When my husband told me that he had a pau hana with his boss and coworkers, I told him that I had no problem being the DD so long as he didn't vomit in the car on the way home. My husband laughed off my request and commented that he hadn't been a "Palu Princess" for the past two years and that the plan was to head home by 9pm. It was then my turn to laugh because knowing my husband, we'd be lucky if we were even home by midnight. By the time Friday rolled around and after awkwardly having to introduce myself as the "ball and chain" crashing my husband's night out, pau hana was in full swing. I can't even recall how many shots and beers/cocktails were ordered by and for the group but my husband was definitely starting to feel the alcohol. It wasn't until we hit our second (and final) bar of the night that I realized it might be time to head home. So one of my husband's coworkers helped me get him into the backseat of our car and as I drove off and checked the clock, it was only a little past 8:30pm. And since the only noise in the car was my husband's snoring, I figured we were in the clear. But as we we were about ten minutes away from home, I heard rustling in the back and as I asked my husband if he was okay, I was greeted with The Exorcist in full vomit glory. And as if the stench and sounds were not enough, the chunks splashing my shoulder closest to the armrest were enough to indicate that a simple Clorox wipe would not suffice. By the time we got home and I took a look at the damage, I realized we were going to need professionals. The next morning, I did a quick search on Yelp and Fine Shine Auto Detailing was one of my first options. I liked the fact that it was close to home and that based on the reviews, FSAD seemed to be the best kept secret in Kailua. So I used the Yelp app. to put in a quote request and waited on a response. Yelp also helped out by putting out the request to several other companies that may be able to help (via their Projects tab--super handy!). Alex W. from Clean Max Auto Detailing and Arvin I. from Detail Lab Hawaii were the first to respond with quotes and other details related to my request but since Alex's first available appointment wasn't until later in the month and Arvin was farther away than I would have liked, I held out hope that Fine Shine would get back to me. And almost like he had read my mind, Whitney had responded to my quote and asked that I give him a call. Whitney is perhaps one of the nicest people I've ever had the chance to interact with. While we were getting the details in over the phone, he was really good about getting info such as what work was needed, the type of car, when we could drop the car off, and billing (which I got a kick out of because Whitney initially thought I was a Uber/Lyft driver and one of my punk passengers vomited in the car and would need to be charged lol). My husband and I were basically able to drop the car off to Whitney within 30 minutes to an hour of our phone consultation and even when we met him in person, he was just as gracious and we had a bit of small talk (Whitney: "So what happened?" Me: "That's the culprit!" Hubs: "Yeah, sorry, I had one too many drinks...") before Whitney gave us a rundown of what he would be doing and told us he would have the car back to us same day. And sure enough, by 9pm, when we went to go pick-up the car, I could not have been more surprised at the work Whitney (and his wife) had done on our car. Since it was dark out, I initially thought that my eyes were playing tricks on me because of how shiny the exterior of our car was, but it wasn't until my husband had asked that Whitney had told us that he had of course taken care of the exterior as well as the interior because we were paying for full service. My husband and I just looked at each other in awe because it wasn't at all what we had expected and if the only thing Whitney could have done for us was to remove the stench, trust me when I say we would have been more than happy with that. But to see all the time, effort, and overall work Whitney put into our car, which took up a majority of his Sunday, it was obvious to us why people continue to go back to Whitney and Fine Shine time after time. If you are looking for someone in the Kailua area (and even if you're not from the area, the drive is worth it) to work on your car's detailing needs, I cannot recommend Whitney and Fine Shine Auto Detailing enough. Whitney is an honest man and a hard worker and the attention to detail and the results provided through his work is absolutely phenomenal. As a business, I feel that Fine Shine really does go above and beyond for their customers even if they're new like we were. Whitney constantly gave us updates throughout the day and even when it came to final costs, I still cannot believe we only paid the amount we paid for in comparison to all the work done on our car. Whitney is truly a miracle worker and we are forever grateful. read more

So I made an appointment to drop my car off for detailing (prior to leaving the island for PCS move)...but neglected to realize that this place was in Kailua. The owner was kind enough to reschedule his day and arrange to come to Waikiki to do the job at the last minute, which was amazing. He did a fabulous job - the car was spotless inside and out and he even managed to remove most of the evidence of my collision with a green pillar on the front of the car. My car passed the VPC inspection with flying colors and was so worth it. read more

He did a great job getting my vehicle ready for shipping. He took care of all of the sand and dog hair that had been building up while I was on island and I had no issues with turn in. read more

Brought him a loaner car we had that needed cleaning. We said inside only, just needed it to be clean while we used it. He gave us a quote of $140. Four hours later he texts it's ready. He says it's now $330 because it needed more cleaning. He never asked. Don't quote me one thing and then do extra work without asking. I wouldn't have approved. He apologized but after hearing from others apparently he does this. The car looked ok. Until I got into it and I noticed a strong smell. I figured it would subside. It did not. Weeks later it was so bad! Took it to another place. He used tire armorAl on the interior! That was the smell. It isn't even our car so I had to pay a $400 fee because of that. Never again. read more

Got a full detail and it was definitely worth it, my car felt brand new after! I dropped it off and it was done in a day. I felt my quote was a bit high but at the end, it was worth it for the amount of work they did. read more

This place did an amazing job on my vehicle! I decided to go ahead and get my car cleaned, vacuumed and waxed due to pushing it off for a little while. The only this is that it's cash only! But who doesn't love cash read more

They said my mini van would pass port inspection and it sure did! They are very easy to work with and provide a great service.

Whitney shared that aloha spirit and overdelivered on his service. Will come back and I highly recommend to do business with him Big mahalos Whitney!!! read more

3 KIDS AND 2 DOGS!! Wish I took before pics, but to paint you a picture I have 3 boys and 2 dogs. Our van was covered in dog hair and sand, not to mention all the sticky finger prints, coffee stains, and crumbs from who knows what --compliments of my kids. NOW LOOK AT THE AFTER PICTURES, I MEAN THEY SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES IT'S A NIGHT AND DAY DIFFERENCE!! Even the rims were spotless!! Definitely not something I could do on my own. Our truck wasn't nearly as bad on the inside but the outside needed some work, as it hadn't been washed in 6 months (husband deployed). When I called Whitney, he was quick to answer and very easy to talk to. I explained what he had to work with and he quickly scheduled me within the same week. Originally I had just wanted my van detailed, but after seeing how well he cleaned my van, I immediately made another appointment for our truck and then couple weeks later made an appointment for my moms car too. Favorite things: 1. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE 2. QUALITY WORK 3. FAIR PRICING (and slightly cheaper than some competitors I looked at, like the Eco Wash at the mall) 4. FAST & EASY BOOKING Will definitely be using this business again for future detailing!! read more

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Wholesome genuine and reliable gladly handed over my money!Got my car detailed so I could ship it and that is definitely his specialty highly recommend using Fine Shine Auto Detailing. read more

I got a screaming deal on a pickup, but the entire exterior was covered in paint overspray. It also did not have a bedliner. Whitney, the owner, offered me a deal to do the spray-on bedliner and the exterior paint overspray removal. When I went to pick up my truck, I was elated. Not only did the bed look awesome, but the exterior paint was just as smooth as a baby's behind! He also cleaned the carpeting and so my pickup not only looked brand new, it smelled awesome too. And, on top of all of that, he put 4 coats of wax. Whitney is a stand up guy and I recommend him for your auto detailing needs. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Awesome and so convenient, right in Kailua town! He took me home and picked me up. So nice. I would ask for mat finish Armor-All next time. Slippery when dry, I could barely stay in my seat. LOL read more

Whitney & Mark charged me $280 for an interior and exterior detail - I was shipping my vehicle for a PCS. They did a near to perfect job. They work out from their home (and have a mobile unit), if you are OK with dropping your vehicle off there. It was night time when I remember to took the after- photo but they did an absolutely fantastic job on the interior. Minor problems with the exterior, didn't properly even the wax in some spots. Not a huge deal. Worth $280? Maybe. If you need your vehicle done next day, they are super responsive and willing. Otherwise I'd recommend doing your research or get word of mouth. I've had a significantly better exterior detail (with interior included) for practically the same price. read more

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I gave these guys a tall order. I am selling a 12 year old Tahoe who has been occupied by kids, furry huskies, surfers, mud race goers, hikers, you name it. The car was in pretty bad shape, honestly, and hadn't been detailed for at least 5 years. They were reasonable with the quote, got me in the next day, gave me a ride to and from my place, and when I returned, I couldn't believe I was still looking at my Tahoe. All of the stains were gone. You would never know I have dogs. The outside looked pristine. I was literally in shock. When I got home, my neighbor asked me if I got a new SUV. These guys are professional, affordable, and efficient. They are no joke and no doubt best in the island. read more

We purchased a used car with low mileage but the paint looked really bad. I was afraid we may have made a mistake purchasing it. I took it to Whitney to have it detailed. He assured me he could fix it. He did an awesome job and it looked like new after I got it back! I will go back in the future. read more

By far the best bang for your buck!! They took my car in on short notice, and it needed a lot of attention! They scrubbed the insides, outsides, shampooed, waxed! Everything! They went above and beyond by touching up some chipped paint on the bumper, and fixing my console. Overall, a great experience from a great team! read more

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Great experience. I went for an estimate to be told I needed to go to an autobody shop. Appreciate honest appraisal and recommendation.

Just had my 2006 car detailed today by Whitney and his staff. This is the fourth time I have returned to them to have my car detailed because they do an impeccable job each and every time. This is coming from someone who is very picky. I told him I would continue to return as long as he keeps up the fantastic job... and he has! He is very warm and welcoming to boot whenever I see him. I highly recommend his services. read more

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If you want your car to pass inspection for shipment, ask this guy to do it. It was a bit pricey, but worth every penny, sparing me a headache had it not passed. There were five cars in front of mine and three of them failed the pre-inspection. The inspectors are strict, and take a look at everything inside, outside, in the trunk, and even under the hood. Fine shine took care of everything and finished my car in 3 hours, earlier than the 4 hour time wait they originally gave me. I waited to post a review because he guaranteed my car would pass, I'm a skeptic... and they delivered. Thank you Fine Shine for giving me a headache free shipping process! read more

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My husband puked all inside our roommate's Mazda CX-5. No warning, windows down, moving car, puke all inside the interior. Had to paint the picture for you guys. We needed to get the car cleaned ASAP, but during COVID-19 and the current stay at home orders, we didn't think anyone would be able to clean the car soon. THANK GOODNESS for Fine Shine! They were able to take the car in SAME DAY and took care of the mess completely! When we picked up the car, there were a few spots missed (ceiling) but it was taken care of right when we pointed it out. 5 stars for convenience 5 stars for customer service 5 stars for quality Thank you so much! read more

My car was left sitting for three and a half weeks while I was on vacation and I came back to find it completely covered in mold. It was so bad (the pictures don't even do it justice) that I couldn't drive it and I had no idea what to do. I called and got in contact with Whitney and he was instantly responsive to the situation. He worked around my work schedule, and took the car the same day because I have no other means of transportation. I was shocked when I got the car back as it was completely spotless. He managed to get all of the mold out, and even went above and beyond to fix little issues with my car while he had it. The customer service was incomparable to any other company out there, they really care for their customers at Fine Shine Auto Detailing! Big thanks to Whitney and the company! read more

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Super cool guys! I am trying to sell my car and my carpet was super gross and I don't even know what was on it! What's the most amazing thing about them is that it's mobile! They come to you!!! That's great because with moving and all, I don't have time to go to have my car cleaned! They guy was super nice and he said he would call me when he was done. In less than 20 or so minutes he calls me and says he is done. I'm kind of worried they didn't do a good job in such a short amount of time. When I opened my car door the carpet was magically clean! Way better than before! I can't believe how quick they are!!! I highly recommend them to anyone who wants a great carpet cleaning in their car!!! Just look at my before and afters! Hopefully someone will want to buy my car now that it's all clean!!! read more

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Fine Shine exceeded my expectations! I am admittedly VERY hard to please when it comes to services, but I was thrilled to see my car after taking it to get detailed. I called around to look at pricing and I was not willing to pay upwards of $250 for a car detailing. When I called fine shine auto there prices were very reasonable and they could take my car in the next day! My car was long over due for a deep clean. My main concern was my upholstery as it has accumulated a few stains from late night drive throughs etc. When I picked up my car it was spotless. My car is now in the same condition as when I bought it! I am glad I didn't have to sacrifice professional and quality work for price. Thank you Fine Shine Auto!!! read more

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They arrived ten minutes early. And worked until about 3:30 they did a really thorough job. The only reason I am dinging them a star is because my rims were not cleaned as I would have liked to have seen them get. For 120 dollars I want my rims hand cleaned. I have a sedan and my husband has an SUV and the price to clean and detail them both was the same. I definitely don't mind spending money on getting my car washed in fact I will definitely use them again in about 6 months. I will just be sure that I let them know I to really get in there with the rims. Overall I would recommend them. Just make sure you let them know to be careful when using the pressure washer on your rims, it kind of messed up my rim emblem, it's an easy fix so I am not losing sleep over it, and neither of us knew that could happen I suppose. My car has been dirty for a while and I am glad it's clean and putty again! read more

If 6* was an option I'd give it to them. Absolutely incredible what they did for my wife's Rogue with sand, fur, French fries, etc. it honestly looks brand new. I'd honestly expect to pay over $500 for what they did and they did it for a fraction. If you are PCS'ing your vehicle YOU NEED TO GET THEM TO CLEAN IT BECAUSE YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!!!!! read more

After having my husband's car in the carport throughout a very long deployment, I thought it would be nice for him to come home to a gleaming and clean car. I can't drive stick so I found this mobile detailing and called to see what the cost would be. They quoted me like $75 to come out and do it, so I said let's do it, and made an appointment. The guy that came out was rushed, grumpy, and seemed really tired, and although he spent a lot of time on the car, it still had a lot of spots he missed, and detailing I was disappointed he overlooked. When I was ready to pay him, he got really mad at me that I didn't have cash, despite nobody telling me when I made the reservation that he only took cash. I told him that I had checks or card, and I couldn't go anywhere to get cash because my foot was broken, and this made him even more mad. Eventually he did end up taking my check, very begrudgingly, and I paid it to him probably equally begrudgingly after inspecting the quality of his work. I think taking my hubs car to a drive through car wash would likely get it as clean, and would only have cost me 10% of what I paid to this guy. read more

Whitney, the owner of Fine Shine, has cared for my 2015 Black Honda Accord for over a year. As you know, a black car can be a challenge to maintain because everything shows on that color. He picks it up at my home every month and returns the car a couple hours later. During the 2 hours, Whitney thoroughly evaluates the appearance of my car. In addition to cleaning and polishing the car, he checks the tire pressure, condition of the paint, and lets me know of any apparent problems. He touches up any little rust spots, paint that rubbed off during near misses with the pillars in parking garages, and makes sure the interior and exterior are dust free and shiny like new! I love my car and appreciate the exceptional service Whitney provides through his Fine Shine business. Beautiful work Whitney! read more

Gave my daughter a detail for Christmas & wow! What a FANTASTIC job & fair price. Truly impressed. And you are such a genuinely kind human. We will recommend you. Thank you! read more

My car was extremely dirty from having a toddler, two dogs, two cats, and from going to the beach. He did an amazing job making it look like the car was fresh off the lot. We needed it done ASAP due to needing to ship our vehicle, and let's just say they are extremely strict on how clean the car needs to be. Glad I trusted this business with getting that done. read more

All I can say is ... WOW!!... I called them this morning at 9:30am because yesterday we spilled a cappuccino in our new ford and didn't want the milk to sink in a spoil. A very nice gentalman answered the phone and got is in within an hour. It was easy, I dropped off my car, explained the issue and mainly just thought they would vacuum and scrub out the coffee but when I picked it up the entire interior looked brand new! The seats were washed and conditioned and there wasn't a speck of dust or sand to be found. I will 100% go back when I need my car done again and recommend them to any and everyone! Thank you so much fine shine!! read more

Just had my car detailed here and really appreciate the work put into making it shiny and clean again! I had taken my dog for a drive into town and he decided to puke in the car, getting it on the side and underneath the passenger side seat. Fine Shine was able to get it out! I also appreciate the communication on what to do before the detail. Thanks! read more

Whitney did absolutely phenomenal work on our borrowed car. We had placed buckets of flowers and water inside the back of the vehicle, transporting items to and from a wedding venue, and contrary to what you may think, the smell was awful. We needed to have the car's rugs shampooed and get it back to tip top shape before returning it to the person who lent it to us. I called 4 other detailing services and none could help us that day. Fortunately, Fine Shine Auto Detailing saved us. Whitney and his team worked their tails off for about 7 hours, making sure that not only was the smell gone, but every grain of sand was removed, the scratches were buffed out and every panel was shining. It looked brand new! If you are in Oahu, you must get your car detailed here read more

Great attitude, understanding and reasonable. Perfect for PCS season if you're in a bind give this small business a call and he'll do the best he can. read more

We booked an interior detail appointment for our 6 year old Tacoma. Beach, baseball and everyday life made for the perfect dirty storm. To our delight the interior of our truck now looks brand new. Seats, dash, carpet, doors, all look amazing. Coordination was fas, great communication and superior work....all for the win. We highly recommend Fine Shine. read more

Dropped my truck off and had never needed to get it detailed but I'm shipping it off island so I figured now would be the time, great guys dropped it off had it done exactly when they said it would be and it looks fantastic. Would recommend them to anyone looking to make their car look brand new again. read more

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I brought my car in severely neglected I was actually looking to buy a new vehicle so didn't give it the TLC it needed! I have executives in town so had to detail and so grateful I found Whitney at Fine Shine! He's got a great energy about him and he and his wife poured 5 hard working hours to bring my car back to life. They washed the seats more than 12 times each to get them to a better state. The car was immaculate and makes me not in such a hurry to buy a new one anymore! So so so would recommend this company there is no way you'd be disappointed! read more

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Whitney was a pleasure. His demeanor makes you feel welcome and he was very professional. He quoted me over the phone regarding time and the cost for both my husbands Jeep and my Audi. He was on time and he even called me regarding a scratch on my car. I wish I had prior photos to show everyone how bad the scratch was, because you can't even see it on my Audi anymore. He was very responsible on price. I had quotes from others and they were at a much higher price point. When you are military and moving off the island it was nice to have someone know what they are doing and within your timeline! Thank you Whitney! read more

I highly recommend Fine Shine Auto Detailing. Whitney got back to me right away and was able to take my car and work on it the day I called. He did an incredible job with both the interior and exterior. My car is 7 years old, has been used extensively at the beach and it now looks brand new! He got every bit of sand out of the car, the seats and dash sparkle and the exterior is as shiny as when I bought it. Do yourself a favor and give Whitney a call. read more

Amazing detailer! My car has never looked this clean.... even when I bought it brand new! Great attention to detail, revived surfaces that I didn't think could look this good again. Immaculate inside and out. Money well spent!! read more

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whitney did an absolutely amazing job on my 2001 prius. when I took it to him it sort of looked like a old beater to me. now it glistens and shines and I feel great driving around in it. Whitney himself is charming, friendly and immensely helpful. I am not in the habit writing reviews but in this case I am very pleased to recommend Whitney very very highly. read more