Hand-Wash Surface Reconditioning

Exterior Detailing.

Far beyond a drive-through wash. Our multi-step exterior detailing removes embedded fallout, brake dust, road tar, and grime without scratching your paint — then seals it for a deep, lasting shine. Three tiers of exterior care plus targeted add-ons, with transparent pricing by vehicle type.

Exterior Packages

Choose Your Level of Shine.

From a swirl-free hand wash to a single-stage paint enhancement — pick the package that matches your vehicle's needs.

QCD Exterior Essential

$185starting at

A swirl-free 3-stage hand wash & protective sealant.

Your vehicle's exterior deserves more than a drive-through wash. The QCD Exterior Essential is our entry-level exterior detail, featuring a professional 3-stage wash process — pre-rinse, pre-foam, and two-bucket hand wash — delivering a clean that's thorough, safe, and swirl-free. Every service includes a complimentary 3-Month Ceramic Coating to keep your vehicle protected and looking its best between details.

Who is this package for?

Best for well-maintained vehicles that need a routine, swirl-free refresh and a short-term protective coating. Ideal for owners who wash regularly and want to keep their paint looking clean and glossy between full details.

  • Pre-rinse & pre-foam wash stage
  • Two-bucket hand wash (safe, swirl-free technique)
  • Wheel faces & tire faces hand-cleaned
  • Door jambs cleaned
  • No-sling tire dressing applied
  • Minor bug, tar & grime decontamination
  • Paint sealant (wax)
  • ✦ 3-Month Ceramic Coating — INCLUDED
Sedan / Coupe$185
Mid-Size SUV / Truck$235
Large SUV / Truck$280
Estimated time: ~1.5 hours
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QCD Exterior Elite

$325starting at

Decontaminate. Protect. Shine.

The QCD Exterior Elite is our most popular exterior package. Starting with a 3-stage wash process — pre-rinse, pre-foam, and two-bucket hand wash — we go further with a spot clay bar treatment to target embedded surface contaminants, deep wheel well and barrel cleaning, full interior and exterior window cleaning, and complete trim and paint protection. Every service includes a complimentary 6-Month Ceramic Coating for hydrophobic protection that repels water, dirt, and road grime.

Who is this package for?

Best for daily-driven vehicles with light to moderate contamination — bonded fallout, brake dust, and road grime that a wash alone won't remove. Ideal for owners who want a noticeably deeper shine, longer-lasting protection, and crystal-clear glass without the time or cost of a full paint correction.

  • Pre-rinse & pre-foam wash stage
  • Two-bucket hand wash (safe, swirl-free technique)
  • Wheel faces, tire faces, wheel wells & wheel barrels hand-cleaned
  • Door jambs cleaned
  • No-sling tire dressing applied
  • Minor bug, tar & grime decontamination
  • Spot clay bar treatment (removes embedded surface contaminants)
  • Trim dressing
  • Wheel sealant coating
  • Exterior trim protectant
  • Hydrophobic windshield treatment
  • Inside & outside window cleaning
  • Paint sealant (wax)
  • ✦ 6-Month Ceramic Coating — INCLUDED
Sedan / Coupe$325
Mid-Size SUV / Truck$375
Large SUV / Truck$450
Estimated time: ~2.5 hours

QCD Exterior Premier

$495starting at

Flagship exterior prep & a mirror-like shine.

For the vehicle owner who demands the most thorough exterior prep available, the QCD Exterior Premier is our flagship package. After our 3-stage wash process and deep wheel well and barrel cleaning, we perform a full clay bar decontamination across every painted surface — not just a spot treatment — followed by a professional paint enhancement machine polish that improves gloss and removes minor swirls and light surface defects. We then apply a 6-Month Ceramic Coating directly to the freshly polished paint for maximum adhesion, protection, and a mirror-like shine.

Who is this package for?

Best for vehicles with minor swirls, light scratches, or dull, oxidized paint that needs real correction — not just a wash. Ideal for owners who demand the deepest possible gloss and a flawless, showroom-ready finish, and who want their coating bonded to freshly polished, perfectly prepped paint.

  • Pre-rinse & pre-foam wash stage
  • Two-bucket hand wash (safe, swirl-free technique)
  • Wheel faces, tire faces, wheel wells & wheel barrels hand-cleaned
  • Door jambs cleaned
  • No-sling tire dressing applied
  • Minor bug, tar & grime decontamination
  • Full clay bar decontamination (all painted surfaces)
  • Paint enhancement machine polish (improves gloss & removes minor swirls)
  • Trim dressing
  • Wheel sealant coating
  • Exterior trim protectant
  • Hydrophobic windshield treatment
  • Inside & outside window cleaning
  • Paint sealant (wax)
  • ✦ 6-Month Ceramic Coating — INCLUDED (applied to freshly polished paint)
Sedan / Coupe$495
Mid-Size SUV / Truck$599
Large SUV / Truck$749
Estimated time: ~4 hours

Heavily contaminated paint or severe water spotting may require additional decontamination or the Premier package. Start the assessment for an accurate recommendation.

A Note on Pricing & Vehicle Condition

All prices listed are starting prices based on a vehicle in average condition. Vehicles with excessive contamination — including heavy sap, tar, artillery fungus, severe road film, or paint that has been heavily neglected — may require additional time and product to bring to our standard. In those cases, a condition upcharge will apply.

We assess every vehicle before work begins and will always communicate any adjustment to you before we start — no surprises, no hidden fees. If you're unsure where your vehicle falls, give us a call or mention it when you book and we'll set the right expectations upfront.

Add-On Services

Targeted Treatments.

Stack any of these onto an exterior package, or book them standalone to tackle a specific issue.

Headlight Restoration — Basic

$120 / pair

Crystal clarity & safety restored.

Yellowed, foggy headlights aren't just an eyesore — they're a safety hazard. Our Basic Headlight Restoration wet sands, compounds, polishes, and seals both lenses back to crystal clarity. Surrounding painted surfaces are carefully masked throughout the entire process.

Decontamination & prepIncluded
Wet sandingIncluded
Compound & buffingIncluded
Polish & UV sealIncluded
Masking of surrounding paintIncluded

Headlight Restoration — Premium

$180 / pair

Maximum clarity & years of UV protection.

For maximum clarity and durability, our Premium Headlight Restoration goes deeper with a long-lasting UV sealant coat designed to protect your restored lenses from re-oxidation for years to come. Ideal for severely oxidized headlights.

Everything in BasicIncluded
Deep interior lens cleaningIncluded
Long-lasting UV sealant coatIncluded

Sap / Tar / Artillery Fungus Removal

$125

Stop permanent etching before it starts.

Tree sap, road tar, and artillery fungus are among the most stubborn and damaging contaminants that bond to your paint. Left untreated, they permanently etch and stain your clear coat. Our professional removal service safely dissolves and extracts these contaminants without harming your paint.

Must be combined with QCD Exterior Elite or Premier.

Mild$125
Moderate$225
Severe$325

Trim Restoration

$160

Faded gray trim back to jet-black.

Faded, gray trim is one of the most noticeable signs of an aging vehicle. Our Trim Restoration service applies a premium ceramic-based compound that restores faded plastic and rubber trim to a rich, jet-black finish — with up to 2 years of lasting protection. Safe for all exterior trim surfaces.

Sedan / Coupe$160
Mid-Size SUV / Truck$195
Large SUV / Truck$225

Engine Bay Detailing

$140

As good as it runs.

A clean engine bay speaks volumes about how a vehicle is cared for. Our Engine Bay Detailing safely degreases and cleans all engine bay surfaces — removing built-up grime, oil residue, and debris — leaving your engine looking as good as it runs. Final pricing based on size and condition.

Starting price$140
Final pricingBy size & condition

Glass Water Spot Removal

$225

Crystal-clear, streak-free glass.

Hard water minerals, acid rain, and environmental fallout leave behind stubborn white deposits on your glass that won't wash away. Our Glass Water Spot Removal uses professional-grade compounds to safely eliminate mineral buildup and restore crystal-clear, streak-free glass throughout your vehicle.

Sedan / Coupe$225
Mid-Size SUV / Truck$275
Large SUV / Truck$325
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