A Professional Clean For Your Vehicle’s Exterior
#1 Exterior Auto Detailing Service Providers in Wilmington, NC
Elevating exteriors is our job! At Autoworx Pro Detailing, we provide customers with high-quality exterior detailing packages to keep their vehicle clean.
Pro Vehicle Shine Starts with Exterior Detailing
Your vehicle’s exterior is the first thing people notice and we want to make sure it always leaves the right first impression! A vehicle’s exterior goes through a lot—road grime, bird droppings, bug splatters, hard water spots, and more. That is why our exterior detailing services are designed to bring back that head-turning shine and keep your vehicle looking its best day in and day out. We do not just wash your vehicle—we detail it. That means carefully removing contamination buildup, bringing back clarity to your paint, and enhancing every surface from bumper to bumper.
Our Exterior Detailing Packages
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Executive Detail Package
STARTING AT $499
This package includes a paint polish to remove light scratches and marring.
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Platinum Detail Package
STARTING AT $699
This package removes medium scratching,marring, and oxidation with a 2 stage polish.
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Legacy Detail Package
STARTING AT $999
For the ultimate care and shine, the Legacy Detail package will rejuvenate your vehicle’s finish to like new condition.
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Add-On Detailing Services
Headlight Restoration Service
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Headlights deserve to always look their best! With our 6-stage dry/wet sanding process at Autoworx Pro Detailing, we remove cloudy surface oxidation before implementing buffing and polish stages to revitalize clarity. Finally, we top your headlights with Bespoke headlight coating for maximum quality and perfect results!
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Our Premium Exterior Detailing Services
At Autoworx Pro Detailing, we offer a wide range of exterior detailing services tailored to the needs of your vehicle—whether it is a sedan, truck, or high-profile sports car. Our process includes a safe, scratch-free hand wash using the two-bucket method, full decontamination, deep cleaning of wheels and tires, and conditioning of trim and plastics. In addition, we also include the application of a high-quality paint sealant for added shine and slickness as well as a no-sling tire dressing to give your wheels a crisp, clean finish. Regardless of the condition of your vehicle, our top-tier exterior detailing will make it shine once again.
Book Your Exterior Detail with Us
There is no better time to give your vehicle the kind of attention it truly deserves. Autoworx Pro Detailing proudly serves Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Leland, Porters Neck, Mayfaire, and surrounding areas with professional exterior detailing services you can count on. We offer both in-shop appointments and convenient mobile service, along with optional pick-up and drop-off to fit your schedule. Call us today at (910) 228-5051 to book your service and experience the Autoworx Pro Detailing difference—where every detail is done with passion and precision combined.
Exterior Detailing Myths and Facts
Myth 1: Dish soap is good for washing my vehicle
Dish soap is designed to cut through grease and food residue, not to gently clean vehicle finishes. It can strip away waxes, sealants, and other coatings, leaving your paint exposed and trim looking dull or chalky. At Autoworx Pro Detailing, we use pH-balanced detailing solutions that lift dirt safely while preserving any existing paint protection or surface enhancement. Using the right solutions is not a luxury—they are essential for long-term exterior vehicle care.
Myth 2: Water spots will eventually go away on their own
If you have ever noticed cloudy spots on your paint after a rain or rinse? Water spots are caused by mineral deposits left behind as water evaporates, and they can actually etch into your clear coat over time. Once they etch, they can permanently degrade your clear coat. Our professional exterior detailing at Autoworx Pro Detailing uses specialized water spot removers and polishing techniques to eliminate them early before they can cause lasting visual damage.
Myth 3: Detailing once a year is enough
While an annual detail might make your vehicle look great for a short time, it will not keep it in top condition all year long. Dirt, road spray, bird droppings, tree sap, and UV rays all take a toll on your paint in between appointments. We recommend regular maintenance of quarterly or even monthly exterior detailing. This keeps contaminants from building up and preserves that just-detailed look every owner craves.
Myth 4: Exterior detailing is just an overpriced car wash
Nope! Exterior detailing goes way beyond your standard public car wash. It involves professional-grade detailing products and expertly perfected techniques that target heavy contamination, not just surface dirt. Think of exterior detailing as deep cleaning for your vehicle’s exterior — precise and more importantly, personalized.
Benefits of Exterior Detailing Services
Helps Prevent Rust
While rust might not seem like an immediate concern, it often begins in hidden places—behind wheels, in panel gaps, or under road grime where moisture collects. Our exterior detailing process includes targeted cleaning in these problem areas, reducing the chance for rust to silently spread. With consistent exterior detailing, Autoworx Pro Detailing helps your vehicle stay stronger from the outside in.
Improves Paintwork
One of the lesser-known perks of high-quality detailing is how it transforms the way light reflects off your vehicle. Whether you are snapping a photo for resale, showing off at a car event, or simply parking it in the sun, polished and decontaminated paint reflects more evenly and vibrantly. Our professional exterior detailers take the time to remove dulling residue and fine imperfections, so your vehicle looks amazing from every angle—on camera or in person.
Enhanced Your Vehicle Ownership Experience
There is something deeply satisfying about driving a vehicle that has been freshly and professionally detailed. The clean surfaces, polished paint, and overall visual appeal does not just turn heads—they change how you feel behind the wheel. A professionally detailed exterior often boosts driver confidence, pride of ownership, and even lowers the stress of your daily commute. At Autoworx Pro Detailing, we know that exterior detailing will enhance both your vehicle and your experience with it.