A blacked-out pickup truck with a glossy, freshly washed exterior under studio lighting at JD Mobile Auto Detailing, Abbotsford

Service

Exterior detailing.

A safe hand wash, decontamination and a hydrophobic rain coat — water beads, dirt slides.

Exterior detailing goes well beyond a car wash. We hand-wash the paint, wheels and arches, decontaminate the surface so it’s truly clean, and finish with a hydrophobic rain coat that makes water bead and sheet off. The result is a spotless, protected exterior that stays cleaner and drier between visits.

Everything is done by hand at the Abbotsford studio — no automatic brushes that scratch, and proper lighting so the final rinse and dry leaves nothing behind.

More than a wash

Even a clean-looking car carries bonded contaminants — road film, rail dust, industrial fallout — that a normal wash leaves behind. Clay-bar decontamination pulls them out so the paint is genuinely smooth, which also makes any protection bond better.

Rain protection that lasts

The hydrophobic coat is what you feel every time it rains: water beads up and rolls off instead of sitting on the paint, and dirt struggles to stick. For longer-term protection, ask about paint sealants or a ceramic coating.

Common questions

What’s included in an exterior detail?

A safe hand wash of paint, wheels and arches, clay-bar decontamination where needed, a hydrophobic rain coat, and a spotless final rinse and dry.

What is the rain coat / rain protection?

A hydrophobic layer that makes water bead and sheet off the paint so the car stays cleaner and drier, and washing gets easier, between visits.

Is it safe for my paint?

Yes — everything is done by hand with proper wash technique and clean media, avoiding the swirl marks automatic brushes leave.

How often should I get an exterior detail?

It depends on how and where you drive. For most owners a maintenance exterior detail every few months keeps the finish protected — we’ll suggest a rhythm for your vehicle.

Bring us the vehicle.

Drop it at the Abbotsford studio for a look. You’ll have your quote before any work begins.

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