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Serving Pleasant Hill and the Des Moines metro (515) 421-5826
A-1 Auto Detailing
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Auto detailing services & prices

Honest starting prices; final quotes depend on the size and condition of your vehicle. By appointment only — never rushed through an assembly line.

Interior Exterior Paint Correction Ceramic Coating Headlights Ozone Odor
What is included

Six services, priced up front

Starting prices are below. The final quote depends on the size and condition of your vehicle, and you get it before any work begins.

At a glance

A-1 Auto Detailing is a by-appointment auto detailing business at 1275 SE 55th Street in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, run by owner Levi Rench, who has 25 years of hands-on detailing experience. It offers six services with published starting prices: interior detailing from $200, exterior detailing from $150, paint correction from $300, ceramic coating from $600, headlight restoration from $100 and ozone odor treatment from $80. Interior and exterior details usually take a few hours; paint correction and ceramic coating can take a full day or more because of the prep involved. Final prices depend on the size and condition of the vehicle, and every customer gets a firm quote before work begins, with no hidden fees. A-1 serves Pleasant Hill, Altoona, Bondurant, Des Moines, Carlisle, Ankeny and Norwalk, is open Monday to Sunday from 7 AM to 7 PM, and holds a 5.0-star Google rating.

Prices current as of September 2026.

Starting at $200

“A real interior detail, not a quick wipe-down.”

High-end leather car seats thoroughly steam-cleaned and conditioned with a matte OEM satin finish, spotless dashboard and center console, photographed in daylight.
Usually a few hours
What is included
  • Full vacuum, including seat seams and the cargo floor
  • Steam and shampoo on carpets and cloth seats
  • Leather cleaned and conditioned
  • Door panels, console, dash and vents cleaned
  • Streak-free glass
  • Clean matte factory finish — no greasy sprays or chemical smell
Pet hair, spills and stains welcome Call Levi
Starting at $150

“More than a car wash — systematic chemical decontamination.”

High gloss sports sedan receiving a delicate hand wash with rich foam lather, focused water beading on the hood panel under clean fluorescent overhead lighting.
Usually a few hours
What is included
  • Two-bucket hand wash with pH-balanced soap
  • Wheels, calipers and fender liners scrubbed
  • Iron, bug and tar removal
  • Exterior glass and door jambs cleaned
  • Hand-applied sealant for protection
  • Exterior plastic trim UV rejuvenation & tire dressing that won't fling
Ideal after an Iowa winter Call Levi
Starting at $300

“Prep is everything. Micro-scratches are leveled, not hidden with fillers.”

Close up half-and-half paint correction demonstration on a dark metallic car hood, showing cloudy swirl marks on left and crystal clear deep mirror reflection on right.
Up to a full day or more
What is included
  • Paint assessed before any correction
  • Multi-stage compounding to safely level clearcoat imperfections
  • Machine polishing that removes the vast majority of swirls and light scratches
  • Light oxidation and light etching polished out
  • Color and gloss brought back
Recommended prior to Ceramic Coating Call Levi
Long-term protection

Ceramic Coating

Starting at $600

“A coating is only as good as the prep underneath it. That is where the time goes.”

Detailer applying nano ceramic coating liquid with an applicator block onto an ultra-glossy black supercar body panel under inspection lights.
Lasts years, not weeks
What is included
  • Professional-grade ceramic coating applied by hand
  • Stands up to road salt, bugs and bird droppings
  • Water, dirt and road grime rinse off easily
  • Helps protect against UV fading and oxidation
  • Options for gloss, satin and matte paint
Includes full wash and decontamination Call Levi
Starting at $100

“Cloudy headlights are a safety issue, and restoration costs a fraction of replacement.”

What is included
  • Wet-sanding of yellowed, oxidized lenses
  • Machine compounded and polished
  • UV clear coat to slow re-yellowing
  • Noticeably better night-time visibility
About an hour or two Call Levi
Starting at $80

“Removes smoke, pet and mildew smells instead of covering them up.”

What is included
  • Ozone machine run through the closed AC system
  • Breaks down smoke, wet-dog, spilled-milk and mildew smells
  • Reaches the headliner, seat foam and air ducts
  • Aired out fully before you get it back
Recommended after full interior clean Call Levi
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Levi Rench Owner and detailer
“Tell me the vehicle and what is bothering you about it. You get an honest quote before any work starts.”

You work directly with Levi: no service writers, no upsells, no surprises.

Call (515) 421-5826 Get an honest quote

Based in Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill
1275 SE 55th St, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
Mon–Sun, 7 AM – 7 PM, by appointment
Serving the Des Moines metro from Pleasant Hill
By appointment only
180+ Google reviews, 5.0 average
Craftsmanship over volume
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