Exterior Detailing
Exterior Detailing collects everything from safe washing to durable protection. Build your routine with Car Shampoos, lock in gloss with long-lasting Coatings, and don’t forget wheels and tyres via Rims & Tyres Care. Explore the subcategories below to reach the exact product you need.
Brief summary + key benefits
Exterior Detailing is a layered process: pre-wash, contact wash, decontamination (chemical + mechanical), drying, then protection and maintenance. Following the correct order reduces marring, speeds cleaning and leaves a durable, hydrophobic finish. The subcategories below cover every stage from wheels to glass.
Technical basics
Start with Active Foams, Pre-Wash to safely loosen grit. Wash with slick Car Shampoos using the two-bucket method. Chemical decon removes ferrous fallout with De-ironizers and dissolves tar/adhesive/bug film via Tar, Glue & Insect Removers. Mechanical decon uses Clay Pads & Accessories to return smoothness.
During/after polishing, Cleaners & Inspection Sprays reveal true condition and prepare the surface for protection. Ongoing finish care is covered by Paint Care. Long-term durability comes from Coatings, while visibility improves with Invisible Wipers & Rain Repellents. Exterior plastics and rubber are restored with Plastics & Rubber Care; glass is maintained via Glass Care & Cleaners; wheels and tyres are handled in Rims & Tyres Care. For quick one-step jobs see AIO – All In One.
Selection criteria
Soil type: winter road film → pre-wash foam + stronger shampoo; heavy dust → de-ironizer; tar/adhesive/bugs → solvent/citrus removers. Surface family: trims & seals → plastics & rubber; glass → glass care; paint → paint care. Time budget: prefer AIO if you need correction + protection in one pass. Protection goal: maximum durability → coatings; quick boost → spray sealants in paint care.
Installation & maintenance
Flow: pre-wash → contact wash → chemical decon (de-ironizer + tar/glue remover) → mechanical decon (clay) → panel wipe → protection (coating or wax/sealant) → ongoing care with paint care and rain repellents. Work in shade on cool panels; never let chemicals dry on the surface.
FAQ
Do I always need clay? If the paint feels rough after a proper wash/decon, use clay.
What’s the safest way to wash? Rich-lubricity shampoo with the two-bucket method and a pre-wash first.
Coating or wax? For maximum longevity choose coating; for quick warmth and gloss, a wax/sealant from paint care works well.
Best way to improve wet-weather vision? Apply rain repellents to the glass.
Short on time? Use AIO for one-step correction and protection.
