Exterior Detailing & Hand Wash, Phoenix AZ
A proper hand wash, wheels and tires included, done the way that doesn't put swirl marks into your clear coat — and it leaves a month of protection on the paint. From $110 at your address.
Most paint damage in the Valley doesn't come from neglect. It comes from cleaning — brush tunnels, dry wipes and one-bucket washes dragging abrasive desert dust across clear coat that's softer than the dust is.
Exterior Wash — from $110
Exterior Wash
Professional hand wash.
Sedan $110 · about 1 hr | Truck & SUV $129 · about 1.25 hrs
- Full exterior hand wash
- 1-month paint protection
- Tire & rim cleaning
- Tire shine application
- Window cleaning
- Door jamb wipe-down
Upgradeable to 3-month or 12-month protection.
Every wash leaves protection on the paint
An exterior wash isn't just a clean car — it goes back on the road with a month of protection on the paint. In a climate that dulls an unprotected finish this fast, that matters more than it would almost anywhere else.
If you want that protection to last longer, you can upgrade at the time of booking:
- 1 month — included with every exterior wash.
- 3 months — a step up in durability for a car that lives outside.
- 12 months — GYEON Q² CanCoat EVO, a true ceramic coating.
- 3+ years — GYEON Q² PURE EVO, our longest-lasting ceramic coating.
The 12-month and multi-year options are professional GYEON coatings and are installed as part of a Premium detail or a coating package rather than a wash, since the paint needs proper prep before a coating goes on. Tell us how long you want the protection to last and we will recommend the right option.
Why the sequence matters here
Arizona dust is largely silica and quartz-family grit lifted off the desert floor — meaningfully harder than automotive clear coat. Drag it across a panel with a towel or a spinning brush and it cuts. That's where swirl marks come from, and it's why we never touch dry paint.
Our sequence is a pressurized rinse, then a foam layer left to dwell so it can lift and encapsulate the grit, then contact washing with clean media and frequent rinsing. Everything before the mitt exists to remove abrasive while it's still suspended in water. The full explanation is in what monsoon dust actually does to your paint.
We bring our own water and power
We carry our own water tank, generator and professional equipment, so we can work in a parking garage stall, an apartment complex lot, or a street spot. No spigot and no outlet required. That's true anywhere across the Phoenix metro.
Regular washing costs less than catching up
If you're booking exterior washes regularly, a Refresh membership starts at $100 a month for a standing exterior visit — less than paying per wash, on a schedule you don't have to think about.
Common questions
Do you use a brush or a pressure washer on the paint?
Never a brush. We use a pressurized rinse and a foam pre-wash to lift grit off the surface first, then wash by hand with clean media. Brush tunnels are the single most common cause of swirl marks we see.
How long does an exterior wash take?
About an hour for a sedan and an hour and 15 minutes for a truck or SUV, including wheels, tires and glass.
Can you wash my car at my apartment or office?
Yes. We bring our own water and power, so a parking garage stall, complex lot or street spot works fine. No hose or outlet needed.
Does an exterior wash include any protection?
Yes. Every exterior wash leaves a month of paint protection on the vehicle, and you can upgrade to 3-month or 12-month protection when you book. The 12-month option is a GYEON ceramic coating.
Book an exterior wash
We'll come to you anywhere in the Valley. If we think the paint needs more than a wash, we'll tell you rather than sell you one every three weeks.
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