Incredible service! I was recommended this shop by a buddy of mine and a friend of Chris' for detailing, PPF and ceramic coating. Prior to even acquiring my car, I had been in talks with Chris regarding a couple projects I had coming up. Once the time came, I brought in my BMW X3 M to get full frontal PPF and Opti-Coat Pro Plus ceramic coating for the rest of the vehicle. Chris is very knowledgeable and displays his passion for his work and it really shows in the final product. I couldn't be happier with the result and would recommend him to anyone looking for quality paint protection and ceramic coating. I will be returning for maintenance of this vehicle and future vehicles! read more

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AMAZING SERVICE First of all, I left extremely satisfied and happy. Chris is a very knowledge and reliable person when it comes to car detailing (paint, PPF, etc)... he knows his stuff and is definitely a car enthusiast. There aren't many certified detail shops who can install PPF (as in not everyone can do it and not everyone can do it well). After some research and chatting with some car enthusiasts, I eventually want to go the PPF route and start off with installing it on my headlights. Initially when I called CE Detail it was for detailing and asked about headlight restoration. They can do headlight restoration + install Xpel or Suntek PPF (different brands but no difference) which is why the service is pricier then those shops that just do headlight restoration. The service takes an average 3hrs but the investment and the quality is all worth it. When I returned to the shop my headlights looked crystal clear and the PPF on the headlights looked amazing. You can't even tell it's installed. They did such a great job! I don't have to worry about reoxidization for a decade. He complimentary washed and buffed around my car - my side markers were evening shining like no tomorrow (Don't worry, I will be back for full detailing in a few weeks). I really appreciate good customer service and well spent money. Will have an update as I continue with more detailing. read more

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I have never let anyone detail my cars in the past as I am very particular. I have always done it myself because I find it therapeutic (I've got tons of high end detailing products, foam cannons, etc) and I have had space to do so. I recently moved to a residence where I do not have a place to detail my car and I was looking to get my new truck ceramic coated. I reached out to 3 different auto detailing services and asked them what their prep work and detail process involved. I easily went with Chris after talking to him over the phone and I am extremely impressed. His attention to detail and knowledge is unmatched. His prep work and final results are top notch. He completed my truck before the promised time frame and made the whole experience very convenient. I will definitely be going back for any detailing needs in the future. read more

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Amazing result on a very difficult repair. Fantastic customer service and more than fair pricing. Will go back here every time!

Best High-End Detail in San Diego! Our Tesla was following a gardening truck on Interstate 15 that lost it's load of grasses and tree debris... and ended up all over our hood. The car had multiple microfine scratches all over the front end of the vehicle. We were referred to CE Detail in Sorrento Valley. Chris (the owner), instinctively knew what to do and how to do it. The Tesla looked like brand new. The scratches were 99% removed and spotless. Highly recommend!! read more

This review is well overdue, but better late then never! Basically I took the S back to CE Detail to get the new freshly painted OEM bumper ceramic coated. Being that it's been a year since the car was last worked on, Chris of course not only did the new bumper, but reapplied a new coat to the fenders and hood as well. He even allowed my car to occupy space on the quickjack while I got my rims redone to OEM perfection. Thank you again CE Detail. You guys truly the best and have gained a customer for life! -Cheers read more

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Absolutely worth it! Chris was aware of my problem areas at the get go (makeup on the steering wheel, self-tanner on the seat lol, etc.) and it looks better than when I bought it! I had a couple surface scratches on the hood, GONE! You can tell A LOT of time and effort goes into a good sought for detail. Highly recommend!! read more

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Fantastic detail job on my Z4. If you want your car in careful hands and you want your car to look great, CE Detail is the place to go. read more

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I took my black Porsche Macan to CE Detail for paint correction. After a few years of driving the car had multiple scratches and chipped paint on the bumper. Chris walked me through what he could do and was honest about the few scratches that he would likely not be able to perfectly correct. My car looked amazing after servicing. Chris is clearly knowledgable and passionate about his craft, reliable, honest, and was quick to respond when I reached out to him. I highly recommend CE Detail and will not hesitate to return in the future. read more

Chris is the best detailer in San Diego. I baby my cars and I am very particular on who touches them. Chris knows how to care for unique cars and special details that most don't. The quality of his work and value of his craft is a rare find. read more

Something Chris probably doesn't remember, 3 years ago I had him look at another one of my cars which had been egged. He was one of a couple of detailers to look at it and he was the only one who flat out said it would be a waste of money to try and do anything other than have the panel repainted by a quality shop. He didn't try to sell a service which wasn't needed and wasn't going to do anything other than deteriorate the paint more. That honesty stuck with me so when I bought a new to me Long Beach Blue M2 he was my go to guy. The car was in great shape for a used car with slightly under 30k miles. I had Chris do an Opticoat pro plus application on it and you know someone is a perfectionist and truly into their craft when they deliver the product and show off all the tiny issues they could not fix! The car looks 1000% better and I thought it was already close to spotless to begin with. read more

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Still the damn best in the business. Courteous, on/time, hardworking, meticulous, honest and flat out great at what he does. What else could you ask for? read more

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I just wanted years of easier maintenance on my new X3's finish, but it's not a show-car or anything. I was looking for a shop to do some strategic XPel film, Opti-coat, and the best possible paint correction. Really, you're paying for the shop, the skills, and the attention put into your car. Anyone can shake a bottle of chemicals, but it's the prep work and consistency that makes it worth the money. I saw the work Chris's team did on a coworkers car, and it was impressive. Nice clean shop, excellent communication, professional, and easy to work with. Chris had the patience to work through at least five quotes to get dialed into what I was looking for. There was no upsell, no shortcuts, just solid info from a guy who loves cars. All appointments kept and estimates were right-on. Their standards of quality are high indeed. The complicated compound curves around the grill and lights came out flawless. An entire film panel was completely replaced when they noticed a small pinchmark. I'm really stoked with the results. read more

I received several recommendations after asking around for a paint correction + ceramic coating shop in SD but CE Detail was mentioned the most number of times with the most praise, so I went with Chris. From just talking with him over the phone you can tell he is an earnest, stand-up guy. After speaking with Chris he explained to me the coating options, how correction works on new paint and took the time to answer all of my questions. I even called after business hours and he still answered my questions. Chris even agreed to arrange a way to get my vehicle to his shop without having to drive over, saving my time which was a great service. He did a great job on the paint correction and the coating was done very well. We inspected the car at my friend's shop under industrial grade lighting and the work was flawless and very consistent throughout the car. I never knew about the science or complexity behind making a car "shiny" but Chris is an artist. There was a small hiccup along the way from a task that was outsourced to a 3rd party. Chris took full ownership of the issue and resolved everything right away. So not only is Chris an artist but also a man of integrity. Hats off to Chris. read more

Chris did a great job for our car. We went to him for paint touch up, clear film wrap, and coating. Excellent communications and went beyond with helping us get additional prices onto the car. Would go to him again for future car projects. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Chris and CE Detail. Chris did an awesome job putting a ceramic protective coat and paint protection film on my new black car all for a reasonable price. He also went above and beyond showing me how to keep the car clean going forward while protecting the paint as much as possible. He obviously cares so much about cars and is as passionate about keeping them looking nice as their actual owners. I will never go anywhere else for detailing services again. read more

Amazing is an understatement! I am confident that my experience will convince you to come here. I was driving on the freeway near construction in the rain and what I thought was a bunch of mud splattered on my car. I was flying out of town shortly thereafter so I figured I would wash the car when I returned. Unfortunately when I washed the car, only some of it came off. Then, stupidly, I tried to scrub it off myself and was not only wildly unsuccessful, I also scratched my car so terribly. I realized then that the splatter was likely concrete or plaster and that I should have filed a claim with my insurance company as a roadside hazard, but by then I had already done so much of the damage myself. I reached out to Chris and explained the situation and he said he would need to test a patch before he could let me know if he and his team could help. My boyfriend brought in the car, they did a test patch, and felt that they could get some of it off. We left the car with Chris all day and he gave me regular updates on the progress and price and even offered to send me photos as they were working to see if I wanted them to continue. Chris told us that they couldn't get the car to be perfect and that there was still some plaster on it, but honestly, I can't even tell! (which shows that their standards are very high). It looks absolutely fantastic to me and everyone I've shown has been so impressed. My car is 6 years old and the only day it looked this good was the day I bought it new. Check out the photos! My only regret is that I didn't photograph the scratches I made and the clear coat I scrubbed away, because what CE detail was able to do with my car is phenomenal. Spectacular work, great service, honest and quick communication, and reasonable pricing. Thanks again Chris and team! I'm forever grateful. (Heads up, they have a new address than what is listed on Yelp: 4122 Sorrento Valley blvd suite 101) read more

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5 Big Ole Stars Plus Some! I've been using CE detail for many years, since they were a mobile detail way back like 15 yrs ago. Why I've never reviewed is beyond me... but today, Chris and his team outdid themselves! I contacted Chris to get an opti coat treatment on my car. The car is a brand new 2 yr old car that had been sitting at a dealership since 2015. #vwdieselgate I was stoked to get my hands a VW TDI golfsportwagen after they were re-released, but since it had been sitting and getting stealership washes, the paint was far from perfect. We're talking scratches, little chips, and some swirl on a really pretty Metallic Midnight blue. So those little blemishes really showed up on a dark color. Now, I'm a total car enthusiast. I hand wash my cars, take super care of them (yes I have mutiple) and notice all those tiny things that some peeps may not. So it was only a matter of time that I would give it to Chris to let him do what he does best. The opti coat process takes a couple days, and during the time they had my car, Chris communicated with me every step of the way. He sent photos of before/after shots, and even sent a video once it was all done. Buffed out the scratches and swirls, touched up the chips, and the opti makes the car look ah-freaking-mazing! Hellooo brand new car! It looks 100 times better than it did when I drove it off the lot! You know someone is going to provide excellent service when they truly love doing what they do. It definitely show with these guys! I highly recommend this fine business to take care of your car. They will treat it like it's their own. read more

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Had Chris and his guys do a SunTek wrap on the front end of my Black Model3, also OptiCoat on the whole ride to reduce all the scratch Mark's and hopefully make it easier to clean. After a few washes now, I'm really so stoked, they did a superb job on everything. Should've had this done along time ago. Highly recommended. Thx, Chris! read more

I took my black Audi there for some scratches and mainly overall it looked dull. Not having the paint maintained properly really started to show. Chris, talked to me about the paint, the rims (which saw too many curbs) and the little things that I didn't notice until he pointed them out. When I picked up the car, not only was it like new again (it's a 2014) but he did the interior, the engine AND the trunk! We all know it's not about the price... it's about the value. Chris is absolutely fairly priced and over delivers. Chris has what is not easy to find these days- true pride in workmanship. If you care about your vehicle - I can't more highly recommend CE Detail! Simply the best! read more

Thanks Chris for the amazing clean up you did on my 4Runner. She was a dirty girl. I have been neglecting her. She needed a day at the spa and that is what I gave her. Now she loves me again. read more

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After driving cross country, our car needed some extra TLC. I researched several car detailers through Yelp and finally settled on CE Detailing. Partly because of the review and the fact that they were in walking distance to us. They weren't the least expensive, but I am satisfied with the level of service I received and the results of the car. The before wasn't pretty, but the after was very satisfying. Chris also took the time to go over what a more detail job can do for the car in the long term. I am satisfied, just can't wait for my honey to see the car (he was traveling....) read more

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Just made the move from New York and was looking for a detailer in the San Diego area. Fellow M3 owner Osito has had multiple Cars detailed by Chris so I figured I would give him a shot. Wow where do i start.. For one the New York Winter really took a toll on my car. The grime and Salt absolutely ruin a cars paint. However Chris was able to cut through the grime and have my car looking brand new. Chris really knows how to detail cars and even was able to get the scratches/swirls in my paint out. Would absolutely use Ce Detail again. With the attention to detail and knowledge he has about cleaning theres no better choice. Highly recommended and a faithful customer now. read more

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Opti-Coat Pro applied. Exceptional service and attention to detail. I highly recommend CE Detail for anyone that wants to protect their vehicle's paint and intensify gloss. read more

One of my friend has recommended me to get the ceramic coating at this location. Surely, CE Detail did a great job, very detail and amazing customer service. Obviously, I can tell that they are very passionate what they are doing and take a great pride to make sure their customer is fully satisfied with the service. The owner is very easy going and easy to work with. Thank you CE Detail! read more

Brought my Audi to be debadged. Appointment was quick, Chris sent me a text to confirm. The work was fast and the results were GREAT! Highly recommended. read more

C&E Mobile Detailing does an amazing job on any car. They are on time and get the job done in a reasonable amount of time for a good price. Chris is always very friendly, knowledgeable and will answer your questions. You won't be disappointed with using C&E Mobile Detailing. read more

Chris is an amazing professional car enthusiast who understands the importance of properly caring for our cars. He is incredibly knowledgeable and so happy to share his experiences with his clients. He removed sun tan lotion from my door, shared a sample of the Opti-Clean product and did not expect any compensation for his time and effort although I did pay him. I am now a loyal customer and plan to have Chris always detail my car. I am so grateful that I found him. read more

All I can say is wow! These guys were great and my car looks amazing! They were very professional and gave me a complimentary Uber ride home when I dropped of my car to get the ceramic coating. The coating makes my car shine like no other and now it's even easier to keep clean. Debris literally wipe off your paint with one stroke it's amazing! I will always get ceramic coating put on by these guys for any other car as well! Oh and they do the best detail in town FYI! read more

Chris has been washing our motorhome on a regular basis for over a year. His attention to detail makes his service worth every cent we spend with CE Mobile Detail. Our coach always looks brand new when he and his crew finish. To start with we paid for a bumper to bumper detail/wash/wax which brought our 5 year old coach back to new condition. Then we try to keep on a regular maintenance schedule to keep the coach looking its best! If you want to keep your coach showroom clean and polished, then CE Mobile Detail is the place to go. They beat all other detail shops, mobile businesses and certainly are a milestone ahead of any of the commercial car washes who advertise their ability to wash and wax RV's... Call Chris you will not be disappointed! You will want Chris and the crew at your house everytime you get ready to go somewhere or when returning from a long trek! read more

I have a history with CE Detail when they would detail my bosses collection of luxury cars. They always did a fantastic job so I knew they would be able to help me. I dropped off my "mom mobile" full of sand, dog hair, crumbs and spilled smoothie and they made it look like new. Thanks for the amazing job!! read more

Excellent customer service! Very detailed when washing and thoroughly cleaning inside my car. They definitely to a great job!

Chris is the man!!! I just happened to swing by unannounced and on the spot dropped what he was working on to buff out some scratches on the side of my wife's car. You can't even tell they were there now, thank you so much, you're awesome. read more

Chris & CE Detail is as good as it gets. I am extremely OCD when it comes to car care for my vehicles and am very careful where I take them for detailing. When I found Chris, I was absolutely blown away with the insane attention to detail of his work. He truly cares about his clients and the work he produces. Safe to say I will never be taking my cars anywhere else. Thanks Chris!! read more

Chris is flat out awesome and the work he does is impeccable. He's super professional, communicates incredibly well, and a really nice guy which makes being a customer that much easier. Unlike a lot of the detailers in SD, he has a fixed location, and it's a very nice one at that. Details: He was able to fit me in last minute because of some scheduling changes on my end and was accommodating with very reasonable turn around times given that I had called 5 minutes before closing to bring my car in the next day. He was super responsive in answering any questions I had regarding the paint correction work he did on my car or any questions regarding the Opti Coat Pro that was applied. I brought him a new car off the lot and what was returned to me was an even newer car. Just a spotless finish. I'm genuinely impressed with how much better my car looks. I didn't think a new car could look that much better, but it does. The thing that impressed me the most was how good of a communicator Chris is. He was very responsive to all of my questions, and I had a lot of them. When the car needed work prior to applying the Opti-Coat Pro, he was very clear on what he recommended, but did not press to make the additional sale. He also provided me with updates to when the car would be ready on a regular basis. Lastly, his work area is super clean. Even though it is a new location, his work area was spotless and very well organized. While that was no surprise given the work he did on my car, it's not something you see all the time when working w/ cars. As an LA resident, it looks like I've got a nice drive to get my car detailed, but it's a trip I definitely won't regret making. Thanks again Chris! read more

Chris is very professional and the work he does is second to none. I had my Mercedes ML350 detailed today and I can say, without a doubt, that the car looks like new and it is a 2005 model. The pricing is more than fair and for 4+ hours of work it is worth every penny. Give Chris a shot- I am confident you will be as pleased as I was! read more

BLING! BLING! WOW!!! The Pro staff at CE DETAILING will style your ride out like new no matter how bad it looks when it comes into their shop. My car classic car was extremely rough and faded (Black paint), chrome pitted and faded, glass with no luster. I was amazed at how they restored my old classic car with dull paint and prepped it for a car show. Extremely exceptional and impressive results like I have never seen before. They were under I tight time line and came thru for me. Many thanks to the staff at CE Detailing for making my car shine better than ever before. I work at a high line car dealership, I know Quality workmanship when I see it. I highly recommend them. read more

Just got my mother-in-law's MDX washed and waxed and that car was filthy. Chris and his crew did an awesome job, the thing looks like new. They were quick and the price was more than fair (probably too fair since the car hadn't been waxed in awhile.) These are some stand-up guys who aren't looking to make a quick buck. They did a great job and I'll come back next time with my ride. Thanks guys! read more

Been using Chris for years he is a true master at what he does! My car comes out looking new every time.

Chris and Andrew are by far the best detailers. Chris applied Opti-Coat to my Camaro one year ago and did an impeccable job. I get compliments all the time at how shiny and new my paint job looks. A couple of weeks ago, the sprinklers sprayed the side of my car and left hard water spots that I could not get off. The first person I called was Chris, and within a few days I had an appointment. Andrew machined and reapplied the Opti-Coat to the damaged areas and waxed the entire car. Once again, my Camaro has that clean, shiny, new look. Thanks Chris and Andrew! read more