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Professional Exterior Car Detailing in
Mill Creek, WA & Surrounding Areas

Restore the shine. Remove the buildup. Protect your paint.

Professional exterior detailing designed to safely remove dirt, road grime, brake dust, environmental contamination and surface buildup while leaving your vehicle clean, glossy and protected.

 📍  Mobile Detailing & Drop-off Services • Mill Creek & Surrounding Areas
⭐ Locally Owned • Highly Rated • Professional Equipment • Attention to Detail

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Your vehicle's paint sees everything.

Road grime, rain, dust, brake dust, tree sap, bird droppings, water spots and environmental contaminants gradually take a toll on your vehicle's finish.

A basic car wash can remove loose dirt—but professional exterior detailing goes much further.

We use a systematic process designed to safely clean and restore the exterior while minimizing unnecessary contact with the paint.

Visual callouts:

🧼 Thorough Cleaning
Safely remove dirt, grime and buildup from the exterior surfaces.


🧪 Decontamination
Remove embedded contaminants that normal washing can't eliminate.


✨ Paint Enhancement

Improve gloss and clarity while bringing the finish back to life.


🛡️ Protection
Finish with protection designed to help keep your vehicle cleaner and easier to maintain.

EXPRESS EXTERIOR

Starting at $99

A professional maintenance wash for vehicles that are already in relatively good condition.

Includes:

  • Thorough exterior wash

  • Wheels & tires cleaned

  • Wheel wells cleaned

  • Exterior glass

  • Door jambs

  • Hand dry

  • Tire dressing

  • Final inspection

Ideal for:
Vehicles that receive regular professional maintenance.

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EXECUTIVE EXTERIOR ⭐

Starting at $189

A more comprehensive exterior detail designed to clean, decontaminate and enhance your vehicle's appearance.

Includes everything in Exterior Express, plus:

  • Thorough hand wash

  • Detailed wheel & tire cleaning

  • Wheel-face and barrel cleaning where accessible

  • Wheel wells

  • Foam pre-wash

  • Chemical decontamination

  • Iron removal

  • Tar/spot treatment where appropriate

  • Paint-safe clay/decontamination

  • Exterior trim cleaning

  • Door jamb cleaning

  • Paint enhancement

  • Premium exterior protection

  • Tire dressing

  • Exterior glass

  • Final inspection

 

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EXTERIOR RESET

Starting at $249

For vehicles that need significantly more than a routine exterior detail.

Ideal for:

  • Heavily neglected vehicles

  • Severe road grime

  • Significant contamination

  • Tree sap

  • Water spotting

  • Oxidation

  • Heavy brake dust

  • Vehicles that haven't been professionally detailed in a long time

  • Depending on the condition, additional services may be recommended.

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Want more than just a clean car?
A freshly detailed vehicle looks great—but protecting that finish helps you keep it that way.

Paint Sealant

Longer-lasting protection than a traditional wash/wax.

Ceramic Protection

Enhanced gloss, hydrophobic properties and easier maintenance.

 

Ceramic Coating

For customers looking for a longer-term paint protection solution.

 

Paint Correction

For vehicles where swirl marks, oxidation and other paint defects are affecting the finish.

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We don't just wash the paint.
A professional exterior detail means addressing the areas that are often overlooked.

 

Paint

Safe hand washing, decontamination and paint-safe drying.
 

Wheels & Tires

Thorough cleaning of wheels, tires and wheel wells.
 

Trim

Cleaning and dressing exterior plastic and trim where appropriate.
 

Glass

Exterior glass cleaned for a clearer finish.
 

Door Jambs

Those commonly overlooked areas receive attention too.
 

Emblems & Crevices

Detailed cleaning around badges, seams and other tight areas.

Make section heavily photo-driven.

See the difference

Proper exterior detailing can dramatically improve the appearance of a vehicle—especially when contamination, oxidation and neglected surfaces are involved.

BEFORE → AFTER

Ideal examples:

Dirty → Clean

Contaminated → Decontaminated

Dull → Glossy

Oxidized → Restored

Dirty wheels → Clean wheels

Before/after paint correction

* own photos outperform generic

Make your exterior detail even better.

Optional services that can be added during booking.

Add-on

Tree Sap Removal

Pollen/Moss Removal

Road Paint Removal

Headlight Restoration

Clay bar Treatment

Excessive Dead Bug Buildup

Paint Correction

Ceramic Coating

Engine Bay Essential Cleaning

Engine Bay Preferred Detailing

Tar Removal 

Trim Restoration

Purpose

Removes stubborn tree sap that can bond to and damage paint.
 

Removes heavy organic buildup from exterior surfaces and crevices.

Safely removes unwanted road paint and markings from exterior surfaces.

Restores clarity to cloudy, hazy, or oxidized headlights.

 

Removes bonded contaminants and leaves the paint smooth to the touch.

Removes stubborn, baked-on bug residue from exterior surfaces.

Reduces swirl marks, light scratches, oxidation, and paint imperfections.

Adds durable paint protection, enhanced gloss, and hydrophobic properties.

Removes light dirt, dust, and grime from accessible engine-bay surfaces.

Provides a deeper clean for a more thoroughly detailed engine bay.

We bring the detail to you.
 

For our customers who choose our mobile services:

You provide:

✔ Vehicle Access
✔ Safe working area


We bring:

✔ Water
✔ Electricity
✔ Professional Equipment
✔ Detailing Chemicals
✔ Tools & accessories
✔ Experience

​Serving Mill Creek and surrounding communities.

 

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Every vehicle is different.

Exterior detailing pricing and service time can vary depending on the vehicle's size, condition and the amount of contamination present.

Additional charges may apply for:

  • Excessive dirt

  • Heavy contamination

  • Excessive Tree sap

  • Tar

  • Overspray

  • Severe water spotting

  • Excessive bug buildup

  • Oxidation

  • Specialty cleaning requirements

Not sure what your vehicle needs? Upload a few photos during booking and we'll help determine the appropriate service.

Exterior Detailing FAQ

What's the difference between a car wash and exterior detailing?

A car wash primarily removes surface dirt. Exterior detailing involves a more thorough cleaning and may include chemical decontamination, mechanical decontamination, paint enhancement and protection.

 

Does exterior detailing remove scratches?

Not necessarily. Minor defects may be improved through polishing or paint enhancement, while deeper scratches generally require paint correction or other repair.

Can you remove tree sap?

Yes. We can safely treat and remove many types of tree sap. Older or hardened contamination may require additional time and treatment.

 

Can you remove water spots?

Light water spotting may be removable through proper cleaning and decontamination. Etched or severe water spots may require polishing or paint correction.

 

Do you clay the vehicle?

Mechanical decontamination may be recommended when necessary based on the condition of the paint.

 

Do you apply wax?

Our exterior services use different protection products depending on the package selected. We can also

recommend longer-lasting paint protection options.

 

Do you offer ceramic coating?

Yes. We offer professional ceramic coating services and can recommend the appropriate coating based on your vehicle and goals.

 

Do you detail wheels?

Yes. Wheels, tires and wheel wells are addressed as part of our exterior detailing process.

Ready to Bring Back the Shine?

Tell us about your vehicle, choose the level of exterior care you need, customize your service and select your appointment time.

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Family owned and operated serving the surrounding Snohomish & King County areas
Mill Creek/Bothell, Washington 98012

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