Quick answer
At Glossmith in Nairobi: detailing runs from KES 5,000 (express wash) to KES 50,000 (full Gold detail); ceramic coating packages KES 90,000–180,000; standalone ceramic KES 65,000–135,000; genuine XPEL/3M PPF from KES 52,000 (partial front) to KES 440,000 (full-body 3M); Llumar window tint KES 25,000–77,000 full car. Final price depends on vehicle size and condition and is confirmed before work begins.
What affects your price
- Vehicle size. Saloons sit at the lower end of each range; SUVs, pickups and vans use more product and labour and sit higher.
- Paint condition. Neglected or swirled paint needs correction first, which adds labour before coating or film.
- Labour hours. A 45-minute express wash and a multi-day coating are very different amounts of work — the rate reflects time on the car.
- PPF coverage. Partial front, full front or full body — more panels means more film and fitting time.
- Film brand. Genuine XPEL and 3M films sit at different price points; both are warrantied.
- Coating lifespan. A 2–3 year (10H) coating costs less than the flagship 4–5 year (20H) coating.
| Package | What it is | Duration | Price (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze — Express Wash & Shine | Regular clean-up, sharp finish | 45–60 min | 5,000–7,000 |
| Silver — Household Detail | Most popular; family-car deep clean | 2–3 hrs | 18,000–22,000 |
| Gold — Complete Detail | Full detail incl. multi-stage correction | Full day | 40,000–50,000 |
| New Car Detailing | Gold detail + salt/grime decon for imports | Full day | 45,000–55,000 |
| Package | Lifespan | Duration | Price (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic 10H (standalone) | 2–3 years | 1–2 days | 65,000–80,000 |
| Ceramic 20H (standalone) | 4–5 years | 2–3 days | 110,000–135,000 |
| Platinum 10H — full detail + coating | 2–3 years | 2–3 days | 90,000–110,000 |
| Platinum 20H — full detail + coating | 4–5 years (flagship) | 3–5 days | 150,000–180,000 |
| Coverage | Film | Price (KES) |
|---|---|---|
| Partial Front | XPEL / 3M | 52,000–62,000 |
| Full Front (most popular) | XPEL / 3M gloss / 3M matte | 100,000–180,000 |
| Full Body | XPEL / 3M gloss / 3M matte | 180,000–440,000 |
| Coverage | Film tier | Price (KES) |
|---|---|---|
| Full Car | Value → Llumar CTX → Llumar IRX | 25,000–77,000 |
| Sides + Rear | Value → Llumar CTX → Llumar IRX | 18,000–55,000 |
| Windscreen Only | Value → Llumar CTX → Llumar IRX | 7,000–22,000 |
| Service | Duration | Price (KES) |
|---|---|---|
| Paint Correction (3-step polish) | Full day | 22,000–28,000 |
| Glass Coating (standalone) | 45–60 min | 10,000–12,000 |
| Headlight Restoration | 1–2 hrs | 5,000–6,000 |
| A/C Deep Clean & Decontamination | 30–45 min | 3,500–4,500 |
| Maintenance Club | Per month | 11,700–15,100 / mo |
Ranges shown as saloon–SUV. Larger or heavily soiled vehicles may sit at the upper end. These are Glossmith's own published rates — the live quote builder gives an exact figure for your car.
Why Glossmith publishes prices
Most detailing studios hide pricing behind an enquiry. We publish ours because transparent, itemised pricing is fairer and lets you compare like-for-like — genuine XPEL and 3M film, genuine Llumar tint, and a dedicated product for every surface. The number you build in our estimator is the number we work from, confirmed after a quick inspection.
Pricing FAQs
How much does car detailing cost in Kenya?
At Glossmith, from KES 5,000–7,000 for an express Bronze wash to KES 40,000–50,000 for a full Gold detail. Ceramic packages run KES 90,000–180,000.
How much does PPF cost in Kenya?
From KES 52,000 for genuine XPEL partial-front. Full front is KES 100,000–180,000 and full body KES 180,000–440,000, depending on film brand and vehicle size.
How much does ceramic coating cost?
Standalone ceramic is KES 65,000–80,000 (2–3 yr) or KES 110,000–135,000 (4–5 yr flagship). Full detail-plus-coating Platinum packages are KES 90,000–180,000.
How much does window tint cost?
Full-car tint ranges KES 25,000 (value film) to KES 77,000 (top-tier Llumar IRX ceramic), by film and coverage.
Will the final price change from the estimate?
The estimate reflects our standard rates. Final pricing is confirmed after we inspect the vehicle, since size and condition affect scope. See the cost guide.
Key takeaways
- Glossmith publishes real KES pricing rather than hiding it behind an enquiry.
- Detailing KES 5,000–50,000; ceramic KES 65,000–180,000; PPF KES 52,000–440,000; tint KES 25,000–77,000 full car.
- Price is driven by vehicle size, paint condition, labour hours, PPF coverage, film brand and coating lifespan.
- The live estimator gives an exact figure; the final price is confirmed after inspection.