Exterior Detail
Shine, protect and stand out. Paint, wheels, glass and trim cleaned and sealed in one to two hours.
Paint that looks wet again.
The Exterior Detail is for a car that is tidy inside but looks tired outside. We hand wash and dry the car, take off bugs and tar, clean the wheels and tires, and run a clay bar across the paint to pull out the grit a wash leaves behind.
Then we seal it in with hand wax or spray sealant, dress the tires and clean the trim and glass. The result is a smoother finish, and water that beads and runs off the way it should.
What’s
Included
- 01Exterior hand wash and dry
- 02Wheel and tire cleaning
- 03Bug and tar removal
- 04Clay bar treatment
- 05Hand wax or spray sealant
- 06Tire dressing
- 07Exterior trim and glass cleaning
Pairs
Well With
Tell us what you want when you book and we will quote it all together.
The order matters.
We follow the same sequence on every Exterior Detail Only at our Arlington shop, because skipped prep shows in the finish.
Check-in and walk-around
We look over the car with you and note problem areas, stains or anything you want left alone.
Hand wash and bug removal
Bugs, tar and road film come off before anything touches the paint.
Wheels and tires
Wheel faces and tires are cleaned.
Clay bar
A clay pass removes contaminants stuck to the clear coat.
Protection and dressing
Hand wax or spray sealant goes on, followed by tire dressing, trim and glass.
Final inspection and pickup
We check the work under good light, then walk the car with you at pickup.
What you’re booking.
Exterior Detail Only Questions
What Arlington drivers ask us most.
What does a clay bar do?
It pulls out contaminants stuck in the clear coat that washing leaves behind, so the paint feels smooth.
How much is an exterior detail?
$119 for a sedan and $149 for an SUV or truck.
Will this fix swirl marks?
Wax can hide very light marks, but swirls need the One-Step Paint Polish.
How long does the wax last?
That depends on weather, washing and parking. Most drivers re-apply a few times a year.
Book your
Exterior Detail Only.
Call the shop or send a quote request with your year, make and model.