Exterior Car Care: Everything You Need for a Showroom Finish
Your car's exterior is the first thing people see and keeping it looking its best requires more than just a quick wash. From deep cleaning and decontamination to paint correction and long-lasting protection, House of Rags carries professional-grade exterior car care products from trusted brands like DIY Detail, Detail Co., CLEAN., Labocosmetica, and more.
Whether you're washing with a two-bucket method, using a rinseless system, removing iron fallout, or applying a ceramic coating, our exterior care lineup delivers the products and tools you need for professional results at home.
Featured Exterior Care Brands
DIY Detail
Affordable, high-performance products including Rinse Less Wash, Iron Remover, Gold Standard Polish, and Quick Beads ceramic topper.
Detail Co.
Premium formulas like Nemesis Rinseless Wash, Age of Iron, Soft Wash Shampoo, and Infinity Ceramic Spray Sealant.
CLEAN.
Professional-grade lineup including Ceramic Coating (3 & 8 Year), Shampoo, Panel Prep, and Ceramic Spray Sealant.
Labocosmetica
Italian-engineered products with advanced chemistry, including PRIMUS 2.0 Alkaline Foam Prewash and ceramic protection systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rinseless wash uses a concentrated formula and minimal water (1-2 gallons) for safe cleaning without a hose. Traditional wash uses a two-bucket method with car shampoo and running water.
What's the difference between rinseless wash and traditional wash?
Rinseless wash uses a concentrated formula and minimal water (1-2 gallons) for safe cleaning without a hose. Traditional wash uses a two-bucket method with car shampoo and running water.
Wash every 1-2 weeks to prevent dirt and contaminants from bonding to paint. Use a quick detailer between washes for touch-ups.
How often should I wash my car?
Wash every 1-2 weeks to prevent dirt and contaminants from bonding to paint. Use a quick detailer between washes for touch-ups.
For paint and glass, yes as most pH-neutral shampoos are safe. For wheels, use a dedicated wheel cleaner to safely remove brake dust and road grime.
Can I use the same wash soap on paint, wheels, and glass?
For paint and glass, yes as most pH-neutral shampoos are safe. For wheels, use a dedicated wheel cleaner to safely remove brake dust and road grime.
Ceramic coatings bond to paint for 1-8+ years of durable protection. Spray sealants provide 3-6 months of hydrophobic protection and are easier to apply.
What's the difference between a ceramic coating and a spray sealant?
Ceramic coatings bond to paint for 1-8+ years of durable protection. Spray sealants provide 3-6 months of hydrophobic protection and are easier to apply.
Polishing isn't required but highly recommended. Ceramic coatings magnify surface condition so any swirls or scratches will be locked in. Polish first for a flawless finish.
Do I need to polish before applying a sealant or coating?
Polishing isn't required but highly recommended. Ceramic coatings magnify surface condition so any swirls or scratches will be locked in. Polish first for a flawless finish.