There has been sooooo many shops I have gone through in Hawaii, its ridiculous. In the past ten years, I could not find ONE detail shop that could provide all of the requirements that I would ask for. Back then, my expectations wasn't even as bad as I am now. I was always lied too, messed over and whenever they made a mistake, other shops would not own up to it. BUT THEN, I met this shop.
This business has literally changed my life for the better. This place has literally given me hope. The MINIMAL standards I had asked before from other shops THAT I DID NOT receive was reasonable! The owner, Gabe, made me believe that there are genuine automotive detailing businesses that care about your vehicles! Gabe was actually a professional painter! This means he actually KNOWS what he is doing. So many times where "professional" "detailers" couldn't tell me they didn't know what they were doing so they would say the job couldn't be done. I NEVER had an issue with these guys. This place is the best in the business, hands down.
I have taken my carbon parts, rims, car and wing to them for paint correction and all their services. They have never given me anything less short of excellence. First time I met Gabe to talk to him on a quote for a job literally turned to an hour long conversation in a blink of an eye. He is extremely welcoming and gives the best possible customer service. Theres two types of customer service in this world. The one thats taught and the one that natural. It never feels fake with him. It never feels like I have to get out of his hair or get any bad vibes. He is the literal definition of Mr.Aloha. But seriously, I can't STRESS ENOUGH on that.
With the job quality, I can honestly say that he takes on everything! The jobs that EVERY OTHER LOCAL SHOP rejected to do, he took on. Whether if its spot treatment on dust nibs, sanding, leveling or correction, he never lets me down. He always gave me the most reasonable prices. I never knew him through friends or anything so you can't read this and think Im getting hook ups or something. I was just a new customer and this is my legit experience. He really is a very reasonable and considering guy. He's honest and ALWAYS delivers. If there's ever any issue, he will be there to find a solution through it all. He is really fast with these jobs too. He does take his time through the job but he doesn't waste any second. Before, people would make me wait months for paint correction parts, procrastinate til the last day and rush it.
With him, he treats every car like if it was his brand new vehicle that he just got that very day.
He has space to work on your vehicle inside and its a very big size for what you see in detailing shops in Hawaii. He makes sure to check your car throughly to see if theres any missed spots or anything throughout the entire process. He ceramic coats, interior coats, uses a self-leveling clear for single stage paint jobs called "x-cote" and etc. He even does rock chips! I have never heard of a detail shop considering that. They were the first that I have heard of that does that, including sanding to level out the touch up paint to look less noticeable. Thats crazy.
I have a 2020 Supra and I have seen really expensive vehicles go in and out of that facility. Whether if its lifted trucks, bikes, classics, import, euro or american, he does it all. I always wanted a detailer that knows a lot about paint so the fact that he used to be a professional painter is an extreme plus. The team that I have met the days I visited consisted of three people, including Gabe. I was surprised by the level of quality of their work from the looks of their age. One just graduated high school and the other was in his mid to late twenties but they put out such great work, you'd be surprised. I would trust any one of them to take care of my vehicles.
Overall, Gabe has earned my business for the rest of my life. This includes anyone I know. I have never went out of my way to recommend a business but the impression he always gives every visit leaves a smile on my face every time I leave. Seriously, I feel like I never say this enough to all of you on the Buffin Stuff Detailing team. Thank you all. You guys are amazing. read more