Exterior Detail
starting at $199
Takes about 2 hours
The Exterior Detail focuses on the outside of your car. We hand wash, remove embedded iron and tar, clay bar the paint, and finish with a machine-applied sealant.
Florida sun, salt air and afternoon storms are hard on paint. This service strips off the grime underneath a normal wash and leaves a protective layer behind.
What's included
22 steps, start to finish.
Arrival and walkaround
- We walk the car with you before anything starts, so you see exactly what we see
- You get a written condition report, a record of how your car looked before we touched it
- Price and finish time confirmed up front, so nothing changes when we are done
Wheels, tires and wells first
- Wheels cleaned on the face and inside the barrel, where brake dust actually hides
- Brake dust dissolved with a dedicated wheel cleaner instead of scrubbed dry
- Tires scrubbed back to a clean black, so old dressing does not sling onto fresh paint
- Wheel wells cleaned and rinsed out
Safe hand wash
- Pre-rinse to float off loose grit before anything touches the paint
- Foam bath left to dwell and soften road film
- Two-bucket hand wash with grit guards and a clean mitt, top down
- Bugs and tar removed from the front end and rocker panels
- Door shuts and fuel door cleaned, the spots most shops skip
- Dried with plush microfiber towels, never left to air dry into water spots
Decontamination
- Iron fallout remover applied, so embedded brake dust lifts out of the clear coat
- Clay bar worked over every painted panel to pull out what washing cannot
- Paint left glass smooth to the touch, which is what makes protection actually bond
Protect and finish
- Paint sealant applied by hand, panel by panel
- Sealant leveled and buffed off for an even gloss
- Exterior glass cleaned and treated
- Exterior trim dressed so it does not look chalky next to fresh paint
- Tires dressed to a satin finish, not a greasy shine
- Final walk-around with you before we pack up
Pricing
| Vehicle | Price |
|---|---|
| Sedan or Coupe Civic, Camry, Mustang | $199 |
| Midsize SUV or Crossover RAV4, CR-V, Equinox | $239 |
| Full-Size SUV or Truck Tahoe, F-150, Suburban, minivans | $279 |
| Oversized or Heavy-Duty lifted trucks, Sprinter vans, dual cab duallys | custom quote |
Popular add-ons
Spray Ceramic Protection
A slicker, longer lasting layer over the paint than sealant alone.
+$99
Engine Bay Detail
A careful wipe-down and dressing for the engine bay.
+$69
Water Spot Removal
Extra polish step to lift stubborn mineral water spots off the paint.
+$50
Frequently asked questions
What does the clay bar step do?
Clay bar pulls embedded dirt and grime off the paint that a normal wash cannot remove. It leaves the surface smooth before sealant goes on.
Will the paint sealant protect against salt air?
Yes. The sealant adds a protective layer that helps guard paint against sun, salt air and everyday grime.
How long does the Exterior Detail take?
Plan for about 2 hours. Heavier dirt or oxidation can add time.
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