine detail.
• Fall-out removal cab only.
• Full wax.

35' Allegro RV Motorhome

• Full wash and wax.
  

40' Cedar Creek 5th Wheel

• Full wash.
• Full wax.
• Seal rubber roof membrane.
• Wash/wax all slide-outs.

I hope the following information and pictures will help you to assess your current situation in regards to your own service needs as well as your budget. Feel free to call me with any questions as I promise to be straight forward and knowledgeable. I offer RV wash and wax in Orange County, as well as parts of surrounding areas.

Sincerely,

Darren Priest

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