Exterior Detail
Car’s exterior is constantly exposed to harsh contaminants such as road salt, brake dust, tar, UV rays and general grime. Over time, these elements dull the paintwork, reduce gloss, and compromise protection. Sector 1 Detailing Studio’s Exterior Detail is designed to rejuvenate, decontaminate and protect your vehicle’s exterior surfaces, leaving a clean, glossy and professionally finished appearance.
Why Choose an Exterior Detail?
Daily driving exposes your paintwork to:
- Road film and dirt
- Tar spots and iron fallout
- Insect marks and tree sap
- Water spotting
- Oxidation and UV fading
- Brake dust build up
- Poor wash marring & contamination
A thorough professional exterior detail removes bonded contaminants, restores gloss and ensures your paintwork is protected for months.
Benefits of an Exterior Detail
- Removes stubborn contamination safely
- Restores slickness and improves gloss
- Protects the paint with a durable sealant
- Safer than hand car washes no swirl inflicting brushes
- Helps prolong the life of ceramic or graphene coatings
- Improves vehicle appearance instantly
- Perfect maintenance option between full details
What’s Included in Our Exterior Detail
- Pre wash snow foam to safely break down dirt
- Two bucket safe wash using pH neutral shampoo
- Wheel faces, barrels and arches thoroughly cleaned
- Tar removal and iron fallout decontamination
- Clay bar treatment (where required)
- Blow dry for a streak free finish
- Tyres, trims and plastics cleaned & dressed
- Exterior glass cleaned
- Application of a high quality paint sealant or wax (3+ month protection)
Your vehicle leaves the studio looking fresh, clean and protected far superior to any standard car wash.
Optional Add-ons
- Ceramic spray topper for added gloss & hydrophobicity
- Glass sealant for improved visibility
- Wheel sealant or ceramic wheel protection
- Engine bay clean
- Light machine polish (gloss enhancement)
- Exterior chrome/metal polishing
Frequently Asked Questions
Typically 2 to 4 hours, depending on size and condition.
Yes our products and techniques are safe for all modern paint systems, including matte, gloss, and PPF coated vehicles.
No, scratches and swirl marks require paint correction. However, the Exterior Detail will improve gloss and clarity by removing contamination.
The sealant used in this service provides 3+ months of protection, with upgrades available for longer durability.
It’s a great preparation stage, but for coatings we recommend a Paint Correction Package to ensure the paintwork is flawless before sealing.