Exterior Detailing
Professional exterior detailing in Anchorage
Exterior detailing in Anchorage, Alaska — hand wash, decontamination, wax and paint protection. Starting at $160 for sedans.
Overview
Give your vehicle a cleaner finish and practical protection
Safely cleans the finish, restores a more polished appearance and applies protection that makes regular maintenance easier.
Starting prices
Exterior detailing pricing
Transparent starting prices, confirmed after inspection
Pricing begins with vehicle size and is adjusted according to the finish, buildup, contamination and treatment required.
Sedans
Starting at
$160
Exterior cleaning and protection for standard-size cars and sedans.
- Careful hand wash
- Wheels, tires and wheel wells
- Road film and grime removal
- Exterior glass and trim
- Wax or sealant protection
Scope: exterior only. Clay bar is added when inspection calls for it.
SUVs & trucks
Starting at
$190
Thorough exterior service for larger vehicles with greater surface area.
- Everything in the sedan service
- Larger panels and higher surfaces
- Truck bed rinse and wipe-down
- Exterior glass and trim
- Wax or sealant protection
Scope: exterior only. Clay bar is added when inspection calls for it.
XL trucks & vans
Starting at
$220
Extended exterior service for oversized trucks, vans and large vehicles.
- Everything in the SUV/truck service
- Oversized vans and dually trucks
- Extra time on heavy road film
- Exterior glass and trim
- Wax or sealant protection
Scope: exterior only. Clay bar is added when inspection calls for it.
Important pricing note
Starting prices apply to vehicles in expected condition. Heavy road film, excessive mud, embedded contamination, oxidation, tar, sap or specialty treatment may require additional time and an adjusted quote. Clay bar treatment is available when recommended after inspection.
What's included
A complete exterior cleaning and protection process
Full scope of the Exterior Detailing service
We clean the vehicle according to its finish, level of buildup, contamination and the result you want to achieve.
Wash & decontamination
Safely cleaning the finish first
Alaskan road film, salt and brake dust are removed by hand before any protection is applied, so nothing is dragged across the paint.
Before
After
Before
After
Professional hand wash
Paint washed by hand with clean media to lift dirt without scratching the finish.
Wheels, tires & rims
Brake dust, road grime and buildup removed from wheels, tires and wheel faces.
Surface decontamination
Road film, salt and bonded contamination removed so the paint reads clean and even.
Door jambs & glass
Jambs and exterior glass cleaned so the details match the rest of the vehicle.
Protection & finish
Protection that makes maintenance easier
Once the surface is clean, wax or sealant is applied to improve gloss and help the finish shed dirt, water and winter road spray between washes.
Before
After
Wax or sealant
Applied evenly to improve gloss and add a practical layer of paint protection.
Clay bar when needed
Recommended only when bonded contamination cannot be removed by washing alone.
Tire dressing
Applied evenly for a clean, factory-style finish instead of an over-glossed look.
Final inspection
The vehicle is reviewed panel by panel, and findings are explained at handover.
Exterior Detailing at a glance
Everything included
- Professional hand wash
- Wheels, tires and rims
- Paint and surface cleaning
- Wax or paint protection
- Tire dressing
- Door jambs cleaning
- Exterior glass
- Final inspection
Starting prices
- Sedan: $160+
- SUV or truck: $190+
- XL truck or van: $220+
Clay bar treatment may be recommended when the paint has bonded contamination that cannot be removed through normal washing.
The result
A cleaner finish with protection you can maintain
Your vehicle is returned cleaner, refreshed and protected, with a finish that looks better and is easier to maintain through regular washing.
Before delivery, we explain any scratches, oxidation, bonded contamination, paint defects or additional correction services discovered during the detail.
The process
How this service actually runs
Four clear stages, start to finish
Every service follows the same honest sequence — evaluate first, price accurately, then do the work.
01Send the details
Vehicle size, paint condition and how long since the last detail.
02Inspection
Paint is inspected for contamination, defects and protection needs.
03Wash & decontaminate
Staged hand wash, wheels and chemical decontamination as required.
04Protect & inspect
Wax or sealant applied, then a final walkaround with you.
FAQs
Questions Anchorage owners ask us
Is an exterior detail the same as a car wash?
No. A wash removes loose dirt. An exterior detail decontaminates the paint, cleans wheels and jambs properly, then adds protection.
How long does the protection last?
Wax and sealant typically last a few months in Alaskan conditions. Ceramic coating is the longer-lasting option.
Can you remove swirls and scratches?
Light defects improve with paint correction, quoted after inspection. An exterior detail alone cleans and protects but does not correct.
Do you detail in winter?
Yes. All work is done indoors in a heated Anchorage shop year-round.
Important note
Final pricing depends on vehicle size and condition. Vehicles with heavy buildup, road film, pet hair or excessive dirt may require additional time and adjustment in price to ensure proper results.
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