Semi Truck Mobile Detailing San Diego — We Come to Your Yard or Lot

Automatic truck washes scratch paint and miss half your rig. Fresh Layer Mobile Detailing brings commercial-grade equipment directly to your truck yard, distribution center, or rest stop anywhere in San Diego County. No bobtailing across town. No losing a half-day of drive time sitting in a wash bay queue. We handle everything from cab exteriors caked in diesel soot to sleeper berths that smell like a week on the road — on your schedule, at your location.

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Semi Truck Mobile Detailing Pricing — San Diego

Add-On Services (Enhance Any Package)

Trailer Washdown

Quoted on-site based on length and condition

• Deep exterior wash and degreasing for 28-foot pup trailers, 53-foot dry vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds. Removes road grime, diesel soot, and brake dust. For food, pharmaceutical, or regulated cargo haulers, we provide interior sanitization meeting DOT compliance standards.

Ceramic Coating for Semi Trucks

Starting at $999 (cab only)

1. Professional-grade ceramic coating (9H hardness) providing 2-3 years of protection against San Diego's salt air, UV exposure, and road contamination. Creates a hydrophobic surface that repels water, dirt, and grime — making future washes easier and extending time between details. Includes full paint correction before application.

Best for: Owner-operators who want long-term protection and reduced maintenance.

Headlight Restoration

$149 per pair

• Professional oxidation removal and protective coating. Restores clarity and brightness while preventing future yellowing from UV exposure. Critical for nighttime safety and DOT compliance.

Diesel Odor Elimination (Ozone Treatment)

$150

• Professional ozone generator treatment eliminating stubborn diesel, smoke, food, and sweat odors. Sanitizes entire cab interior killing bacteria and mold spores. Recommended for trucks with persistent odors that standard cleaning can't remove.

Chrome & Aluminum Polishing (Premium)

$200+

• Hand polishing of all chrome and aluminum exterior components to mirror finish. Includes fuel tanks, wheel hubs, bumpers, exhaust stacks, battery boxes, and air tanks. Removes heavy oxidation and restores showroom shine.

Why San Diego Truckers and Fleet Managers Choose Fresh Layer

We set up where your truck is parked. Our mobile rig carries its own water supply, power generation, and waste water containment — fully self-contained and compliant with San Diego County runoff regulations.

• We work in truck yards across Otay Mesa, Miramar, Kearny Mesa, Barrio Logan, and every distribution hub in between. No transportation needed. No lost driving hours.

• We work around commercial schedules. Early morning, evening, and weekend appointments are standard for us. If your driver needs the truck by 5 AM, we'll detail it the night before.

• Fleet operators running multiple units get single-visit service with volume pricing — we've handled groups of 3-10 trucks in a session for local logistics companies and dealership fleets.

• We know commercial vehicles. This isn't a car detailing company that agreed to wash your truck. We understand the difference between aluminum and stainless trim, know which chemicals are safe for vinyl wraps versus factory paint, and won't pressure wash your air intake or electrical connections.

• We also service RVs and motorhomes — so we're used to working on large vehicles that require specialized knowledge and equipment.

What Customers Say About Us

Why San Diego Semi Trucks Need Professional Mobile Detailing

San Diego puts commercial trucks through conditions most inland cities don't. The I-5 corridor from Otay Mesa to Oceanside coats rigs in a mixture of diesel exhaust particulate, brake dust, and road film that bonds to paint and polished aluminum within days.

• Trucks running cross-border routes through the Otay Mesa Port of Entry — California's busiest commercial land crossing, processing over 3,600 trucks daily — pick up additional contamination from stop-and-go idling and border wait times that bake exhaust residue onto surfaces.

• Then there's the coastal factor. San Diego's salt-laden marine air accelerates aluminum oxidation on fuel tanks, wheel hubs, and bumpers at roughly twice the rate of trucks parked 30 miles inland.

• Moisture from morning coastal fog settles on trucks parked in Miramar, Kearny Mesa, and Chula Vista yards, creating the perfect conditions for corrosion underneath road grime that acts as a moisture trap.

• UV exposure compounds everything. With over 3,000 hours of annual sunshine and a summer UV index regularly hitting 9-11, San Diego sun degrades unprotected paint sealants and fades cab finishes faster than almost anywhere in the country.

• Trucks parked without cover in Otay Mesa distribution lots take the worst of it — that dull, chalky look on the cab roof isn't just dirt, it's oxidized clear coat.

Automatic truck washes address none of this. They remove surface dirt with harsh alkaline chemicals and high-pressure brushes that create swirl marks and micro-scratches. They don't treat aluminum oxidation, don't address interior contamination, and don't apply any lasting protection. For a truck that represents your business on every highway in Southern California, that's not enough.

Our Mobile Detailing Work

Our Semi Truck Detailing Process — Four Stages, No Shortcuts

We built our commercial truck detailing protocol specifically for the conditions San Diego rigs face. Each stage uses products and techniques designed for commercial vehicles — not consumer car wash products scaled up.

• Stage 1 — Commercial Degreasing & Pre-Wash

  We start with a commercial-strength alkaline degreaser (pH 12-13) applied to the full cab exterior, frame rails, fuel tanks, and fifth wheel. This chemistry is formulated to break down diesel soot, road tar, exhaust carbon deposits, and the layered road film that builds up on trucks running the I-5 and I-8 corridors. Unlike the diluted detergents in automatic washes, professional-grade degreasers actually dissolve carbon-based contamination rather than just pushing it around. We allow 5-7 minutes of dwell time before pressure rinsing, which is the difference between removing grime and just wetting it.

• Stage 2 — Aluminum Brightening & Oxidation Treatment

  This is the stage automatic washes skip entirely. Fuel tanks, battery boxes, air tanks, wheel hubs, and bumpers on most semi trucks are polished aluminum — and San Diego's salt air turns that mirror finish into a dull, pitted surface over weeks. We apply acid-based aluminum brightener that dissolves the oxidation layer without damaging the metal underneath. The chemical reaction is visible — you watch the aluminum go from cloudy gray back to a reflective shine in real time. After brightening, we seal the surface with a protective coating that slows re-oxidation, buying you weeks of maintained appearance even parked in coastal yards.

• Stage 3 — Cab Interior Extraction & Sanitization

  Long-haul cabs are living spaces, and they accumulate contamination that surface wiping doesn't address. Seats absorb body oils, sweat, and food residue. Carpet and floor mats trap moisture that San Diego's humidity and warmth turn into bacterial growth and persistent odors. Dash and console surfaces collect a film of dust, skin cells, and airborne grease from engine heat that household cleaners just smear around.

  We use commercial hot water extraction on upholstered seats, sleeper berth mattress covers, and carpet — pulling deep-set contamination out of the fabric rather than pushing it deeper. Hard surfaces get steam cleaned at 280°F+, which kills bacteria and dissolves built-up grime without harsh chemicals.

• We finish with an enzyme-based odor neutralizer that breaks down organic odor sources at the molecular level — not a fragrance that masks the problem for two days. For trucks with severe odor issues, we also offer ozone treatment for complete elimination.

• Stage 4 — Paint Correction & Protective Sealant

  After cleaning, we assess the cab's paint condition. Most trucks running San Diego routes show some combination of swirl marks from bad washes, UV-induced oxidation on the roof and hood, and micro-scratches from road debris.

• We use machine polishing (1,500-2,500 OPM dual action) with commercial cutting compound to remove surface defects and restore gloss. Final step is a commercial-grade paint sealant that creates a hydrophobic barrier — water beads and rolls off, taking dirt with it. This extends time between washes and protects against the UV and salt air exposure that caused the damage in the first place. For maximum long-term protection, ask about our ceramic coating packages designed for commercial vehicles.

San Diego Truck Yards & Distribution Zones We Service

We detail semi trucks across every commercial corridor in San Diego County. Here's where you'll find us most often:

Otay Mesa

• Cross-border fleet yards and distribution centers. We handle the heavy contamination from border wait times, diesel idle buildup, and the road film trucks pick up coming through the port of entry.

Miramar

• Industrial parks and logistics hubs along Miramar Road. Morning coastal fog traps moisture under road grime here — we treat the corrosion it causes on aluminum components.

Kearny Mesa

• Central San Diego's busiest commercial zone at the I-15 and I-805 interchange. High-traffic trucks running between here and the port yards need regular degreasing and paint protection.

Barrio Logan / National City

• Near the Port of San Diego and shipyard operations. Salt air exposure is heaviest here — aluminum brightening and corrosion sealing are standard on every truck we detail in this area.

Chula Vista / South Bay

• Growing distribution hub south of the 54. We service fleet yards throughout Chula Vista and the surrounding South Bay industrial zones.

North County (Carlsbad / Escondido / San Marcos)

• Inland distribution centers and agricultural haulers. Trucks here deal with less salt but more dust and UV exposure. We adjust our process accordingly — heavier paint protection, lighter corrosion treatment.

Don't see your yard listed? If your truck is parked in San Diego County, we'll come to it. Call (619) 874-4115 to confirm service at your location.

Frequently Asked Questions — Semi Truck Detailing San Diego

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Stop Letting Automatic Washes Damage Your Rig

Your semi truck is a working asset and a rolling billboard for your business. Automatic truck washes give you surface-level results while scratching your paint and ignoring the contamination that actually causes long-term damage. San Diego's salt air, UV intensity, and diesel soot demand more than a pressure rinse and a prayer.

Fresh Layer's mobile semi truck detailing brings professional-grade degreasing, aluminum brightening, interior extraction, and paint protection directly to your truck yard — no downtime, no transportation hassle, no shortcuts. Call (619) 874-4115 now for same-day service