Lifted silver Ram 2500 after a full exterior detail at Porter’s Detailing

Professional exterior detailing • Grant Park, IL

HAND WASHED.
DECONTAMINATED.
PROTECTED.

Safe hand washing, clay bar and iron decontamination, and sealant protection done indoors in our Grant Park shop.

Hand wash vs. tunnel wash

YOUR PAINT DESERVES BETTER.

Most swirl marks we correct came from an automatic wash. Here’s what we do differently.

No swirl marks

Automatic tunnel brushes drag the last car’s road grit across your clear coat. We use fresh wash mitts and plush microfiber towels on every vehicle.

Deep wheel cleaning

Inner barrels, faces, brake calipers and lug nuts — not just a quick pass over the front of the wheel.

Protection that lasts

A real wax or sealant that holds up for months, instead of the scented spray “hot wax” at the end of a tunnel wash.

The exterior detail

ONE COMPLETE SERVICE.

No confusing tiers. One thorough exterior detail, priced by the size of your vehicle.

Everything included

  • Foam pre-wash
  • Hand wash
  • Clay bar treatment
  • Iron remover decontamination
  • Sealant protection done indoors in our Grant Park shop
  • Wheels & tires cleaned
  • Tire shine applied
  • Exterior glass cleaned
  • Door jamb cleaning
Book an exterior detail

Pricing by vehicle size

Small Car$160
Mid-Size$180
SUV / Truck$200
Large SUV$220

A 20% deposit reserves your appointment and is applied toward your final service total.

Add-ons

TAKE IT FURTHER.

Optional upgrades, priced by the same vehicle sizes above.

12-Month Ceramic Topper Upgrade

A durable ceramic layer over your finish for longer-lasting gloss and water beading.

Small Car

+$100

Mid-Size

+$125

SUV / Truck

+$150

Large SUV

+$175

Glass Coating

Hydrophobic protection on the exterior glass for better visibility in rain.

Small Car

+$50

Mid-Size

+$60

SUV / Truck

+$75

Large SUV

+$100

Tar Removal

Dedicated removal of road tar and heavy build-up along the lower panels.

Starting at +$40

The Porter’s standard

CLEAN, DECON, PROTECT.

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  1. 01

    Wheels & barrels

    Wheels, barrels, calipers and tires are cleaned first so nothing gets flung back onto clean paint.

  2. 02

    Foam pre-wash

    A thick foam soak lifts and softens loose dirt before anything touches the paint.

  3. 03

    Hand wash

    A careful contact wash with clean mitts, working panel by panel from the top down.

  4. 04

    Iron & clay decon

    Iron remover dissolves embedded brake dust, then a clay bar pulls out bonded road grit.

  5. 05

    Dry & door jambs

    The vehicle is dried with plush towels and filtered air, and the door jambs are wiped clean.

  6. 06

    Seal & finish

    Wax or sealant protection goes on, glass is cleaned streak-free and tires get a clean, no-sling shine.

Out of the bay

REAL CUSTOMER VEHICLES.

Every photo is a vehicle detailed in our Grant Park shop.

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Exterior detailing FAQ

COMMON QUESTIONS.

Will rain ruin my detail immediately?

No. The sealant we apply is what protects the paint — rain on a properly sealed finish beads up and rolls off instead of soaking into the clear coat.

How often should I get this done?

Most customers do a full exterior detail two to four times a year, with maintenance washes in between depending on how the vehicle is driven and stored.

My car is brand new. Do I really need a clay bar treatment?

Usually yes. Vehicles pick up rail dust and industrial fallout in transport and on the lot, so even brand-new paint often feels gritty before it’s decontaminated.

How long do I need to leave my car?

Plan on most of the day. Timing depends on vehicle size, condition and any add-ons, and we’ll confirm the window when you book.

Book your detail

BETTER THAN A TUNNEL WASH.

Tell us your vehicle and we’ll confirm your size, pricing and appointment time.

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