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Gloss, Decontamination + Protection

Exterior Car Detailing in Santa Rosa

Exterior car detailing goes beyond a basic wash by removing bonded surface contamination, cleaning wheels and tires, improving the finish, and protecting the paint. It is designed for vehicles with road grime, bug buildup, tree residue, dullness, or a rough-feeling surface.

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Mobile Service by Appointment

What to Expect

Miguel performs the service at your home or workplace using a paint-conscious hand-wash process. The Exterior Detail finishes with a 6-month ceramic sealant for added gloss, water beading, and easier routine maintenance.

Need more gloss or defect reduction?

Exterior detailing cleans and protects the paint but does not machine-polish away defects. Choose Paint Enhancement Polish or Paint Correction when swirl marks, oxidation, scratches, or dullness need polishing.

Included

What the Service Includes

  • Wheels, tires, and wheel wells cleaned
  • Gentle hand wash and towel dry
  • Chemical paint decontamination
  • Targeted light clay treatment
  • Exterior glass cleaned
  • Exhaust tips lightly polished
  • Tires and exterior plastics dressed
  • 6-month ceramic sealant paint protection
Best For

Is This the Right Service?

  • Road grime, bugs, tree residue, and bonded surface contamination
  • Vehicles with dull paint that does not need machine correction
  • Owners who want gloss and durable seasonal protection
  • Daily drivers that need a more complete exterior reset than a basic wash
A Clear Mobile Process

From Vehicle Review to Final Inspection

The exact appointment is adjusted to your vehicle, but every service follows a deliberate process and a clearly agreed scope.

  1. 01

    Exterior Inspection

    Miguel reviews the paint, trim, wheels, contamination, water spots, and any areas that may need additional correction.

  2. 02

    Hand Wash

    The wheels, tires, wheel wells, body, glass, and exterior details are thoroughly cleaned and dried.

  3. 03

    Decontaminate

    Chemical decontamination and targeted clay treatment remove embedded grime that normal washing leaves behind.

  4. 04

    Protect

    Exterior plastics and tires are dressed before the paint receives a 6-month ceramic sealant and final inspection.

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Premium Detail Package

Miguel’s Premium Detail Package is a complete inside-and-out reset for vehicles that need more than a quick cleanup. The service combines a detailed interior cleaning with exterior decontamination, improved gloss, and durable sealant protection.

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polished vehicle exterior with enhanced gloss

Car Polishing & Paint Enhancement

Paint Enhancement Polish is a single-stage polishing service for customers who want noticeably better gloss and clarity without the time or price of full paint correction. It can reduce light swirls, oxidation, and dullness while creating a smoother, more vibrant finish.

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Paint Correction

Paint correction uses machine polishing to reduce visible defects such as swirl marks, light to moderate scratches, oxidation, haze, and dullness. The goal is to restore gloss, depth, and clarity—not simply cover defects with a temporary product.

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Common Questions

Exterior Car Detailing FAQs

Still deciding? Call or send photos of the vehicle and Miguel can help identify the right starting service.

How is exterior detailing different from a car wash?

Exterior detailing includes wheel and tire cleaning, paint decontamination, targeted clay treatment, exterior finishing, and 6-month ceramic sealant protection—not only soap and water.

Will exterior detailing remove scratches and swirl marks?

Cleaning and decontamination can improve the appearance, but defect reduction requires machine polishing. Miguel can recommend Paint Enhancement Polish or Paint Correction after inspecting the paint.

How long does the included protection last?

The service includes a ceramic sealant rated for up to six months. Real-world durability depends on exposure, washing, mileage, storage, and maintenance.

Mobile Detailing in Santa Rosa

Ready for a Cleaner, Glossier Vehicle?

Book premium mobile detailing at your home or workplace in Santa Rosa and throughout Sonoma County. Choose the service you need, send your vehicle details, and we’ll help you find the right package.

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