Exterior Detailing — Hand Wash or Full Decontamination
Every exterior service starts with a proper two-bucket hand wash — never a swirl-inducing tunnel. The Wash keeps a maintained car sharp; the Exterior Detail strips embedded contamination and seals the paint with months of ceramic protection.
The Wash vs. Exterior Detail
| Service | The Wash |
Exterior Detail
FULL DECON
|
|---|---|---|
| Two-bucket hand wash | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheels, tires & wheel wells | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tire dressing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exterior glass | ✓ | ✓ |
| Iron decontamination | — | ✓ |
| Clay bar treatment | — | ✓ |
| Ceramic paint protection | 2–3 months | 6 months |
Which one do I need?
Choose The Wash for regular maintenance on a car that's already in good shape. Choose the Exterior Detail if the paint feels rough, you can see baked-on grime, water no longer beads, or you want real protection heading into pollen or salt season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the clay bar and iron decon actually do?
Road film, brake dust, tree sap, and industrial fallout bond to your paint over time — washing alone won't remove them. Iron decon dissolves the metallic contamination and the clay bar lifts the rest, leaving the paint truly smooth before we apply protection.
How long does the ceramic protection last?
The Wash includes a ceramic topper good for roughly 2–3 months. The Exterior Detail's ceramic protection lasts about 6 months with normal care.
Do you need my water or power?
Yes, we just need access to an outdoor water spigot and a standard power outlet. We bring all the professional equipment and supplies.
Want the complete reset? Book a Full Detail — this service plus our signature interior detail in one visit, and the best value we offer.
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