Detail King Exterior Wash Process & Chemicals Usage Guide

With so many detailing products out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. We’ve got everything you need for complete vehicle detailing, inside and out.

Here’s a list of our top exterior detailing chemicals and the steps to make sure every part of your vehicle is spotless and restored.

Detail King Exterior Chemicals

Although all vehicles can be unique in different ways, the process for cleaning and detailing them is the same, and professional detailers should follow a standard procedure for each job to ensure that they are operating as efficiently as possible.

This table outlines the basic steps for a professional exterior car wash in chronological order, as well as the chemicals, accessories, and equipment to be utilized during each step. Use it as a foundation to build your own Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for your business.

Task

Products Accessories

Equipment

Clean Engine Bay

Citrus Cleaner

Engine Brush Kit

Ultra Air Engine Blaster

Remove Bugs

Bug Remover

Bug Scrubber Pad

Scrub Wheel Wells

Citrus Cleaner

Special Force

Wheel Well Brush

Stainless Steel Tank Sprayer

Scrub Wheels

Citrus Cleaner

Brake Up 

Chameleon

Wheel Brush

Large Cone Brush

Lug Nut Brush

Stainless Steel Tank Sprayer

Scrub Tires

Tire Cleaner

Nylon Tire Brush

Scrub Trim and Door Jambs

Special Force

Utility Scrub Brush

Body Brush

Tornador Car Tool

Wash Vehicle & Dry

Black Cherry Soap

Super Suds Wash

Fresh Start Strip Wash

Microfiber Wash Mitt

XXL Microfiber Drying Towel

Bucket Dolly

Foam Cannon

Master Blaster

Decontamination

Wonder Lube

Iron Remover

Clay Bar

Synthetic Clay

Apply Dressing

Wheel Wells

Black Out

Bottoms Up

Dressing Applicator

Tires

Super Blue

Black Out

Non Silicone Dressing

Acrylic In & Out

Dressing Applicator

Stainless Dressing Tank

Plastic Dressing Applicator

Trim and Door Jambs

Revival Dressing

Dressing Applicator

Engine Bay

Non Silicone Engine & Tire Dressing

Dressing Applicator

The Rag Co. Applicator Tool

Clean Glass

Crisp RTU

Streak Free

Diamond Towels

Huck Window Towels

Many of our detailing products have multiple uses. Click on the product link to learn more about its applications.

As mentioned earlier, each vehicle has different needs. Some jobs may require specialty products like Tar Remover, Spot Spray Water Spot Remover, or Ex-Con Concrete Remover for further cleaning after the wash.

With these exterior products, detailers can ensure a deep clean and shiny finish. But you don’t have to stop there—consider upselling paint correction or ceramic coating for an even better shine.

By breaking down the exterior detailing process step by step, choosing the right chemicals becomes easier. A solid plan for your procedures will guide you in selecting the best supplies.