Exterior Detailing Chicago

Restore Your Shine in Logan Square

Exterior detailing Chicago services aren’t all created equal. Most shops rush the process or run everything through machines. We don’t do that here. Every vehicle gets real hand work, real attention to the paint, and real Chicago-tested techniques built for salt, grime, and city abuse. If you want exterior car detailing in Chicago that actually restores shine and protects your paint, this is where you get it done.

Great Gatsby Auto Spa keeps your exterior protected and looking sharp with real hand washes and high-level exterior detailing.

Backed by a 4.9 rating, 2500 plus repeat customers, and a 100 percent hand wash philosophy.

Exterior Detailing Packages

We keep this simple and effective. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Real auto detailing in Chicago built to fight back against the conditions your car lives in.

Exterior Mini Detail

A fast, efficient deep clean for daily drivers.

Includes:
  • Hand wash
  • Iron remover
  • Light clay treatment
  • Hand-applied wax
  • Wheel and tire clean
  • Basic trim treatment
  • Bug removal

Exterior Full Detail

Maximum exterior restoration and shine.

Includes:
  • Deep hand wash
  • Full iron decontamination
  • Wheel and tire polish
  • Trim rejuvenation
  • Road tar and sap removal
  • Light scratch reduction

When you’re driving in Logan Square or anywhere across the North Side, your paint is constantly exposed to road film, brake dust, sap, and oxidation. That’s why our exterior car cleaning Chicago packages are structured to attack contamination at every level. Whether you choose the Mini or Full Detail, you’re getting a full decontamination process, clay bar treatment, and a protective finish that holds up through Chicago weather.

Why Chicago Drivers Choose Our Exterior Detailing

Most customers come in because their paint feels rough, looks dull, or has that constant layer of city grime that never seems to wash off. Our exterior detailing Chicago service removes everything sitting on top of the clear coat and brings back a clean, sharp finish. It’s one of the most effective ways to preserve your paint without stepping into higher-ticket services like paint correction or ceramic coating.

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Clay Bar Plus Wax Upgrade

For cars that feel rough to the touch or have stuck-on contaminants.

Removes embedded debris and restores that smooth, glassy finish before sealing with premium wax.

Decontamination and Gloss Enhancement

For vehicles exposed to heavy Chicago grime, industrial fallout, and winter buildup.

Targets:
  • Iron and brake dust
  • Oxidation
  • Road film
  • Mineral deposits
  • Leaves a clean, high-gloss, protected surface.

Exterior Detail FAQ

A full hand wash, iron decontamination, wax or sealant, wheel and tire polish, trim treatment, and removal of road contaminants.

Yes. We can improve or eliminate light surface scratches. For deeper defects, we may recommend paint correction.

Typically 3 to 5 hours depending on the package, vehicle condition, and upgrades.

Yes. Every exterior detail includes a protective layer. Sealant upgrades are available for longer-lasting protection.

Light oxidation can be restored through polishing and decontamination. Heavier oxidation may require a correction package.

A basic wash cleans surface dirt.

An exterior detail decontaminates, restores gloss, removes buildup, and protects your paint long-term.

Absolutely. Between winter salt, slush, sun exposure, and tight city parking, your paint takes a beating daily. A proper exterior detail Chicago service protects your clear coat, restores gloss, and keeps your vehicle looking sharp longer.

An exterior detail decontaminates, restores gloss, removes buildup, and protects your paint long-term.

Serving Chicago’s Core Neighborhoods

We help drivers across Logan Square, Avondale, Irving Park, Roscoe Village, Wicker Park, and nearby areas keep their cars clean, protected, and ready for the road.

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Why Exterior Detailing in Chicago Matters

Chicago is brutal on paint. It’s not a luxury to maintain your exterior. It’s protection. Exterior detailing Chicago is the answer.

Winter Salt

Chicago winters eat paint alive. Salt accelerates corrosion and dulls clear coat.

Lake-Effect Moisture

Humidity and moisture around the lakefront create water spots and accelerate oxidation.

City Parking

Street grime, brake dust, bird droppings, and sap settle on your car every day.

Sun and Oxidation

UV exposure fades paint and breaks down clear coat fast.

Regular exterior detailing keeps your car protected, sharp, and ready to take on the city.