Porsche Cayenne at VIP Car Detailing, Gordon
Exterior Detailing · Gordon, North Shore

Exterior Car Detailing for Deep, Wet-Look Gloss

Bonded contamination dulls paint long before scratches do. We strip it back, correct light defects with a machine polish and lock in the shine with sealant protection.

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Premium productsProfessional detailingAttention to detailGordon, North Shore, Sydney

Exterior packages

  • Paint Enhancement (one-step) from $150
  • Cut & Polish (two-stage) from $249
  • VIP Signature Wash & Wax from $90
  • Add-ons: tar, sap, water spot removal from $40

Quoted on inspection for heavily oxidised paint

Exterior detailing explained

Clean paint first. Then, and only then, polish.

Paint that feels rough after a wash is covered in bonded contamination: brake dust, industrial fallout, tree sap and tar. Polishing over it grinds those particles into the clear coat. So every exterior detail starts with a safe snow foam hand wash, chemical iron removal and a clay bar treatment until the surface is glass-smooth.

From there we choose the right level of correction for your paint and budget: a one-step Paint Enhancement for gloss and light swirls, or a two-stage Cut & Polish for deeper marks. Trim, wheels and glass are detailed to match, and the paint is sealed for protection that lasts months.

  • Removes swirl marks, oxidation, water spots and bonded contamination
  • Restores faded plastic trim and dresses tyres
  • Ideal preparation before ceramic coating or paint protection film
BMW M2 at VIP Car Detailing, Gordon
What’s included

What an exterior detail includes

The steps below are the foundation of every exterior package. The level of machine polishing is what changes.

  • Pre-rinse and snow foam to lift loose grit
  • Two-bucket safe hand wash with microfibre mitts
  • Wheels, tyres and arches deep cleaned
  • Iron fallout decontamination
  • Clay bar treatment
  • Tar and sap spot removal (add-on where heavy)
  • One-step or two-stage machine polish
  • Premium spray sealant protection
  • Exterior plastic and rubber dressing
  • Exterior glass cleaned and polished
  • Door and boot jambs cleaned
  • Tyres dressed with a satin finish

Exterior pricing guide

Vehicle sizePaint Enhancement
Hatch / SedanFrom $150
Small SUV / WagonFrom $150
Large SUV / 4WD / 7 SeaterFrom $150
Van / 8 SeaterFrom $150

Cut & Polish (two-stage): $249 / $299 / $349 / $399 by vehicle size. Multi-stage paint correction quoted after inspection.

Need a custom quote?

Heavily soiled vehicles, pet hair, mould and odour treatments are quoted on inspection. Send us photos and we will confirm the price before we start.

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Why choose us

The VIP difference on the outside

Our process

The exterior detailing process

01

Wash & decontaminate

Snow foam, safe wash, iron removal and clay bar until the paint is clinically clean.

02

Inspect & tape

Paint is inspected, trims and edges taped, and the polishing plan confirmed with you.

03

Machine polish

One-step enhancement or two-stage cut and refine, panel by panel.

04

Protect & dress

Sealant applied, trim and tyres dressed, glass polished and a final walk-around.

Results

Before and after paint results

Every vehicle we finish is photographed. Browse recent before and after results, or send us photos of your car for a quote.

Before & After Gallery Completed Vehicles
Audi RS6 Avant at VIP Car Detailing, Gordon
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about exterior detailing in Gordon and across Sydney’s North Shore.

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Exterior detailing is the complete outside service: wash, decontamination, polish, protection and dressing. Paint correction is the machine polishing component on its own, taken further with multiple stages for badly marked paint. Most customers start with an exterior detail.

Not when it is used with plenty of lubricant on properly washed paint by a trained detailer. Clay lifts bonded particles that washing leaves behind and is essential before polishing.

The premium spray sealant included with every exterior detail gives around three months of protection with normal use. Premium wax protection adds more depth, and ceramic coatings extend protection to years.

Yes. Light water spots are removed during polishing. Etched spots, heavy tar and sap are treated with dedicated removers as an add-on, quoted from $40.

Absolutely. A coating locks in whatever is underneath it, so decontamination and polishing first is essential. Our ceramic coating service includes this preparation.

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Get an exterior detailing quote

Tell us about your vehicle and upload a few photos. We reply with a firm price, usually within a few hours. Or call 0418 140 671.

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  • Workshop in Gordon or mobile service to you
  • No obligation, no pushy upsells

Workshop: 836 Pacific Hwy, Gordon NSW 2072 (Entry via McIntyre St)

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