Exterior Car Detailing Chemicals & Supplies

Detail King is your one-stop shop for all exterior car detailing chemicals and supplies. We carry and produce industry-leading exterior auto detailing products ranging from soaps, clay bars, polishing compounds, waxes, sealants and more. Our specially formulated line of exterior car cleaning products will make any car shine.

Essential Exterior Detailing Chemicals

Every detailer needs at least one of the following to properly clean and detail a car exterior:

  • Car Wash Soap or Multi-Purpose Cleaner
  • Wheel Cleaner / Degreaser
  • Clay Bar
  • Paint Correction & Protection
  • Tire & Rubber Dressing

Of course that’s just for starters. Detail King offers over 60 exterior cleaning chemicals. Most of our exterior chemicals are available in Pints, Quarts, Gallons, and 5 Gallons; as well as 55-gallon drums for the high-volume detail shop.

Soaps and Cleaners

Detail King’s exterior auto detailing soaps and cleaners are designed to cut through road grime and grease and can be used on all types of vehicles. Our professional-grade line of car soaps & cleaners feature VOC compliant, biodegradable, and environmentally friendly products.

Check out all Car Soaps & Cleaners.

Clay Bars

Step one towards a silky-smooth exterior (after a thorough wash) is to clay the vehicle. Get ready for polishing or paint correction by effectively removing any above-surface bonded contaminants with Detail King’s full array of clay bar options, including nanoskin autoscrub clay towels.

Check out all Clay Bars, Nanoskin Autoscrubs & Wash Mitts.

Paint Protection

No matter how many swirls, scratches or imperfections are in the vehicle’s paint, Detail King has the polishing product for you. Detail King’s full line of compounds, polishes and protection products include exterior cleaners such as:

Curious to learn how to properly buff a car? Check out our guide to buffing, polishing, and waxing a car.

Exterior Car Detailing Chemical FAQs

How do you detail a car exterior?

Exterior detailing services can range from a simple hand wash to a full three-step paint protection process. Check out Detail King’s guide to exterior detailing to learn the same step-by-step process that all students at the Training Institute learn.

How much should detailers charge for exterior services?

How much it truly costs to offer any of the above exterior services depends on a variety of factors that are specific to one’s business. The team discusses basic ways to determine how much to charge for each detailing service detailing service here.

What equipment and supplies are needed to clean exteriors?

Detail King offers equipment and supplies specially designed for mobile detailing or fixed-location businesses. The minimum list of items needed to clean a car exterior begin with a pressure washer, soap and towels. Luckily Detail King has a bit more than that. Check out all Exterior Equipment

Why Choose Detail King?

At Detail King, we are always striving to provide the very best car exterior cleaning products. We have the knowledge and experience to help guide and advise you when it comes to purchasing auto detailing equipment. With 20+ years of experience and over 11,000 customers served, Detail King is recognized as an industry leader throughout the car detailing world. We have a customer base of over 11,000 and an expertly trained staff that is committed to your success.