Mobile detailing in Portland.

Inner eastside streets are narrow, and on-street parking in Laurelhurst, Irvington, Alameda and Sellwood is common. We need access to an outdoor water spigot and a power outlet, so a bare curb spot with no building behind it usually will not work for exterior washing. A driveway, a garage, or a building willing to let us use an outside tap all work fine. Tell us where you usually park when you book and we will tell you plainly whether the address works.

Condo and apartment garages in the Pearl and downtown are their own case. Most buildings allow detailing in a resident stall with prior notice, and some require a certificate of insurance on file. Give us the building name and we will handle that conversation with the management office ahead of the appointment rather than on the morning of it.

The west hills and the Forest Park edge are the sap and moss belt. Heavy tree cover, damp shade and slow drying give organic growth a foothold in window seals and trim, and give sap a chance to etch clear coat. Those cars want decontamination and real protection far more often than they want another wash.