Premium Automotive Wash Care in Mount Vernon, OH
Making you look back, every time.
Give your car the spa day it deserves! At Shep’s Automotive Detailing, we know how frustrating it is when road tar, tree sap, and brake dust just won’t budge. That’s where we come in. Our exterior detailing services go beyond a basic wash—we deep-clean, decontaminate, and restore your vehicle’s finish to showroom quality. Using specialized solutions, we remove stubborn grime, correct paint imperfections, and bring back that flawless shine. With our expert techniques, long-lasting paint sealant, and graphene wax, your car won’t just look amazing—it’ll be protected for the long haul.
What we'll do:
- Wheel & Tire Care
Wheels & tires will be sprayed down with a non-acidic wheel cleaner, and scrubbed thoroughly, inside and out.
Tires will have a radiant dressing applied to them that will not fade, sling or stain with multiple washes.
2. Engine Bay Care
A non-caustic all purpose cleaner and degreaser will be used to clean your engine.
We will use compressed air and microfiber towels to dry your engine bay.
A dressing designed specifically for engine bays will be applied to all trim plastics to leave behind a sleek shine.
For more information regarding this service, view our Engine Bay Care page.
2. Pre-Wash
We will spray the entire undercarriage of the vehicle.
We will remove bugs from windows, mirrors, grille, hood & cowl panel and roof.
3. The Wash
We always use two buckets for washing vehicles.
Foaming the entire vehicle, we will allow our soap concentrate to work on the entire surface of the vehicle.
After foaming, we will use a paint safe brush and work on all the areas that a wash mitt will typically miss.
Working with a wash mitt, we will wash your vehicle top-down, side-to-side.
4. Decontamination
We spray an iron remover on the entire surface of your vehicle, allowing this to dwell. This will help remove and loosen set-in contaminants to help the clay bar work better.
Using premium grade synthetic clay, we will remove tar and other tacky debris from your paint leaving it silky smooth.
Adhesive residue and most overspray will be removed with our paint-safe solvent.
5. Drying
We will dry the vehicle with a combination of towels and compressed air.
Removal of water-spots.
6. Paint Protection
A ceramic paint sealant is applied to keep your vehicle cleaner, longer.
Upfront Pricing you can Trust
We strive to keep our costs fair and transparent, and additional charges only apply in cases like excessive pet hair, heavy debris, oxidation or deep stains. If you're unsure, feel free to reach out—we're happy to discuss your vehicle’s needs and provide an estimate.
Our Premium Wash
The Works
Sedans, Coupes, Hatchback: Starting at $160.00
Trucks, Vans & SUV's: Starting at $200.00
Wheel Cleaning
Brake dust, grime and grease can be just some of the few things that come into contact with your wheels. As the part that sees the most wear, wheels are the dirtiest part of a vehicle. We take extra time taking care of each wheel.
Hand Washing
We believe that every vehicle should be treated with the same approach to detail regardless of year, make model. We will gently hand wash your vehicle ensuring swirls and scratches are not added to your vehicles' finish.
Claybar Decontamination
For every wash, we perform a thorough claybar decontamination of your vehicles exterior, using a specialized lubricant to prevent marring, removing stubborn debris that a wash mitt couldn't grab.
Water Spot Removal
Water spots are a big problem for a many vehicles on the road. Acid rain and dirty water sits on your vehicle causing these spots that never budge. We remove these spots without any aggressive polishing.
Additional add-on Services for Exteriors
One-Step Polish
Sedans, Coupes, Hatchback: Starting at $250
Trucks, Vans & SUV's: Starting at $350
Our one-step polish service will remove the majority of swirls from your paint to improve clarity. We can perform this service as an add-on to our works wash package, as we need to do a full decontamination wash to get the paint ready to polish. We require the vehicle to be dropped off at our shop for this service so to work so that we can can perform this service the right way.
For full comprehensive paint correction details or if you need more, see our paint correction services.
Perpetual Ceramic Wax
Sedans, Coupes, Hatchback: $160.00
Trucks, Vans & SUV's: $200.00
We will apply a liquid ceramic wax to help your newly washed cars' finish really stand out. Our silica-infused wax will protect your vehicles finish, while also preventing future wash marring. Enjoy true hydrophobic properties!
Maintenance Plans
Sedans, Coupes, Hatchback: $100.00/Month
Trucks, Vans & SUV's: $120.00/Month
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Sedans, Coupes, Hatchback: $270/Quarter (Save $30)
Trucks, Vans & SUV's: $330/Quarter (Save $30)
This service is only available to vehicles that have received a premium wash from us first.
EXTERIOR DETAILING GALLERY
Exterior Detailing FAQs
What will the final cost of getting a detail be?
The final cost will depend on starting rate of the services you want done to your vehicle, the size of the vehicle, and the condition of the vehicle. To receive an accurate estimate, we don't require pictures but they do help! Additional charges only apply in cases like excessive pet hair, heavy debris, or deep stains. If you're unsure, feel free to reach out—we're happy to discuss your vehicle’s needs and provide an estimate.
How can I be sure my vehicle will be well taken care of?
With our team's background in commercial custodial and four years of detailing experience, we have the expertise to ensure that your vehicle is thoroughly detailed.
My vehicle isn't that bad, do you do discounts?
No, we charge based on the same starting rates and terms for all vehicles weather they are brand new or twenty years old. Most vehicles will be charged the starting rate. We upcharge at our discretion for excessive stains, pet hair or solids. We're more than happy to take care of a few specific things without going all out on a full detail.
What makes this better than the car washes up the road?
While the local car wash might be able to get surface debris off your paint, car washes can also put swirls and water spots on your vehicle, due to their inefficient automated washing and drying processes, paired with harsh chemicals to get the job done quickly. we perform a thorough clay bar treatment to remove all dirt off of your vehicle, and ensure that your vehicle will be dry after every wash we do.
Serving Mount Vernon and Beyond:
While our main focus is on serving Mount Vernon, we also extend our services to surrounding areas, including Gambier, Danville, Apple Valley (Howard), Millwood, Bladensburg and Martinsburg. Some nearby areas may not be on this list, view our service areas for more!
Need more? Visit our Full Detailing Services in Mount Vernon, OH