01 — Exterior & Interior
Premium Maintenance
£60
- Full safe wash to wheels and bodywork
- Snow foam pre-wash
- Full hoover of interior
- Glass finished inside and out
- Tyres dressed
Exterior Car Detailing
Near
You
Searching for exterior car detailing near you? Atelier Car Care provides thorough exterior cleaning, decontamination, polishing and protection as a mobile service across Stamford, Cambridge, Peterborough and Rutland — with Salon Prive and Retromobile Paris-level technique applied throughout. Full exterior detailing — safe wash, decontamination, polishing and ceramic protection.
Complete exterior care for your vehicle
Exterior detailing encompasses every surface on the outside of your vehicle — bodywork panels, wheels, arches, glass, trim, door shuts and fuel cap. Each area receives targeted treatment with appropriate products and methods, not a one-pass approach.
Complete exterior care for your vehicle
Every exterior detail begins with a snow foam pre-wash and safe contact wash. From there, the level of work depends on your chosen package. Maintenance services include tyre dressing and glass finishing. Deeper packages add iron and tar decontamination, clay bar treatment, machine polishing and ceramic coating. We also address areas commonly overlooked like wheel faces, arch liners, exhaust tips and number plate surrounds.
We cover Stamford, Peterborough, Cambridge and Rutland as our core service areas, plus the wider East Anglia region. Regular coverage includes Market Deeping, Bourne, Ketton, Tallington, Ryhall, Barnack, Great Casterton, Oakham, Uppingham, Cottesmore, Whittlesey, Yaxley, Sawtry, Oundle, Wansford, Histon, Milton, Great Shelford and Sawston. If you are within our standard service area, mobile travel is included at no additional charge.
What is included in an exterior car detail
- Snow foam pre-wash to lift loose dirt without contact
- Two-bucket safe hand wash with pH-neutral shampoo
- Wheels, arches, door shuts and fuel cap degreased
- Iron and tar contamination removed where present
- Clay bar treatment to remove bonded contamination
- Hand or machine polish based on chosen package
- Glass cleaned and treated, tyres dressed
- Protective sealant or ceramic coating applied
Why choose Atelier for exterior car detailing
- Safe wash methodology that protects paintwork long term
- Iron and tar decontamination plus clay bar treatment
- Machine polishing available for defect removal
- Multiple protection options from sealant to ceramic coating
- Attention to often-overlooked areas
- Salon Prive and Retromobile Paris credentials
Our Services
Book your
detail
Send a quick enquiry with your vehicle and postcode and we will confirm availability and a tailored quote.
Areas we cover
We operate across four core service areas in East Anglia. Click through to your nearest location page for area-specific details.
What our clients say
Verified 5-star reviews from our Google Business Profile.
★★★★★
Lewis looked after my BMW e36 after a full respray, I'm very picky with who works on my car and I definitely made the right choice! Highly recommended
Ben Brandon2 months ago
★★★★★
Lewis is a true professional. Reliable and does such a fantastic job on my car, my car always looks brand new after every time he's worked on it. Would highly highly recommend.
Samantha Gibbs2 months ago
★★★★★
Highly recommend!! Lovely guy and the cars always look brand new! Incredible attention to detail.
Sar Bloom2 months ago
★★★★★
Lewis of Atelier Car Care detail and valet my vehicles he provides a reliable, professional and courteous service at a competitive rate. I strongly recommend them.
Jayne Johnson2 months ago
★★★★★
Can't recommend Lewis highly enough. Wouldn't trust anybody else to look after my car. His attention to detail is second to none. His knowledge of products and care…
Adam Gooch2 months ago
★★★★★
After having had my Porsche stolen off the drive and then getting it recovered, the only way we would accept it back was after a very thorough deep clean. Lewis from Atelier was absolutely fantastic! The car is pristine and feels like…
Andrea Forsyth2 months ago
Exterior Car Detailing Near You - answered
What does exterior detailing include?
A full safe wash, wheel and arch cleaning, snow foam pre-wash, door shut cleaning, tyre dressing and glass finishing as standard. Enhanced packages add decontamination, clay bar, machine polishing and ceramic coating.
How do you protect the paintwork during exterior detailing?
We use a snow foam pre-wash to loosen dirt before any contact. A two-bucket method with quality wash mitts prevents cross-contamination. All chemicals are pH-appropriate for automotive paintwork.
Can you remove tar and iron contamination?
Yes. Our enhanced packages include chemical decontamination using dedicated tar remover and iron fallout products, followed by clay bar treatment to remove bonded surface contamination.
What about wheels and tyres?
Wheels are cleaned face and barrel (where accessible), arches scrubbed and tyres dressed. Ceramic wheel coatings are available as an add-on for £100 to make ongoing maintenance easier.
Do you clean engine bays?
Yes — engine bay detailing is available as a £50 add-on. We use appropriate degreasers and dressing products, with care to avoid sensitive electrical components.
How long does exterior detailing take?
A maintenance exterior detail takes 2-3 hours. A full exterior with decontamination, polishing and ceramic coating can take 6-10 hours depending on vehicle size and condition.