Basic Exterior
Quick exterior clean and shine
Starting at $159
Typical time · ~1.5 hours
- ✓Exterior foam wash
- ✓Hand dry
- ✓Wheel & tire cleaning
- ✓Window cleaning (exterior)
- ✓Door jamb wipe
- ✓Tire dressing
BIRMINGHAM, AL · EXTERIOR DETAILING
Professional Exterior Detailing in Birmingham, AL
Mobile exterior detailing at your location, no shop drop-off required
A proper exterior detail starts with decontamination, not just a rinse and a wipe. Our mobile crew serves Birmingham, Bessemer, Gardendale, and surrounding areas, handling hand washing, paint decontamination, trim restoration, and clean-media drying at your driveway or office. No drop-off, no waiting room.
4.9 Rating in BirminghamFully Insured100% Satisfaction GuaranteedMobile — We Come to You
ABOUT THIS SERVICE
Why Your Paint Looks Dull Even After Washing
Clean Paint Can Still Look Hazy
Paint that appears dull or flat after washing is often suffering from contamination buildup, water spot etching, and traffic film that sits below the visible surface. A wash removes loose dirt but leaves behind the buildup reducing gloss and clarity.
What Professional Exterior Detailing Does Differently
Our professional mobile detailing service focuses on decontamination before protection. Paint-safe hand washing removes surface debris while chemical treatment and clay decontamination break down bonded particles and road film. Trim restoration, wheel cleaning, and streak-free glass treatment complete the exterior process.
OUR PROCESS
How We Perform Exterior Detailing
Every exterior detailing job follows this exact process — no shortcuts, no skipped steps.
- 01
Pre-Inspection
We walk the vehicle before starting — noting bonded contamination, defects in the clear coat, and any areas that need extra time. This sets the plan for the detail and avoids surprises.
- 02
Foam Pre-Wash
A pH-balanced foam soak lifts loose grime off the paint surface before any contact wash starts. This prevents fine swirl marks on the very first pass.
- 03
Two-Bucket Hand Wash
Premium mitt with a two-bucket system — wash on one side, rinse on the other. Wheels, wheel wells, and trim are washed separately so dirt is not transferred to the body.
- 04
Iron + Clay Decontamination
Iron-fallout chemistry dissolves brake-dust contamination. Detailing clay lifts bonded tar, tree sap, and overspray. The paint should feel like glass before polishing.
- 05
Polish + Trim Restore
A light polish reduces swirl marks and restores depth to the clear coat. Trim and plastic restorer brings back the deep black on faded plastic and rubber.
- 06
Sealant + Final Inspection
A long-lasting paint sealant locks in shine and protects against UV, water spotting, and bonded contamination. We close with a full walk-around inspection.
PRICING
Exterior Wash Packages
Pricing based on sedans and compact SUVs — other vehicles may cost extra.
MOST POPULARFull Exterior
Wash + protective spray wax
Starting at $189
Typical time · ~2 hours
- ✓Everything in Basic
- ✓Spray wax application
- ✓Tire dressing
- ✓Door jamb wipe
- ✓Wheel & rim shine
- ✓Window streak-free finish
Premium Exterior
Full wash, polish & wax
Starting at $259
Typical time · ~2.5 hours
- ✓Everything in Full Exterior
- ✓Light polish
- ✓Hand wax application
- ✓Paint sealant coat
- ✓Final QC inspection wipe
- ✓Wheel & tire dressing
All prices listed are for sedans and compact SUVs. Full-size SUVs, trucks, vans, RVs, and boats may be priced slightly higher. Final quote confirmed before we start — no surprise charges.
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Proof Of Work
Our Work
Real results from real jobs across cars, boats, and RVs.
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VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY
Exterior Detailing for Every Vehicle We Service
Exterior Detailing works on every vehicle type — the process is the same, the scale changes. Choose a vehicle category to open the matching local page for Birmingham.
Cars, SUVs & Trucks
Sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, SUVs, and pickups — packages, pricing, and booking for your area.
View packagesBoats
Hull, deck, and cabin-capable mobile service — see boat packages for your market.
View packagesMotorcycle
Paint, chrome, wheels, and seat care scaled for bikes.
View packagesRVs
Exterior, roof, and cabin work for motorhomes, fifth wheels, and campers.
View packagesWHY GO PROFESSIONAL
Why DIY Exterior Detailing Falls Short
Anyone can wash a car. Exterior detailing is the gap between a wash and a finish that lasts.
Bonded Contamination Stays Behind
A regular wash will not remove iron fallout, tar, or tree sap. Those contaminants stay bonded to the clear coat and continue to damage it. We dissolve and lift them with the right chemistry.
Swirl Marks Get Worse
Wash-bay mitts and single-bucket washes scratch paint over time. Our two-bucket method and microfiber mitts limit fresh swirls and our polish step reduces existing ones.
Wax vs Sealant Confusion
Carnauba wax looks great for a week. Synthetic sealant lasts 3–12 months. We use sealant by default — wax is available as an add-on for shows or photos.
Wheels and Trim Get Ignored
Most DIY washes skip the wheel wells, the door jambs, and the trim restorer step. Those are the surfaces that age a vehicle the fastest if they are not maintained.
SERVICE AREA
Exterior Detailing Across Birmingham
We perform exterior detailing at your location throughout Birmingham and the surrounding metro — including:
AbernantAdamsvilleAdgerAlabasterAllgoodAlpineAltonAltoonaArleyAshvilleBerryBessemerBirminghamBlountsvilleBon Air
Not in the list? Call us — we cover more than what's listed.
WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY
Rated 4.9 Stars for Exterior Detailing in Birmingham
Birmingham drivers trust us with their vehicles
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Exterior Detailing Questions — Answered
A wash rinses surface dust. An exterior detail removes bonded contamination, polishes out fine swirl marks, and applies a long-lasting sealant. After a wash the paint is clean; after an exterior detail the paint is restored and protected.
Our Basic spray wax lasts about a month. The sealant in our Full tier lasts 3–6 months. The premium sealant in our Premium tier lasts 6–12 months depending on wash frequency and weather.
Light polish removes shallow swirl marks and water-spot etching. Deeper scratches that have cut through the clear coat may require paint correction or cut & buffing — we will tell you upfront if a defect is below polish-only level.
Yes. We work in apartment lots, office lots, and driveways. We bring our own water and power — you just provide the parking spot.
No. As long as we can access the vehicle and have a safe place to work, you do not need to be present. We will send a completion message when we are done.
We monitor weather and reschedule if conditions make outdoor work impossible. Sealant and polish steps need dry conditions to bond properly — we will not compromise that.
RELATED SERVICES
Services That Pair Well With Exterior Detailing
Customers often combine this service with one of the following for a complete result.
Interior Detailing
Full cabin deep clean — pair it with exterior for a complete vehicle reset
ViewCeramic Coating
Years of protection on top of a fully decontaminated, corrected paint surface
ViewPaint Correction
Removes deeper swirls and scratches that polish alone cannot fix
ViewClay Bar & Polishing
The decontamination and finishing pass behind every full exterior detail
ViewWaxing & Sealants
Stand-alone wax or sealant for vehicles already detailed and just needing protection
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Mobile exterior detailing at your location with transparent pricing and reliable scheduling.
Fully insured team
Certified technician
Own water and power
On-site completion
Satisfaction guaranteed
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Detailing Tips & Guides
Learn how to keep your vehicle looking its best between professional details.