Exterior Detail ยท 2 to 3 hours
Slick, glossy paint without the tunnel wash scratches
A safe hand wash and decon that leaves paint smooth enough to glide a towel across.
What exterior detail really involves
Automatic tunnel washes are quick, but their brushes carry grit from the car before yours. That is where the fine circular swirls on most dark cars come from. Our exterior detail uses a foam pre-soak and two-bucket hand wash with fresh microfiber for every panel.
After washing, we chemically dissolve iron particles from brake dust and rail yards, lift tar from I-10 construction zones, and clay the paint until it feels like glass. A spray sealant then locks in the gloss and makes the next wash noticeably easier.
"My F-250 was covered in red clay from a job site. Spotless, and they dressed the bed liner without me asking."
How we do it, step by step
The same checklist on every visit, whichever detailer shows up.
Wheels first
Dedicated brushes and a wheel cleaner keep brake dust away from paint.
Foam and hand wash
Foam loosens dirt before we touch the paint, then a two-bucket wash.
Decontaminate
Iron remover, tar remover, and a clay bar pass until the paint is smooth.
Seal and dress
Sealant, glass treatment, trim restorer and tire dressing to finish.
Why Houston drivers choose mobile
Swirl-safe method
Fresh microfiber per panel and no automatic brushes, ever.
Water beads away
Sealant plus a glass treatment helps in Gulf Coast downpours.
Pollen and sap
Oak pollen and tree sap removed safely before they etch.
Done in a morning
Most exterior details finish in 2 to 3 hours.
Exterior Detail pricing
Sample prices for vehicles in normal condition. Your exact price is confirmed before any work starts.
What changes the price
- Vehicle size and height
- Heavy tar or overspray
- Lifted trucks and roof racks
- Bug season on the front end
Sedan / Coupe
Civic, Camry, Model 3, 3 Series
$129
SUV / Crossover
RAV4, Explorer, Tahoe, X5
$149
Truck / Van
F-150, Silverado, Sienna, Sprinter
$169
Exterior Detail questions
Yes. Tunnel brushes and recycled water drag grit across your paint. A foam pre-soak and clean microfiber per panel is the gentlest way to wash.
Every 3 to 4 months keeps sealant topped up. Between visits, a maintenance plan wash every 2 or 4 weeks keeps it looking new.
Light mineral spots come off during decon. Etched spots that stay after washing need a polish, quoted as paint correction.
Pairs well with
All services
Full Detail
Our most booked visit. A complete interior deep clean plus a hand wash, decon and 6-month sealant outside.
From $239
Paint Correction
Machine polishing that removes swirls, haze and light scratches so the color looks deep again.
From $449
Ceramic Coating
A hard, glossy layer that bonds to your paint and makes washing easy for 2 to 5 years.
From $699