Exterior Care

Your vehicle’s exterior is constantly exposed to dirt, road grime, salt, bug residue, and environmental contaminants that can dull your paint and cause long-term damage. Our professional exterior car detailing process is designed to safely clean, decontaminate, and protect your vehicle’s surfaces using proven methods and high-quality products.

Your Paint, glass, wheels, tires, and exterior trim are all thoroughly cleaned, restored, and protected to deliver a smooth, high-gloss, and long-lasting finish you can see and feel.

1. Exterior Prep

Pre-Rinse & Initial Inspection

• Rinse vehicle to remove loose dirt and debris

• Inspect paint, trim, and wheels for buildup or imperfections

• Check the paint for embedded contaminants and if protection is needed

Prepares the surface for a safe, scratch-free wash

2. Cleaning Heavily Contaminated Areas Before Full Wash

Wheel, Tire & Fender Well Cleaning

Focusing on high-contamination areas first to ensure a safer, more effective wash

• Wheels, tires, and fender wells are cleaned first to prevent splashing grime onto freshly washed paint

• Brake dust, road salt, and heavy buildup are safely broken down and removed

• Tires are deep cleaned to remove old dressing and restore a clean surface for proper tire shine application

Engine Bay Cleaning

Safe, controlled cleaning for a fresh, maintained look

• Light rinse and controlled application of cleaners to remove dirt and grime

• Sensitive components are handled carefully to avoid damage

• Surfaces are gently cleaned without over-saturating electrical areas

• Plastic and rubber components are dressed to restore a clean, factory-like appearance

3. Full Exterior Foam & Hand washl

Pre-Rinse & Foam Pre-Soak

Loosening dirt before contact to reduce swirl marks

• The entire vehicle is thoroughly rinsed to remove loose debris and surface dirt

• A thick layer of snow foam is sprayed to soften and break down road film, grime, and contaminants before touching the paint

• This step minimizes friction during the hand wash, reducing the risk of scratches

Safe Hand Wash

Careful contact wash using professional techniques

• Vehicle is hand washed using the two-bucket method and high-quality microfiber wash mitts

• Washed from top to bottom to prevent dragging dirt across sensitive areas

• Detailed cleaning around emblems, trim, grilles, and tight spaces

• Door jambs and edges are cleaned for a complete finish

4. Full Decontamination Treatment

Iron & Fallout Removal

Removing embedded contaminants invisible to the eye

• Iron remover is applied to dissolve embedded brake dust and industrial fallout bonded to the paint

• Targets contaminants that cannot be removed through regular washing

• Helps restore a cleaner surface and prepares the paint for further treatment

Clay Bar Treatment

Deep surface cleansing for a smooth finish

• Clay bar treatment removes bonded contaminants such as tree sap, overspray, and road film

• Leaves the paint feeling smooth to the touch

• Essential step to ensure proper bonding and performance of protection products

5. Final Washdown & Dry

Final Rinse

Resetting the surface before drying

• Vehicle is rinsed thoroughly to remove all remaining chemicals and loosened contaminants

• Ensures a completely clean surface before drying and protection

Safe Drying Process

Preventing water spots and surface damage

• Dried using ultra-soft microfiber drying towels to avoid scratching

• Air/blower drying used in crevices, mirrors, and trim to prevent water drips

• Helps eliminate water spotting and ensures a clean finish

6. Surface Protection & Glass Treatment

Spray Sealant Protection

Enhancing Shine while protecting your paint

• High-quality spray sealant applied to all painted exterior surfaces

• Enhances gloss, slickness, and depth while adding durable hydrophobic protection

• Helps repel water, dirt, and environmental contaminants

• Evenly spread and buffed for a streak-free, high-gloss finish

Exterior Glass Cleaning & Protection

Crystal-clear visibility and finishing touch

• Exterior glass cleaned using a glass cleaner to remove dirt, film, and streaks

• Ensures a crystal-clear, streak-free finish for maximum visibility

• Water-repellent glass coating applied to improve driving safety in rain

• Promotes water beading and faster runoff for clearer vision in all conditions

7. Trim Restoration & Tire Finish

Trim Dressing

Restoring faded trim and protecting exterior plastics

• Trim dressing is applied to restore faded plastic, rubber, and exterior trim surfaces

• Revives color and leaves a rich, like-new finish without a greasy residue

• Provides UV protection to prevent fading, cracking, and discoloration

Tire Dressing

Finishing touch for a clean, complete look

• Tire dressing is applied to enhance the look of your tires

• Restores a deep black finish with a clean, satin finish (not overly greasy)

• Helps protect against browning, cracking, and UV damage

• Evenly applied for a sling-free, long-lasting finish

FAQs

What is the two-bucket method?

The two-bucket method uses one bucket for soap and one for rinsing the wash mitt with a grit guard, which traps dirt at the bottom to help prevent scratches on the paint.

How do you know when the paint is fully decontaminated?

What is a spray sealant?

A spray sealant is a liquid spray protection applied after cleaning that adds gloss, slickness, and water-repelling protection to the car's paint making it pop out.

What is a clay bar treatment?

A clay towel is used with proper lubrication to safely glide across the paint and pull out bonded contaminants stuck in the surface. This process removes what washing can’t, leaving the paint smooth and properly prepped for protection.

What is iron and fallout removal?

A Method that uses a specialized chemical to break down and dissolve embedded contaminants like brake dust and industrial fallout that are bonded to the paint and can’t be removed through normal washing.

We check the surface by feel and appearance. If it feels smooth and free of roughness, the decontamination process is complete.