NEVER RUSHED, ALWAYS THOROUGH
Hand Washed Exterior Detailing in Kent, WA
A Wash Built to Protect the Finish
Kent's mix of rain, road grime, and stop and go traffic is hard on paint, a challenge shared across Washington. Additionally, fall leaves and winter road salt get kicked up onto exterior surfaces. Our exterior detailing in Kent, WA starts with a two bucket hand wash and foam cannon pre-soak, then moves into wheel and tire cleaning, clay bar decontamination, and a paint sealant that leaves the surface smooth and glossy rather than rinsed off. Every step is done by hand, at a pace that lets us look at the paint as we go instead of running the vehicle through a fixed cycle. That means bug splatter, tar spots, and other stubborn contamination get treated individually rather than left behind. Wheels and tires get the same attention as the paint, since brake dust and road grime build up fastest there and are often the first thing a rushed wash skips over. By the time we finish, most owners tell us the car looks noticeably deeper and glossier than a standard wash ever leaves it.
FROM WHEELS TO ROOFLINE
Our Exterior Detailing Packages
THE WEEKLY REFRESH
Exterior Detail
Starting at $150
Recommended for vehicles with moderate exterior buildup from regular driving conditions. Vehicles with excessive contamination, heavy bug or tar buildup, tree sap, or other severe conditions may require additional services beyond what is listed below. Pricing varies based on vehicle size, condition, and overall service complexity, and a mobile service fee applies to all mobile appointments.
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Two bucket hand wash
- Foam cannon wash
- Hand wash wheels and tires
- Clay bar decontamination to remove remaining impurities
- Apply no-sling tire dressing
- Apply paint sealant
- Optional upgrade to a 3 year or 5 year ceramic coating
- Ceramic sealant
Add-On Exterior Services
Headlight Restoration
Starting at $125
Our Headlight Restoration service restores clarity, brightness, and appearance by removing oxidation, haze, and discoloration. A multi-step process improves light output while leaving headlights looking clearer and closer to like-new.
Engine Bay Detailing
Starting at $50
We safely remove built-up dust, grime, and light oil residue from the engine bay before applying a non-greasy protectant that leaves plastics and trim looking clean, conditioned, and uniform.
THE WASH THAT PROTECTS
A Wash That Actually Protects Your Investment
Automatic car washes use brushes that can introduce fine scratches over time. Our hand wash process, paired with a clay bar decontamination step, removes embedded contaminants without adding new swirl marks, and the paint sealant we apply afterward helps the finish resist water spotting and everyday grime between visits. We inspect the wheels and tires as part of every visit too, since brake dust and road grime build up fastest in those areas and are often the first place a rushed wash gets skipped. Door jambs, fuel doors, and other spots that automatic washes rarely reach also get checked, since contamination tends to collect there unnoticed for months at a time. We hold every visit to the same wash water standards, regardless of how busy the schedule is that day.
FRESH MITT METHOD, EVERY TIME
We never cut corners on wash technique. Cleaning the wash mitt thoroughly between panels keeps grit from transferring back onto the paint, which is one of the simplest and most effective ways to avoid adding new marring during a routine wash. We start each vehicle with a fresh mitt, and we swap out wash mitts regularly rather than reusing one that has already picked up contamination. It is a small detail that makes a noticeable difference over dozens of visits, and it is one of the easiest steps for a rushed wash to skip. We follow the same sequence on every vehicle, top to bottom and least to most contaminated, so heavier grime near the rocker panels and wheel wells never gets dragged up into cleaner sections of the paint. It is a simple habit, but one that separates a careful hand wash from a rushed one.
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
What Makes Our Exterior Detailing Different
Proper Wash Technique
Safe, methodical washing techniques help minimize swirl marks and scratches while keeping your vehicle’s paint clean and protected.
Clay Bar Decontamination
Bonded contaminants get lifted off the surface before sealant ever touches the paint.
No-Sling Tire Dressing
Tires stay dressed without flinging product onto your freshly cleaned paint while driving.
KENT'S YEAR ROUND WEATHER
Washing for Washington's Climate
Washington's wet season leaves roads coated in grime that clings to paint on every drive, while drier summer stretches bring pollen and dust that settle into the same spots wash after wash. Regular exterior detailing keeps that cycle from compounding, removing contamination before it has a chance to etch into the clear coat or dull the finish season after season. Vehicles parked outside under trees pick up sap and pollen faster than covered or garaged cars, and that residue only gets harder to remove the longer it sits, so a consistent wash schedule matters more here than it does in drier climates. Commuters who drive on the wetter side of the county often notice grime building back up faster than expected between visits, which is usually a sign it is time to move up the next wash rather than wait out the full interval. If the paint already shows swirl marks or heavy buildup, pairing this service with paint correction or ceramic coating gives you a stronger starting point to maintain going forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the wash remove scratches or swirl marks?
A hand wash and clay bar treatment removes surface contamination, but existing swirl marks require our paint correction service to fully address.
Is the tire dressing greasy, or does it sling off the tires?
We use a no-sling formula so it stays put and does not fling onto your paint or wheels while driving, and it is not greasy to the touch once it has set.
Can I upgrade to a ceramic coating during this visit?
Just let us know when booking and we can schedule your exterior detail and ceramic coating together, so the coating goes on right after the wash and decontamination.
Do you offer engine bay cleaning?
Engine bay detailing is available as an add-on starting at $50, and it pairs well with either package on this page.
