Exterior Car Detailing, Clay Bar & Wax
From a quick maintenance wash to a full decontamination and wax, Driven Detailing restores the gloss to your paint, wheels and glass at your home or workplace across south-east Melbourne.
Quick answer: exterior detailing with Driven Detailing starts with the Maintenance Detail from $80. The Prestige Detail ($260–$320, 3–4 hours) adds clay bar decontamination and carnauba wax protection. You can also add clay bar (from $50) or carnauba wax (from $60) to any package.
How we detail the outside of your car
- Wheels first. Rims, tyres and arches are cleaned before the paint so brake dust and grime aren’t splashed onto a clean panel.
- pH-balanced wash. A premium pH-balanced shampoo that lifts dirt without stripping existing wax or sealant.
- Door jambs, wipers & glass. The places a drive-through wash misses.
- Microfibre dry. Soft towels only — no chamois or squeegees that drag grit across the paint.
- Decontaminate & protect (Prestige). Clay bar to remove bonded contamination, then carnauba wax for gloss and water beading.
What does a clay bar do?
Even after a wash, paint can feel rough to the touch. That roughness is bonded contamination — industrial fallout, tree sap, overspray and road tar — that shampoo alone can’t lift. A clay bar glides over lubricated paint and pulls those particles out, leaving the surface smooth so wax bonds properly and the finish looks deeper.
Clay bar decontamination is included in the Prestige Detail, or add it to any package from $50.
Carnauba wax protection
Carnauba is a natural wax that adds warmth and gloss to paint and makes water bead and roll off, so the car stays cleaner between details. It’s included in the Prestige Detail, or add Carnauba Wax to any package from $60. For best results we clay the paint first.
Spray-on ceramic coating
Want protection that outlasts a wax? Add our Spray-On Ceramic Coating for $60 to any detail. It’s a ceramic (SiO2) sealant sprayed onto clean paint that adds slickness and gloss, makes water bead and sheet off, and makes the car easier to wash between details.
A spray-on ceramic is a quick, affordable layer of protection applied as part of your detail. It isn’t the same as a multi-year professional ceramic coating, which needs full paint correction and hours of curing. For best results, pair it with Clay Bar Decontamination so it bonds to perfectly clean paint.
What customers say
“Sebs attention to detail exceeded my expectations! Did an awesome job on my AMG, looks better now than when it left the showroom! Will be booking again.”
“Amazing professional service that made my Porsche 911 look brand new! Definitely recommend.”
Exterior packages & prices
| Package | Sedan / Small | SUV / Large | 7-Seater / XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Detail · 45–60 min | $80 | $90 | $100 |
| Signature Detail · 1.5–2 hrs | $120 | $140 | $160 |
| Prestige Detail · 3–4 hrs | $260 | $300 | $320 |
See everything included in each package on the service menu.
Exterior enhancements
- Tyre Endurance Gel — $20
- Trim Restoration — from $50
- Headlight Restoration — from $30
- Glass Polish — from $40
- Light Scratch Removal — from $30
- Clay Bar Decontamination — from $50
- Carnauba Wax — from $60
- Rain Repellent — $30
- Engine Bay Detail — from $60
- Spray-On Ceramic Coating — $60
- Paint Correction — from $250
Text your car’s make and model, your suburb and a few photos for an exact quote.
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Common Questions
Quick answers on prices, timing and what we need from you.
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How often should I get my car detailed?
Most daily drivers benefit from a Maintenance Detail every 2–4 weeks and a deeper Signature or Prestige Detail every few months. The Driven+ membership books one detail a month at 10% off.
Is a mobile car wash safe for my paint?
Yes. We use a pH-balanced shampoo, clean the wheels first, and dry with soft microfibre towels to minimise the risk of swirl marks — the same care we’d give a prestige car.
Do you do ceramic coating?
Yes — we offer a Spray-On Ceramic Coating for $60 that can be added to any detail. It adds gloss, water beading and easier washing. It’s a spray-applied sealant rather than a multi-year professional ceramic coating.
Can you restore cloudy headlights?
Yes. Headlight Restoration starts from $30 and can be added to any package. Very yellowed or crazed lenses may need more work; send a photo for a quote.