EXTERIOR DETAILING SERVICES
Premium Exterior Detailing & Protection
Restore your vehicle's exterior with our professional detailing services, brought directly to your location across the Scottish Highlands. Choose from two comprehensive packages: Essential Clean for our entry-level exterior service, or Deep Clean for complete decontamination and protection.
Exterior detailing is a comprehensive cleaning and protection process that goes far beyond a standard car wash. Our Essential Clean and Deep Clean packages address every exterior surface of your vehicle—removing road grime, tar, iron fallout, and contaminants that regular washing can't touch.Unlike quick wash services, exterior detailing takes 45 minutes to 4 hours depending on the package and vehicle size. The Essential Clean provides a thorough wash and 3-month protection, while the Deep Clean includes clay bar decontamination and 6-month sealant for long-lasting protection against Highland weather conditions. We use professional-grade products from Gtechniq and Bilt Hamber—the same products used by luxury dealerships.What is Exterior Detailing?
For vehicles with swirl marks, scratches, or faded paint, we recommend adding our Paint Correction service to restore the paint to showroom condition. Or, for ultimate long-term protection, combine your Exterior Deep Clean with Ceramic Coating to lock in that fresh finish for up to 5 years.Pro Tip: Maximise Your Results
EXTERIOR CARE
Wheels, arches & tyres deep cleaned
Pre-wash, snow foam & 2-bucket hand wash
Door shuts, jambs & seals detailed
Badges, grilles & panel gaps detailed
Fuel cap & all exterior crevices cleaned
Decontamination wash (tar & iron removal)
Clay bar decontamination
Blow-dried, hand dried & exterior glass cleaned
IPA panel wipe & 6-month sealant
Tyre dressing applied
Essential Clean
Service Features
Deep Clean
Pricing
Essential Clean
Small Car
£80
*Starting From
Medium Car
£95
Large Car
£110
Deep Clean
Small Car
£150
*Starting From
Medium Car
£175
Large Car
£200
How Long Does It Take?
Essential Clean
45 Mins - 1.5 Hours
Deep Clean
1.5 - 4 Hours
Frequently Asked Questions
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We're a mobile detailing service covering Aviemore, Carrbridge, Kingussie, Newtonmore, Dalwhinnie, and the wider Cairngorms National Park region. We bring professional exterior detailing directly to your location—whether that's your home, workplace, or holiday accommodation. All we need is access to water and electricity.
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Essential Clean (45 mins–1.5 hours) is our entry-level exterior service. It includes a thorough hand wash, wheel cleaning, decontamination wash (tar and iron removal), and 3-month protection. Perfect for regular maintenance or vehicles in good condition.
Deep Clean (1.5–4 hours) is for vehicles that need complete rejuvenation. It includes everything in Essential Clean, plus clay bar decontamination to remove embedded contaminants, detailed door shuts and panel gaps, and 6-month sealant protection. Ideal for vehicles exposed to harsh Highland weather or those that haven't been detailed in a while.
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We don't cut corners to compete on price. Here's what you're paying for:
• Professional-grade products – Gtechniq, Bilt Hamber, Rupes equipment (what luxury dealerships use, not Halfords consumer products)
• Meticulous process – A Deep Clean takes 1.5–4 hours, not 30 minutes. We don't rush.
• Full accountability – £2M public liability insurance, documented work, and we stand behind every job
• Sustainable quality – We charge what we need to deliver consistent, professional results without compromising Cheaper detailers cut corners: consumer products, rushed jobs, skipped prep. That might look good for a week, but it won't protect your paint or preserve resale value. You're not paying for a wash. You're investing in protection that lasts.
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Yes! If you want both interior and exterior cleaning, we recommend booking our Full Detail service instead. It's more cost-effective than booking exterior and interior separately, and ensures your entire vehicle gets the comprehensive treatment it deserves. However, if you only need exterior work—perhaps your interior is already clean, or you prefer to handle it yourself—our Exterior Detail packages are perfect for you.
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We work in most weather, but heavy rain, snow, extremely low temperatures, or high winds can affect results and safety. If conditions are unsafe or will compromise quality, we'll reschedule at no extra cost. Your deposit is always protected. Light rain or slightly colder temps don't stop us – we've adapted for Highland weather. However, if you're adding ceramic coating or paint correction, those need dry conditions, so we'll monitor forecasts and communicate in advance.
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Absolutely. Life gets busy – we get it. That's why we offer Highland Care Plans designed to keep your car protected without you having to think about it:
• Essential Care (every 8 weeks) – Regular maintenance for vehicles you look after consistently
• Premium Care (every 4 weeks) – Comprehensive protection against Highland roads and weather
• Elite Care (every 2 weeks) – Ultimate care for vehicles you want kept in showroom condition
Members save 20–49% per year compared to one-off bookings, and your car stays protected year-round.