Just got my car detailed over the weekend. Where do I begin... I looked on craiglist and a couple different search engines to find a detailers that was experienced and affordable, took me a couple of days to make a list. This is the reason why I chose Innovative Detailing: -Experienced, family owned business -Dave, the owner, came to check out the car before hand to give me and estimate and gave me his opinion on what needed to be done -Dave was honest and geniune...cant just leave you car up to someone you dont trust! -Youtube videos and websites allowed me to see his work and exposure to the public -Insured, experienced, licenced My Vehicle: the only thing I was worried about was that my car was unlike most of his cars on his websites ie. high end luxury. I just recently purchased a used 4Runner for my outdoor activities therefore I really needed someone who would do work. My vehicle had a grille guard, front air deflector, stickers, bird poop residue, and stratches all over. It was previous owned by the original owner who parked it outside and never really maintained the body work. After: Ben his assistant actually did most of the detailing. He was very thorough and experienced in detailing. Very friendly as well. Detailing took about 4-5 hours and here are some remarks: -These guys are experienced they have a system on how to clean your car -I recommend getting your car cleaned on the street in possible to reduce the dirt on your drive way -Claying process was not overlooked, took his time and really went over the whole vehicle -Stain were out of the carpets -Every detail of the car was clean -Scratches were even filled in with Black touch up paint -Tow hitch was resprayed to original color (great surprise!) Overall hard working detailers that do not overlook anything about your car regardless of year and make. If you watch their youtube videos you can see there transformations. Price was reasonable and honest, you get for what you pay for and I believe I got more than I paid for! read more

Dave and the team at Innovative Detail really go above and beyond! I had some exterior badges removed from my vehicle and Dave not only did the job with excellence, he also took the time to sand out some scratches that I did not even ask him to take care of! Their attention to detail really stood out to me. I could tell that he cared for my vehicle as if it was his own. I was also impressed with Dave's communication. Great business to work with and I highly recommend! read more

Great Service... what can I say? Actually, I can say a lot. After a long drive back from a vacation Dave actually made some time to talk to me about the service I wanted and set up a date soon after. Now that what I call helpful! This was the first time I've ever had a professional detail job on car ever. I was pretty nervous, especially since it was my first brand new luxury car ever! (I had a bad car wash experience that left some unsightly fine scratches on my car and on the door pillars that I wanted fixed) After seeing some of his work on his website and through some of the car forums that I browse through, I thought to myself, yea, this is place I'd like to go to. I know it sounds a bit much, but by proof of his work and paint correction done on Neema's car, see his review below, I was sold. After seeing my car when Dave was done with it, I can say that I was 100% happy and glad that I chose Innovative Detailing! Reasonable prices, great guy, helpful (he gives tips on how to maintain your car just so you can be informed), goes out of his way to do the job right the first time and great service, not much more you can ask for. read more

I'll never go anywhere else to have my cars paint taken care of. I bought a new BMW 328 about a month ago and the dealer (my fault for not checking thoroughly) delivered the car along with a package of swirl marks to go with it. Was very bummed to be driving a new car that looked like it was a year old already. I searched around the area for a couple of weeks and settled on Innovative Detailing. I went in, talked to Dave, and he explained in detail how the paint gets scratched, his process for removing it, and quoted me a price. I scheduled an appointment to drop off the car and get the work done. Upon pickup, I was amazed at how different the car looked. He had removed all the swirl marks and minor scratches it had, polished he paint to a smooth finish, and coated it with a sealant. The paint felt so smooth and gained another dimension of depth. Dave gave me detailed tips on taking care of the paint on my own as well. I would highly recommend bringing your car to him, and trust that his work is solid and quality work. I saw several other high end cars during my visits here and they all looked amazingly good. Thanks Dave. read more

I'm about to sell my '04 Acura TSX and I figured that the car would sell more if it had that detailed shine. So I looked around on Yelp for a place that was highly rated. Innovative Detailing popped up and bam! 5 stars. Usually I'm a bit weary about a solid 5 stars but with as many reviews as there was, I decided to do a little research. The website provides each level of service in detail and also provides the price up front which is a huge plus. The prices are a bit on the high side but if you read some of the other reviews, you'll note that the customer service and the detailing are superior. So I called up Dave the owner and I talked about my car a little. He told me that he thought the mini detail would provide the most bang for the buck. Since I work from 8:30 to 5:00, I needed to drop the car off at the shop early. Dave wasn't going to be in the shop until 10:00, but he drove over to meet me there at 8:00. We went over the car in detail and I agreed that the mini detail would be enough to get me through the sales process but I added the engine detail and minor headlight restoration as well so the car would show better. I came to pick up the car at 5:30 and I was shocked! It looked amazing! The minor service made the exterior of the car look like when I bought it as a certified used vehicle. The headlights were perfectly clear and the engine looks like it has almost never been run. Wow! If you're looking to save money on detailing, look elsewhere, but if you want the job done right, this is definitely your place. Dave is an expert and you can tell when you talk to him he's been doing this for a long time and he knows what he's talking about. The customer service is second to none in my opinion. If I need detailing in the future, I'm only coming here. read more

Dave is the man! Bought a new 4Runner and within a week it was scratched. Dealer tried to fix it but ended up just giving me swirl marks. Called Dave today and he sounded busy but said to swing by. When I arrived, he dropped everything he was doing and took care of my car. He got 95% of the scratches out (others were too deep. Not his fault) and all of the swirl marks were gone. I'm super happy with how my car came out and really appreciate how Dave treated me like his most important customer even though I was probably his cheapest job. I will definitely go back to him for all my needs!! read more

INNOVATIVE DETAILING was referred to me by my former detailer (very famous reputation in socal among car aficionados and car forum regulars) who used to go way out of his local market to detail my vehicles. At first I was hesitant to try someone else local (after the many disappointing encounters with sub-par detailers working the Orange County, CA market left me jaded), but when my former detailer refused to drive 2+ hours just to detail my vehicles in OC I had no other choice... WOW! AM I GLAD HE REFERRED ME TO INNOVATIVE DETAILING! :D My first experience with them was one week ago when I had one of my Mercedes put on a maintainence plan. David personally came out with his staff, explained what he planned to do with my vehicle, took the time to answer all of my questions and address all of my concerns, reassured me that he has been doing this for 25 years and is properly licensed, insured, and bonded (required of any detailer I use), and then proceeded to work on my vehicle as I kept a sharp eye on them. I was extremely impressed by what I saw! Not once did I see David or his staff do anything to potentially harm my precious vehicle: no dropping any microfiber towels or brushes on the ground (and reusing them again), no using ammonia-based cleaners on my tint or coated LCD screens, etc. I was so impressed with the quality of service and work (and the reasonable price) that I scheduled them to give my other Mercedes a full detail yesterday afternoon... and they impressed me yet again! Not only do they vacuum your carpets and mats... they shampoo & wash all of them too! Not only do they wipe the dust from the inside of your car... they use tiny brushes to carefully clean all the vents! Not only do they pressure spray your rims... they actually use small brushes to clean every nook & cranny, all the way to the back of the barrel! With INNOVATIVE DETAILING, you definitely get what you pay for! 5 stars!!! :D read more

I recently purchased a brand new Subaru STI and prior to meeting Dave was having it detailed by a couple local detailers (won't name any names). After dealing with them, I was very disappointed at the amount of swirls and marring that were left all over my car. The color of the car is dark grey so it was very obvious to see. I was sick to my stomach just looking at it. I then decided to try another detailer in Costa Mesa to see if he could correct the issue. Boy was I fooled! I get my car back and it looked great at the time! What I didn't realize was that he just temporally covered it up and didn't correct anything. 2 car washes later (same detailer) I realize everything had come right back and the "glaze" he said he used must have come right off. Huge disappointment! I then decided to do some more re-search and found Dave at Innovative Detailing. After the first conversation I had with Dave I knew I had I found the right guy. He was very knowledgeable and really explained the entire process of how he was going to remove the issues. Prior to meeting Dave, no other detailer took the time to do that and I really appreciated that. I left my car with him for almost a full day and was absolutely amazed when I picked it up. Dave and Danny absolutely went above and beyond and made my car look better than the day I bought it. I was amazed. Dave then took the time to really explain how to avoid the swirls and use the right techniques so this won't happen in the future. I cannot thank both Dave and Danny enough for what they have done for me. The absolute best in the business in my opinion. Seriously people if you want a GREAT detailer that gives you a GREAT overall experience see Dave and his team. Oh and I almost forgot.... I also realized that Innovative Detailing could install the xpel clear bra I needed on my front bumper. I have had them installed before on prior cars I have owned and on other areas of my current car. They are great at preventing rock chips. I had Dave and his team install this last night and I have never had it done as good as it was done yesterday. Same price as the last company that did it, but the quality of the job faaaaaaar exceeded the last time I had it done. He wraps the ends around the bumper instead of cutting it at the edge. Can't even tell it's there. I like it so much so that I will be having him re-do the other areas I have covered. Amazed yet again by Innovative Detailing. I will definitely be a customer for life and will never take my car anywhere else to be washed/detailed. Thanks Dave and Danny for all you have done for me, I truly appreciate it. P.S. Dave also has cleaning products on hand that you can purchase at a great price. Some of the best detail spray I have yet to find! Oh and the towels are great too!!!! -Eric read more

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Dave was recommended by a tinting vendor. He was incredibly resourceful explaining how he will deep clean and restore the paint prior to wrap with PPF to extent the protection and finish up with ceramic coating where PPF is not applied. I am very happy with the results. Dave was very detail oriented and fixed all minor blemishes with touch ups prior to wrapping with PPF. I also appreciate his detailed instructions on how to care for the car for an everlasting paint protection and shine. Thank you! read more

We have been using Innovative Detailing for years. They are simply the best. Dave is the owner of the company and is a great guy. Ben, one of his employees, washes one of our cars once a week and it always looks fantastic. To top it off, Ben is the nicest guy - always asks how your day is and is willing to talk to you. He also does waxing, claying and all that jazz. Dave came today and did the full detailing on my new black bmw x3. It looks so fantastic!!! I can't say enough good things about this company and Dave and Ben. They are very accommodating and make every effort to help you out. Use these guys! They are simply amazing!!! read more

These guys lived up to the hype! I had tree sap on my car for the past several months. I finally got around to trying to remove it myself using surfboard wax remover (I don't know what I was thinking). It looked like I tried removing it with steel wool. Actually, I do know what I was thinking. I was trying to save a buck. I took it over to Innovative Detailing and they not only got the tree sap out and corrected my mistakes but they made the paint look like a brand new paint job. Now these guys aren't cheap but dang... the job they did makes me look forward to driving my car again. read more

I bought a Certified Previously Owned car remotely over the internet from a qualified dealer, as it is a rare model with rare options, and I couldn't find one locally. When the car arrived I discovered it had been somewhat misrepresented, with various flaws all over the paint finish. Dave and his crew spent an entire day in 95 degree weather making it right, and it now looks like the car I had expected it to be. No more buyer's remorse! Thanks very much, Dave and crew. read more

Dave is brilliant at what he does. The fact that he is a car enthusiast himself and treats every car as if it were his own is what keeps me a happy customer. I know he is always putting his 110% effort into his work. I first contacted Dave in the summer of 2012. I had been enjoying my recently purchased 1997 Monte Carlo Blue NSX for over a year at this point but I always knew I needed to have to professionally detailed, being that 90% of the paint was factory, it was due for some TLC. He left the car with him while I was at work, came back later on that evening and all i can say was WOW. This guy worked his magic and I was left just staring at my own reflection in the paint. It was like fresh paint job without the paint job. Just this past week, I accidentally spilled crazy glue on the center tail lens of my car. As one might know, that glue eats through the plastic and warps it pretty bad. Being that my tail lights are ultra rare parts from Japan, I almost cried. but then I remembered about Dave and his awesome work from two years ago. I thought to myself, if anyone can fix this its going to be Dave. Dropped it off on a Sunday and it was done within a few days. He left it looking like.. "what crazy glue, where at?" He is a life saver. Thanks again Dave!!! read more

Dave "Saves the Day" again. So glad that he is the go to guy for me and my cars. Dave made time for me this afternoon to fix a small (but very noticeable) scratch on my VERY Black car...Needless to say tha twithin about 20 minutes Dave had me on the road and the the scratch a distant memory. Dave will always be the man for me when it comes to detailing and caring for my cars. His passion for cars and the TLC he provides is unmatched at any price. Thanks again ! read more

Super rude owner. He answered the phone and the first question was, "are you looking for a mobile detail?" I said "no" then he responded "well I need to see the car". Maybe give an estimate in the future? Or don't cut off the potential customer. read more

I had a very large bright yellow paint transfer on my 1 yr old volvo SUV, and I wasn't too hopeful that it would come out. I was referred to Dave by my physical therapist Mike; he was impressed with Mike's work and the price for work done on his car last year. Dave was amazing, he reassured me he would be able to bring it back to its original look. 30 minutes later, my beautiful car was back to me without a trace of yellow. The front fender he worked on was now as smooth as silk. I will be back for a auto wax and detail later this year. Dave's expertise, professionalism and confidence in his work are right on mark, I knew I was in good hands and, I would highly recommend Dave for any detailing work you might have in mind for your auto. read more

David was super awesome! He was really responsive and communicative every step of the way. His attention to detail was spot on, and he even cleaned up my interior a little bit for free. David will also teach you how to maintain the car and keep it looking as new for as long as possible. read more

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Keeping it short and sweet: Dave is a pro, very good at what he does, and very good at tell you exactly what he can and cannot do. Took his time and did an awesome job on an interior detail (made the car look like new after years of neglect) on one car, and awesome-r job on polishing off some scratches on a lease return as well. Pricing is more than reasonable. I'd recommend him to anybody. read more

Early this spring, I made the mistake of leaving my new (black) vehicle with valet at a parking structure at LAX. They were to completely detail it prior to my return. The team had historically done a great job washing but I was in for a big surprise relating to their ability to clay, compound, and wax. I came back to the worst swirl and 'halo' marks I had ever seen on a vehicle, let alone one that was just a few months old! I immediately sought out the manager of the property and worked to contained my extreme frustration and dismay. While the insurance company cut me a check for $300, I've never seen anyone able to remove these type of deep impressions from any vehicle and I did not want to repaint my brand new ride. After weeks of searching I spoke to Dave and made the 1hr drive to visit he and his team. I left them the keys, walked to Starbucks with my laptop, and crossed my fingers. What I returned to after 5hrs was simply amazing. My rig went from looking 5+ years old to better (yes, better) than the day I drove it home with 1.2 miles on the odometer! A good 97% of the small scratches, deep scratches, swirl marks, halos, and the small door ding scuff were gone! I'm confident that with my next visit, every blemish will be corrected. I'm very appreciative for Dave's competence and thoroughness. He is not inexpensive but you get what you pay for with auto detailing. There are tons of 'hacks' out there and despite Innovative Detailing being an hour away, I will be a repeat customer. Thank you - Thank you! read more

I took my 1993 Harley Davidson to David for a full detail - my bike had over 20 years of street use on it (pits, dull paint, chrome a mess - you name it!). When I got the bike back, I almost cried it was so incredibly beautiful!!!! I'm once again proud to own my 1993 thanks to David. Cannot say enough about his attention to detail and pride in his work - do yourself a favor and get your car or bike detailed by Dave - you won't regret it. I never thought my Harley could look better than new but Dave made it happen. Thank you again Dave @ Innovative Detailing. read more

Excellent, attentive, high attention to detail and a super friendly awesome customer experience. I'll definitely be back.

I chose this company specifically because it had great Yelp reviews. Yeah, I found some detailing companies who quoted me a few dollars less. But it's hard to argue with seven five-star reviews (you get what you pay for). And now that I've used them I agree! The SUV looked fantastic. I definitely recommend Dave's work. read more

I stumbled upon Innovative Detailing via Yelp and all of the positive reviews. I generally make an effort to detail my own vehicle, a Subaru WRX, however it got to a point where it was soooooooo dirty that I couldn't bear to even start and I would never take it to any old 'hand-wash' place. I reached out to Dave and he was very professional over the phone. He was nice enough to stay late on a Friday evening so I could drop the car off to him after work and he would take care of it on Saturday. Upon arrival, he was nice enough to talk shop with me, an amateur detailer, and share some of his super pro tips. I was very comfortable leaving my auto in his care. The Results: I have to say, Dave has exceeded my expectations. 98% of the swirling in my Satin White Pearl paint is gone, there are no more contaminants stuck to my clear coat, my wheels look completely brand new again, my interior is immaculate....and, he threw in a headlight lens polish to get rid of the clouding "just because it wouldn't be right to do the rest of the car without doing those too." I am going to recommend Dave and his team to all of my car buddies knowing full well that he won't disappoint. Thank you Yelp for connecting me with this gem of a small business owner right down the street!!! read more

I have done the 85% detailing of my car from Innovative Detail, Tustin. David is such nice and knowledgeable person in this field I have ever seen. He helped me to get the total expenses approved from my Insurance Company. He shared few tips if we wash the car by our own. One more thing, he worked for my car to detail in SUNDAY, as he was going for a vacation. I definitely recommend them for their highly appreciable work & customer service. See the image immediate after the detailing... it looks awesome. read more

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So I am looking through yelp for a mobile car wash thing who does motorscooters. I see these folks and give a call. Dave answers says he can't do it this week he's headed out town. No worries set it up for next week. He says he'll call early in the week to confirm, he didn't. DRAT! Thought it was gonna be a bad deal. I WAS SOOOO WRONG. He showed up on the day and time we had agreed upon. A few hours later and a few green backs lighter, my little scooter looks like it just rolled off the show room floor. Let me be honest, I had neglected my bike and it showed. When Dave and his son were done the neglected years were washed away. He was quick, clean, professional and very knowledgeable. The motorcycle looks new. I can't say enough about this company. Thanks much guys, I love the way my bike looks thanks to you and your son. read more

So I'm back at innovative detailing this time for new car prep and paint protection film a little later than I had hoped but no fear Dave and crew knocked it out of the park again,I literally drive 2.5 hrs each way for piece of mind and do it willingly.I'm sure there are others that are capable and I may have even talked to a few but in the end Innovative detailing is where I'm at. read more

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Thanks David for taking care of a disaster for me. The headlights on my Lamborghini Gallardo looks like new now. read more

Innovative Detailing - Thanks David for making my headlights looking like new - Auto Detailing Near Me - Tustin, California

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A very professional, friendly and knowledgeable person, Dave was very attentive to my questions. My car looks amazing, better then when I purchased it new. He also provides a very thorough set of instructions for keeping it tight. read more

Dave was truly amazing. He did a custom clear bra on our 2016 explorer and blacked out the ford sign to be all black. Looks beautiful. He was so amazing and professional. Can't wait to do more business with him. read more

Innovative Detailing - Gorgeous blacking out the ford sign - Auto Detailing Near Me - Tustin, California

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I've had Dave and this team cleaning ALL of my cars since 2001. When I met Dave he was cleaning Barry Maguire's black MBZ. Since Barry mfg's paint protection products, I thought, "if he's good enough for Barry, he's good enough for me!" My black cars NEVER have any swirl marks in them! They do an awesome job and I never hesitate to refer them to my friends and neighbors. read more

First off, I'm sure most people reading this know not to use one of those magic erasers on cars. My ignorant self on the other hand, did not. The small scratch I attempted to remove with the eraser was gone, but so was the top coat of my hood of c300 coupe. I was stuck with a 2inch radius of dull paint after my experiment. Thankfully Yelp lead me to Dave. I called and told him my wrongdoings. He told me to bring the car in that same day. After the initial greeting and handshake he went to work. 10-15 min later, the hood of my car was without imperfections. He also recommended a polishing product that I can use in place of magic erasers. How about that! My brief meeting with Dave was very pleasant. He charged significantly less than what I was expecting. Plus the BMW he was working on looked so good! If I need one of those detailing jobs I'll definitely come back here. And I'll definitely be laying off of those erasers from now on. read more

Dave did an amazing job on my Challenger! I came down from Oakland for a car show and he was able to squeeze me in at the last minute. I'm so happy I came across him on Yelp and gave him a call! He'd asked me when the last time my car had been professionally detailed and until I saw the work he did on the car, I thought it had been at least once but I was wrong. Dave made it shine like crazy and it definitely stood out at the show. Thank you again and I'll definitely be back! read more

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Dave helped with a car that we got some paint overspray on. The car owner was extremely happy with the job he did.

Fender benders are never fun for anyone. However; Dave, at Innovative Detailing turned what looked like a situation into something like it never happened at all. I'm glad I consulted with Dave first before taking my car to an auto body shop and shelling out 500 for a deductible. Dave took care of Evo X within minutes and had me on his way. The level of skill and professionalism at Innovative Detailing will leave you very satisfied. Any SoCal Evo owners or any car guy for that matter should consider Innovative Detailing next time weather it be a simple detail or more. Thanks again Dave! read more

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Dave worked wonders on some overspray or sunscreen (I'm still not sure what it was) on some leather seats. I tried to remove it myself with no luck; my regular car wash had no ideas either. After carefully trying a few different cleaners, he tested a light steam with damping and it came right off! Did a fantastic job cleaning it off the rest of the seats...looked perfect! Very responsive as well. read more

We have a 2002 white Camaro T-top and got a last minute request to use her in a photo shoot. I googled and found so many glowing reviews about Dave and Innovative that we contacted him hoping he would perhaps have a cancellation and be able to fit us in. He was booked but decided to work overtime to help us out. We'd never had a car detailed and Dave was kind enough to educate us about what to do, the products to use and where we could get them for maintenance in-between detailing. My husband is purchasing a 2012 midnight blue 2LT RS Camaro and we are planning on bringing it to Dave for a clear bra to protect the front end. We would recommend Dave to you without hesitation. He's one of the few who takes pride in his work and works with integrity. read more

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Last summer I bought a new-to-me, low mileage 2013, black, Honda Ridgeline truck. It's the truck I've always wanted...hey, everyone's got their thing. I wanted to get the paint cleaned up and polished by a trusted detailer who I knew would do a professional job. I lucked out and found Dave online. Right away I knew I had found one of the best. I am a newbie at detailing and paint care but eager to learn and Dave took the time to go over the basics and impart his knowledge to me and even give me tips for washing/waxing/detailing. He was friendly and professional and even worked with me and explained up front what I could expect with my budget. After a long scheduling period due to rains and other factors I finally had my spot scheduled for a 1-step polishing. He took his time to make sure it shined like new and got rid of surface defects with a claying and one-step polish. Even though under his bright lights it revealed my paint could have used a more vigorous 2-step correction to get out more swirls and some etchings, he did a fabulous job and the reflection off the truck is like glass and the panels are smooth. You get what you pay for and I'm sure I will be back after another season or two of sitting outside to have Dave make it shine and pop again. Trust all of these reviews. He's a really awesome, down to earth guy who will take care of your ride. He does restoration of head/tail lights, expel protective clear wraps and every level of corrective detailing you might require. He treated me with respect and treated my truck with the same. Thanks Dave! read more

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I had my 996 Turbo headlamps restored by Innovative Detailing (highest level of restoration). They literally look brand new from being pretty yellowed with quite a bit of delamination. The best thing about it is that the epoxy that's on the OEM lamps is replaced (with another epoxy), not just removed, and then polished. I also had the paint protective film put on, which gives added protection, and that looks very good too. Dave's customer service is friendly and nice as well. read more

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I took my Camaro ZL1 to Dave a few months back and that was about a month after I got it from the dealer... When I took it off the lot it looked like a brand new car but once Dave was done.. it looked show quality... I didn't know it could get that much better... I pride myself in keeping my cars in TOP shape and I couldn't have asked for a better job... For the car guys and example would be... Have you ever ended up parked next to a car same make & color both washed and cleaned but for some reason one just looks (how do I say this) 10x better... It's cos one has that type of deep looking detail that Dave gives... Where you can see for miles into your paint with that wet look... read more

Innovative Detailing - My ZL1 at a show shortly after Dave hooked it up - Auto Detailing Near Me - Tustin, California

Dave is the greatest when it comes to detailing. I have researched a lot of places and I came to conclusion that Innovative is the place I will trust my new vehicle to have it glass coated. He send me all the links where I could purchase the products to maintain the shine in the vehicle. Dave detailed my 2017 GLE 350 Mercedez Benz and is looking very very awesome. I might go back to have a film on my headlights later this year. I paid a fraction what the stealership would have charge for an inferior type of work. read more

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