Clay Bar / Paint Decontamination
Around $40–60
- Clay towel treatment across the painted surfaces
- Removes bonded overspray, brake dust and rail dust
- Lifts embedded particles that washing leaves behind
- Leaves the paint noticeably smoother and ready for wax or sealant
Added to an exterior wash or detail. Services are listed at starting prices. Final pricing may vary depending on vehicle size and condition. If additional charges are needed for excessive pet hair, heavy staining, severe soiling, or specialty services, we will discuss them with you before performing any additional work.
What paint decontamination is
Remove the contaminants you can't see. Paint decontamination uses a specialized clay towel to safely remove bonded contaminants such as overspray, brake dust, rail dust, and other embedded particles from your vehicle's paint. This leaves the surface noticeably smoother and cleaner, helping your paint look and feel refreshed and preparing it for wax, sealant, or other protection.
Signs your paint needs decontamination
- The paint feels rough or gritty even straight after a wash
- Water no longer beads evenly — it sits flat or streaks
- The paint looks dull or slightly speckled in sunlight
- The vehicle has spent time near roadworks, trains, construction or industrial fallout
Why it matters before wax or sealant
Protection products sit on the surface of your paint, so anything bonded to that surface sits between the paint and the protection. Decontaminating first means the wax or sealant goes onto clean paint, which is how it is meant to be applied.
How it is priced and booked
Clay towel decontamination is an add-on to exterior work, usually around $40–60 depending on vehicle size and condition. It is commonly paired with the Premium Exterior Detail, which finishes with a spray wax/sealant.
Paint decontamination across Colorado Springs
S+ serves Colorado Springs and the surrounding communities, including Monument, Fountain, Security-Widefield, Manitou Springs, Black Forest, Peyton and Falcon. Not sure whether your address is covered? Send us your location and we will confirm before you book.
How to add decontamination to your detail
Add it to an exterior service when you book, and we will confirm the price with the rest of your estimate.
- Send a booking request with your vehicle and address — photos are optional but help us quote accurately.
- We confirm your appointment and the estimated price before the visit.
- We arrive with our own products and equipment, and you pay only after the service is finished.
FAQ
Clay Bar / Paint Decontamination questions
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