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Exterior Auto Detailing In Chelsea, MI

The Best Way to Thoroughly Sanitize Your Vehicle’s Exterior

Driving around in a vehicle covered in water spots, tar, grime, or other Chelsea, Michigan environmental contaminants can really lower your pride in the four wheels that take you places. But whether you just don’t have the time to sit in line at the car wash, do not feel those contaminants merit cleaning, or are noticing just how much it costs to keep your vehicle spotless, our exterior automotive detailing packages are here to solve this problem for you!


Our distinct exterior detailing package here at Nick’s Auto Detail includes a two-bucket hand wash, clay bar decontamination processes safe for all types of exterior surfaces, and an application of paint sealants to start you off in the world of surface protection.


When you have your vehicle’s exterior detailed here at our Chelsea, Michigan auto detailing shop, you can expect the following:

  • A notable increase in both your vehicle’s value and your pride in driving it
  • Less frequent need to have your vehicle washed again
  • Comprehensive bug, tar, and grime removal unmatched by public car washes
  • Thoroughly clean for the hard-to-reach surface areas

Get your FREE quick quote from the exterior detailing team here at Nick’s Auto Detail by clicking below! We also want to remind you that we take into account all your special requests for your car, truck, or SUV, and our team collaborates with you throughout the detailing process every time.

Exterior Detailing Service Packages at Nick’s Auto Detail

Exterior Hand Wash

STARTING AT $50

THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Two bucket hand wash 
  • Hand wash wheels and tires
  • Decontaminate paint to remove minor bugs/tar/grime
  • Apply no-sling tire dressing

Exterior Wash and Wax

STARTING AT $150-$200

THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Everything from our Exterior Hand Wash plus these upgrades:
  • Decontaminate remaining impurities with clay bar
  • Apply trim dressing
  • Gtechniq C2V3 applied to exterior paint and glass, providing 6 months of protection.

Exterior Wash and 1-Year Sealant

STARTING AT $200-$300

THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Everything from our Exterior Wash and Wax plus these upgrades:
  • Engine bay detailing
  • Gyeon Can Coat applied to all exterior surfaces, providing 1-year of protection

Add-On Exterior Detailing Services at Nick’s Auto Detail

Headlight Restoration Service

STARTING AT $65 PER HEADLIGHT

Our headlight restoration service here at Nick’s Auto Detail has been perfected for all different makes and models, ensuring that their clarity is exceptional and their aesthetic looking crystal clear. Each headlight is sanded and polished to remove any surface oxidation and fading caused by the sun before coating it with a Gtechniq Ceramic Coating, which then prevents re-oxidation.

Engine Detailing Service

STARTING AT $50

Don’t get your vehicle’s exterior cleaned and forget what keeps it running! Consider an engine detailing service from our pro exterior detailers here at Nick’s Auto Detail! We safely clean and decontaminate all areas of your engine bay, applying a non-greasy protectant to all visible components thereafter for added long-term protection.

Know the Difference Between Pro Auto Detailing and a Car Wash

In comparison to a cheap public car wash, many who have never had the exterior of their vehicle detailed often wonder what some notable differences between the two are. From safety against swirls and scratches to a more accurate, comprehensive clean, the benefits of an exterior auto detailing process always far outweigh the perceived affordability and immediacy of a public car wash.


Here are some notable differences between exterior detailing services here at Nick’s Auto Detail and a public car wash:

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Safe Paint Decontamination

A public car wash does not safely clean your ride - Period. Especially soft touch car washes where your vehicle is driven through an array of equipment that scrubs it’s surface, you may as well scrape abrasive micro-particles against your paint KNOWINGLY. Any residue left behind by previous vehicles is inadvertently applied to your paint at these facilities. With exterior detailing, only safe hand wash practices are utilized.

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Lasting Results

Following your experience at a public car wash, whatever Mother Nature may throw at it will almost instantly call for yet another car wash visit. When our exterior detailing packages are performed on your ride, it stays clean for much longer thanks to the deep decontamination efforts and entry-level paint protection packages applied thereafter. We at Nick’s Auto Detail also encourage you to consider following up your service with a Gtechniq Ceramic Coating.

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Do NOT Ignore Your Interior

While your interior is not washed when driving through a public car wash, the reality is that many who simply have their car, truck, or SUV washed at one of these facilities may otherwise ignore what is going on with their interior, assuming no exterior contamination builds up. This leads to extremely depleted vehicle value and premature degradation unbeknownst to the owner. Don’t forget your interior when you have your exterior detailed with us!