Professional car detailing — VDS Auto Detailing
Fully Insured · Mobile Service

Exterior Valet
Exterior Valet 

The elements are rough on a vehicle's exterior — from salt and grit to road contaminants and UV damage. Our Exterior Valet is a professional spa treatment for your paintwork. We deep clean, decontaminate, and apply long-term protection, leaving you with a showroom-quality shine and gloss. We recommend this service at least twice a year.

from £55

~2–3 hours
Fully Insured
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What's Included

Exterior Valet — The Full Breakdown

Exterior

  • Entry-level engine bay clean to lift visible dust and grime
  • Tyres and arches deep cleaned to remove lower-body road dirt
  • Alloy wheels deep cleaned to break down brake dust safely
  • Citrus prewash and pH-neutral snow foam used to loosen dirt before hand washing
  • Badges, grilles, shuts, rubbers, lights, panel gaps, handles, fuel flap and surrounds degreased in detail
  • Two-bucket lambswool mitt wash to protect paintwork from wash marks
  • Tar spots removed from lower panels
  • Iron and fallout remover applied to dissolve bonded contamination
  • Purified-water pressure rinse for a cleaner finish
  • Plush towel dry to prevent water spotting
  • Crevices blown out with compressed air to stop trapped-water runs
  • Door shuts and boot shut dried for a cleaner hidden-edge finish
  • Paste wax applied for up to 12 months of protection
  • Chrome and silver trims polished to restore brightness
  • Exterior mirrors and glass cleaned and polished for clearer visibility
  • Glass sealant applied to mirrors and exterior glass to improve water beading
  • Exterior plastic and rubber trim dressed to restore depth and reduce fading
  • Wheel wax applied to make future brake-dust cleaning easier
  • Tyres dressed for a clean satin finish
  • Engine bay dressed for a sharper presentation
  • Boot and door rubber seals treated to keep them supple
  • Wheel arches dressed so the lower body looks complete
  • Exhaust tips polished to remove soot and brighten the rear finish
  • Quick detail spray applied for extra gloss and slickness
  • Spray wax finish for added water beading
Ideal For

Who Is the Exterior Valet For?

Exterior-only refresh when your interior is already clean
Bi-annual decontamination and protection
Pre-event or show preparation
Protecting paintwork from seasonal damage
FAQ

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We come to you — home, office, or wherever suits. Premium mobile car detailing and valeting at fair prices.

Based in Livingston — covering West Lothian, West Edinburgh & Central Scotland