Posh Wash
Exterior Detailing in Melbourne
A thorough hand wash, clay bar decontamination, and protective sealant. No drive-through shortcuts — every panel gets the attention it deserves. At your home or workplace.
A Proper Wash That
Actually Protects Your Paint
Exterior detailing is a comprehensive, multi-step wash and protection process that goes far beyond what any drive-through car wash can do. Every panel is hand-washed, decontaminated, and protected — leaving your car genuinely clean, not just wet.
What's included:
- Pre-wash & snow foam — loosens and lifts dirt before we touch the paint, reducing the risk of scratching.
- Hand wash — every panel washed individually using the two-bucket method and premium wash mitts.
- Clay bar decontamination — removes bonded contaminants like industrial fallout, tar, tree sap, and mineral deposits that washing alone can't shift.
- Wheels & tyres — cleaned with dedicated wheel-safe products. Brake dust, road grime, and tar removed. Tyres dressed.
- Glass — all exterior glass cleaned for crystal-clear visibility.
- Protective sealant — a layer of sealant or wax applied to protect the paint and give it a deep, glossy shine.
The result is a car that's not just clean — it's decontaminated, protected, and looking its absolute best.
What Melbourne's Roads Do
to Your Paint Every Week
Melbourne's roads, weather, and urban environment deposit a constant stream of contamination on your car. Here's why regular exterior detailing is essential.
Brake Dust & Road Grime
Melbourne's busy roads and stop-start traffic generate massive amounts of brake dust and road grime. These iron-based contaminants embed in your paint and wheels, causing orange staining and clear coat damage if not removed regularly.
Tree Sap & Bird Droppings
Parking under Melbourne's mature street trees means sap, bird droppings, and pollen landing on your car daily. These are acidic and etch into paint within 24–48 hours. Regular detailing removes them safely before permanent damage occurs.
Winter Rain & Water Spots
Melbourne's winter rainfall leaves mineral-laden water spots on your paint. Without regular washing and decontamination, these minerals etch into the clear coat and cause permanent marks that only paint correction can fix.
Exterior Detailing Pricing in Melbourne
Exterior detailing pricing depends on your vehicle's size and condition. Here's a general guide:
Exterior Wash & Protect
From around $80 for a sedan. Full hand wash, wheel clean, glass, and spray sealant. A proper wash that leaves your car clean and protected.
Full Exterior Detail
From around $150–$250. Includes clay bar decontamination, tar and iron removal, hand polish, and premium sealant or wax. Our most popular exterior option.
Premium Exterior Detail
From $300+. Everything in the full detail plus machine polish to remove light swirl marks, plus long-lasting sealant. For cars that deserve extra attention.
Price varies by vehicle size and condition. We provide an upfront quote — no surprises.
Ready for a Proper Wash?
Get a free quote for exterior detailing in Melbourne. We'll come to your home or workplace and give your car the attention it deserves.
Services That Pair With
Exterior Detailing
Interior Detailing
Complete the job with a deep interior clean. Match your fresh exterior with a factory-fresh cabin.
Learn moreCeramic Coating
Want long-term protection? Ceramic coating keeps your car looking freshly detailed for years.
Learn morePaint Correction
If your paint still looks dull after washing, paint correction removes the damage beneath the surface.
Learn moreExterior Detailing Questions
Straight answers about exterior detailing in Melbourne — no jargon.
A regular car wash (especially drive-through) just removes loose surface dirt and often adds swirl marks in the process. Exterior detailing includes hand washing with proper technique, clay bar decontamination to remove bonded contaminants, and application of protective sealant. It's a much more thorough, careful process that actually protects your paint.
We recommend a full exterior detail every 2 to 3 months for most cars in Melbourne. If your car is parked outdoors, under trees, or in a high-contamination area, monthly may be better. If you have ceramic coating, you can stretch it to every 3 to 4 months.
We can work in light rain if there's covered parking available — a carport, garage, or undercover area. For exterior-only jobs that need final sealant application, we may need to reschedule if it's pouring. We'll always keep you in the loop and work around the weather.
We use a pressure washer for the pre-wash and rinse stages only, at a safe distance and pressure. The actual washing is always done by hand with premium wash mitts and the two-bucket method to avoid scratching. We never use brushes or harsh equipment on your paint.