Life Moves Fast in Arlington County—Your Detailing Service Should, Too
Arlington, Virginia, doesn’t slow down. Between daily commutes into D.C., jogs along the Mount Vernon Trail, and nights out in Clarendon or Pentagon City, schedules get packed. Spending your Saturday at a detail shop just doesn’t make sense anymore. That’s why Elite Auto Design brings premium mobile auto detailing right to your driveway, parking garage, or office lot—anywhere in Arlington County. No traffic, no waiting room—just a showroom-worthy car on your schedule.

Why Arlington County Drivers Choose Mobile Detailing
Save Time – Hand us your keys at home or work and keep your day on track.
Skip the Traffic – We handle the Route 50 and I-395 chaos so you don’t have to.
See the Process – Watch our team from your living room or office window.
Protect High-End Rides – Your classic or exotic vehicle stays secure in your own garage.
Flexible Worksites – From high-rises in Ballston to townhomes in Shirlington, we make it work.

Meet Elite Auto Design
Founded in 2014, Elite Auto Design is a fully self-contained mobile detailing team serving every ZIP code in Arlington County. Our vans come equipped with filtered water, eco-friendly products, and pro-grade tools for deep cleaning, paint correction, and long-term protection—all certified by the International Detailing Association.

Where We Roll
We service Ballston, Rosslyn, Courthouse, Clarendon, Crystal City, Shirlington, Columbia Pike, Lyon Village, Pentagon City, Aurora Highlands, and every corner of Arlington. Live nearby but outside the county? We also take service requests in Alexandria, Falls Church, and Washington, D.C.

What We Provide (Core Services)

• Pre-rinse to loosen grit
• Foam-cannon hand wash for a high-gloss finish
• Two-bucket, microfiber safe-wash technique
• Wheel and tire decontamination, rim detail up to 7,000 lbs GVWR
• Undercarriage rinse for winter salt removal
• Tar, bug, and iron contaminant removal
• Clay-bar paint decontamination
• Machine polishing to reduce light swirl marks and restore depth
• Three-stage wax and paint sealant for long-lasting protection
• Interior vacuum, compressed-air crevice cleaning, and full-steam sanitation
• Hot-water upholstery extraction and mat shampoo
• Leather cleaning and conditioning
• Streak-free glass treatment (windows and mirrors)
• Panel dressing, body gloss, and non-sling tire shine
• Air-freshener odor neutralization


Optional Add-On Enhancements

• Multi-stage paint correction
• Wet sanding and orange-peel reduction
• Headlight restoration
• Ceramic rim coating
• Window tinting (Virginia-legal shades)
• Pet-hair extraction
• Mold or odor removal treatment
• Water-spot and mineral-deposit removal
• Oxidation removal and hologram elimination

Arlington-Specific Paint & Interior Challenges
Road Salt & Mag Chloride (winter) – We neutralize corrosive residue with thorough undercarriage and frame washes.
Tree Sap & Pollen (spring) – Foam pre-soaks and clay bars lift sticky bio-contaminants before they etch paint.
High UV & Humidity (summer) – Multi-layer wax and sealants fight sun fade and clear-coat oxidation.
Urban Dust & Brake Fallout – Iron removers tackle industrial particles and brake dust from dense city traffic.

Eco-Conscious Detailing
We average fewer than 20 gallons of water per full detail, capture run-off, and use biodegradable products. Half our fleet is hybrid-powered, cutting noise and emissions in your neighborhood.

Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a full detail take?
Three to six hours depending on vehicle size and paint condition.

Do you need my driveway?
A flat space with two feet of working room is plenty; high-rise residents often reserve one garage bay.

Are you insured?
Yes—comprehensive liability and garage-keepers coverage.

Can you service electric vehicles?
Absolutely. Our pH-neutral processes are safe for Tesla, Rivian, Porsche Taycan, and more.