- 27 Jefferson St , Cambridge, MA 02141
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- Monday - Saturday 8 AM to 6 PM
An exterior detail to add gloss and protection for months
Your car takes a beating driving through Boston every day: the changing seasons, city grit, occasional snow, and constant road debris. All these things wear down your vehicle’s paint. A thorough exterior detail helps keep the paint in great shape, making the surface slick and smooth, and guarding against oxidation and fading.
While a Wash and Wax won’t give you the same long-term toughness as a ceramic coating, it’s a fantastic way to consistently keep your exterior looking sharp. For even more impressive results, think about pairing this service with paint correction. This process takes away swirl marks, water spots, and other flaws to bring your paint back to a glossy finish.
This isn’t just a quick rinse and dry. A Wash and Wax cleanses the paint, makes the surface for a smooth feel, and seals it with a fresh layer of protection. Here’s a breakdown of what’s included:
Thorough Wheel and Tire Cleaning: We start by cleaning your wheels, tires, and fender wells. This step is vital for getting rid of stubborn brake dust, mud, and road grime, which build up quickly in Boston’s environment. Our specialized cleaners and brushes make sure every crack and crevice is spotless, bringing your wheels back to life.
Gentle Hand Wash for a Swirl-Free Finish: Next, we perform a swirl-free hand wash. Our process uses soft microfiber mitts and pH-balanced soap made to gently lift dirt, pollen, and bird droppings from your paintwork without adding new scratches or swirl marks. This careful method protects your clear coat and makes for a perfect foundation.
Clay Bar Treatment: Even after a thorough wash, your car’s paint might still feel a little rough when you touch it. This means there are embedded contaminants that a regular wash can’t remove. That’s where our clay bar treatment comes in. The clay bar safely pulls out tiny particles like industrial fallout, rail dust, and tree sap, leaving your paint feeling incredibly buttery smooth. This essential step is a must before putting on any sealant, as it creates a perfectly clean surface for the best adhesion and effectiveness.
Premium Sealant Application for Protection: Following the clay bar treatment, a high-quality paint sealant is applied to the paint. This sealant greatly improves the paint’s gloss, creating a deep, reflective shine. More importantly, it forms a strong shield against environmental aggressors. You’ll notice water beading and rolling right off the surface, showing its hydrophobic properties. This protection typically lasts for several months, helping to repel dirt and making future washes easier.
Tire Dressing for a Clean Look: Once the tires are completely dry, we apply a premium, water-based dressing. This product brings back the rich, deep black look of your tires without leaving a greasy residue or causing unsightly splatter when you drive off. It provides a clean, factory-fresh look that goes perfectly with your newly detailed paintwork.
Crystal-Clear Glass and Mirrors: All exterior glass and mirrors get a cleaning. We remove haze, fingerprints, and smudges, leaving a streak-free finish that improves visibility and completes the overall pristine appearance of your vehicle.
If you’re looking to revitalize your vehicle, inside and out, consider combining this service with an Interior Detail. You’ll experience a full refresh that will make your car feel brand new.
Lucky Car Detailing is a completely mobile service, meaning we bring our premium detailing services right to your home, office, or apartment location. We get how valuable your time is and how convenient it is to have your vehicle detailed without messing up your busy schedule. We service Boston, MA, and surrounding cities like Cambridge, Newton, Wellesley, Dedham, Nedham, Stoneham, Somerville, and Malden.
Detailing is incredibly satisfying, but our main goal is always to make sure every customer is thrilled and completely happy with our work. That’s why we have so many positive online reviews.
Our customers consistently point out our strong dedication to convenience, our attention to detail, and the amazing transformation their vehicles go through once we’re finished.
“I could not be more happy with the detailing job that Christian did on my vehicle. The exterior paint clean/wax looks amazing, the tires were dressed well, and the interior looks slick and fresh. I’ll definitely plan on enlisting their help again soon.” – Zach Yunk
This is not a quick spray-and-go process. Applying a ceramic coating properly takes time, care, and expertise. At Lucky Car Detailing, we follow a methodical multi-step process to ensure your coating lasts and looks its best.
Step One: Full Exterior Prep
Before anything touches the paint, we go through a complete exterior cleaning. This includes a detailed wash, tire and wheel cleaning, clay bar treatment to lift embedded grime, and iron decontamination to remove metallic fallout. The cleaner the surface, the more effective the next steps will be.
Step Two: Paint Correction and Polishing
Ceramic coating locks in whatever is on the paint—good or bad. That’s why we correct any scratches, swirls, or waterspots before applying the coating. We use machine polishing combinations based on your vehicle’s condition. If your vehicle is heavily swirled, it’ll require a different process than if it only has very light swirl marks.
Step Three: Coating Application
After the polishing is done, we wipe down the panels with IPA to remove any polish or wax residue. We want the paint to be completely cleansed of any polishes so it doesn’t interfere with the coating application.
Once the paint is prepped, we apply the coating using microfiber pads in small sections. As it flashes, we level the coating to ensure a smooth, streak-free surface. This step takes focus because we want to avoid creating any “high” spots.
Step Four: Curing and Protection
The coating takes about 24 to 48 hours to fully cure. During this time, it bonds to the surface and forms a strong, protective shell. Once cured, the coating shields your paint from Boston’s ever-changing weather conditions.
At Lucky Car Detailing, we believe that top-notch service and attention to detail speak for themselves. Whether we’re applying a ceramic coating, restoring your headlights, or giving your car a full interior refresh, we always aim for results that leave you smiling. You can read our 100+ reviews here.
“Did ceramic coat work with them and it’s absolutely amazing! Highly recommend it, fast, great customer service, easy drop off/pick up, and affordable!” – Damjan Bozic
“I could not be more happy with the detailing job that Christian did on my vehicle. The exterior paint clean/wax looks amazing, the tires were dressed well, and the interior looks slick and fresh. I’ll definitely plan on enlisting their help again soon.’ – Zach Yunk
We offer a wide range of services to meet every level of car care, whether you’re after a quick refresh or a complete paint transformation. Here’s a breakdown of the interior and exterior services we provide:
Paint Correction: Bring out shine from your paint by getting rid of swirls, scratches, and other paint imperfections. Our paint correction and polishing process restores maximum gloss and clarity.
Ceramic Coating: Shield your paint from rain, grime, and dirt with a long-lasting ceramic coating. You get an ultra-glossy finish that keeps your car looking new for years to come.
Exterior Detailing: Add shine and protection to your paint with a quality sealant. We clean the wheels, wash the vehicle, perform a clay bar treatment, and protect your vehicle. Great as an annual or bi-annual service.
Interior Detailing: From dirty to clean. Give your interior a thorough cleaning and get it back to a like-new condition. We shampoo and clean the carpets, plastics, and leather to remove stains and grime.
Headlight Restoration: Improve safety by getting more visibility at night and aesthetics by clearing up foggy, yellowed headlights that can make your vehicle look old. We sand, polish, and protect the headlights for pristine results.
Engine Cleaning: Clean up your engine bay by safely removing grease, dirt, and buildup. This makes your engine bay look cleaner and can help prepare it for sale.
Odor Removal: Reduce and eliminate stubborn smells caused by pets, food, or smoke. We neutralize unwanted odors at the source to leave your interior smelling fresh.
Fleet Washing: Whether you have a fleet of company trucks, vans, or are organizing a group event, our fleet washing service ensures every vehicle looks its best. Fast, efficient, and professional.
Mold Removal: Mold is a health risk and can damage your car’s interior surfaces. We safely and effectively remove the mold so you have a clean and safe interior to drive in.
Do you come to me?
Absolutely. Lucky Car Detailing is a mobile service, which means we bring everything we need right to your driveway, office parking lot, or any other convenient location. We aim to make detailing as easy as possible for you.
How long does the protection last?
The sealant protection applied during our wash and wax service typically lasts between three to six months. Vehicles that are regularly garaged and less exposed to the elements will generally keep the protection longer, while cars often exposed to the harsh Boston weather might need reapplication sooner. Also, using harsh soaps or frequently visiting automatic brush car washes can wear down the sealant more quickly.
Will this remove scratches?
A wash and wax can help to slightly reduce the appearance of very minor, light swirl marks, but it won’t effectively hide or remove them in a big way. For true scratch and swirl removal, paint correction is the definite solution. Really deep scratches might even need more intensive work, such as wet sanding or a touch-up, to be fully fixed.
Ready to give your car a proper exterior detail? Give us a call or submit an online form to start your quote.