Exterior Car Detail San Diego

Q: What is the difference between wax and ceramic wax sealant?

Traditional wax lasts 4-6 weeks. Ceramic wax sealant is polymer-based and lasts 2-6 months depending on the package. For long-term protection, professional ceramic coating offers 2-9 years of coverage.

Q: What does clay bar treatment do?

Clay bar removes bonded contaminants from paint that soap and water can't lift, including brake dust, industrial fallout, tree sap, and road tar. After treatment, paint feels smooth and products bond much more effectively.

Hand wash, clay bar treatment, ceramic wax protection — mobile service that comes to you.
San Diego’s UV and coastal salt air are rough on paint. We protect it.

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Professional ceramic coating application on luxury BMW in San Diego

Exterior Detail Packages

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Three levels of exterior care, from a deep wash and wax to a full luxury exterior restoration with paint enhancement.

Wash & Wax Detail

from $159

Thorough wash with premium wax protection

What’s Included:

Pre-Treat with Foam Bath
100% Hand Wash with Spot-Free Water
Wheels Deep Cleaned & Tires Dressed
Door Jambs & Windows Thoroughly Cleaned
Premium Wax Sealant Applied by Hand (2-month protection)
Best for:

Routine upkeep and paint protection between deeper cleaning sessions.

Premium Exterior

✦ MOST POPULAR

from $229

Deep cleaned, decontaminated & protected

✦ Everything in Wash & Wax, plus:
Upgrades:

• Clay Bar Treatment (removes bonded contaminants)
Ceramic Wax Sealant by Hand (6-month protection)
Foam Bath Pre-Treatment
100% Hand Wash with Spot-Free Water
Wheels Deep Cleaned & Tires Dressed
Door Jambs & Windows Cleaned
Best for:

Paint with pollen, bug guts, water spots, or contamination that won’t wash off normally.

Luxury Exterior

from $349

Deep clean, polish & maximum gloss restoration

✦ Includes everything in Premium Exterior, plus:
Upgrades:

• Iron Decontamination Treatment
1-Step Paint Enhancement Polish (extreme gloss)
Ceramic Wax Sealant by Hand (1-year protection)
Clay Bar Treatment
Foam Bath & 100% Hand Wash
Wheels & Tires Deep Cleaned
Door Jambs & Windows Cleaned
Best for:

Deep paint restoration, pre-sale prep, or show-quality gloss on any vehicle.

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   Rodney Conner 
 17 October 2026
 
 
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Having Dennis ceramic coat my car was the best decision ever.  I was very informed and impressed by Dennis, now I am reveling in the quality of the finished work. Five stars each, for five great characteristics: professionalism, fair pricing, rapport, exquisite workmanship, and #1 -immediate confidence from a business is an honor to support.

Ceramic coating & Dennis Auto Detailing is the best one-two punch ever!

-RC
San Marcos, Calif.
  
 
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   Tammy Hu 
 29 September 2026
 
 
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Great experience with Dennis Auto Details! Our Detail Technician, Noah, did an amazing job on our RV. He was very polite, professional, and took the time to explain everything clearly before and after the service.

He was also able to buff out the scratches on our RV, and the results came out great. The RV looked fantastic when he was finished, and I was very happy with the quality of his work and attention to detail. The pricing was also very reasonable for the quality of service provided.

Excellent customer service from start to finish. Highly recommend Dennis Auto Details, and a big thank you to Noah for doing such a great job!
  
 
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   Lynn Fleischman 
 20 September 2026
 
 
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Awesome job! The car is so clean now after thorough detail and ozone treatment! Dennis did a fantastic job! I highly recommend him.
  
 
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   John Damron. Mac daddy 
 4 September 2026
 
 
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I have an older 5th wheel that needed serious attention. Noah and Dennis explained after examining the exterior their process, what to expect given my trailer’s condition.  A thorough wash and front cap de-oxidation removal, polish brought the trailer back to life.  Very pleased with their efforts!  I’m all set to travel the road.  Recommend Dennis Auto Details highly!
  
 
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   Cali Writer 
 30 August 2026
 
 
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Dennis was great! He arrived on time, was very thorough and took his time making sure everything was done as advertised! Great professional service!
  
 
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   anh phan 
 12 August 2026
 
 
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Spotless after Noah cleaned the exterior of our camper van.
  
 
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   Anthony Massara 
 19 July 2026
 
 
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Went with the 5 year ceramic coat. Car came out great. They showed up when they were supposed to and had great communication 👍
  
 
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   L V 
 11 July 2026
 
 
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The service was great, extreme care was taking and he went above and beyound. The car looks great!
  
 
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   Chris G 
 18 June 2026
 
 
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This is my 2nd time booking with Dennis to have my car detailed. I’ve had both a Nissan sports car and a Honda CRV detailed by Pablo.

Pablo is very thorough, patient, polite, and did excellent work on both cars!

Update - just rebooked an additional two cleanings for both cars now!
  
 
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   Patricia Fuller 
 11 June 2026
 
 
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Our technician Noah really made this 2014 BMW X5 shine like a brand new penny today.  ThankYou Noah and Thank You Dennis for having hard-working staff and an awesome company work well done highly recommended.
Oceanside CA
  
 
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   Hans G 
 10 June 2026
 
 
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Noah did an awesome job! Looks like a new car! I can highly recommend Dennis Auto Details! I should have taken before pics. I should mention that the car is a 2008 Honda Civic.
  
 
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   Taylor Sharp (HSP) 
 10 June 2026
 
 
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I feel terrible having not remembered this man's name, but it was either Pablo or Pedro. He did a fantastic job detailing my engine bay, and even went above and beyond to clean up some stuff I didn't even initially mention.
  
 
 
  
 
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Exterior Detail FAQs

Common questions about our mobile exterior detailing packages.

What is the difference between wax and ceramic wax sealant?

Traditional wax typically lasts 4–6 weeks. Our ceramic wax sealant is polymer-based and bonds more strongly to your paint, giving you 2–6 months of protection depending on the package. For long-term protection, our professional ceramic coating service offers 2–9 years of coverage.

What does clay bar treatment do?

Clay bar physically removes contaminants bonded to your paint that soap and water can’t lift — things like brake dust, industrial fallout, tree sap, and road tar. After clay bar treatment, your paint feels smooth like glass, and products like wax or ceramic coating bond much more effectively.

How long does an exterior detail take?

Wash & Wax takes about 1.5–2 hours. Premium Exterior takes 2–3 hours. Luxury Exterior takes 3–4 hours. We work at your home or office so your time isn’t wasted.

Should I add ceramic coating after an exterior detail?

Yes — exterior detailing (especially Luxury Exterior with paint enhancement) creates the ideal surface for ceramic coating. Adding a 2-year, 5-year, or 9-year coating after polishing locks in that gloss and protects your paint from San Diego’s UV for years.

Do you service my neighborhood in San Diego?

We cover 40+ neighborhoods across San Diego County. This includes Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Rancho Bernardo, Carmel Valley, Pacific Beach, and more. View the full service areas list.

Do I need to be home during the detail?

No. As long as we have access to your vehicle and a water source nearby, our team handles everything. Many clients go to work or run errands and come back to a transformed car.

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