Exterior Detailing Houston TX

Exterior Car Detailing in
Houston, TX

Just the outside — done properly. Hand wash, decontamination and real paint protection at your driveway or office, without paying for interior work you don't need.

Exterior Only, On Purpose

Some vehicles just need the outside handled — the interior stays clean, but Houston sun, lovebugs, pollen and sprinkler water are wrecking the paint. This is that service. Every wash is a hand wash with dedicated wash media, and every visit ends with protection on the paint, not just water off it.

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Foam Bath & Hand Wash

Thick foam pre-soak lifts grit off the paint before a two-bucket hand wash — no swirl-inducing brushes, ever.

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Deep Wheel Cleaning

Wheels, barrels and wheel wells degreased and detailed, finished with tire shine.

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Bug & Tar Removal

Lovebugs and road tar dissolved and lifted before they etch into Houston-baked clear coat.

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Iron Decon & Clay Bar

Exterior Full strips bonded rail dust and industrial fallout, then clays the paint glass-smooth.

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Wax or Sealant Protection

Spray wax on Standard; a 3-month sealant wax on Full, so water beads instead of spotting.

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Engine Bay & Trim

Exterior Full adds a degreased, dressed engine bay and restored exterior trim.

Exterior pricing by size

Choose Your Vehicle Size

Basic Wash is the wash-only floor exception. Exterior Full adds decontamination and lasting paint protection. Travel is confirmed separately.

Wash-only exception

Basic Wash

For paint that is already in good condition and needs a safe hand wash with short-term protection.

$90

SUV / truck · base service

  • ✓ Foam bath and hand wash
  • ✓ Wheels, tires and wheel wells
  • ✓ Bug removal and exterior glass
  • ✓ Spray wax and tire finish
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All published prices
Sedan / coupe

Wash $75 · Full $150

SUV / truck

Wash $90 · Full $175

XL SUV / van

Wash $110 · Full $200

Standard or Full — a 10-Second Answer

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Washed in the last month or two?

Basic Wash. It is the exterior-only floor exception — wash, wheels, bugs off, spray protection on. No interior work is included.

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Paint feels gritty after a wash?

Exterior Full. Grit you can feel is bonded contamination — rail dust, industrial fallout, tree sap. Iron decon and clay bar shear it off; washing never will.

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Want it protected, not just clean?

Exterior Full's sealant wax holds about 3 months of beading through Houston sun and sprinklers. For years of protection instead of months, step up to a ceramic coating.

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Interior needs love too?

Then choose Lab Refresh, Lab Reset or Lab Extreme from the pricing page. The right level depends on condition, not a rushed one-size-fits-all promise.

Why Houston Is Hard on Exteriors

✓ Lovebug seasons leave acidic residue that etches clear coat in days
✓ Hard sprinkler water dries into mineral spots in the afternoon sun
✓ Gulf humidity plus pollen forms a film a rinse won’t cut
✓ UV bakes unprotected paint and fades trim to gray
✓ Rail dust and industrial fallout bond to horizontal panels
✓ Tar and fresh chip-seal roads fling residue onto rockers

Exterior Detailing Near You — We Come to You

We bring water, power and every product on the van to your driveway, garage or office parking lot. Nothing gets dropped off.

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Exterior Detailing FAQs

How much does exterior detailing cost in Houston?

Basic Wash is $75 (small) / $90 (medium) / $110 (large). Exterior Full is $150 / $175 / $200. These are base prices before any travel fee quoted for the service address.

What is the difference between Basic Wash and Exterior Full?

Basic Wash is exterior-only upkeep: hand wash, wheel cleaning, bug removal, spray protection, windows and tire shine. Exterior Full adds iron decontamination, clay treatment, engine-bay detail, longer protection and trim restoration.

How long does an exterior detail take?

Basic Wash targets 1–1.5 hours; Exterior Full targets 2–3 hours depending on vehicle size and condition. Both are done at your address — we bring water and power.

Do I need a clay bar treatment?

Run your fingers over the paint after a wash — if it feels gritty rather than glass-smooth, contamination has bonded to the clear coat and washing alone will not remove it. Clay bar (included in Exterior Full) shears that layer off so wax and sealant can actually bond to the paint.

How often should I get an exterior detail in Houston?

A Basic Wash on a regular cadence keeps a maintained daily driver protected through Houston sun, lovebug season and pollen. Exterior Full makes sense when the paint needs decontamination and longer protection.

Can I add an interior clean to an exterior detail?

Yes — Lab Refresh, Lab Reset and Lab Extreme cover both sides in one visit. Sub-$100 add-ons cannot be scheduled alone.

Book It or Ask Us

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Tell us the vehicle and its condition and we'll come back with the right package and an exact price. No obligation.

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After you reach out

What happens next

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    Vehicle + condition

    Choose a service or send photos and tell us what is bothering you.

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    Scope confirmed

    We confirm the work, location, appointment details, and any travel fee before the visit.

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    We arrive prepared

    Our mobile setup brings the water, power, products, and tools needed for the job.

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    Final walkthrough

    We review the completed work with you before the vehicle is handed back.

Ready for Clean, Protected Paint?

Send the vehicle, condition and location. We confirm the scope, travel and timing before the appointment.