• Putting Your Exterior on a New Level of Perfection

Expert-Level Exterior Auto Detailing for the Tinton Falls Area

Vehicle Enhancement Begins with Detailing

Maintaining the appearance for your vehicle’s exterior is easier with Elbow Grease Detailing’s exterior car care efforts. Driving in environments that expose your vehicle to various environmental pollutants and other contaminants can take a toll on its exterior. Our specialized exterior detailing services are designed to combat these challenges completely, leaving your ride in great shape overall. Expert exterior detailing services provide the most thorough cleanse that goes beyond what regular driving conditions demand. Whether you choose our convenient mobile detailing service or visit our Tinton Falls shop, our exterior detailing package can and will completely rejuvenate your vehicle's appearance efficiently and effectively.

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Our Exterior Detailing Packages

Premium Exterior Detail

STARTING AT $299

  • THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

    • Hand wash wheels and tires
    • Decontaminate paint to remove minor bugs/tar/grime
    • Decontaminate remaining impurities with clay-bar
    • Apply trim dressing 
    • Apply no-sling tire dressing
    • Gloss enhancement polish removes about 50% of defects in paint
    • Apply paint sealant (4-6 month protection)
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Two Step Paint Correction

STARTING AT $599

  • THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

    • Hand wash wheels and tires
    • Decontaminate paint to remove minor bugs/tar/grime
    • Decontaminate remaining impurities with clay-bar
    • Apply trim dressing
    • Apply no-sling tire dressing
    • Two step paint correction
    • Compounding and polishing (Removes 75%+ of defects)
    • Apply paint sealant (4-6 month protection)
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Add-On Exterior Detailing Services

Headlight Restoration Service

STARTING AT $149

At Elbow Grease Detailing, our headlight restoration service involves wet sanding and polishing vehicle headlights. Following the removal of swirls, yellowing, and more, we apply a ceramic coating to your headlights for enhanced surface protection. You can expect this service to take 1-2 hours on average.

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Engine Detailing Service

STARTING AT $99

You should be proud of how your vehicle looks, even in the areas that are most commonly hidden. With our engine detailing service, we clean and dress the engine compartment so you can rest easy knowing those areas are refreshed and protected. You can expect this service to take about 1 hour on average.

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Wheel and Caliper Powdercoating service

STARTING AT $199

Enhance the look of your vehicle effortlessly with our caliper painting service. Designed to make your calipers stand out, this upgrade adds a striking touch to your car’s exterior while ensuring they remain visually impressive in every detail.

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How We Do Exterior Detailing

Our exterior detailing process includes several meticulous steps to ensure your vehicle looks its best. We start with a thorough two-bucket hand wash, paying special attention to your wheels and tires to remove the initial layer of dirt and grime. For deep surface decontamination, we incorporate a clay-bar treatment, which effectively lifts embedded particles that ordinary washing leaves behind. Depending on the package you choose, we enhance your car’s shine with a gloss enhancement polish, reducing around 50% of visible clear coat defects. To complete the process, we apply finishing touches like trim dressings, a no-sling tire dressing, and a professional-grade paint sealant to leave your vehicle protected and polished.

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Give your vehicle the ultimate exterior transformation with our expert detailing services! At Elbow Grease Detailing, we're here to help you understand all the ways our exterior detailing can restore and enhance your car’s appearance. We’ll walk you through our services, including optional add-ons, to ensure you make the best choice for your needs. Whether you prefer in-shop care or the convenience of our mobile detailing, we make it easy to give your vehicle the attention it deserves. Contact us today to book your exterior detailing appointment and see the extraordinary difference for yourself!

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The Benefits of Professional Exterior Detailing

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Superior Cleaning Performance

Exterior detailing by Elbow Grease Detailing offers a deeper, fuller clean than any public car wash out there in the Tinton Falls area. Our hand washing techniques in each exterior detailing package ensure that every inch of your vehicle's exterior is completely cleaned. We work to effectively reach areas machines often miss. This method not only preserves the integrity of your paint but also enhances the vehicle's overall aesthetic as well. More than just a wash, our exterior detailing revitalizes the entire exterior of your ride in full.

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Extended Wheel and Tire Life

An exterior detailing service from Elbow Grease Detailing extends the life of your wheels and tires by removing harmful brake dust and road salts. This can cause premature deterioration to those surfaces. During the exterior detailing process, these corrosive substances are thoroughly removed from the wheel wells and tire surfaces. Additionally, the application of a no-sling tire dressing helps maintain peak tire condition by preventing them from drying out.

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Enhanced Gloss and Shine

There is nothing quite like the impressive shine of a well-detailed vehicle. Our exterior detailing process at Elbow Grease Detailing includes a polish that not only removes imperfections but also enhances the gloss of your vehicle's paint. This not only makes your vehicle more attractive but also provides a strong barrier against the elements, maintaining that new-car luster longer. A detailed vehicle does not just look better, it also feels better to drive!

Exterior Detailing FAQs and Answers

  • Is a two-bucket wash method better than other options?

    The two-bucket wash method is a technique in professional exterior detailing that guarantees the cleanest possible wash while minimizing the risk of scratching your vehicle's paint. One bucket is filled with clean, soapy water used for washing while the second bucket holds water for rinsing the dirt off the wash mitt. This setup ensures that dirt and grit do not contaminate the soapy water, thereby preventing them from being reapplied to the vehicle's surface and scratching it. The two-bucket method is crucial for maintaining the integrity of your vehicle's finish while keeping it clean.

  • What is the difference between a standard car wash and exterior detailing?

    Unlike a standard car wash, exterior detailing is a meticulous process designed to enhance your vehicle's appearance in better ways. This comprehensive approach involves deep cleaning, decontamination, and the application of protective measures that clean and preserve your vehicle's exterior. Such detailed attention ensures that your vehicle not only looks cleaner but also receives long-term protection against environmental elements. The result is a vehicle that maintains a higher standard of aesthetic and structural integrity over time.

  • Why is a clay-bar treatment so important?

    A clay-bar treatment is crucial for effectively removing embedded particles such as tar and sap from your vehicle's paint—contaminants that regular washing methods often fail to address. By extracting these particles, the clay-bar treatment leaves the vehicle’s paint surface exceptionally smooth and primed for further polishing and protection. This step is integral in preserving the paint's quality and enhancing the effectiveness of subsequent treatments like polishing and sealing. Employing a clay-bar treatment ensures a deeper clean and maintains the paint’s pristine condition.

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