Exterior Car Detailing
Exterior Car Detailing Packages
Signature Shine Package
- Hand Wash: Gentle yet thorough exterior cleaning to preserve paintwork.
- Wax and Polish: High-grade wax application for a glossy finish.
- Wheel Detail: Rim cleaning and tire dressing for a spotless wheel appearance.
- Window Sparkle: Streak-free cleaning for a crystal-clear view.
Platinum Protection Package
- All features of the Signature Shine Package.
- Paint Correction: Buffing out imperfections for a flawless exterior.
- High-Durability Sealant: Long-lasting protective sealant for added shine and shield.
- Headlight Restoration: Clear up cloudy headlights for improved aesthetics and safety.
Exterior Car Detailing: The Art of a Perfect First Impression
At DPM Auto Pros in Northbrook, IL, our basic car exterior detailing service encompasses essential steps to ensure your vehicle looks its absolute best. Here’s what our process entails:
- Thorough Wash: We begin by thoroughly washing your car to eliminate dirt, grime, and debris from its surface.
- Clay Bar Treatment: Next, we employ a specialized clay bar to eliminate any embedded contaminants left after washing, leaving the surface clean and smooth.
- Polishing: Our experts polish your vehicle to restore its paint’s shine and eradicate minor imperfections like swirl marks and light scratches.
- Protective Wax or Sealant: We apply a protective layer of wax or sealant to enhance the shine and provide long-lasting protection against environmental factors such as UV rays and water damage.
- Trim, Tires, and Wheels: Additionally, we clean and dress exterior trim, tires, and wheels to give them a like-new appearance, utilizing specialized products to restore faded trim and enhance the overall look.
If maintaining this level of immaculate condition is your goal, turning detailing into a habit is key. While it requires both time and investment, consider advanced protection methods to not only enhance but also preserve your vehicle’s exterior. Explore how you can extend the lifespan of your car’s paintwork with our expert guidance and services!
Exterior Car Detailing with DPM Auto Pros
The exterior of your vehicle is more than just a shell; it’s the face you present to the world on the road. At DPM Auto Pros, our Exterior Car Detailing services are not just about washing and waxing; it’s an art form we’ve perfected. We take pride in bringing out the best in your vehicle’s appearance, ensuring that it makes a statement every time you hit the streets.
Here’s why our Exterior Car Detailing stands out:
- Attention to Detail: We go beyond mere washing and waxing, paying meticulous attention to every aspect of your vehicle’s exterior.
- Artisan Craftsmanship: Our team treats exterior detailing as an art form, ensuring each vehicle receives the care and precision it deserves.
- Customized Solutions: We tailor our detailing services to suit your vehicle’s specific needs, ensuring optimal results every time.
- Statement-Making Results: With our expertise, your vehicle will turn heads and make a lasting impression wherever you go.
- Enhanced Protection: Our detailing not only enhances appearance but also provides long-lasting protection against the elements.
Trust DPM Auto Pros to elevate your vehicle’s exterior to new heights of beauty and sophistication. And don’t forget to inquire about our interior car detailing services for complete automotive care.
Exterior Car Detailing Frequently Asked Questions
What is exterior car detailing?
Exterior car detailing involves the thorough cleaning, restoration, and protection of the outer surfaces of a vehicle. This process goes beyond a simple wash and wax, focusing on enhancing the appearance and longevity of the exterior.
What does exterior car detailing typically include?
Exterior car detailing typically includes several key steps to ensure the vehicle looks its best. These steps often include washing, clay bar treatment, polishing, and applying a protective layer of wax or sealant. Additionally, exterior trim, tires, and wheels are cleaned and dressed to enhance their appearance.
What are the benefits of exterior car detailing?
Exterior car detailing not only improves the aesthetic appeal of the vehicle but also provides long-lasting protection against environmental factors such as UV rays, dirt, and water damage. It helps maintain the resale value of the car and extends the lifespan of its exterior surfaces.
How often should I get my car's exterior detailed?
The frequency of exterior car detailing depends on various factors such as weather conditions, driving habits, and personal preferences. Generally, getting a professional exterior detailing every 3 to 6 months is recommended to keep the vehicle looking its best and protected from damage.
Can I do exterior car detailing myself, or should I hire a professional?
While some car owners may choose to perform exterior detailing themselves, hiring a professional detailing service can ensure a higher level of expertise and results. Professionals have the knowledge, tools, and products to effectively clean, polish, and protect the exterior surfaces of a vehicle.
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Daria
04:19 03 Mar 26
I had an amazing experience here! They helped me fix my exhaust and did an incredible tint job on my M8 — everything came out perfect. The sound is exactly what I wanted, and the tint looks super clean and professional.
The customer service was outstanding from start to finish. Everyone was friendly, patient, and took the time to explain everything in detail. They answered all my questions, made sure I understood my options, and genuinely cared about making sure I was happy with the results.
You can tell they take pride in their work. I highly recommend this place if you’re looking for quality work and great service. I’ll definitely be coming back!
The customer service was outstanding from start to finish. Everyone was friendly, patient, and took the time to explain everything in detail. They answered all my questions, made sure I understood my options, and genuinely cared about making sure I was happy with the results.
You can tell they take pride in their work. I highly recommend this place if you’re looking for quality work and great service. I’ll definitely be coming back!
Leemor Katz
18:33 23 Jul 25
After having my car ceramic coated and PPF by another company and being disappointed with the results (dirt streaks and a sloppy finish), I brought it to DPM Auto Pros. David and his team immediately assessed the issues, explained what went wrong, and redid the job quickly and thoroughly. What really stood out was their exceptional service — they even delivered my car to me at 10 PM so I could have it ready for the next day. Professional, easy to work with, and truly go above and beyond. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending them to others.
Chenqi Jiang
19:16 17 Jul 25
Overall, I had a good experience with David and his team at DPM. They offer competitive pricing on front PPF and ceramic coating without compromising on quality. However, they did forget to apply PPF to the front badge, and I’ve been unable to reach them via text or phone over the past week to get the missing piece installed. I’ll update this review based on how the resolution progresses.
Nicholas Pham
23:31 10 Jul 25
David and his team did a wonderful job on our truck and patiently answered all of the questions that my wife and I had leading up to our appointment.
David was very communicative and pricing was very fair based on what was listed on their site. Would highly recommend this shop and we are looking forward to continuing to work with David and his team in the future.
David was very communicative and pricing was very fair based on what was listed on their site. Would highly recommend this shop and we are looking forward to continuing to work with David and his team in the future.
Josh Schneider
11:15 26 Jun 25
David and the team came through on a killer deal for tints. The Corvette is now protected and looks even better than it did from the factory. I had the utmost confidence in their team as they walked me through the process, the options, and upon completion they left it inside under the lights so I could do an inspection and take some photos. This shop is seriously a hidden gem in the Northshore area. I will be recommending them from here forward!
Mark Yalda
02:18 04 Jun 25
I am shocked by all the positive reviews this establishment has. I took my wife’s SUV (8,000 mile 24 Armada) to dpm for an interior and exterior detailing. I specifically asked if they would wax the vehicle which they assured me they would. Aidan looked at the vehicle and quoted $475 for an interior and exterior detail. When I went to pick the vehicle up, I noticed that the tires did not have tire shine which I brushed off as no big deal. I ran my hand across the paint and could tell that the vehicle wasn’t waxed. Walking around the truck I saw spots they had missed which still had dirt. When I asked him about the wax he said they use a spray wax and when the car is wet the water will bead right off. I have used spray wax before and could tell that they didn’t even do that. When asking him again about the wax he changed his story from spray wax to the soap they used to wash the car is infused with wax. So essentially, I paid $475 for a car wash with a deep interior cleaning. I was livid! I tried to leave and couldn’t as they had killed the battery while the truck was in the wash bay. They are crooks and wouldn’t trust them with any type of ceramic coating. In fact, I would take my vehicle to another detailer to spot check their work as they stole almost $500 from me. The icing on the cake is that Aidan argued with me for a bit regarding what he said regarding the wax application, offered to rewash the car, and then continued to say waxing the truck would be more. Owners beware, they tell you one thing and perform something completely different. Get your ceramic coatings inspected.
Ryan Faloona
15:25 20 Apr 25
DPM is incredible. I brought my BMW M550i in to have the paint corrected. David and his team went above and beyond. They applied VIN matched touch up paint that I supplied to fix the paint chips, and they meticulously corrected every body panel of the car.
These guys are car guys, so they care about the work they do to your car. This shows in the results. I will use again, and I have already recommended DPM to my other car buddies. Would give 6 stars if I could, I could NOT be happier.
These guys are car guys, so they care about the work they do to your car. This shows in the results. I will use again, and I have already recommended DPM to my other car buddies. Would give 6 stars if I could, I could NOT be happier.
Andrew Czarkowski
18:57 31 Mar 25
I recently had my new Jeep’s paint corrected and ceramic coat applied both on its exterior and interior. Dave was incredibly knowledgeable and very friendly to work with. They got everything done when they said they were going to do. I feel like they went above and beyond to make it a great experience. On my maintenance watch, I left a personal item in their waiting area. I was planning on stopping by the following day. Dave instead went out of his way to drop it off at my house. It was a very nice gesture and showed how much he cares for his customers. I would highly recommend working with his team at DPM.
Emmanuel Mijares
17:31 22 Feb 25
Brought in 3 cars to DPM and they went above and beyond.
BMW M8: Gold 5 year ceramic coating and ceramic window tint all around.
Porsche Macan: Gold 5 year ceramic coating.
Audi A4: Platinum 8 year interior and exterior ceramic coating, and ceramic window tint all around.
David was in communication with me throughout the whole process. Periodical updates were given for each car which was very much appreciated.
The pictures attached do not do justice to the sheer gloss brought back to the cars.
BMW M8: Gold 5 year ceramic coating and ceramic window tint all around.
Porsche Macan: Gold 5 year ceramic coating.
Audi A4: Platinum 8 year interior and exterior ceramic coating, and ceramic window tint all around.
David was in communication with me throughout the whole process. Periodical updates were given for each car which was very much appreciated.
The pictures attached do not do justice to the sheer gloss brought back to the cars.
Shaun Raugstad
17:13 24 Dec 24
WOW, David and his crew are amazing. They did a ceramic coating on my high roof sprinter van and it turned out absolutely perfect. This van is literally 10 feet tall and cleaning it is like cleaning a bill board. When picking it up I gave it a good once over and the entire van was perfect! The paint was buttery soft with a mirror like shine. The van is 4 years old and it looks better now than it did when it was brand new. From my first phone call asking about price, process etc. all the way to pick up they were professional, courteous, and gave me all the information needed to make an informed decision. I couldn’t be happier. David and team, Thank You!!
Don Kronberg
17:25 27 Nov 24
Fantastic job ! My 2016 Tesla Model S looks showroom new after the paint correction and Ceramic coating . David provided excellent customer service and delivered on his promise . I would definitely recommend taking your vehicle here for ceramic coating .
alex collazo
17:23 11 Oct 24
Very quick turnaround and great results working with David. Explained the whole process in detail to my girlfriend and myself for our cars and they turned out fantastic.
Highly recommend for a very reasonably priced ceramic coating, just make sure to keep up with maintenance washes to keep it looking new.
Highly recommend for a very reasonably priced ceramic coating, just make sure to keep up with maintenance washes to keep it looking new.
Michael Senical
13:16 28 Sep 24
Great ceramic coating
Paul B
02:23 26 Sep 24
David was extremely professional and the work completed was more than I could ask for. David was upfront and explained the challenges with my car and performed an amazing job with not only the ceramic coating but the ppf on key areas. Service was top notch and couldn’t be happier. He explained everything from start to finish and backs the work performed. Highly recommend.
Michael Phillips
16:30 24 Sep 24
I'm editing my 5 star review. It's been 9 months since I've had my ceramic coating done. I was told that I can bring my car in every 6 months to get it washed, and have the coating inspected, for the entirety of the warranty (7ish years?). Every time I try to schedule this, I get ignored. I've been ignored via text, and email. Even after initially getting a response from the owner, I get ignored as soon as they realize I'm trying to schedule a wash/inspection, and I'm not a new customer. It's very confusing. I'm reducing my rating for a complete lack of professional communication, and for being lied to. I would no longer recommend this company. Perhaps there is a reason to spend the extra cash.
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I was researching places to get my ceramic coating done for quite a while, and ended up going here because the price was great, and obviously the reviews. very glad I did. David did an amazing job, and is extremely professional. There's absolutely no reason to spend $2000+ getting a ceramic coating when places like DPM exist. Highly recommend.
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I was researching places to get my ceramic coating done for quite a while, and ended up going here because the price was great, and obviously the reviews. very glad I did. David did an amazing job, and is extremely professional. There's absolutely no reason to spend $2000+ getting a ceramic coating when places like DPM exist. Highly recommend.
Rupin Javeri
23:28 19 Sep 24
Very pleased with the service David and his team provided. They did an excellent job of coating my Lucid with ceramic material. He was very courteous and knowledgeable. He provided proper guidance in choosing the right package for my needs. Pricing was very reasonable. I will definitely go to him for my next car.
Robin Chowdhury
21:36 18 Sep 24
I had a Ceramic Coating done on my Porsche by DPM Auto. They did an excellent job. David was easy to reach, and even sent me updates during the process which made me feel at ease. They explained the pricing and the process to me which I appreciated. My car looked amazing after they finished with it. They do a great job and I highly recommend them.
Aidan Rodriguez
04:27 09 Sep 24
Great experience, got a platinum package ceramic coating and am very pleased with the outcome. Highly recommend this package for any future customers, it’s worth the price.
Matthew Sandler
02:45 07 Sep 24
Amazing work for the price. I got a ceramic coating and paint correction and the car looks better than ever. I will definitely be returning and recommend DPM Auto Pros service to everyone. Edit. Almost a year later, Coating is doing better than ever. Still recommend DPM Auto Pros
B B
20:03 31 May 24
Professional, knowledgeable and personal. High quality workmanship and materials. Could not be happier. My Cybertruck is also very happy with the new look. Looks great!! No more fingerprints!!
Thank you David!!
Thank you David!!
Philip Labas
15:39 04 Apr 24
Great experience. Easy to schedule and great communication. Service was fantastic on the first car so I brought my wife’s in too! Super shop.
Colleen Koepke Jr.
16:47 03 Apr 24
I highly recommend this place for your detailing needs. They are extremely professional and sent me progress pictures as they completed the services. All the dog hair was GONE!!! They even removed a dealership decal that I hated looking at! 10/10
The ceramic coating is worth it!
The ceramic coating is worth it!
J
22:49 27 Mar 24
Brought my car in to examine some “etched” in bird droppings in my hood. Where two other shops failed to fix it, DPM went above and beyond to make my hood look brand new!
Huge shout out to David for his effort, I’d trust him and his shop with ANYTHING. 5 stars!
Huge shout out to David for his effort, I’d trust him and his shop with ANYTHING. 5 stars!
Daryna Khodanovych
17:13 26 Mar 24
They are a very professional team!
chase fowler
22:22 06 Mar 24
If there was something bad to say about this place I would but from my experience there they were nothing but excellent. The only somewhat annoying issue is that waze take you to the wrong place and it is tucked away so it is a bit tricky to find but they had the best quote for a ceramic coating and even extended a sale they quoted me even though it had just pasted when I came back to schedule, and for the work I will admit it is hard for me to compare since this was my first ceramic coating but the car looked even better than when I got it new. I will try to update this review as the coat ages and they do washes but from my experience so far I really don’t think they could’ve done a better job between pricing, availability, customer service, and the quality of their service. Overall if you’re looking to get your car detailed or get a ceramic coating come here for a quote before going anywhere else
Update: Had my car in the shop and got a scratch repaired while it was there, when I finally got it back I found the body shop removed my fender PPF and didn't replace it after paint, Took it back here for the fender PPF and to reapply and lost ceramic coating and couldn't be happier about the job being done. Their work is always amazing and nobody else I've gone to has had better prices or availability. Genuinely think this is the best detailing business in the area, 10/10.
Update: Had my car in the shop and got a scratch repaired while it was there, when I finally got it back I found the body shop removed my fender PPF and didn't replace it after paint, Took it back here for the fender PPF and to reapply and lost ceramic coating and couldn't be happier about the job being done. Their work is always amazing and nobody else I've gone to has had better prices or availability. Genuinely think this is the best detailing business in the area, 10/10.
Leeza Sandler
18:10 03 Feb 24
Did a great Ceramic Coating job on my car. offered me a great price and did the interior as a free add on. I appreciate David and his amazing team. Coming back soon!
Jonathan Peters
17:34 30 Jan 24
David and his team did a great job with my car. Had a full detail and a ceramic coat installed. Car looked brand new when I picked it up. Got off marks I thought were permanent and would never come off. Could not be happier. He also had the best price around by far.
Eugene G
02:21 19 Jan 24
DMP installed mini screen on my Tesla MODEL Y . It looks and works great. Looks like factory installed. Thank you!
Danny Ryazanov
18:27 10 Jan 24
Got my car ceramic coated a few months ago and to this day it works great.
Armil Tayag
23:13 08 Dec 23
David of DPM Auto Pros has the best customer service a car enthusiasts can have. He sent me updates of the Ceramic Coating of my brand new Model Y performance. He even went above and beyond to install my accessories for free. The ceramic coat he used is the best in the industry and quality work too. Highly recommended!
Rod Drury
14:33 04 Dec 23
After doing much research and getting quotes from various places in the Chicagoland area, I decided to go with DPM Auto Pros. I'm blown away by the professionalism and attention to detail that David and his team provided. I brought my Audi Q8 in for ceramic coating to include the complete wheel and brake calipers. I was provided updates with pictures and videos throughout the entire process. DPM exceeded my expectations when I went and picked up my vehicle. David provided me with a very fair price compared to some other outrageously priced companies. I would highly recommend DPM Auto Pros for your vehicle needs.
Stephen Tow
18:30 22 Jul 23
I wanted to share my recent experience with ceramic coating my Tesla Model S, and I couldn't wait to recommend the fantastic service I received. Not only did they do an outstanding job with the ceramic coating, but they also performed paint correction to bring back the shine to my car, making it look brand new again.
I am delighted to say that the entire process was nothing short of exceptional. From start to finish, they delivered top-notch service and made sure that my car received the utmost care and attention it deserved.
I can confidently say that David and DPM Auto Pros is an excellent choice for ceramic coating services. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and friendly customer service make them stand out among the competition. My Tesla Model S looks absolutely stunning, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome.
I am delighted to say that the entire process was nothing short of exceptional. From start to finish, they delivered top-notch service and made sure that my car received the utmost care and attention it deserved.
I can confidently say that David and DPM Auto Pros is an excellent choice for ceramic coating services. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and friendly customer service make them stand out among the competition. My Tesla Model S looks absolutely stunning, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome.
IGOR MANOLENKO
01:35 28 Feb 23
Let me tell you, these guys do great work. Have had the pleasure of working with David and his amazing crew to get all of my vehicles done at DPM Auto Pros. The experience is always amazing and comes at a unbeatable price. Have had all my vehicles ceramic coated, tuned, got aftermarket wheels, tinted, Glassparency treatments, and more. Since day one I have been a supporter and their work only seems to improve. Will be sending my other cars here and will be sending cars next door to Rays hand wash. The guys are truly amazing and I appreciate you working with me.
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