Exterior service
EXTERIOR DETAILING DONE THE SAFE WAY, AT YOUR ADDRESS
An exterior detail is not a car wash with better soap. It is a controlled process built to remove dirt without adding scratches, then to leave the paint protected against Los Angeles sun, dust and freeway film. Everything happens at your location with our own water supply.
Fully equipped mobile van
We bring our own water, power and lighting, so nothing is needed from your home or building.
Professional-grade products
pH-neutral shampoos, dedicated leather and fabric chemistry, and machine polishing pads matched to your paint.
Every vehicle type
Sedans, SUVs, trucks, vans, EVs, classics and exotics — the process is adjusted to the finish in front of us.
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THE WASH PROCESS
Every vehicle starts with wheels and tires, because that is where the heaviest contamination lives and you never want it dragged onto paint.
- —Wheels, barrels, tires and wheel wells cleaned first with dedicated tools
- —Pre-rinse and foam soak to lift loose grit before anything touches the paint
- —Two-bucket contact wash with clean microfiber mitts
- —Iron and tar removal where the paint needs it
- —Clay treatment to pull embedded fallout so the finish is glass-smooth
- —Forced-air and plush towel dry, including mirrors and badges
- —Exterior glass cleaned, trim dressed, tires finished with a satin — not greasy — coat
PROTECTION THAT ACTUALLY LASTS
We finish with a synthetic sealant that holds up for months rather than the few weeks you get from a spray wax. It makes the next wash easier, helps water sheet off instead of spotting, and gives the paint a barrier against the UV load that fades LA cars faster than almost anywhere else.
If your paint has swirl marks or dulling that a wash cannot fix, that is a polishing job — see paint enhancement.
WATER, RUNOFF AND APARTMENT BUILDINGS
We carry our own water and use rinseless and low-water methods when a location requires it. That means we can work in covered garages and buildings with runoff rules where a traditional mobile wash cannot. If your building has restrictions, mention it when booking and we will match the method to the space.
COMMON QUESTIONS
- Do you need access to my water or power?
- No. Our van carries its own water, power and lighting. We only need room to walk around the vehicle.
- Will an exterior detail remove scratches?
- A wash and decontamination will not remove scratches. Light swirls and dull paint are corrected with machine polishing, which is our paint enhancement service.
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WHERE WE DO THIS WORK
Popular areas for this service. We cover the wider Valley, Westside and greater Los Angeles too.
Looking for package prices instead? See detailing packages and starting prices.
BOOK EXTERIOR CAR DETAILING
Choose a time in our online booking, or send photos for a tailored quote. We come to your home or office anywhere in greater Los Angeles.