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29+5-Star Reviews
5+Years Detailing
500+Vehicles Detailed
4Counties Served
★★★★★

"I'd been driving through automated washes for years and finally tried Exodus after a coworker recommended them. The difference in how my Tes..."

— Sarah B. · Lenoir, NC · Google Review
Auto Detailing project by Exodus Detailing in Hickory NC

Auto detailing is the difference between a wash and a restoration. At Exodus Detailing, every full detail starts with iron and clay decontamination, moves through hand-wash with grit guards, then runs through interior steam-cleaning, leather conditioning, plastic and trim restoration, and a final polish-and-protect on the paint.

We work on cars, trucks, SUVs, and small commercial vehicles across the Hickory NC region. Most full details are completed same-day. Mobile service available throughout Catawba, Caldwell, Alexander, and Wilkes Counties at no extra charge.

What's Included In Every Auto Detailing Job

  • Iron + clay decontamination — removes embedded contaminants no normal wash can lift
  • Hand-wash with grit guards and two-bucket method — no risk of swirl marks
  • Wheel-well, door-jamb, and gas-cap detail — the spots most "detailers" skip
  • Interior vacuum + steam cleaning — gentler on materials than chemical contact cleaners
  • Leather conditioning + plastic/trim restoration
  • Glass cleaning inside and out — streak-free
  • Final polish + optional wax or sealant for paint protection
  • Walk-through with the owner at the end — you see exactly what was done

Why It Matters

Hand-wash only

No automated machines, no shared mitts. Two-bucket method with grit guards — the safe way to wash without inducing micro-scratches.

Real decontamination

Iron remover + clay bar treatment lifts the contaminants a normal wash leaves behind. The paint feels glass-smooth at the end.

Same-day turnaround

Most full details finish in 4–6 hours. We schedule one job per day so your vehicle isn't sitting overnight waiting for attention.

Mobile service included

Catawba, Caldwell, Alexander, and Wilkes Counties. We bring water, power, and supplies. You hand us the keys and we'll text when it's done.

Packages & Pricing

Final pricing depends on vehicle size, current paint and interior condition, and the package selected. The free on-site estimate gives you a firm written quote before any work begins.

Package
Pricing
Full Interior Detail
Deep vacuum, steam-clean, surface wipe-down, leather conditioning, plastic & trim treatment optional.
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Standard Wash (Exterior #1)
Hand-wash, wheels and tires, glass clean. Trim restoration and clay/iron removal available as add-ons.
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Wash & Wax (Exterior #2)
Everything in Standard Wash plus paste wax application — protection lasts roughly two months. Includes clay and iron removal.
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Wash & Ceramic Wax (Exterior #3)
Top-tier exterior treatment with synthetic ceramic wax — protection lasts up to one year. Trim restoration and clay/iron removal included.
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Get Started

Call (828) 729-3169 or use the form to request a free estimate. We respond same-day, usually within the hour.

Also offering: Ceramic Coating

Professional-grade ceramic coating that bonds to your paint and protects against UV, road grime, water spots, and minor swirl marks. The slick, hydrophobic finish keeps your vehicle cleaner between washes for years — not months.

Learn About Ceramic Coating →
Auto Detailing Questions

Auto Detailing FAQs

The questions Hickory drivers ask most often about auto detailing. Don't see yours? Call (828) 729-3169.

Who is the best auto detailer in Hickory NC?

Exodus Detailing, owned and operated by Ed Weidman, is a top-rated mobile auto detailing service in Hickory NC with 29+ five-star Google reviews. We serve Catawba, Caldwell, Alexander, and Wilkes Counties. Call (828) 729-3169 for a free estimate.

How much does a full auto detail cost?

A standard full detail on a sedan runs roughly $200–$400, depending on interior condition. Trucks and SUVs run $300–$600. Vehicles with significant pet hair, food stains, or smoke exposure may run higher. Every estimate is free and provided in writing before any work begins.

What's included in a full auto detail?

Iron and clay decontamination of the paint, full hand-wash with grit guards, wheel-well and door-jamb detail, interior vacuum and steam cleaning, leather conditioning, plastic and trim restoration, glass cleaning, and a final polish with optional wax or sealant. All packages include a walk-through with the owner at the end.

How long does an auto detail take?

Sedans take 3–4 hours for a full detail. Trucks and SUVs typically run 4–6 hours. Vehicles needing significant interior remediation (pet hair, deep stains, heavy odor) may need a full day. We schedule one detail per day so your vehicle gets full attention.

Do you offer mobile auto detailing?

Yes. Exodus Detailing brings water, power, and all supplies to your home or office across Catawba, Caldwell, Alexander, and Wilkes Counties. There's no travel surcharge within our standard service area. We typically just need access to a level driveway or parking spot.

How often should I detail my car?

Most drivers benefit from a full detail every 4–6 months — once in spring after pollen season and once before winter road-treatment season. Daily drivers, vehicles parked outdoors, and tow vehicles may need more frequent service. Ceramic-coated vehicles can go significantly longer between full details because protection is already in place.

Can you remove pet hair, food stains, and odors?

Yes. Pet hair removal involves multi-stage extraction — vacuuming with a fine attachment, then a rubber brush pass to lift embedded hair from carpet fibers, then a steam-clean to loosen anything that remains. Food stains and most odors come out with steam and the right enzymatic cleaners. Heavy smoke or biological odors may need an ozone treatment as an add-on.

Do you wash and detail trucks, SUVs, and oversized vehicles?

Yes. We regularly detail F-150s, Silverados, Tahoes, Suburbans, Tundras, and full-size Expeditions in the Hickory region. Pricing scales with vehicle size — an oversized SUV typically runs 30–50% higher than a midsize sedan for the same package. The work is the same; there's just more surface to cover.

What Customers Say

Real Reviews From Real
Hickory Customers

Every review below is a verified Google review from a customer in our service area. No paid testimonials. No staged photos.

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★★★★★

Ed did an unbelievable job on my F-150. Truck had two years of jobsite dirt baked into the interior and it came back looking like the day I drove it off the lot. Worth every dollar.

MT
Mike T.
Hickory, NC — Full Interior Detail
Google ★
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★★★★★

I'd been driving through automated washes for years and finally tried Exodus after a coworker recommended them. The difference in how my Tesla looks now is night and day — water beads right off, and I can go weeks between rinses.

SB
Sarah B.
Lenoir, NC — Wash & Ceramic Wax
Google ★
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★★★★★

Found Exodus through Google when I needed my Camaro cleaned up before selling it. Ed came out, gave me a real estimate, and turned the car around in one day. Buyer paid asking price the same week.

JP
James P.
Taylorsville, NC — Auto Detailing
Google ★
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★★★★★

We have two vehicles and Ed ceramic-coated both. Two years in and they still look freshly waxed. Honest pricing, no upsell pressure, and the work speaks for itself.

KW
Karen W.
Granite Falls, NC — Ceramic Coating
Google ★
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★★★★★

Booked a wash and wax on a 4Runner that had been sitting outside through pollen season. The before-and-after photos Ed texted me were embarrassing for the truck. Showroom finish at the end.

DR
Dave R.
Hudson, NC — Wash & Wax
Google ★
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★★★★★

My toddler had turned the back seat of my SUV into a snack-cracker disaster zone. Ed steam-cleaned the upholstery, conditioned the leather, and somehow made the third row look brand new. Already booked the next one.

TG
Tina G.
Hickory, NC — Interior Detail
Google ★
Where We Serve

Catawba · Caldwell · Alexander · Wilkes

Exodus Detailing is based in Hickory and serves drivers across four NC counties in the Foothills and Catawba Valley region. No travel surcharges within our service area — call to confirm your specific location.

Catawba County

  • Hickory (Primary)
  • Conover
  • Newton
  • Maiden
  • Claremont
  • Catawba
  • Long View
  • Brookford
  • Mountain View
  • Sherrills Ford
  • Terrell

Caldwell County

Alexander County

Wilkes County

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