Even before purchasing a new 2026 Genesis GV70 for my wife I began an extensive research process to find the very best paint correction and ceramic coating applicator I could find in Orange County. After weeks of research, evaluation and reading reviews I settled on Innovative Detailing in Tustin CA. I contacted Dave for information about the process and a quote. Dave was a wealth of information and it was obvious not only was he knowledgeable and skilled but had a passion for producing the finest detailed cars possible. He sent me a full written description of the process, the products used and a quote comparable to other high-end detailers. Dave had the vehicle for approximately a day and a half and during the process he sent me progress photos and updates. When we picked up the car I couldn't believe the improvement in the car's appearance at the dealer and after he completed his work.....it was stunning! Not only was the vehicle paint restored to a lustrous shine and ceramic coated but the wheels and other surfaces were treated as well. Its clear Dave takes great pride in every car he details and as a one man shop he does all of the work himself so you don't have to worry about "who" does the actual work once the money is paid. Quality and Customer Satisfaction is Dave's "JOB ONE"! As a bonus Dave sends a complete list of care and maintenance instructions and products to ensure the vehicle remains in pristine condition throughout its life. Along with the other car owners who take pride in driving a finely detailed vehicle I wholeheartedly recommend Dave and Innovative Detailing to everyone desiring to take their car's appearance to the next level! read more

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Innovative Detailing Shop is simply next-level. Dave, the owner, delivers exceptional work with an unmatched level of care, professionalism, and knowledge. From start to finish, the service was informative, kind, and detail-oriented--you can tell immediately that quality is his top priority. Dave treats every vehicle as if it were his own, and it shows. He did an amazing job ceramic coating my new VW Atlas R-Line. The finish is absolute perfection--no need for pictures, just imagine flawless, mirror-like results. If you're looking for top-tier craftsmanship, honest expertise, and someone who genuinely cares about your car, Innovative Detailing Shop is the place. Highly recommended without hesitation. read more

I am SO happy with the job David did on my new RAV4! Despite my car being only a couple of months old, it had swirls and minor scratches in the clear coat. NOTE: Never use automated car washes! I will be washing my own car from now on! David carefully removed the imperfections and applied a ceramic coating. He also installed protective film coating on my headlamps. The dealer had installed this film on parts of my front hood, but not in some areas vulnerable to scratches. The final results look fantastic! In addition to the fine work David did on my car, he followed up with lots of photos of the process and the final results. And he sent a detailed email containing all the information and links to products that I need to keep my car looking beautiful going forward. I highly recommend David and Innovative Detailing and will be returning in the future. read more

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Took my new 2025 Mazda CX5 to Innovative Detailing for Ceramic Coating. I could not be happier with the results. David is very professional and knowledgeable and very attention to detail oriented. He recommended Paint Protection Film in the front to protect from rock chips and so glad I did it. If you have a new car and want to protect its finish or and older car and want to bring back some shine talk to David at Innovative Detailing, you'll be happy you did. read more

Dave knows what he does! Definitely recommend,the 39+ years of experience shows his excellent work! Car looks brand new!! Thank you!! And see you soon with my other cars read more

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Dave is hands down one of the most knowledgeable detailers I ever met. He gives great advice without being pushy and truly cares about your car. He did a ceramic coat and had his tint guy tint my front windows and windshield and I couldn't be happier. His prep and detail, as well as instructions and resources he gave me to continue caring for the car, exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Dave and Innovative Detailing! read more

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I brought my Porsche 356 Speedster to Dave and was amazed with the results. He was able to remove some scratches that I didn't think would come out. I was so relieved and truly impressed with Dave's knowledge and understanding of cars, paint and the details. I then randomly bumped into Dave at a Cars and Coffee and was able to chat more with him and see and understand that not only does he have decades of experience but a real passion for all things cars. What stand up great guy! I would highly recommend Dave to any of my family and friends. "Thank you Dave, I appreciate your time, knowledge and honesty" Ron G. read more

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Dave runs a first class operation, from start to finish. You're in good hands. Price is always fair & competive and several options are given. Would recommend. read more

Amazing! Dave is a magician. I didn't think my brand new car could look better than new. Dave did a new car prep and paint correction that brought out the true metallic shine on my car. It's rare to find someone that will treat your car like their own. Innovative Detailing raises the standard. Look no further for your car detailing needs. read more

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I brought my brand new FL5 Civic Type R for new car prep, detail, ceramic coat, and tint. The pictures don't do it justice. I have a limited production vehicle with a special color of paint so I was very careful as to who I trusted with my car. Dave was very upfront, communicative, and detail oriented. It is clear that he takes great pride in his work product. read more

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Dave is a very friendly and knowledgeable detailer. He knows a great deal about the restoration and preservation of paint and finish, and is very skilled at using the proper techniques on classic vehicles. Highly recommended. read more

This was the year to bring back the new car look on my red 2011 Lexus 200h CT since she is not going anywhere! We turned to our car care expert and friend Dave Sylican at Innovative Detailing. We have known Dave for 25 years and we know he is the best in the business. He kept our vehicles like new for years and has applied the clear bras for both our vehicles. He travels to train and keeps up with the latest in exceptional fine car care. The Lexus 200h CT is a low profile vehicle so she had her front underbody scraped many times taking driveway exits! We started with a repair at an auto body shop before we brought the car back to Dave for the removal of the old clear bra and detailing. We then brought her back for the application of the new clear bra. We then brought her back for the third visit and had him apply a 5-year ceramic coat. The Lexus red paint has remained incredibly intact over the years, but after all the meticulous and expert work Dave completed, she looks brand new. If you want the best car care for your new or aged vehicle from the most talented and best technician in the business, take your vehicle to Dave. You will be so happy with the results. I bet Dave can post some incredible pictures of my vehicle to go with this review so you can see for yourself what we are talking about. The "we: is my husband and me since - he helped pay for her facelift! The "she" is because she is my lovely red Lexus 200h CT and she really looks fantastic now! Oh, and I forgot - Dave recommended a local wheel vendor who came to the house and took the wheels off and took them to the shop and blasted them and then powder coated them. They returned in two days and put the wheels back on - and that was the beginning of her makeover. If you see her on the street - she is not for sale! Thank you, Dave!! read more

Dave did such a good job on my waverunners. These skis are 2015 models. Most importantly, Dave did everything he promised he would. Started on time, finished on time and was very patient in explaining the process to me. Customer for life! read more

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David has done four cars and a motorcycle for me. He always does a fantastic job and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Thank you David for always taking good care of me! read more

Dave @ Innovative Detailing did an amazing job with my 2016 Tesla S. Dave really shows a true passion for what he does as it comes through in the quality of his workmanship and professionalism. Dave did a complete exterior detailing and ceramic coating on my Tesla. I was amazed when I picked up my car and saw an almost a mirror like reflection. My car now looks like a brand new car. I would recommend Innovative Detailing without hesitation. Dave is one of the few that takes pride in his work and works with integrity. Thank you Dave! read more

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I'm in the process of getting my 1956 F100 ready to go back for another detail, David did a fantastic job and as mentions I will be going back. read more

Dave did an excellent job installing PPF on my 911. Great attention to detail and quick service.

Dave is a person who cares about detailing cars. Some other detailers seem to only care about acquiring new customers and money while Dave gives free advice on different detailing aspects. It really seems like he cares about spreading knowledge on car detailing. I got my car ceramic coated by him. He did a great job. Very quick and responsive communication. I would totally recommend him for future detailing references. read more

I got my new BMW X5 debadged and few minor scuffs buffed out. It came out perfect. I highly recommend you bring you car here's for any detailing work. read more

Finally, I decided to ask Dave help me do the paint correction as well as ceramic coating. The result is just incredible. I have no word that can describe the beauty of his work. Just perfect. I love the Soul Red of Mazda from the first time I saw it, that why I want to protect it. However, Dave just brought the color to another level. Cannot be happier. Definitely recommend for anyone who loves their cars. read more

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The rest of the reviews cover everything I would say and more but Dave did an amazing job on my new 2023 430i gran coupe. Not only did he help answer my many questions but was also flexible and ultimately helped me decide to get my car ceramic coated! It was so worth it! He sent me pictures during the day which I appreciated! He's a car guy so you know your car is in good hands! read more

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I ended up here because I needed to get paint correction, ceramic, and PPF done on my car in short order since I was taking it to an event. Well I'm glad that I came across Dave because he was knowledgeable, meticulous, and honest. He was able to take my car where the paint had been abused over the years from shoddy care and cleaning (my fault!) and bring it back to a glistening beauty. The car literally has not looked this good since probably the day I bought it! And he got it done in 2 days. It should be noted that he only takes in 1 job at a time because he prides himself on doing a good job and likes to focus his attention. Suffice it to say, I was happy with the results, he was a pleasure to work with, and the price was very reasonable. Will definitely be coming back to him again in the future when the need arises! read more

Dave is seriously a magician. He made the headlights from my 2008 Avalon look brand new. I recommend Dave for any detail or paint protection services you may need. read more

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Dave is The Man. I bought a brand new Focus in July, and refused to get it washed, just because I really didn't want anyone touching it and messing it up. Found Innovative Detailing through a quick Yelp! search, they just happened to be conveniently located next to my job. Got a hold of Dave, had him look at my car, booked him ASAP, and couldn't be any happier. I got a basic detail for the most part, with a polymer coating, and damn, it looks amazing! Seriously great work, the car looks better than it did the day I drove it off the lot. Thank you so much again Dave, truly a master at your craft. read more

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Dave was incredibly helpful and super patient walking us through the process of having our 2021 M4 detailed and wrapped with PPF. We could not be happier with the result. Thank you Dave! We appreciate you taking the time to give us info on how to care for the car after including the best products to use and how to use them. read more

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Highly recommend Innovative Detailing. We had some water spots etched into the front windshield and hood along with some paint defects on our black Tesla Model 3 (pics attached). Dave looked at our car before we agreed to go with him and went over everything that he is able to remove. We looked at a few other places as well and none of them gave us the same time and attention as Dave. We decided to get the ceramic coating and the car looks amazing. All the waters spots and paint defects are gone and the car looks brand new. In fact, it looks better than the day we got the car! Another thing we liked about Innovative Detailing is that Dave does all the work himself. He doesn't just pass the car along to employees. We will be taking all of our future cars to Dave. We absolutely recommend Innovative Detailing. read more

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Dave did an excellent job on my new GTI. Dealership really marred up the paint and I took delivery at night and didn't notice until next day. Dave turned it around. He was flexible with me and has imparted a lot of knowledge and helpful advice. He takes pride in his work and you feel he truly cares about his customers. Do yourself a favor and see him if you are looking for detail work. read more

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I had tree sap fall on my car windshield and car hood. I went in to get it removed and he told me how I could do it myself to save myself the money of paying him to do it, especially during the holidays. He was so nice and helpful. I took his advice and did it myself. I'll definitely make sure to come back to get my car detailing needs from him moving on! Highly recommend Innovative detailing! read more

Dave came in and did ceramic coating for my new car, as I drove it straight to his shop from the dealership. He taught me how to continue to care for my car as well and gave me advice on what products to use. My car sparkled! read more

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Update: Thank you Dave for referring me to OC GlassCraft! Cody helped me with a discount, and the other Cody replaced my whole windshield within 1 hour! Thank you! I appreciate being able to trust you AND your recommendations, too! read more

I did David's 'New Vehicle Preparation' and Ceramic Coating. Per David's advice, I asked the dealer to leave all the wrappings on the car when the dealer took delivery of my R8. I then took the car straight to David's shop for new vehicle preparation and ceramic coating. What I liked most about Innovative Detailing is 1) he works on my car himself, 2) there's constant communication, update, and pictures on the progress!, and 3) lastly, the final result. He completed the project with absolute perfection. His attention to details is very satisfying. He surely earned my trust. read more

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Best in the business, hands down! Dave did a full paint corrections bud ceramic coating on my Shelby GT350. If your someone who love their car, this is the place for you! read more

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I came seeking a ceramic coating for a new Tesla Model 3. David fixed a lot of factory paint issues that Model 3's are kind of notorious for and the finished result after the ceramic is super glossy and smooth. David does one car at a time - so time estimates are solid and attention is all on your vehicle until the job is done. read more

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Due to a busy schedule and being out of town, I left my IS unattended for 2 months. After searching a variety of businesses, I came across Innovative Detailing. I'm glad I did, Dave was able to fit me into his busy schedule as well as explain in detail the particular service I was interested in. He even gave me a tour of his shop! Now the build-up of dirt and dust was thick, but Dave exceeded my expectations and really made her shine! Not to mention the super soft texture! She now lives up to her name, "sexy lexy". Professional, knowledgeable, and outstanding attention to detail. Definitely coming back! read more

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''This is definitely one of the greatest and only place I will take my turbo s to! Hands down , Dave is very professional and knows how to perform,with best results! highly recommend!! read more

I chose to use David again for our Tesla Model X. My Tesla delivery had to be delayed by several weeks since there were paint defects. It was great to have David provide input on whether the paint issues were material or not. After consulting him, I decided to postpone delivery and have the paint issues resolved. Tesla later delivered the Model X in August. Dave did the new vehicle prep/paint correction and had xPel clear bra for full frontal, rear bumper and A Pillars applied on the same day. I dropped off my car around 11:30AM on delivery day and picked up the vehicle at the end of the day. The work was excellent and our car wash company commented on how well it was applied. read more

Dave did an amazing job on our WRX STI. Very happy with the workmanship and attention to detail. I got pricing from several Xpel installers and although they were several hundred dollars cheaper, I went with Dave. In college I've done detail work and vinyl application and realize that you get what you pay for. After talking to Dave and seeing some of his past work, I went with him. After receiving the car back, I am very very pleased with the work. I couldn't even tell the Xpel was on; the micro swirls are cleaned up and a glass coat was put on. The car looks show room ready. I can tell Dave takes pride in what he does. It's like art to him. He demands the same perfection from himself as you would from him. I will definitely be bringing my cars for him to detail and protect. read more

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I took my car in for paint protection film installation and I really can't say enough good things about Dave at innovative detailing. He's very honest, transparent, knowledgeable, and communicative about the whole process. He cares about you AND your car. There's no one I could trust more with my new car than david. He was keeping me updated and sending me pictures along the way. read more

My car's paint has never looked better! I recently brought in my Ruby Red Ford Mustang that I have owned for over 3 years. I thought that I was taking good care of my car's paint, but I had been doing more harm than good. Years of bad washes and misuse of the California duster had resulted in an innumerable amount of fine scratches on my car's paint. In addition, a bad rear bumper paint job resulted in unsightly over-spray. After doing some quick research online, I decided to give Innovative Detailing a try. Dave was a real pleasure. After a delightful phone call with him I came to his shop where he took down notes of my car and let me know the soonest possible date for an appointment. I could tell that he really knew his stuff and that the end result would be wonderful. I was impressed by how neat and organized Dave's shop was, especially after having negative experiences in body shops. Dave went above and beyond to deliver a fantastic service. When I dropped off my car, he carefully explained each step and how he would implement certain techniques, products and tools to provide the best results. I was amazed when I picked up my car and saw an almost mirror-like reflection which had been previously obscured by fine scratches and swirls. I would definitely recommend Innovative Detailing to anyone who wants their car to look amazing. read more

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I just had paint correction and ceramic coating done on my model 3 at Dave's shop two days ago. The result was nothing short of perfection. I couldn't stop staring at the car when I picked up the car; all the paint damage, scratches on the clear coat, etc, were all gone! To be honest, I was delighted how it turned out but wasn't exactly surprised because from our conversations prior to the work I just felt Dave truly cares and his attention to details is impressive. At times, I felt he actually cares more about my car than I do. :) Not to mention, Dave was absolutely all-around professional and very courteous and pleasant to talk to throughout the entire process, even sending me pictures of the car while it's being worked on. I'm certain I'll be back next time I need any detailing done. read more

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