A gloss-focused hand wash and exterior detail — wheels, tires, glass and a protective wax finish — done wherever your car is parked. Think mobile car wash, done properly.
Why drivers in Manhattan book exterior detailing
Between construction dust, traffic film and winter salt spray, a car parked in Manhattan gets dirty faster than almost anywhere in the city. A mobile exterior detail keeps it presentable without queuing at a car wash — ideal when the car mostly comes out for weekend trips or client meetings.
What's included
- Pre-rinse and foam to loosen grime
- Full swirl-safe hand wash
- Towel dry
- Wheel and tire cleaning
- Tire shine
- Exterior glass cleaned
- Protective wax finish
How the appointment works
1. Pre-rinse and foam. Loose dirt and grit are lifted before anything touches the paint — the key to avoiding swirl marks.
2. Hand wash. A careful hand wash panel by panel, including lower sills where salt and road film collect.
3. Wheels and tires. Brake dust and grime cleaned off wheels and tires, finished with tire shine.
4. Dry and protect. Towel dry, streak-free glass, and a protective wax finish.
Typical time: 1–2 hours for most vehicles.
Price in Manhattan
$100 starting price for a standard car. Large SUVs, vans, or heavily soiled vehicles can cost more — you always get the exact number before we arrive. Full list on the Exterior Detailing page.
Where we work in Manhattan
Most cars in Manhattan live in a garage, a building lot, or a hard-won street spot. Driving one to a detail shop and waiting half a day rarely makes sense. We bring the detail to wherever the car already is — a residential garage on the Upper East Side, an office garage in Midtown, or the curb outside your building.
- Garage-friendly: Tell us the garage and any rules. We coordinate access and can provide a certificate of insurance (COI) if management asks.
- Office appointments: Have the car detailed in your office garage while you work — it's ready before you head home.
- Street parking: We schedule around alternate-side parking and meters on your block.
Neighborhoods: Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Midtown, Hell's Kitchen, Chelsea, Hudson Yards, Murray Hill, Gramercy, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Tribeca, Financial District, Battery Park City, Lower East Side, Harlem, Washington Heights, Inwood — and everywhere else in Manhattan. See the full Manhattan detailing page.
Great for
- Street-parked cars that get dirty fast
- Regular maintenance every 2–4 weeks
- Rinsing off winter road salt
- Before a date, event or showing
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