What It Is
More Than a Wash — a Protected Finish
A drive-through wash gets the loose dirt, but it leaves bonded grime behind and can add swirl marks. An exterior detail goes further — a careful hand wash, clay bar to pull out embedded contaminants, then polish and sealant so the paint looks deep and stays protected.
We finish every wash with DI (deionized) water so it dries spot-free. All products are pro grade, non-toxic, and designed to care for you, your car, and the environment — and you get a clear estimate before we start.
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How It Works
Your Exterior Detail, Step by Step
From your first call to a reflective finish, we keep it simple — across McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley.
Call or Text
Tell us your vehicle and what the paint needs. We answer your questions and send a clear quote.
We Come to You
Pick a time that fits. We bring the full setup, including our own DI water, to your home or work.
Wash, Clay & Seal
We hand wash, decontaminate with clay, and — on Elite — polish, then lock it in with paint sealant.
Smooth & Shining
Your paint feels glass-smooth and reflects clean — protected and easier to keep that way.
Exterior Tiers
Two Levels of Exterior Detail
Pick a clean, protected hand wash or a deeper decontamination with clay, polish, and longer-lasting sealant.
Classic Exterior
A full hand wash and protect, wheels to glass.
Includes
- Wheels, tires & wheel wells cleaned and shined
- Professional hand wash
- Door jambs & fuel door cleaned
- Exterior trim & tires dressed
- Glass cleaned · bug removal
- 3-month paint sealant
Elite Exterior
DEEPEST CLEANEverything in Classic, plus clay, polish, and longer protection.
Everything in Classic, plus
- Clay bar treatment (removes bonded contaminants)
- Paint polish for added depth and clarity
- 6-month paint sealant (replaces the 3-month)
Every exterior detail is quoted based on your vehicle's size and its condition. You always get a clear estimate before any work begins.
Why McAllen Chooses Us
A Safe Wash and a
Spot-Free Finish.
Automatic washes and dirty wash mitts are how paint gets swirled in the first place. We use a careful hand wash and DI water so your car rinses spot-free — no mineral spots baked on by the South Texas sun, and no new swirl marks.
Want the inside done too? Add an interior detail, or get the whole car with a mobile auto detail. For years of protection, ask about ceramic coating.
Mobile Exterior Detailing Across the RGV
We come to you in McAllen and dispatch to six more Rio Grande Valley cities — no shop to visit and no drop-off.
Mobile exterior detailing across Mission and its neighborhoods.
Exterior detailing for Pharr homes and businesses.
Quick dispatch to Edinburg and the university area.
Covering San Juan between McAllen and Alamo.
Exterior detailing in Palmview, next to Mission.
Out to Peñitas and the western RGV.
Not sure if we reach you? Call us — (956) 713-8142.
Good to Know
Exterior Detailing Questions
What is included in an exterior car detail?
What's the difference between the Classic and Elite Exterior?
What does a clay bar treatment do?
How long does the paint sealant last?
Do you wash the car by hand?
How much does exterior car detailing cost?
A Finish You Can See.
We Come to You.
Call or text I Auto Detailing and we'll bring the full exterior setup to your driveway anywhere in McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley — DI-water equipped, with a finish you can see. Prefer the form? Request a free quote and we'll get right back to you.