Exterior Detailing

Exterior detailing is more than just a wash; it’s an art and science combined. Minnesota vehicles often suffer from salt residue during winter months, which can corrode the vehicle’s exterior. Our state-of-the-art detailing processes ensure that these harmful contaminants are thoroughly removed. Then, using high-quality polishes and waxes, we restore that showroom shine, making your vehicle stand out, even on Minnesota’s snowiest days.

About Service

What is
Exterior Detailing?

Exterior detailing is a vital service for maintaining a vehicle’s aesthetic and structural integrity. It goes beyond a simple wash, encompassing a thorough and intricate process to restore the vehicle’s exterior to its original, or sometimes even better, condition.

Understanding
Interior Detailing

Exterior detailing involves a series of procedures designed to improve the vehicle’s appearance and protect it from the elements.

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Understanding Exterior Detailing

Exterior detailing involves a series of procedures designed to improve the vehicle’s appearance and protect it from the elements.

This service isn’t just about making a car look good; it’s about applying professional techniques and products to extend the life of the paint, reduce the risk of rust, and maintain the vehicle’s overall value.

Exterior Detailing is Essential

Exterior detailing is an essential aspect of vehicle maintenance, combining aesthetics with long-term protection. It’s not just about superficial cleanliness but about applying professional techniques and products that contribute to the vehicle’s longevity and value.

Offering this service is an excellent way for a car cleaning business to provide added value to its customers, ensuring their vehicles are not only clean and shiny but also well-maintained and protected from environmental elements.

Benefits Of
Exterior Detailing

Enhanced Appearance

Regular detailing helps to keep the car looking new. It removes surface imperfections, brings back the paint's shine, and cleans areas that are often overlooked.

Safer Driving Experience

Clean windows and mirrors, and a clean, reflective body surface, improve visibility and safety on the road.

Prevention of Rust

Dirt and grime can lead to rust and corrosion. Thorough cleaning and protective coatings help prevent rust, particularly in vulnerable areas like wheel wells and undercarriages.

Protection from the Elements

The vehicle's exterior is continuously exposed to sun, rain, dirt, and pollutants. Detailing provides a protective layer that guards against UV rays, acid rain, and other harmful elements.

Improved Resale Value

A well-maintained exterior is crucial for retaining a vehicle's value. Regular detailing ensures the car looks appealing and is in good condition, which is essential when selling or trading in.

Prices for Exterior Detailing

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Car / Sedan

Starts at $265 *

Mid Size SUV

Starts at $290 *

Large SUV / Truck

Starts at $315*

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Special Offer

Full Detail

Car / Sedan

Starts at $450 *

Mid Size SUV

Starts at $475 *

Large SUV

Starts at $500*

* – Pet Hair and/or Conditions Can Increase Pricing

The Process of
Exterior Detailing

Exterior detailing is comprehensive and includes:
Hand Washing and Drying

The vehicle is hand washed with high-quality, pH-neutral car shampoo and dried with microfiber towels to prevent scratches.

Claying

A clay bar is used to remove any contaminants that washing can't, like sap, tar, and overspray.

Polishing

This step removes small scratches and swirls from the paint surface, restoring the vehicle's natural shine.

Sealing or Waxing

Application of a sealant or wax protects the paint and leaves a glossy finish.

Wheel and Tire Cleaning

Wheels and tires are cleaned and dressed, not only for appearance but also to remove materials that could degrade them.

Trim Conditioning

All plastic and rubber trims are cleaned and conditioned to prevent fading and cracking.

Headlight Restoration

If needed, headlights can be polished and restored for better visibility and appearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

 A thorough hand wash is always included with either our interior or exterior detailing service. For exterior, we follow the hand wash with a clay bar treatment or an iron decontamination, then followed by a one step polish and a 6 month sealant. Our interior details include the hand wash and everything inside the vehicle! Please see above descriptions for particulars.

We are insured and an accredited detailer with GTechniq.

Ongoing. Our owners will be the first to admit that training never stops in the detail world.

Exterior detailing can range from $250 – $3000 depending on the level of correction and/or protection. Interior, assuming there’s no pet hair and conditions are somewhat normal, usually ranges from $250-$500 depending on the size of the vehicle.

If there are additional charges it would be due to pet hair and/or vehicle conditions.

There are warranties for our ceramic installations but not our details.

You can drop it off after hours and leave a key in our drop box, but picking up would require you to have an additional key.

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Our Portfolio

See Our Results

Check our Portfolio for the sleek results of our Interior Detailing service. It’s all about transforming car interiors into a spotless, rejuvenated space.

Our Testimonials

What people say
Stacey Forst
Stacey Forst
Interior & Exterior Detail
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If you want your entire vehicle to look like new again. This is the place to go! Chris and Leah and the entire team at O.C.Detail are wonderful to work with. From my initial point of contact, easy of making the appointment, to dropping off my vehicle and picking up my vehicle. I was shocked at how great my Jeep looked. The name fits! My jeep was spotless, inside and out! Thank you, Chris and Leah and everyone at O.C.Detail!
Siddharth Suresh
Siddharth Suresh
Ceramic Coating
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If you are looking for a spot to pamper your car, this is it! Chris is one of the best at what he does, and does his work with dedication and passion that is rarely seen! I got my car ceramic coated recently with him and my experience with and his work has been nothing short of stellar. 10/10 would come here again and recommend this place to everyone I know!
Mike Potts
Mike Potts
Exterior Detail
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First time getting a detail, and oh my! What a fantastic job! Highly recommend. My 2019 with 90k looks like new. Appreciate it. Also fixed a scratch on my wife’s car.
Hunter Rademacher
Hunter Rademacher
Exterior Detail
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Brought my Tesla in after 6 months of heavy use for an exterior detail and Chris made it look like It was brand new again. Not only does my car look great, but Chris gave me great advice for a plan to maintain my car looks and value. I highly recommend using O.C. Detail!
Jennifer Kate
Jennifer Kate
Interior & Exterior Detail
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YOU WILL BE PLEASED!!!! The owner didn’t name his business O.C.Detail for nothing! Not a crumb, not a speck of glitter left in my SUV after Chris and his team finished with my vehicle. I have heated and cooled leather seats, therefore I have these little holes in the leather and debris had built up in the holes. This was bothering me and I totally forgot to ask Chris to make sure to get this. Did I even have to ask, when I picked up my )vehicle it was if it was brand spanking new!!!
Whit R
Whit R
Exterior Detail
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Got my boyfriend's car detailed here, Chris did a great job! He is very pleasant, professional, and damn good at what he does. Thanks again!
Melo
Melo
Ceramic Coating
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Chris is the best, had my Cadillac and Navigator ceramic coated!

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