EXTERIOR CAR DETAILING HAMILTON.

Exterior car detailing at Autoproject starts from $99. The final price depends on the vehicle’s size, paint condition and level of contamination. Clay bar treatment, machine polishing, ceramic paint sealant and specialist repairs are optional upgrades. We can inspect your vehicle and confirm the price before beginning.

Our exterior detail includes a safe pre-rinse, snow foam and contact wash, bug removal, wheel and tyre cleaning, exterior glass, trims, badges, door jambs and spray wax protection. Iron fallout and tar removal are performed where required. Optional upgrades include clay bar treatment, paint enhancement and longer-lasting paint protection.

A standard car wash mainly removes loose surface dirt. Exterior detailing provides more thorough cleaning of the paint, wheels, tyres, glass, trims, badges and door jambs. It can also remove bugs, tar and iron contamination before applying protection, producing a cleaner and more refined finish.

A standard exterior detail generally takes several hours. Larger vehicles, heavy road contamination, tar removal, clay bar treatment or paint-enhancement work may require more time. We will provide an estimated completion time after inspecting the vehicle and confirming the treatments it needs.

Cleaning and decontamination alone will not remove scratches from the clear coat. Light swirls and haze may be reduced with machine paint enhancement, available from $450. Deeper scratches may require paint correction, touch-up work or repainting. We inspect the paint first and recommend a realistic solution.

No. Clay bar treatment is an optional service recommended when bonded contamination remains after washing and chemical decontamination. We assess the paint first because unnecessary claying can increase the risk of light marring. Vehicles exposed to industrial fallout, overspray or frequent open-road driving may need it more often.

Yes. Our decontamination process can remove bug residue, road tar and iron fallout using products and methods selected for the contamination and paint condition. Older bug marks or contamination that has etched into the clear coat may require machine polishing after cleaning.

Spray wax protection is included as the standard finish. It enhances gloss, water behaviour and short-term protection after cleaning. A ceramic paint sealant can be added for longer-lasting protection and easier maintenance than conventional spray wax.

No. Ceramic paint sealant provides longer-lasting protection than conventional wax but is not the same as a professionally applied ceramic or graphene coating. A coating requires more extensive paint preparation and provides greater durability, chemical resistance and long-term ease of maintenance.

Protection durability depends on the product, vehicle use, storage, weather and washing method. Spray wax provides shorter-term protection, while ceramic paint sealant lasts longer when properly maintained. For multi-year protection, consider a professional ceramic or graphene coating package.

Light water deposits and surface contamination may improve during exterior detailing. Etched water spots, oxidation and faded paint normally require dedicated water-spot treatment, machine polishing or paint correction. We assess the affected area before recommending the safest treatment.

Yes. The washing and decontamination process is adjusted to the vehicle’s paint and existing protection. New vehicles can benefit from removing transport contamination, while coated vehicles require coating-safe products and careful washing to preserve their performance.

Most vehicles benefit from professional exterior detailing every three to six months, depending on mileage, storage and washing habits. Vehicles driven frequently on Waikato roads or exposed to bugs, tar, tree sap, industrial fallout and outdoor parking may require attention sooner.

Stone-chip repair and paintless dent removal are available as optional services. Suitability depends on the location, depth and condition of the damage. Wheel and caliper painting and chrome-delete services are also available, with pricing confirmed after inspection.

Yes. The paint must be thoroughly cleaned and properly prepared before ceramic coating, graphene coating or paint protection film is applied. Depending on its condition, preparation may include decontamination, clay bar treatment and machine polishing to avoid sealing contamination or defects beneath the protection.

The best exterior detailer depends on your vehicle’s condition, expectations and required protection. Autoproject provides staged exterior car detailing in Hamilton, including safe washing, bug and contamination removal, wheels, glass, trims, paint enhancement and protection options. Every vehicle is assessed individually so the appropriate treatments can be recommended without unnecessary extras.

Autoproject is based at 88 Duke Street, Frankton, Hamilton. We provide exterior car detailing for customers throughout Hamilton and the wider Waikato region. Contact us to arrange an inspection or book an exterior detailing service.