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Auto detailing work

Paint and exterior protection

Auto paint restoration

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Auto bug and sap removal

Scratch removal

Car wash

Headlight restoration

Interior detailing

Protection

Wheel and rim detailing

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My side marker even got super clean!
Jane A.

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.

Truck after the ceramic coating

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.

Michael M.

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

Ariel H.

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!!

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.

Florian b.

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.

Oso L.

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?

After! So great.
Cami H.

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)

Not your mom's station wagon!
H M.

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.

Josh D.

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.

After some TLC at CE Detail.
Marie J.

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....)

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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!

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Hand Upon Detailing & Ceramic Coatings

(160 reviews)

I miss having Hand Upon Detailing in Miramar and within walking distance of the office! Their…read moreworkmanship and attention to detail is simply unsurpassed; I just haven't been able to find anywhere else to match their fairly priced packaging for their detailing services, furthermore, the after wash/ polish SHINE. I had a Clay Wax Polish (clay bar included) done back in 2024 on the Subie, the shine result seriously next level. Danny was super personable and careful upon meet and greet and pickup. They even performed a complimentary interior vacuum and quick wipe down. The girl was super clean and feeling so well loved. They specialize in ceramic coating and vehicle wrapping as their main business, but their detailing service is also quite exceptional. Solid work only from the gentlemen here!

I am deeply saddened to be writing this review as I took my first vehicle to this company and loved…read morethe work that was done on it. I got a new vehicle and immediately contacted Danny to get some work done on it. I wanted to get a full front PPF as well as ceramic coating he quoted me at 2 days for an unbeatable price with interior ceramic coating free of charge for a promotion. Dropped the vehicle off at 9 AM February 25th and was told I would receive updates consistently well that same day the shop was about to close and I didn't receive a single call or text so I sent a message over and got a response saying it was going great and I asked for a picture and Danny said he already left, that was the first red flag. So the morning of pick up on the 28th I get a text saying there was an issue with the PPF install and that the car would need another day to get the work completed. He handed over responsibility of the work on my car to another associate by the name of Ty and well the 1st came and it still wasn't ready. I went to go pick up my car on March 2nd because I was tired of not having my new vehicle that I just purchased and didn't trust the reliability of the shop anymore. This new associate after speaking to me said he would do a full body PPF free of charge for all of the trouble I went through with a brand new film company that he was awaiting a new roll of PPF. I told him my deadline was April 3rd to get the PPF installation completed because I had a trip planned that I wanted the protection to be on my car. Well March 16th I was in contact with Ty and after that he completely ghosted me, hasn't answered any of my calls or texts anymore. I decided to call Danny on April 3rd because I was curious if he knew why he wasn't answering my calls. He had no idea that Ty was still working on my vehicle, he was under the impression that the work was already completed. I found out that Ty is no longer with the company and Danny promised to make it right, I gave him my deadline of Monday April 6th and he canceled that morning and then I told him Thursday April 9th is the final deadline. Danny hasn't responded to my messages since April 8th. I'm very disappointed my vehicle has no PPF, no interior ceramic coating, and the exterior ceramic coat isn't even on the whole vehicle. I'm at a loss of words.

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​Had a Ceramic Pro ION applied on my 2025 CRV. Overall, a very solid experience. The work was done…read morewith care and attention to detail, and they took their time rather than rushing through it. They explained the warranty and aftercare in a straightforward way. What also stood out is that they're using a legitimate professional system, not off-the-shelf products, and applying it properly. If you're looking for a detail-oriented shop that does things the right way, this is the place you are looking for. I don't have a good picture so I had a little bit of fun with an image generator..

I brought my new Lexus GX 550 in for the Ultimate Armour package (just under $5k)…read more Scheduling and drop-off were both straightforward and easy, so no complaints there. Where things started to slip was on the pickup side. I was told the car was ready, but still ended up waiting about 30-40 minutes before actually getting it. At checkout, I was also surprised to see a tip screen with suggested amounts that felt pretty high given the service. I ended up leaving a small tip, but the experience itself didn't really match that level of expectation. I also would have appreciated a quick walkthrough of the work that was done--especially at that price point--but it was more of a quick handoff of the keys. I came back for the 10-day follow-up and made a point to ask about timing ahead of time. I was told it would take about an hour. I arrived early, but after an hour the car hadn't been touched yet, and there wasn't any update unless I asked. That part was frustrating. So, they ended up rushing my 10-day follow-up inspection. Gave the car a quick rinse and handed me the keys. What was the point of driving down from Carlsbad??? Over 3 hours wasted. For comparison, I had a great experience at their Kearny Mesa location previously, so I know what they're capable of. This location is stretched thin, which seemed to impact communication and overall service. I was not the only customer in the lobby feeling this way. Given the type of clientele they're working with and the pricing, I was expecting a bit more consistency and attention to detail. Their follow-up consisted of more sales pitches of coupons for services I already had done. Would have been nice to have the discounts PRIOR to the work! I planned on using the wash program and mentioned to Jasmine my poor service experience. Think there was follow-up? Nada. So, thumbs "kind of" up for Ceramic Pro but thumbs down for this location. Overall, I think the company itself does good work, and have used the Kearny Mesa location in the past several times with excellent success!! I would not choose this location again.

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Best mobile detailing in San Diego. We were looking for a professional detailer for a long time…read more From start to finish, the process was smooth. We got 2 cars detailed, and both have been nailed. Thank you, guys.

Even though "Jose," my detailer, did a standard job on my VW yesterday I can not recommend this…read morecompany for your detailing needs. There are too many other choices in San Diego County and this one needs to be avoided. It all starts with first impressions as a new customer. Even though the online booking time was convenient, the manager, Alex, clearly does not care about your business. There is a "comments" box in the online booking process that was completely ignored with my question. The detailer was late to my appointment. Time means money and they don't care about wasting your time. The work vehicle was trashed when it showed up. Dents all over the place, door molding hanging outside the door. Invest some money and take all those dents out. It gives a bad look like they don't care. Before the work was started I was verbally told it would be an extra $45 for all of the work with some stubborn stains. Okay I understood, the car's interior was quite dirty. After working four hours on the car, the stains are still there. None of the ones on the seats and the carpet floor were removed. He tried was his answer and then asked me how long have I had the car. How is that relevant for the work performed? It is none of their business. Training is an issue obviously. On their website they claim "superior customer experience." Not so much. "Real time updates" during the four hours did not happen once. "Follow up care with maintenance recommendations" was non existent. The recommendations given was to keep the windows down because it still was wet inside. They couldn't dry the vehicle first? Yeah keep the windows down so all the dust flies in - so smart of them. At the end of the appointment I requested an invoice for their work. No was their answer but if you pay by credit card and pay the 4%+ surcharge, we can do it for you. What? That makes no sense. Their other payment options are cash, Venmo or Zelle. For a company that is detailer certified I am disappointed. Yes they are certified - certified waste of time. Take your business elsewhere.

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First and foremost...thank you Carlos, Thomas, and Sergey for taking my car from junkyard dog…read morestatus to dog show blue ribbon ready! So I am a dog mom with a 125 lb fluffy butt, 10-year-old, American Akita and a 60 lb, 8-year-old Black Lab mix and they believe in leaving their mark on every inch of my car. My bf arranged a full detail for my car. Awesome Mobile came to my office and did the entire detail while I worked. They shampooed my cloth covered seats and scrubbed the weather-proof mats. They got every nook and cranny including the embedded dog fluff in the carpeted panels and in the corners of the windshield and rear windows. They buffed out small scratches all over my car and clayed the exterior as well. My mouth legitimately fell open when I saw my car...it looked brand new when they were done! I cannot wait to be able to afford their service again because my car could use a great service. They are pricey but it is so worth the money!

Sergey communicated well and was friendly. He did a great job detailing my husband's daily commuter…read morecar. I was impressed with how well the interior was cleaned. We have a child who spilled things in the back, but after Sergey was done, the interior looked and smelled like a brand new car. I dont think this is something I would have been able to do myself without spending twice the number of hours that he did, so worth the money. It was the first time I've tried detailing services, and I would recommend it to others who need a good car "reset". A great service!

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