Posh Wash
Exterior Detailing in Cairns
A proper hand wash, clay bar decontamination, and protective sealant — every panel gets the attention it deserves. No drive-through shortcuts. We come to your home or workplace with everything we need.
More Than a Wash —
A Proper Exterior Detail
An exterior detail isn't just a wash. It's a multi-step process designed to clean, decontaminate, and protect every exterior surface on your vehicle. We start with a thorough pre-rinse and hand wash using pH-neutral car shampoo, then move to clay bar treatment to remove bonded contaminants like industrial fallout, tar spots, and tree sap that washing alone can't shift.
After decontamination, we treat your wheels, tyres, wheel arches, and all exterior trim. Depending on your package, we finish with a protective sealant, spray wax, or ceramic booster that creates a hydrophobic barrier against Cairns' rain, salt, and UV.
Every panel, every crevice, every surface — done properly, by hand, with products matched to Cairns' tropical conditions.
Your Car's Exterior Takes a
Daily Beating in the Tropics
A regular drive-through car wash doesn't cut it in Cairns. Here's why professional exterior detailing makes a real difference in tropical conditions.
Salt & Mineral Buildup
Coastal salt air and mineral-heavy rainwater leave invisible deposits on your paint that build up week after week. Regular hand washing with clay bar decontamination strips these contaminants before they bond permanently and cause corrosion or etching.
UV Degradation
Without protective products on your paint, Cairns' UV breaks down your clear coat rapidly. Every exterior detail includes a protective sealant or wax that provides a UV barrier — keeping your paint looking glossy and preventing premature fading and oxidation.
Organic Fallout
Tree sap, bird droppings, bat droppings, and bug splatter are daily realities in tropical Cairns. Left sitting in the heat, these acidic contaminants etch into your clear coat within hours. Regular professional exterior detailing removes these safely before they cause permanent damage.
Pre-Rinse & Snow Foam
We start with a thorough pre-rinse to remove loose dirt, then apply a thick layer of snow foam to safely lift and encapsulate remaining grime without touching the paint.
Hand Wash
Using the two-bucket method and pH-neutral car shampoo, we hand wash every panel from top to bottom. Microfibre wash mitts, not sponges — to minimise the risk of swirl marks.
Clay Bar Decontamination
A clay bar treatment glides over every panel to pull out bonded contaminants — industrial fallout, tar, tree sap, and mineral deposits that washing can't remove. Your paint feels glass-smooth after this step.
Wheels, Tyres & Trim
Wheels are cleaned with dedicated wheel cleaner and brushes. Tyres are dressed. Rubber seals, plastic trim, and exterior glass are all cleaned and treated with appropriate products.
Dry & Protect
We dry your car with soft microfibre drying towels, then apply a protective sealant, spray wax, or ceramic booster to lock in the shine and create a hydrophobic barrier against rain and contaminants.
Exterior Detailing Pricing in Cairns
Pricing depends on your vehicle's size and the level of service you need. Here's a general guide:
Exterior Wash & Seal
From around $80 for a sedan. Hand wash, dry, and spray sealant. A proper wash done right — ideal for regular maintenance every 2-4 weeks.
Full Exterior Detail
From around $150-$200. Hand wash, clay bar decontamination, wheel detail, tyre dressing, trim treatment, and quality sealant. The complete exterior treatment.
Exterior Detail + Polish
From $250+. Everything in the full detail plus a single-stage machine polish to remove light swirl marks and enhance gloss before sealing.
All exterior details include wheels, tyres, glass, and trim.
Upfront pricing with no hidden fees — what we quote is what you pay.
Ready for a Proper Wash?
Skip the drive-through. Book a professional hand wash and exterior detail at your home or workplace in Cairns.
Goes Great With
Interior Detailing
Pair your exterior detail with a deep interior clean for the complete treatment.
Learn moreFull Detail
Interior and exterior together — the best value and the best way to reset your car to its best.
Learn moreCeramic Coating
For long-lasting protection that makes regular washing easier and keeps your paint glossy for years.
Learn moreExterior Detailing Questions
Straight answers about exterior detailing in Cairns — no jargon.
An exterior wash and seal starts from around $80 for a sedan. A full exterior detail with clay bar and decontamination ranges from $150 to $200 depending on vehicle size. We provide upfront pricing with no hidden fees.
A full exterior detail includes pre-rinse, hand wash, clay bar decontamination, wheel and tyre cleaning, tyre dressing, trim treatment, glass cleaning, drying, and a protective sealant. It's a thorough, multi-step process — not just a quick wash.
In Cairns' tropical climate, we recommend a proper exterior detail every 4 to 6 weeks. The combination of salt air, UV, and organic fallout means contaminants build up faster than in cooler climates. Regular detailing prevents long-term paint damage.
Significantly better. Drive-through washes use harsh brushes that create swirl marks and scratches, and their chemicals can strip wax and sealant. A professional hand wash uses safe techniques and quality products that clean your paint without damaging it.
Yes — every exterior detail includes wheel cleaning with dedicated wheel cleaner, tyre dressing, and wheel arch cleaning. We use separate tools for wheels to avoid cross-contamination with your paint.
Absolutely — in fact, we prefer it. Detailing in direct sun can cause products to dry too quickly and leave marks. A shaded area like a carport or garage is ideal, especially in Cairns' intense heat.