Exterior Detailing Services

Bringing the Car Wash to you! 

Focused on quality, we choose to use only deionized water during our washes. This water is tested daily at 0ppm, ensuring no new water spots on your vehicle’s finish.

Let’s start at the basics. A wash begins by using a PH-Neutral Car Wash Soap to coat the vehicle. We allow this to dwell to break down any dirt/grime that would interfere with a smooth wash. Rinsing comes next, from top to bottom removing all lose dirt/grime/ and most of the soap.

After the initial pre-wash, you’re ready for a contact wash. This consists of 2 buckets of clean water - one with just soap, and another for rinsing our towels and wash mitts that make contact with your paint. This ensures there will be no contamination during washing, making the risk of paint swirling nonexistent.

Wheel Cleaning

Starting at the wheels, Superior Products Dark Fury Wheel Cleaner is sprayed onto wheels/tires to strip any grime and brake dust. The wheel-well is then sprayed clean. The wheel is then coated in soap, and washed from the barrel to the outside using various brushes and mitts. The tire is dressed at the end of the wash. 

After the wheels, the body will now be washed from top to bottom by panel. The paint is coated is soap, and rinsed after the contact wash. The vehicle is dried by air and towel. The windows are always cleaned last, using the 2 towel method with sprayway glass cleaner. We offer window coatings for increased protected from the elements.

Waxing

For a wax, we use Mothers Hybrid Ceramic Wax. This is applied and buffed by hand on each painted panel. This offers extended protection for 3-6 months, and is a great alternative from traditional paste wax. This is the only wax we offer. For increased protection, see Ceramic Coatings here:

Interior Wipedown

This begins by cleaning each panel (Doors, Threshold Trim, Door Jambs, Dashboard, Center Console, Console Trims, Vents, etc.) with P&S Professional Interior Cleaner. We agitate the solution with a soft bristled detailing brush, and wipe clean with the aid of compressed air and microfiber cloths. In sticky situations or extra grimy panels, steam is incorporated. 

Vacuum

Achieving a perfectly vacuumed finish can involve using compressed air, brushes, carpet cleaning solution, and more. A simple vacuum does not include the removal of all pet hair. Sand, fur, hair, etc. will imbed themselves into carpets, making them harder to vacuum. In this case, there will be a fee based on the specific circumstance. 

Glass Cleaning

The glass is sprayed with Sprayway Glass Cleaner. Using a towel specific to glass cleaning, one is used for cleaning and the other is for buffing. A simple glass clean includes both windshields, all windows (depending on interior/exterior detail), interior mirrors and sun/moon roofs. 

Carpet and Seat Shampooing

Carpet/seat shampooing consists of introducing carpet cleaning solution and water to remove stains and grime. We then extract the water and solution with a Mytee S-300H Tempo Heated Extractor. This professional grade machine offers superior suction and heated water to ensure your carpets and seats are as clean as possible after a shampoo. 

Hair Removal

This process utilizes a symphony of different tools including drill brushes, pet hair brushes, vacuum attachments, compressed air, etc. No hair is created equal and each situation requires a unique approach. Sometimes, it literally just takes time. If you want hair completely removed from your vehicle, this is the Pet Hair Removal service for you.

Polishing & Paint Correction

Defects that we offer to correct are paint swirls and minor scratches. Deep scratches that need repainting or touch up paint will not be addressed by us. Using a machine buffer, we use dedicated pads to polish your paint and bring back a smooth, swirl free finish to make your paint pop. Polishing is a 1-2 step process depending on paint condition.

Step One: Uses a coarse compound polish paired with a cutting pad to remove deep scratches, swirls, and other significant paint imperfections. 

Step Two: Employs a finer polish with a polishing pad to remove any minor imperfections left from the first step and achieve a smooth, high-gloss appearance. 

Now you're ready for a wax or ceramic coating!

 

A ceramic coating is a liquid polymer which bonds to the vehicle's paint, protecting against dirt, grime, and dust - essentially acting as a shield against environmental damage while enhancing the paint's shine and gloss for several years. It gives your vehicle hydrophobic traits, like a nonstick cooking pan! 

Preparation

The process of preparing a vehicle for ceramic coating involves washing, decontaminating, and smoothing the surface. The goal is to remove any dirt, grime, or contaminants that could prevent the coating from adhering properly. 

Application

Using an applicator pad, the coating is applied to each panel. Cure time is 24 hours. 

Maintenance

• Wash regularly: Wash your car every one to two weeks. 
• NO AUTOMATIC WASHES. Touchless car washes are okay.
• Only use dedicated soaps for cars, no dish soap or degreasers.
• Use a ceramic-boosting product to maintain the health of your coating.

Ceramic Care Plan

We offer a dedicated service for all of our Ceramic Clients. This is a weekly to bi-weekly wash dedicated to increasing the longevity of your coating. Your vehicle will be washed, dried, and have a ceramic boosting spray applied to maintain the health and appearance of your coating. You can find the form here:

Headlight Restoration

Using a 3 stage wet sanding process, the headlights are prepared to be coated with 2K Clearcoat to bring them back to a glass-like appearance. Not all headlights are created equal, but the process remains true. 

Decontamination

Decontamination is the process of removing mineral deposits, heavy grime, and embedded dirt from your paint. This is achieved with iron decontamination spray treatment and a clay bar to collect the substances on your paint. This ensures a smooth surface for polishing, leading to the best results. This is done after a thorough contact wash.