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Automotive Aptitude

Mobile service across LA and Orange County

Every service, every price.

The full price list, what each service covers, and how long it takes. Set your vehicle size and every price on the page updates.

17bookable services
$75lowest starting price
120+five-star reviews
I come to youdriveway, office lot, anywhere

Sedan covers most cars. SUV covers crossovers and mid-size SUVs. Truck covers pickups, vans and full-size SUVs.

Detail Designer

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Answer a few quick questions about your car and we will match you to the right service, with a real price and only the add-ons that actually apply. It takes about a minute.

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01 / Packages

Detailing Packages

Start with Standard Detail if the car is well kept. Take Full Detail if you want the whole car handled in one visit.

Inside + outStandard Detail

For a well-kept car that just needs a reset.

$150sedan

Price moves with vehicle size  ·  About 1 hr 30 min

What is included

My entry-level detail. An inside-and-out reset, and the cheapest way to find out what I do.

What is included

  • Hand wash plus wheels and tires for a fresh exterior clean
  • Interior wipe-down covering dash, console and door panels
  • Vacuum and basic cleaning so floors and seats come back fresh

Does not include clay bar, paint protection or stain extraction.

Condition of the car can move the final price.

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Interior focusInterior Refresh

When the cabin matters more to you than the paint.

$190sedan

Price moves with vehicle size  ·  About 1 hr 15 min

Coupes and small cars run $160. Trucks are quoted at the large-SUV rate.

What is included

For daily drivers and family cars that need the cabin brought back without stain extraction. Clay N Seal does the same job on the paint.

What is included

  • Full interior vacuum across floors, seats and mats
  • Surface wipe-downs and glass cleaning for a streak-free cabin
  • Leather and vinyl cleaned and conditioned
  • Exterior hand wash plus wheels and tires so it is clean inside and out

Does not include shampooing, stain removal or paint protection.

Condition of the car can move the final price.

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Most popularExterior focusClay N Seal

Smooth, glossy paint without committing to a coating.

$180sedan

Price moves with vehicle size  ·  About 2 hrs 30 min

What is included

For a car you want smoother and easier to wash, short of a long-term ceramic coating.

What is included

  • Hand wash to start clean
  • Clay bar decontamination that lifts bonded contaminants a wash cannot remove
  • Durable synthetic sealant for gloss and months of protection
  • Light vacuum and interior wipe-down to refresh the cabin

Does not include interior stain removal, leather conditioning or advanced ceramic protection.

Condition of the car can move the final price.

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Best valueInside + outFull Detail

The whole car, inside and out, in one visit.

$300sedan

Price moves with vehicle size  ·  About 3 hrs 30 min

What is included

Clay N Seal and Interior Refresh in one appointment. I decontaminate and seal the paint, then reset every seat. Short of paint correction, this is as far as I go in a single visit.

What is included

  • Hand wash plus wheels and tires, a thorough exterior wash to start clean
  • Clay bar decontamination that lifts what a wash cannot remove
  • Synthetic sealant for a glossy finish with months of paint protection
  • Full interior clean covering floors, seats, surfaces and glass
  • Leather and vinyl conditioning for a refreshed, protected finish

Does not include paint correction, ceramic coating, shampooing or deep stain extraction.

Condition of the car can move the final price.

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Our flagship service

02 / Coatings

Ceramic Coatings

Three tiers, running one year to seven. I machine-correct the paint on all three before any coating goes on, because a coating locks in whatever surface it bonds to.

ExteriorGood

1 Year Ceramic Coating

Gyeon CanCoat

A first coating, at the shortest commitment.

$800sedan

Price moves with vehicle size  ·  About 4 hrs

What is included

The entry point into coatings. You get protection and a visible gloss jump at the shortest commitment.

Correction included first

  • Paint depth measured before a pad touches the car
  • Test spot to find the least aggressive combination that works
  • Swirls, wash marks, haze and oxidation polished out
  • Panel wipe to strip every trace of polishing oil so the coating can bond

The coating

  • Gyeon CanCoat, a spray-applied ceramic coating rated up to 12 months
  • Water-repellent, glossy layer that resists light scratches and staining
  • Adds shine and keeps the car cleaner between washes

Condition of the car can move the final price.

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ExteriorBetterMost booked

3+ Year Ceramic Coating

Gyeon Pure2

For drivers who keep a car a few years and want low upkeep.

$900sedan

Price moves with vehicle size  ·  About 5 hrs

What is included

The middle tier, and where most people land. Shine that holds for years without the top-tier spend.

Correction included first

  • Paint depth measured before a pad touches the car
  • Test spot to find the least aggressive combination that works
  • Swirls, wash marks, haze and oxidation polished out
  • Panel wipe to strip every trace of polishing oil so the coating can bond

The coating

  • Gyeon Pure2, bonding deeply for up to 36 months of protection
  • Strong hydrophobic performance so water and grime sheet off
  • Gloss and chemical resistance with low upkeep

Condition of the car can move the final price.

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ExteriorBestLongest protection

7 Year Ceramic Coating

Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light + EXO v5

The longest protection I install, for a car you plan to keep.

$1,600sedan

Price moves with vehicle size and paint condition  ·  10 hrs to 2 days

What is included

Two products, applied as two separate layers. The longest-lasting package I install.

Correction included first

  • Paint depth measured before a pad touches the car
  • Test spot to find the least aggressive combination that works
  • Swirls, wash marks, haze and oxidation polished out
  • Panel wipe to strip every trace of polishing oil so the coating can bond

Layer 1, Crystal Serum Light

  • The hard base layer that bonds to your clear coat
  • Adds surface hardness and UV resistance to stop sun fade
  • Rated for up to seven years of protection

Layer 2, EXO v5

  • A sacrificial top layer over the base
  • Adds the gloss and the water beading you see
  • Takes the road grime so the base layer does not have to

Condition of the car can move the final price.

Garage installs only.

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A $100 deposit holds your coating appointment and comes off the final price.

03 / Correction

Paint Correction

Paint condition drives the hours, so I quote these after an inspection instead of taking them online. The numbers below are where each tier starts.

ExteriorSingle-Stage Gloss Enhancement

For paint that has gone dull or picked up light swirls.

from$600sedan

Price moves with vehicle size

Coupes and small cars run $600. Final number confirmed after I inspect the paint.

What is included

For a finish that has gone dull or picked up light swirls and does not need multi-stage work. One session, and the paint reads as reset.

What is included

  • Professional-grade polishers and a polishing system matched to your paint
  • A single layer of paint corrected to restore clarity and depth
  • Swirls, haze and light scratches reduced without cutting into paint thickness

Strictly paint-focused. Does not include ceramic coating, wet sanding or interior detailing.

Condition of the car can move the final price.

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Exterior2 Step Paint Correction

When the defects run deeper than one pass can reach.

from$850sedan

Price moves with vehicle size

What is included

For neglected or heavily swirled paint that a single stage will not reach. I quote it after inspection, since condition drives the hours.

What is included

  • A cutting stage to remove deeper defects, followed by a refining stage to restore gloss
  • Paint depth measured and a test spot run before full correction begins
  • Swirls, wash marks, oxidation and deeper scratches addressed across the panels

Condition of the car can move the final price.

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ExteriorWet Sanding

For severe defects, orange peel and deep damage.

from$1,350sedan

Price moves with vehicle size

What is included

The step before a repaint. I inspect the car in person first and will not quote it from photos.

What is included

  • Controlled wet sanding to level severe defects and orange peel
  • Full multi-stage polish afterward to bring the finish back to gloss
  • Paint depth checked throughout, since this is the most aggressive process I run

Condition of the car can move the final price.

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Every correction starts with a paint depth reading and a test spot. A $100 deposit holds the appointment once we agree on the number.

Repeat + scheduled clients

04 / Maintenance

Maintenance Services

The regulars’ tier. You can’t book maintenance off the street; it’s reserved for cars already in my books. Once your car has been through my hands you’re in: one flat price whatever you drive, a set rhythm between full details, and a detailer who already knows your car’s history.

Repeat + scheduled clientsInside + outCoating Care Maintenance

For a car already wearing a coating I installed.

$120any vehicle

Same price for any vehicle

What is included

For cars wearing a coating I installed that are still inside the protection period. Booking this keeps the coating performing and your warranty eligibility intact.

Exterior includes

  • Coating-safe foam wash and contact wash
  • Wheel and tire cleaning with tire dressing
  • Drying process suited to coated finishes

Interior includes

  • Light interior vacuum
  • Cleaning of steering wheel and center console
  • Light wipe down of interior surfaces
  • Interior glass cleaning

Condition of the car can move the final price.

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Most bookedRepeat + scheduled clientsInside + outPreferred Maintenance Wash

If I saw the car within about six weeks.

$85any vehicle

Same price for any vehicle  ·  About 1 hr 20 min

What is included

For clients on a regular schedule who book within about six weeks of the last visit.

Exterior includes

  • Foam pre-wash and contact hand wash
  • Wheel and tire cleaning with tire dressing
  • Controlled drying process

Interior includes

  • Light interior vacuum
  • Cleaning of steering wheel and center console
  • Quick wipe down of interior surfaces
  • Interior glass cleaning

Condition of the car can move the final price.

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Repeat + scheduled clientsInside + outRoutine Maintenance Detail

For clients who have been with us through it all, and cars we keep on a schedule.

Quoted for youpriced to your schedule

Quoted once for your schedule  ·  About 2 hrs

What is included

For repeat clients, and anyone who books a standing schedule. We quote it once for your car and cadence, and it stays cheaper than one-off detailing.

Exterior includes

  • Foam pre-wash and contact hand wash
  • Wheel and tire cleaning with tire dressing
  • Drying process that keeps water spots down

Interior includes

  • Light interior vacuum
  • Cleaning of steering wheel and center console
  • Wipe down of interior touch points
  • Interior glass cleaning

Condition of the car can move the final price.

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05 / Add-ons

Add-ons

Add any of these to a package, or book one on its own.

InteriorInterior Detail

A deep clean of the cabin, without extraction.

$90any vehicle

Same price for any vehicle  ·  About 1 hr 20 min

What is included

A deep clean of the cabin with no heavy moisture and no extraction tools. Good before an event or a long drive.

What is included

  • Dash, console, door panels and trim cleaned and conditioned with non-greasy protectants
  • Leather and vinyl treated to lift light grime and keep the material soft
  • Glass polished to a streak-free finish
  • Floors and seats vacuumed

Separate from Interior Shampoo. Does not include hot water extraction or fabric shampooing, and is not intended for biohazard messes, pet hair removal or headliner cleaning.

Condition of the car can move the final price.

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ExteriorExterior Detail

When only the outside needs attention.

$85any vehicle

Same price for any vehicle

What is included

The outside-only clean. Pairs with any interior service.

What is included

  • Wheel and tire cleaning first
  • Exterior hand wash
  • Finishing touches including tire shine

Condition of the car can move the final price.

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InteriorInterior Shampoo

Real stains, smells, or kids and pets in the back.

$295sedan

Price moves with vehicle size  ·  About 2 hrs

Coupes and small cars run $245. Leather seats are a flat $295. Trucks are quoted at the SUV rate.

What is included

For cars with visible stains or a smell that will not leave. Most of my shampoo bookings come from parents.

What is included

  • Surfaces deep cleaned with automotive-grade products rather than household cleaners
  • Cloth seats, carpets and floor mats shampooed and extracted to lift stains, embedded dirt and odors at the source
  • Leather and vinyl cleaned, conditioned and protected with UV-blocking products
  • Cupholders, vents and door pockets included

Condition of the car can move the final price.

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ExteriorEngine Bay Detail

For a bay that matches the rest of the car.

$75top only
$115upper and lower

Priced by scope, not vehicle size  ·  About 1 hr

What is included

Priced by how far into the bay I go. Vehicle size does not change it.

What is included

  • Loose debris removed from the bay first
  • Electronics covered before any liquid goes near them
  • Foam applied, then the bay brushed clean
  • Dried and conditioned so the plastics hold up

Condition of the car can move the final price.

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ExteriorHeadlight Restoration

Yellowed, hazy or foggy lenses.

$110any vehicle

Same price for any vehicle  ·  About 45 min

What is included

Faded lenses age the car and cut how far you see at night. Results hold up to three years depending on sun exposure and upkeep, at a fraction of the cost of new lenses.

What is included

  • Oxidation and surface damage sanded, polished and sealed out

Focused on the outside of the lens only. Does not include internal moisture removal, bulb replacement or full exterior detailing.

Condition of the car can move the final price.

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Questions

How the pricing works

Common questions about how I price and how booking works.

Why does the price change with vehicle size?

Time and product. A truck has more panel to wash and more carpet to vacuum than a sedan, and a coating on a full-size SUV eats more material. Rather than quote one number and adjust later, I publish all three.

Which size is my car?

Sedan covers coupes, sedans and small hatchbacks. SUV covers crossovers and mid-size SUVs. Truck covers pickups, vans and full-size SUVs. If your car sits on a line, pick the larger one and I will correct it down when I see it.

Do I pay the price shown, or does it change when you arrive?

You pay what you booked, unless the car needs something beyond the service you picked. Heavy pet hair, biohazard messes or paint damage change the scope, and I tell you before I start rather than after I finish.

Why is paint correction quoted instead of booked?

Paint depth and defect severity drive the hours, and neither shows up in a photo. The listed prices are where each tier starts. I confirm the number after seeing the car.

Do you take a deposit?

A $100 deposit holds paint correction and coating appointments, and it comes straight off the final price. Maintenance washes and detailing packages need no deposit.

Can I book more than one service in a visit?

Yes, and most people do. Interior and exterior services stack in the same appointment. Add the ones you want in the booking flow and the total time adjusts.

Do you come to me?

Yes. Everything on this page happens at your place, in Los Angeles and Orange County. I bring my own water and power, so all I need is space around the car.

What if I do not know which service I need?

Call me and describe the car. Most of the time the answer is one of three services, and I would rather point you at the cheaper one that fits than sell you the expensive one that does not.

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Every service on this page is mobile. We work in Cerritos, Whittier, Artesia, Bellflower, La Mirada, Buena Park, Norwalk, Long Beach, Lakewood and Cypress, and the streets in between. No shop to drive to, and nothing needed from your house.