Mobile service · Marlborough, MA
Exterior Detailing
Hand wash, decontamination, wheels, tires and protection for the outside of your vehicle.
An exterior detail is a proper hand wash and decontamination — not a tunnel wash. We foam and hand wash with the two-bucket method, remove bonded iron and tar, clean wheels and wheel faces, dress tires and trim, and finish with a sealant so the paint stays cleaner and easier to wash. This service cleans and protects paint; it does not polish out swirls or scratches.
Starting at $140Final pricing depends on vehicle size and condition.
No payment required to request a quote · Replies in ~15 minutes
What you get
- Pre-rinse and foam bath
- Two-bucket hand wash with grit guards
- Wheels, wheel faces and tires cleaned
- Iron fallout and tar decontamination
- Hand dry with clean microfiber
What's included
- Pre-rinse and foam bath
- Two-bucket hand wash with grit guards
- Wheels, wheel faces and tires cleaned
- Iron fallout and tar decontamination
- Hand dry with clean microfiber
- Paint sealant applied for protection
- Tires and exterior trim dressed
- Exterior glass cleaned
What to expect
- · Swirls, scratches and oxidation are not removed — that's paint correction.
- · Sealant protection is measured in months, not years. Ceramic coating is the long-term option.
Exterior Detailing is ideal for
How it works
Request your quote
Tell us about your vehicle. We confirm pricing and availability.
Confirm your appointment
Pick a time that works. We text you a reminder before we arrive.
Apollo comes to you
We arrive self-contained with water and power and work on site.
What we do on the day
Step 1
Pre-rinse
Loose dirt knocked off, bug splatter and brake dust pre-treated.
Step 2
Wash
Foam bath and two-bucket hand wash with pH-neutral soap.
Step 3
Decontaminate
Iron remover and tar remover, plus clay treatment where needed.
Step 4
Dry and protect
Hand dried, sealant applied, tires and trim dressed.
Add-ons and related services
Exterior Detailing FAQs
How is this different from a car wash?
We hand wash with the two-bucket method, chemically decontaminate the paint and apply real protection instead of running a brush over it.
Does this remove swirl marks?
No. Swirls and scratches need paint correction, which is a separate service.
Do you provide water and power?
Yes — we arrive fully self-contained.
How often should I get one?
Two exterior details a year plus a spring salt flush works well for Massachusetts drivers.
Ready to book your exterior detail?
Tell us about your vehicle and we'll confirm pricing and availability.