V Detailing
Humboldt County
Mobile detailing that comes to your driveway or dock.
Four years of hands-on experience, a fully self-contained rig, and a specialty in gel coat correction most detailers in the county won’t touch. I bring the water, the power, and the polishers — you don’t lift a finger.
Service area: Trinidad, McKinleyville, Arcata, Eureka, Fortuna, Hydesville, Scotia, Rio Dell.
Core Services
Detailing built around your vehicle’s actual needs, not a one-size package.
Basic Interior Detail$175–$250
A thorough vacuum, air compressor blowout to clear cracks and crevices, and full attention to the dashboard, console, cup holders, door panels, door jambs, steering wheel, and controls. Interior windows are cleaned and all plastics, vinyl, and leather get UV protection, finished with a final wipe down and inspection. This doesn’t include pet hair, stain removal, odor removal, or headliner cleaning — those are available as add-ons below.
Basic Exterior Detail$175–$250
Wheels, tires, and wheel wells are cleaned, followed by a foam pre-wash, hand wash, and iron remover treatment. A clay bar is used if needed to pull embedded contaminants from the paint before 1–3 months of paint protection is applied. Tires and exterior trim are dressed, and the vehicle gets a final inspection before I call it done.
Basic In-N-Out Detail$300–$350Best Value
Everything from the Basic Interior and Basic Exterior details combined, at a lower cost than booking the two separately. This is the package most people choose when they want the full reset in one visit.
Add-On Services
Available to pair with any detail, depending on what your vehicle actually needs.
- Pet hair removal$50–$100
- Stain removal$50–$100
- Odor removal$50–$100
- Headliner cleaning$50–$100
- Steam cleaning$50–$100
- Shampoo extraction$50–$100
- Tree sap removal$50–$100
- Tar removal$50–$100
- Water spot removal$50–$100
- Sticky residue removal$50–$100
Carpets and mats are always properly neutralized after cleaning — no shortcuts. That’s a step a lot of shops skip, and it’s what leaves carpet feeling stiff or resoiling faster than it should.
Long-Term Protection Add-Ons
For vehicles that need protection that actually holds up, not just a quick shine. Built to last months to a year, not weeks.
- Black trim restorerrestores faded plastic and rubber trim, resists browning$50–$100
- Interior fabric protectantguards seats and carpet, water-repellent up to a year$50–$100
- Spray-on SiO2 ceramic coatingdurable, easy-release layer between full services$50–$100
- Interior carpet protection filmclear, self-adhesive film fitted over carpet and floor mats after a detail, removes cleanly with no residue$50
- Windshield & window glass coatinghydrophobic coating, water beads and sheets off; rated up to 20,000 miles, most customers see 1–3 years real-world$50–$100
Paint Services
From a light refresh to full correction and long-term protection.
Paint Enhancement$350–$500
A decontamination wash and clay bar (if needed) prepare the surface for a light machine polish that improves gloss and removes light swirls and haze, finished with paint protection. This is a good middle step for paint that’s in decent shape but has lost some of its shine.
Paint Correction$350–$800+
A full paint inspection and decontamination come first, followed by machine compounding and polishing to remove moderate to heavy defects. This brings paint to maximum gloss and finishes with paint protection — the right call when swirls, scratches, or oxidation have built up over time.
Ceramic CoatingStarting at $800+
Full paint preparation and paint enhancement (as needed) come before a professional ceramic coating application, giving you up to 3 years of protection, easier maintenance, and a high-gloss finish that holds up far longer than wax.
The coating is only as good as the prep underneath it. I decontaminate and correct the paint fully before anything goes on, because ceramic applied over swirls, oils, or old wax just seals in those flaws instead of fixing them. There’s a lot of that shortcut going around locally — coatings sold and applied without proper prep, which fail early and leave people thinking ceramic coating “doesn’t work.” Done right, it’s the longest-lasting protection your paint can get.
Headlight Restoration$100–$150
Sanding and machine polishing clear away cloudiness and yellowing, followed by UV protection to help it last. You’ll get improved clarity and nighttime visibility, backed by a 1-year warranty.
The Specialty
Gel coat correction for boats and RVs.
Most detailers in Humboldt County stop at cars and trucks. Gel coat is a different material with different failure points — oxidation, chalking, and UV damage that regular buffing won’t fix. I run wet and dry sanding stages before compounding and polishing, which is what it actually takes to bring a chalky, sun-damaged hull or RV panel back to a wet-look shine.
If your boat has been sitting in a marina or storage lot looking duller every season, this is usually a same-visit transformation rather than something that takes months of upkeep to notice.
Boats & RVsPriced by the foot
Every quote starts with a custom inspection based on size, condition, oxidation, interior needs, and exterior protection, since gel coat correction varies so much from one vessel to the next. Call or text with details about your boat or RV and I’ll get you a straightforward quote.
What People Say
5.0 stars across 11 Google reviews.
5.0
“Showed up on time, brought everything with him, truck looked brand new inside when he was done.”
“Got the boat’s gel coat looking better than when we bought it. Didn’t know that was even possible.”
“Easy to book, fair price, and he’s genuinely good at what he does. Will use again.”
Book a Visit
Call, text, or send the details below — whatever’s easiest.
I’ll get back to you with a straightforward quote based on your vehicle and what it needs. No pressure, no upsell script.