I've trusted California Detailing to beautify and protect four cars and three motorcycles for my family since our first experience with them in 2022. Most of the jobs were for full PPF + ceramic coating of new vehicles, but they've also performed a couple of non-PPF paint correction, detailing, and ceramic coating work on well-used vehicles not eligible for PPF. In all cases, California Detailing produced fantastic results that made the new cars look better than they were at dealer delivery and the well-used vehicles look as close to new as possible. For vehicles that we've subsequently sold, California Detailing's attentive work helped protect their resale value. Even when we don't have big jobs pending, we drop by their shop a few times a year for installation inspections and touch-ups (no charge during PPF or ceramic coating warranty period). In addition to being skilled professionals, California Detailing also have great customer service that easily makes my family and me feel at home during our visits. Excellent and lasting results, great people, convenient location, and timely scheduling. We'll see them again soon! read more

Clear and detailed explanations of the services, responses are always timely and polite, and overall communication is SUPER helpful! Very much appreciated read more

Great communication and great service from Carlos and the team. I messaged ahead through Yelp, and the team communicated with me through the app and over text-- very responsive and clear. I came in with a big problem-- my niece vomited up a fish sandwich in the back seat, leaving stains and an odor that lingered after my best efforts to clean it up. Carlos was very honest and upfront with me-- the fish/vomit combo is among the hardest smells to remedy, so he could make a best effort but could not guarantee the result. He did not in any way pressure me or attempt to oversell what he could accomplish. He executed a repeated deep treatment and extraction process plus full interior detail, and I picked the car up the next day to find it in better condition than it has been since it came off the lot. And the offending lingering odor and stains are completely gone! I'm very happy with the price paid for the value of the service I received. Excellent service, communication, and results from Carlos and everyone on the team at every step of the experience, start to finish. read more

Wow! What amazing shop! I took my Tesla here for full PPF and tinting. They did an excellent job. I didn't have the pleasure to meet with the owner. However, I was able to get pricing via phone calls. The staff here are super nice. Meet Carlos and Jeremy. Super professional. I used other shop in the past. Compared to California detailing is night and day. Besides the quality of the work, I value most is communications and timeliness. The minute they took my car in, they started the work right away. No delays, no excuses. Delivered my car on time with exceptional results. I know what shop to work with in the future. Is definitely here! read more

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Fantastic job, exceeded expectations. Paint finish is like glass, leaves and tree shedding just slide right off, even under my driveway tree that is molting. Good no be happier! read more

My last review was 18 years ago for California Detailing. I gave them four out of five stars because at the time it felt very expensive to pay $400 to detail a Honda Civic. Well... It's 18 years later and I paid almost $1000 to completely polish and bring back to nearly new looking interior and exterior on a black 2002 Mercedes S class to life. It is amazing and I have even gotten random people on the street giving me thumbs up and whistles. Honestly I feel like I got a pretty decent deal considering the car was in much worse shape than the Civic, it is a massive vehicle, it's 18 years of inflation and I have more disposable income. Five stars! read more

Got all 3 of our cars ceramic coated here, and they did a fantastic job. Our cars all looked so great right after the coating, and every time we wash our cars, they all look amazing still. This place was very professional, efficient (took maybe 2 days each max), and gave us a tiny discount when we misunderstood the pricing. It was expensive, but it will last a long time. Would highly recommend the ceramic coating here for your car, if you're into that sort of thing! Makes your car look beautiful. Great service too!!! Friendly people here. read more

Carlos and his team did an excellent job detailing the interior and exterior of my partner's car. The price was reasonable considering they really made every visible surface sparkling clean. The location is great for people who work in the city. Dropped the car off at 7:30 and went to work, came back around 4:30 and she was sitting there ready for me. All in a days work. Thank you! read more

I did not go to Burning Man this year. I went in 2024 and had my car detailed here after, in November 2024, when they were supposed to have done the exterior, engine, and under carriage for a staggering $1500. Today, 10 months later, my mechanic sent my photos "showing the salt bed / playa dust that is still present everywhere under the van. Highly recommend pressure wash the underside of the van at a self car wash to prevent corrosion." Thanks for nothing, y'all. read more

They did a full car PPF and Ceramic Coating on my 2022 Porsche 911 S here. They removed a partial PPF install since it was damaged on a road trip. I also had them remove my stone guards by rear wheels. They did the whole car. The work is quality work and completed in a reasonable timeline. They were knowledgeable and quick to respond to all of my questions. The cost was high, but it was a custom install and not from a kit. read more

I've know Carlos at California Detailing for years and keep on coming back to him and Jim because they are simply the best. My recently acquired BMW Z3 2.5i Roadster/Convertible was in serious need of a complete interior detailing, including steam cleaning the carpets and conditioning the leather seats and surfaces. My car also had a cloudy rear plastic convertible window, dirty tonneau cover, scratched plastic headlight lens covers, and hairline scratches on the right side of the hood, courtesy of a curious stray cat. Expecting to only have an initial consultation with Carlos, I dropped by without an appointment and was very happy that he was able to take my Z3 into the shop the same morning. My car was ready the next day, a little after noon. What a difference! I couldn't believe the great work California Detailing did on the rear plastic window. Much better then I had anticipated. The rest of the car, including the interior was immaculately cleaned and detailed. I am very particular about who services and takes care of my automobiles and Jim, Carlos and crew have never disappointed me. read more

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Really great quality work. This is the place to bring your car if you want to give it love.

If I could add 10 more stars I would. Had 4 trucks over years wrapped. this one was by far the best! great comm and the product speaks for itself in quality and expert install. They know Rivian R1T's for sure and use Kavaca with all edges wrapped! only reminder, just when you want to call to find out "when its done" take a breath and know that the team there will make you smile by giving them a day or two to make things perfect :) read more

I had a professional and very positive experience all around. Scheduling and information was very easy with Natasha. She explained thoroughly the process and package options and took time to answer any questions. I got both tinting and a ceramic coating package on an X5 and Carlos and his team did an outstanding job. Carlos is very detail oriented and the overall quality of the service was top notch. I highly recommend them. read more

If I can give a rating higher than 5 *, I would. An exceptional car detail shop. Jim, Carlos and the team were absolutely over the top with their customer service and finished work. We were in an unexpected situation as paint was thrown onto our vehicle in the early morning commute. After checking YELP, we came across CA Detail and Jim responded to our call right away. We explained our predicament and he said he could help as he has handled similar issues. In fact an earlier model of our vehicle was in his shop for a similar situation which reassured us that we chose the right shop for our needs. We got a reasonable quote considering the amount of labor that will and was involved to meticulously remove the paint and restore the vehicle. In a matter of a few days, over a holiday weekend, the vehicle was returned back to us in a shape that looked better than new. We were happily surprised and delighted with the results. Shop was clean, staff was friendly, work was exceptional, customer service was friendly and responsive, pricing was more than fair considering the results. Do not hesitate to come here for your car detail needs. read more

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I highly recommend California Detailing. I brought in my MDX to have the passenger seat floor dried out because of a water leak a few days before Thanksgiving. They discovered the water in the front and back seat floor. Within 2 days, they removed the seats and dried out the carpet and padding - professional, courtesy, excellent service, and worth every penny. Five stars! read more

Rock solid shop. Not cheap, but you get what you pay for and there's an excellent reason for the consistently high ratings. Jim was really friendly and took me through the shop to view some of the ongoing / completed work. It all looked top-notch. I had them ceramic coat my truck around the 2 year mark of owning it from new. Came out beautiful and the coating has held up well. At that time I also asked about detailing it. Mind you, I keep the truck in really good condition. Jim looked it over and instead of up-selling me, told me to hold off until it really needs a deep cleaning. read more

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Had a great experience with the interior detailing here. Carlos, Diana, and the rest of the team were super helpful and attentive. They did an amazing job removing stubborn stains from the fabric parts of my seats--some had been there since before the pandemic and other places couldn't get them out. The leather sections now feel soft, clean, and well-moisturized with proper leather care products, not harsh chemicals. Highly recommend! read more

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The work they do is incredible. They wrapped the edges of the corners perfectly and seemingly like you can't even tell I highly recommend California Detailing for the work they do because you will not be disappointed. This is my second vehicle I brought to them. They use an amazing product combine with great skills. They don't rush their work. They actually take their time which I really appreciate. read more

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I love how my car looks! California Detailing was a pleasure, professional, friendly, and very easy to do business with. They did a fantastic job and even managed to remove a bike tire mark from my white cloth roof, which I thought was impossible. I plan to return every year to keep my car looking this great! read more

I have been working with Jim and Carlos at California detailing since 2017. I've taken 5 different cars and my motorcycle to them over the years and each time, I'm blown away by the results. Their care, attention to detail, and high level of customer service doesn't disappoint. The trickiest task was a full detail of my 1964 Bel Air. The car leaks as it's 60 years old, and California Detailing does a dry detail without getting the car wet - brilliant! They are not the cheapest in town, but like other reviewers have said, you get what you pay for. I'm very particular about my cars, and have always been impressed by their work. read more

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They are AMAZING! We have a 2002 bmw wagon we inherited 6 years ago that was always lovingly maintained by the prior owner but was starting to show signs of age - paint swirls, scratches, water spots, the leather interior needing tlc, etc. I brought our car in for an estimate and spoke with Carlos who was very knowledgeable and thorough. He didnt try to upsell me on anything but gave me a rundown of what they'd be able to do and a reasonable expectation. We brought our car back in first thing on a Friday morning and were able to pick it up the same evening. HOLY COW what a difference! The paint is sooo smooth, glossy, no more swirls or lines, many of the marks/scratches from years of daily driving were gone. Obvisouly we knew they couldnt fix some things (rock chips, etc) but they are far less noticeable now. The interior looks brand new! We were more than impressed when we got our car back. It looked decent before but now it looks like it should be on the showroom floor. They also gave us a recommendation of where to go to fix our headliner which is starting to sag a little. Are they cheap? To us, no (but that's subjective). But in relation to the work they did, I'd say the price was definitely reasonable and 1000% worth it. 10/10 would recommend. read more

WOW!! I literally squealed when I saw may baby (aka: some call a car or 1999 saab). Purchased the car used fell in love with it but the paint was battered. The expense felt like a risk but seeing the results now feels like a relief. I had to paint the hood and front bumper. After it looked drastically different. The painter suggested I detail the rest to make things match. We did ceramic and I couldn't be any happier. No more flat faded yuck. My dad was a detailer in 80s so I have a high standard too. Clean shop, Super professional team. THANK YOU - THANK YOU. My baby looks beautiful and new. Ps so good I had to post same review on Google too :) read more

I first took my car here well over a decade ago, and they've been consistently great every time, whether I go in for detailing, ceramic, or PPF. I want to give a special shout out to Carlos for being super knowledgeable, providing unbiased advice on the various services they offer, and always doing an excellent job. read more

Jim the owner was very responsive and did a good job describing the process I just got a Tesla model S Plaid and wanted to protect it. So I got the bronze ceramic coating. Carlos and his team did a beautiful job. I am so happy with the results and would recommend them again read more

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Amazing service and extremely high quality. I had the full interior and polish on the exterior and I feel like I have a new car.

Very good service, my BMW R18 looked like new. The staff was very friendly, working with a time to both have my motorcycle dropped off & picked up. I like the quality & workmanship done on my bike. I highly recommend your motorcycle having the cerecoat that is applied on the motorcycle to help protect it from the elements!! I liked the 7 year warranty offered on the coating that's been applied! read more

I have a 2008 BMW that unfortunately with all the rain leaked and a LOT of water got into my car. Like a 2-3 inch deep puddle. I got the actual leak fixed and diagnosed elsewhere, but needed it to be professionally deep cleaned and dried after. I reached out to Jim by text and heard back within an hour. He was very attentive to what I was telling him and was giving me genuine solutions for my problem. He even referred me to some other businesses that may be able to help. His follow up was also great and I could tell he genuinely cares about his customers. Being a young woman and having bad experiences elsewhere when it comes to my car, I felt like I was in great hands. I was quoted a very fair price, took my car in, and they did a fantastic job. Carlos was also very nice and communicative as well. He texted me photos of my car being dried and the process so I was reassured that everything was getting taken of correctly. I would highly recommend this place to anyone for any kind of detailing service, small or large (like my situation). read more

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Had some wall paint transfer over to the front left bumper due to a scrape. Carlos took me in the same day I called and fixed the issue within an hour. He was very honest with me and said he'd do what he can to remove the paint. If there were deep scratches, he suggested he'd recommend someone who professionalizes in fixing that. Luckily that wasn't needed due to his great work. Was happy to pay the $95. Pleasant interaction as well. Would definitely recommend. read more

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they tinted all of my windows in my Audi and detailed it afterward. great quality, smelled nice, and recommend this company.

If I can give them 6 stars I would. I brought my BMW here for a full paint correction, PPF, and ceramic coating. I bought my car new and for some reason waited until I drove it almost 7K miles, so I already picked up some rock chips and minor imperfections - my expectations weren't incredibly high to begin with that it would look new again. I was completely blown away. My car looks better than the day I picked it up. I even had my neighbors come over and ask who did my detailing work. The team here did an amazing job from customer service, pricing, answering questions, and treating my car as if it were their own. Don't look any further, this is the place to go. I'll bringing my wife's car here next and mine back for any paint maintenance. Life long customer. read more

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Jim was very kind on the phone and Carlos knows what he's doing at the shop. They applied a very nice "Gold Package" 8-layer ceramic coating to my new Tesla Model Y (black) and it came out perfect! Well worth the $$ and you can tell they are the best at what they do. read more

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They did a wonderful job with two of my cars. Very happy with the quality of work. My friends got work done here so I decided to give it a go. Just check these pics. read more

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After a recommendation from a friend, I took my car to California Detailing to do a paint correction and they did an incredible job. I had some bird dropping etchings that had baked into the paint, some light key swirl marks, and scuffs from someone swiping my car in a parking lot and they were able to fix it all. It looks like nothing happened and I couldn't have asked for better results. I would highly recommend California Detailing for anyone looking to do a paint correction, ceramic coating, or PPF. read more

I recently purchased a new car and wanted to make sure it was protected. I've reached out to many different detailing shops and I find that California Detailing provided me the best experience. Jim took the time on the phone to fully explain everything that I needed to know. This was my first experience getting PPF and ceramic coating. I brought the car in and Carlos and Jeremy did a wonderful job. Please reach out to Jim if you're looking to get PPF and ceramic coating. read more

I had my other car detailed at this place before and it was nicely done, but I am really sad about the outcome of the wrapping. The owner Jim and Carlos were nice and friendly. But it was an awful experience for the wrapping. I had to go back for another fix because there were lots of bubbles. Not professionally wrapped. Keep having the bubbles and they did weird cut out. All the dust went inside the wrap and the weird cut out is really pop. Feel really shame to park my car on the street. Want to peel off the whole thing T_T Tried to call them couple times and no one answered. Waste of time and money! Not recommend at all :( read more

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Jim and his crew did an amazing job of making my old Jag look like new again. 17 years worth of paint swirls and fading all gone, feels like I have a new car now. They really did an amazing job and was worth every penny. I've tried the budget places that were a waste of money. Only complaint is that I don't want to drive the car now that it looks so good read more

Carlos and his team did an OITSTANDING job on my new Genesis GV70 EV. After the ceramic coating, the car looks better than it did on the showroom floor!!! I highly recommend these guys to look after your car's exterior and interior care! read more

Very professional business! I had an excellent experience for my first time using their services. After moving many times in the last few years, my car looked like it was brand new after their service! I definitely recommend this business to others! read more

I had an exceptional experience of service especially provided by Carlos. I had the combo treatment of PPF and Ceramic on my new car and it continues to look fantastic. I will definitely recommend California Detailing to my friends and associates. read more