Shine. Protection. Enhancement
Premium Exterior Detailing Services in Mequon, WI
Give Your Paint the Attention It Deserves
Professional Exterior Care That Makes a Difference
If the outside of your vehicle looks dull no matter how often you wash it, it is usually a sign that regular cleaning is not enough. Road salt, dust, and grime build up over time and flatten the finish. A premium exterior detail at Tint Studio is built to reset that.
We focus on safe washing, proper decontamination, and the right protection for your paint, trim, and wheels. Instead of racing through a tunnel wash, we slow down and work panel by panel. The goal is not only to make your vehicle look freshly washed today, but to help it stay cleaner and easier to maintain after you leave.
You choose the level of care that fits your vehicle. We handle the process, explain what we are doing, and send you home with a finish that actually looks fresh, not just rinsed.
Our Exterior Detailing Packages
Lite wash
Price Starts At:
$50
Turnaround:
45 to 60 minutes
Lite Wash is a maintenance-friendly package for vehicles that are washed regularly. It removes road dust, bug splatter, and light grime while adding basic protection and shine to paint, trim, and tires.
This Package Includes:
- Two bucket hand wash
- Foam cannon wash
- Hand wash wheels and tires
- Decontaminate paint to remove minor bugs/tar/grime
- Apply trim dressing
- Apply no-sling tire dressing
- Apply paint sealant
Pro Ceramic Wash
Price Starts At:
$80
Turnaround: Approx.
1–1.5 hours
Pro Ceramic Wash is designed for drivers who want more than a basic wash. It combines clay-bar decontamination with an entry-level ceramic coating, improving gloss, slickness, and water beading compared to traditional sealants.
This Package Includes:
- Two bucket hand wash
- Foam cannon wash
- Hand wash wheels and tires
- Decontaminate paint to remove minor bugs/tar/grime
- Decontaminate remaining impurities with clay-bar
- Apply trim dressing
- Apply coating to wheels
- Apply entry level ceramic coating (better than sealant)
- Apply protectant to exterior trim
- Apply hydrophobic windshield treatment
Add On Services
Headlight Restoration
Price Starts At:
$50
Full polishing and cutting of the headlight lenses to remove oxidation and yellowing. This restores clarity, improves nighttime visibility, and gives the front end a cleaner, newer look.
Engine Detailing
Price Starts At:
$50
Careful cleaning and dressing of the plastics in your engine bay to refresh the overall appearance and help your under-hood area look well-maintained for inspections or resale.
Benefits of Exterior Detailing
Better Looking Wheels, Tires, and Trim
Wheels, tires, and exterior plastics often age faster than the paint. Brake dust, UV, and harsh cleaners can leave them faded or stained. During an exterior detail, we use targeted products for each surface. Tires get a clean, no-sling dressing, trim gets renewed, and wheels are properly washed. That small change does a lot for the overall look of the vehicle.
Brings Back Color and Gloss
Over time, your paint can start to look flat even if you wash it regularly. Exterior detailing helps your vehicle’s color look “alive” again. We remove the dulling buildup, restore clarity in the clear coat, and apply a fresh coating that makes reflections look sharper and gives the paint more depth.
Easier Maintenance Between Visits
Once the paint is cleaned and protected, maintenance gets much simpler. Dirt has a harder time bonding, your wash mitt glides more easily, and drying takes less effort. When you wash at home or bring the vehicle back to us, we are starting from a better baseline, which helps preserve the work and keeps the exterior from sliding back into “always kind of dirty” territory.
Exterior Detailing vs. A Standard Wash
What a Quick Wash Leaves Behind
A quick wash has one goal: get the car in and out. That can work when you are in a rush, but it comes with trade-offs. Automatic brushes and harsh chemicals can introduce swirls, dry out trim, and still leave bonded contaminants on the surface. Even some hand washes focus more on speed than technique, which is how you end up with missed spots around emblems, fuel doors, mirrors, and lower panels. The vehicle may look cleaner from a distance, but up close, the paint still feels rough and looks patchy.
What Our Exterior Detail Differs
Exterior detailing at Tint Studio is built around process, not just soap and water. We use a safer wash method, dedicated tools for different areas, and products that respect modern paint and trim. Lower rocker panels, behind door handles, wheel faces, and other often-ignored areas get specific attention. The difference shows up once the vehicle is dry. Paint looks more even, reflections are clearer, and water does not cling in random patches. You end up with a finish that looks good in direct sun, under parking lot lights, and when you stand right next to it.
Why Trust Tint Studio for Your Automotive Exterior Detail?
Built for Long-Term Results, Not Just Shine
You are trusting someone with the most visible part of your vehicle, so how they work matters. At Tint Studio, exterior detailing is handled with the same mindset we use for all of our services. We are not chasing quick results. We are improving your finish and setting you up for results that still hold up for months.
Packages Matched to How You Use Your Vehicle
Before we touch a wash mitt, we talk about how you actually drive and store your vehicle. A daily commuter, garage-kept weekend car, work truck, or company vehicle all collect dirt in different ways. From there, we recommend the exterior package and add-ons that make sense for you and explain what is truly optional, so you are not paying for services you do not need.
Methodical Process and a Proper Walkthrough
During the appointment, we work panel by panel and pay attention to the small details that make a big difference, like thorough rinsing, clean towels, and avoiding products that leave chalky residue in seams and badges. When you pick up the vehicle, we walk you around it, point out improvements, and share a few simple tips so you can keep the exterior looking right between visits.
