Exterior Detailing
Your car. Sun-bright and turning heads.
Standard passenger vehicles. SUVs/trucks from $159.
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What's included
Portland's weather is no joke. The constant drizzle, the tree sap, the road salt, the brake dust — all of it bonds to your paint and dulls it over time. A quick car wash doesn't cut it. Our exterior detail starts with a thorough hand wash and dry, then we clay bar the entire surface to pull out embedded contaminants your eyes can't even see. After that, a hand-applied polish brings the clarity and depth back to your paint. We finish with a paint-sealing treatment that repels water, UV, and road grime — so it stays cleaner, longer. Wheels are scrubbed down to the barrel, tires dressed, glass polished inside and out for clarity. The result is the kind of clean that makes people turn around in the parking lot.
Everything in this service
- Two-bucket hand wash — Safe, scratch-free technique
- Clay bar decontamination — Pulls bonded grime the wash can't
- Paint polish — Restores gloss and removes light swirl marks
- Paint sealant — 3–4 month UV and water protection
- Wheel scrub — Down to the barrel — brake dust gone
- Tire dressing — Rich, non-greasy satin finish
- Exterior glass polish — Streak-free, improved visibility
- Trim dressing — Restores faded plastic trim to black
FAQs about Exterior Detailing
What's the difference between a wash and an exterior detail?
A wash removes surface dirt. An exterior detail removes the stuff a wash can't — bonded contaminants, oxidation, light scratches — and adds paint protection that keeps it cleaner longer.
Will this remove scratches?
Our polish removes light swirl marks and fine scratches. Deep scratches that catch your fingernail need paint correction, which we can quote separately.
How long does the paint sealant last?
The paint sealant we apply lasts 3–4 months under normal Portland driving conditions. Pair it with our Wax & Paint Protection service for longer-lasting coverage.
Can I add wax on top of this service?
Absolutely — our Wax & Paint Protection service layers on top of the exterior detail for deeper shine and longer protection. We offer it as an add-on at a discounted rate when booked together.
Ready to book your exterior detailing?
Appointment-based — drop off your car, we handle the rest. Transparent pricing, no surprises.
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