If your car has scratches that have not gone through the paint then they can likely be buffed out and polished with our car detailing packages. Choose “The Bling Bling” service for a few minor scratches or “The Wow” service for multiple and heavier scratches. In the worst case, if the scratches have gone beyond the clear coat, we can connect you with a local paint shop for the required professional repair.

Car detailing does not fix dents. We can connect you with a local shop for body dents. However, we can help with rim dings as a separate service.

We provide full interior detailing for your car as a part of “The Bling Bling” and “The Wow” packages. The detailing teams will perform the following services during a full interior detail:

• Full interior and trunk vacuum
• Interior wipe down
• Window clean
• Plastic dressing
• Leather deep clean and conditioning
• Fabric car seat shampoo
• Upholstery and carpet shampoo
  
  

With add-ons to include: 

• Pet hair removal
• Sand removal
• Odor removal
• Biowaste removal
• Baby car seat detailing
• Mold removal

The ideal cleaning frequency for your car depends entirely on your environment and how often you drive. Some clients with kids who can soil the interiors in a few days opt for a mini detail every few weeks with full details spaced out throughout the year. 

On the other hand, some clients take great care of their car and do a full detail once after summer and once around the holidays to make sure relatives are impressed.

At La Jolla Mobile Car Detail, we can customize our packages and service frequency, based on your lifestyle and needs.

When cleaning and waxing your car, always keep a high-quality microfiber towel handy. As another rule of thumb, use plenty of water as a lubricant to avoid scratching paint that has thick residue.

Step 1 – Power washing: Start by power washing the exterior to remove hard surface sediments. Ionized water is the best option for this purpose as tap water can leave water spots.

Step 2 – Clay bar treatment: Once your ride is power washed, it may benefit from a clay bar treatment. This step involves a handheld device that further removes sediments that might be stuck deeper in the paint’s pores. This is a crucial step if the car has been outside since waxing as there could still be small grains of rocks in the paint that may create micro-scratches. You don’t want that!

Step 3 – Apply wax: Prep a waxing pad with a high-grade wax, then apply the wax on your car’s surface in gentle circular motions. Try to distribute the wax evenly over the surface. After a few minutes, carefully buff the wax using a microfiber towel to reveal a lustrous finish.

We recommend Carnauba paste wax for the best results, or you can also try using a sealant.

While detailing technicians are professionals when it comes to scrubbing down your ride in great detail, they are not experts in all the different child seats. You should take out and put back in the child car seats to avoid potentially compromising the safety of your little ones.

We do not recommend taking your car through a machine wash if you wish to keep your vehicle forever or resell it in the future. Sadly, every time you take your car through a machine wash, the fabric that’s spinning on the machine creates hundreds of micro-scratches that add up over time. If you truly love your car and care about the paint lasting a long time, there are better options like professional automobile detailing.