Leading Professional
Car Detailing Shop in Milford, CT
Take control of your vehicle’s condition with exterior detailing from The Detail Shop! Thisservice removes contaminants, grime, and other messes from the exterior of your vehicle.
Detailing Services
Pro car Detailing for Refreshing Your Vehicle
At The Detail Shop in Milford, Connecticut, we’re all about giving your vehicle the care it deserves. Our exterior detailing services are designed to bring out the best in your car’s look and feel. Each package is tailored to thoroughly clean and refresh every inch of your vehicle’s exterior
We focus on key areas like:
- Paint
- Trim
- Metal accents
- Glass
- Wheels
- Tires and more
By clearing away layers of dirt, grime, and environmental buildup, we’ll leave your car looking refreshed and spotless.
The Detail Shop Pricing
Our Exterior Detailing Packages
All vehicles are subject to a pre-service inspection
Decontamination Detail
STARTING AT $199
Experience a deep cleanse that goes beyond the surface! With our Decontamination Detail package at The Detail Shop, we take care of those stubborn impurities stuck in your paint, restoring its shine and smooth feel. This service is recommended every 90 days to maintain full vehicle protection on daily drivers.
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Pre-Wash Foam and Rinse with Deionized Water
- Two bucket hand wash
- Mineral, Iron, and Tar Decontamination Bath or Synthetic Clay Bar Treatment
- Wheel Face & Barrel Deep Cleaned
- Tires Deep Cleaned
- Inside Fenders and Gas Tank Area Cleaned
- Trims, Door & Trunk Jambs Cleaned
- Exhaust Tip Polished
- Apply protectant to exterior trim
- Apply no-sling tire dressing
- Apply coating to wheels
- Apply hydrophobic windshield treatment
- Apply paint sealant
- Optional: Upgrade to entry level ceramic coating (better than sealant)
Gloss Enhancement
STARTING AT $499
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Pre-Wash Foam and Rinse with Deionized Water
- Two bucket hand wash
- Mineral, Iron, and Tar Decontamination Bath or Synthetic Clay Bar Treatment
- Wheel Face & Barrel Deep Cleaned
- Tires Deep Cleaned
- Inside Fenders and Gas Tank Area Cleaned
- Trims, Door & Trunk Jambs Cleaned
- Swirl-free single-stage paint polish
- Exhaust Tip Polished
- Apply protectant to exterior trim
- Apply no-sling tire dressing
- Apply coating to wheels
- Apply hydrophobic windshield treatment
- Apply paint sealant
- Optional upgrade to 3-year or 5-year ceramic coating
Our Gloss Enhancement package is perfect for bringing out the best in your vehicle’s paint. Building on our thorough Decontamination Detail, this service doesn’t just clean your car’s surface; it takes it a step further with a precise, swirl-free single-stage paint polish.
Our Add-On Exterior Detailing Services
Headlight Restoration Service
STARTING AT $199
*optional PPF/Ceramic for an additional charge
Want to get your headlights looking much better than before? Book a headlight restoration service with The Detail Shop and see the difference! Our process removes haze and discoloration by carefully wet sanding and polishing your headlights to restore their clarity and brightness. To protect your rejuvenated headlights, we apply a premium paint protection film that shields against future damage and slows down oxidation.
Engine Detailing Service
STARTING AT $65
From degreasing to rinsing, our engine detailing service at The Detail Shop includes an extensive eye for detail from our professional team. We degrease, agitate, and rinse your vehicle’s engine bay to remove all the grime that has built up on your engine components. To finish, we apply a protective dressing for a polished look and added protection.
Our Process
Examining Our Exterior Detailing Process
Exterior detailing is a process that far outmatches public car washes, avoiding the harshness that may cause surface damage. Our exterior detailing methods at The Detail Shop are both thorough and gentle, ensuring your vehicle looks its best without compromise to its integrity. Exterior detailing incorporates a dedicated hand washing process with additional steps to decontaminate the vehicle’s surfaces carefully. There’s no place for stubborn buildup like tar, brake dust, and other pollutants on your finish with our help. We provide a clean rinse with fresh, contamination-free water and a soft, detailed drying process to leave your vehicle with a noticeable shine
Exterior Detailing by a
Team of Experts
FAQS
Exterior Detailing Questions-Answered by The Detail Shop
Is exterior detailing safe for all vehicles and surfaces?
Yes. At The Detail Shop, we tailor our services to suit different vehicle types, ensuring optimal care for every surface. Unlike automated car washes that riskscratching or dulling your clear coat, our skilled team performs all exterior detailing by hand. This hands-on approach provides the highest level of precision, ensuring maximum safety and care.
Is exterior detailing worth the inves tment for a newer vehicle?
Absolutely. Exterior detailing is not something only for dirty and worn-out vehicles. This is a beneficial service for brand-new vehicles as well as older ones. Contaminants begin bonding to the surface as soon as the vehicle h
its the road, such as when leaving the dealership lot. Early and consistent exterior detailing from The Detail Shop helps protect the clear coat and preserve that showroom shine. We help prevent long-term issues and minimize the maintenance you have to do on your own.
Can exterior detailing help during winter months in Connecticut?
Exterior detailing is especially important during the winter months. Our intricate detailing work and eye for detail aid in removing harmful road spray, grime, and any de-icing chemicals used on the roadways. Instead of letting contaminants corrode your vehicle’s surfaces, our professional exterior detailing includes the safe removal of them. We also provide protective treatments that create a barrier between your exterior and harsh elements. This added protection helps prevent rust and keeps your vehicle looking clean even during winter.
BENEFITS
Explore the Top Benefits of Exterior Detailing
Enhances Paint Shine and Clarity
Our exterior detailing services are designed to bring out the full potential of your vehicle’s paintwork. By carefully addressing every surface, we uncover its natural gloss and vibrancy, ensuring your vehicle looks better than ever. To achieve this, we use a range of advanced techniques, including clay bar treatments that effectively remove deeply embedded contaminants. These treatments help restore a smoother, cleaner finish, enhancing both shine and clarity
Removes Grime from All Exterior Surfaces
Exterior detailing at The Detail Shop gets rid of all the grime that builds up on each area of your vehicle’s exterior. This includes glass, trim, wheels, tires, and more. These efforts are just as preventative as they are revitalizing, keeping your vehicle free from premature issues caused by contamination buildup, including oxidation and various levels of rust.
Increases Resale Value by Improving the Exterior
A well-maintained vehicle exterior significantly boosts resale value when the time comes to sell. Without question, buyers are more likely to pay a premium for a vehicle that looks well-cared for. Consistent exterior detailing shows that the owner has invested in proper maintenance for their vehicle. This makes exterior detailing a much easier way to make a lasting impression on future buyers, no matter what you drive or how long you own it for.
Removes Contaminants That Car Washes Miss
At The Detail Shop, exterior detailing goes beyond the surface and outmatches public car washes by removing brake dust, tar, tree sap, and industrial fallout. These contaminants can cause significant amounts of damage if left untreated. Public car washes miss spots that our exterior detailers never miss.
