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Hand wash & decontamination
A safe two-bucket wash, then iron, tar and clay to leave the paint smooth as glass.
San Diego · since 2012
Paint that looks wet.
Paint correction, ceramic coating and detailing. Drag across the panel: swirls polish out to a mirror, and water beads on the coat.
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Open now · until 6 pm
Paint correction, ceramic coating, wheels-off detailing, interiors and glass coating.
We take as little paint as it takes.
Clear coat is thinner than a sheet of paper, and it does not grow back. So every car starts with a wash and a set of paint depth readings, a test section, and the gentlest pad and polish that does the job.
You see the result under the same studio lights we worked under, before you pay.
Inside the studio
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One-step paint enhancement
A single machine polish that brings back depth and removes light swirls.
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Two-step paint correction
Compound and polish, panel by panel, for deep swirls, holograms and haze.
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Interior deep clean
Steam, extraction and leather care for the part of the car you actually sit in.
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Choose the vehicle, the package and any add-ons. The range allows for paint in worse condition; we confirm after an inspection.
Coupe or sedan
$750–$860
- Two-step paint correction$750
2 days in the studio · about 14 hours of work
Dark paint, heavy swirls, or a car you plan to keep.
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Wash and decontaminate
Foam pre-soak, two-bucket wash, iron fallout remover and clay. Polishing over grit puts new scratches in.
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Measure the paint
A gauge reads the paint depth on every panel, so we know how much clear coat there is to work with before a pad touches it.
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Correct under studio light
Compound, then polish, one panel at a time under lights that show swirls, holograms and haze.
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Strip the oils
A panel wipe removes polishing oils that would hide defects and stop a coating bonding.
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Coat and cure
The coating goes on in sections, is levelled, and cures overnight indoors before the car goes home.
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Care notes
Written by our detailers, dated, and with the sources they rely on.
Why swirl marks show on dark paint
Swirls are fine scratches that catch the light around a reflection. Dark paint shows them because there is nothing else to look at.
Ceramic coating: what it does and what it does not
A coating makes paint slicker, glossier and easier to clean. It does not make it scratch-proof.
Washing a coated car without undoing the work
Rinse first, two buckets, a pH-neutral shampoo and a soft towel. Skip the brush wash.
Straight answers.
What is the difference between a polish and a paint correction?
A one-step polish improves gloss and removes light swirls. A correction adds a compounding stage first, to cut deeper defects, then refines the finish. We measure the paint before choosing.
Does a ceramic coating stop scratches?
No coating makes paint scratch-proof. It adds a hard, slick layer that resists light marring, chemical stains and UV, and makes the car much easier to wash. Washing technique still matters.
How long will my car be in the studio?
A wash takes a few hours; a correction one to two days; a coating needs an extra night indoors to cure. The quote builder shows the time for your vehicle and package.
How should I wash a coated car?
Rinse first, use a pH-neutral shampoo with two buckets and a clean mitt, and dry with a soft towel or blower. Avoid automatic brush washes, which put swirls back in.
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Open now · until 6 pm