Exterior Protection service: Bring back dull paint
Enhance your shine and protect your paint from the elements
Remove contaminants and protect your exterior for up to a year
Our Exterior Protection service is for those who want to protect their vehicle’s exterior. A clay bar decontamination and a machine-applied paint sealant ensures your car protected from the elements for a good while.
Our high quality paint sealant is better than a traditional wax and lasts much longer and is machine-applied for a light polishing effect.
Other popular services:
What’s included:
Wheel & Tire Cleaning
Tire Dressing
Hand Wash
Dry With Microfiber & Air Blower
Trim Dressing
Clay Bar Decontamination
Exterior Window Cleaning
Machine-Applied Paint Sealant(Light Polish)
Exterior
Exterior Protection Pricing
Based on size and type of vehicle.
Small
S: Coupe / Sedan
$175
~1.5 Hours
Medium
M: Wagon / Mini SUV / Small Truck
$200
~1.75 Hours
Large
L: Van / Large Truck / SUV
$225
~2 Hours
Time estimates are based off 2 detailers. Time estimates may vary based on condition of the vehicle and if only 1 detailer is working on your vehicle.
Extra Services
One-Year Ceramic Coating Upgrade: $100-$150
Paint Overspray Removal + Spot Polish: $125-$175
Mini Interior Detail: $60-$100
Headlight Restoration: $75
Trim Restore: $50-$75
Engine Bay Detail: $60
Water Spot Removal: starting at…$125
Exterior Protection FAQs
What is a clay bar decontamination?
Over time contaminants build up in your vehicle’s clear coat that make it a rough surface even after washing it. If left unchecked for long periods of time, these contaminants can break down your clear coat and cause fading or worse. A clay bar is a light abrasive that removes these contaminants making your vehicle’s surface smooth again. A smooth surface means light will reflect better on your vehicle meaning shinier car. A protective coating application such as a paint sealant, wax, or ceramic coating is recommended after a clay bar to protect the exposed clear coat.
Think of it as going in to get your teeth cleaned at the dentist. You can brush your teeth(wash your car) on a regular basis, but a professional cleaning 1-2 times a year will ensure your teeth(vehicle paint) stay in good shape.
What does “machine-applied” mean when applying the paint sealant?
We use the same polisher used for paint enhancements and paint corrections to evenly apply your paint sealant. Using this method with the proper pad ensures an even coat of sealant on your vehicle as well as a light polishing effect.
Do you need access to power and water?
Yes. An electrical outlet and water spigot are required to complete most of our services. This ensures we can use our best equipment to give the most efficient and effective detail possible. We may be able to complete some services without one or the other. Please reach out to inquire further.
How long will the Exterior Protection service take?
The Exterior Protection service can take anywhere between 1.5-3 hours depending on size and condition of the vehicle as well as if there are 1 or 2 detailers on the job. Reach out to us before the detail and let us know if you’re on a tight schedule.
How long will the Paint protection last from my Exterior Protection detail?
The paint sealant protection from the Exterior Protection service can last anywhere between 4-8 months. It depends on where you store your vehicle, how often you wash your vehicle, weather conditions, if it’s your daily driver, and if harsh chemicals are used to wash the vehicle.
Do You Have Travel Fees And/Or Service Minimums?
We do not have travel fees, but we do have a general service minimum based on distance. General rule of thumb is if it’s a 30 minute drive for us then the service needs to be at least $300. If the service is 60 minutes away, the service needs to be at least $600 etc. This can be measured from our starting locations in Redondo Beach and Torrance.
We treat each inquiry on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out with your approximate location or zip code and we’ll see if we’ll be able to service that area.
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