1. Elite Finish

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San Diego, CA

Elite Finish

4.9 (164 reviews)
Open • 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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I went with 20% on the front windows to match the factory rear glass and 45% on the windshield. After having it for a few months, I can honestly say it was worth every penny. The heat reduction is noticeable, especially during the day, and the overall look came out great. Braedon was professional, attentive, and got me in and out quickly. Highly recommend Elite Finish for anyone considering window tint!

Jim S.

I took my car in there with a couple of bad paint chips. It's a super rare car and it's hard to find people that want to work on it. Kevin guided me through the process of getting a paint sample done. Which I brought to him immediately and he immediately brought the car in to get worked on. I was getting ready for a car show, and I said might as well detail the whole thing. And into my amazement. The car came out spectacular. I highly recommend these guys pricing is very fair for what they do. Speak to Kevin.

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Josey V.

This is the second time I've been here and they've always taken really great care of my car. Everyone there is very responsive and helpful. They were able to buff out some damage that I thought was more serious, they were very honest and performed it free of charge. Not a lot of places are that honest nowadays. I'm very impressed and highly recommend them.

Lindsay C.

Being a grown car enthusiast with a new car, I immediately wanted to jump on tinting my car. However, after catching wind that I should probably prioritize the paint... I also started my inquiries about paint protection and tint. After talking to a ton of car people in the community, my friends recommended that I talk to Elite Finish. Somewhat knowing them from Cars and Coffee (a great event when it's going), I reached out to them via Yelp and talked to Wes and Kevin. Right off the bat, I felt like both Wes and Kevin understood my end goal and really connected when it came to understanding my needs as a consumer and enthusiast. I was super sold after Kevin invited me down to check out their shop, as well as a few in-progress vehicles... including one delivered. A customer picking up was absolutely raving about their workmanship and had insisted they were bringing their other vehicles in. I appreciated the transparency and really felt the customer's confidence in them. After tossing around some ideas, I received my quote - which was extremely fair and as expected. Wanting to do my due diligence, I carefully considered my interactions with other vendors and heavily considered their quotes in terms of the affects on my wallet lllol. But confidently agreed, shortly after my visit, to take my charger to them for PPF, Ceramic, Tony, and reflective vinyl for my side markers. The charger was in their shop shortly after I agreed and communication was more than I could have asked for. I was such a demanding customer, I refused to be "surprised" and wanted progress photos the entire time. Kevin and Wes took care of me there and alsoooo ensured I was (pleasantly) surprised upon pick up. When the day came, I was mind blown at the amount of work and fine detailing they put into the vehicle. Wes, David, Alvaro, and everyone else put such a great amount of effort to make sure it surpassed everything I expected. The clear bra (PPF) was absolutely perfect. The coverage went above our expectations, the lines are amazing, the thickness is perfect. The ceramic coating and compounding done by Wes and his helpers... I'm blown away. Completely speechless. There's not enough amazing things to say about how happy I was when it was pulled up. I'm beyond words... they made this color look more amazing than it already was. Kevin made sure to thoroughly educate me on their washmist product and how Ive been failing with the wrong microfibers. They have theeee most amazing microfibers I've ever used and I'm pressed to say I'll be buying those bad boys from them from here on out. Overall, Kevin and Wes and everyone else at Elite made me feel like family and made a super picky car enthusiast feel right at home. I'm excited to see what else they can do for me... after learning they can color match calipers and wrap things in PPF. They might as well just open a net15 account for me. I'll definitely be bringing the other charger in.

Chris J.

On 6/27/2024 I brought my never-waxed 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 72k miles in for an exterior rejuvenation and their basic interior clean (vacuum & wipe down), which was included. My Jeep sat in the sun all-day everyday of it's life. Picked it up today and I swear it looks better than new! The paint is glassy smooth and glossy af. The plastic trim, chrome, glass, and rims all look fantastic. Interior is so clean and fresh... the vehicle is like brand new (at 7+ years old). IMO Elite Finish is ultra professional with superior customer service - from my first phone call through picking up the vehicle. I'm very impressed with them and highly recomnend them 1000%! -Chris J.

Kris S.

20/10 rating!!!! HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend If you need something done to your car paint this is this place. Period. The owner and manager (Wes and Kevin) are amazingly professional, friendly, clearly communicate, honest and fair. They went completely above and beyond on my car needs and basically saved my car. Every time I look at and drive my car I will think about and thank them for everything they did. It's instantly obvious how much they care about what they do, how much they know about what they do and how important to them their work is and a reflection of that dedication and desire. I got a used 2011 BMW 335i that was beautiful except prior owner had let some water dry into the paint and completely etched the paint with orange peel and basically ruined the car. I was not able to sleep, I felt sick for weeks until I was referred to Wes and he took the time (30 minutes) to explain to me everything that was really going on, what options I had and what he genuinely thought was the best option. I decided to pick his shop because I could tell he cared, he was passionate and he was going to fix it. Period. He totally created a plan of attack, went above and beyond with the car. I just got it back today and I could not believe how well it came out. Significantly beyond what I had hoped, Wes and his team went to the ends of what was possible and saved this car. I will forever be grateful for the help and expertise of Elite Finish, Wes and his amazing team. I cannot say thank you enough to times. Do yourself a favor, come here, get it done right the first time and I guarantee you will have the same outstanding experience and outcome I did!!!

Noel U.

If you are looking for a place to get some PPF on your Tesla and window tint look no further. I took my Model Y Performance here for a Full Front PPF, 4 Doors in PPF, and to tint the two front windows and it came out immaculate! Kevin and Wes were so easy to work with. No pressure from them to do unnecessary options to your car like other salespersons would do. Knowing how this company values their customers I decided to take my wife's Model 3 there too for a Full Front PPF and it came out perfect just like my Model Y. Thanks Elite Finish for making my wife and I sastified customers! Btw.. Their cleaning products work wonders on the car as well!

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10 months ago

Fast and good service. I replaced the PPF for my Tesla and they did a great job. I recommend this place.

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11 months ago

Very service oriented. would definitely recommend them if you need work on a high end vehicle!

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2 years ago

Best place to go if you want quality work and fantastic service. Whole team is amazing! Trust everything they do!

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Thank you Sean, we appreciate your review and recommendation!

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Super professional and high quality. Knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend if you have the budget.

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Review Highlights - Elite Finish

“Significantly beyond what I had hoped, Wes and his team went to the ends of what was possible and saved this car.”

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After an unfortunate situation involving gravity and an iced coffee, I took my car into Ceramic Pro…read moreto have the smell extracted. Thanks to Carter, Oliver, and Danielle, it was taken care of swiftly and effectively. The shop is so clean, so modern, and easy to find. The staff is so kind and accommodating, and the quality of work was incredible. My only complaint is not coming here sooner! Thank you to Carter, Oliver, and Danielle. Wonderful human beings and an incredible business. I will be back!

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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Jose did a great job on my vehicle! He took the time to educate me on the different types of film…read moreand helped me make an informed decision without any pressure. It's refreshing to come across a true professional who genuinely cares about his reputation and the quality of his work. A dying breed these days. Highly recommend Jose if you're looking for someone who takes pride in what they do!

I had the premium ceramic tint (88% Heat Rejection and 99% UV Protection) applied to all rear…read morewindows with near limousine tint and 30% tint on the front windows. They were offering a Spring promotion at the time of the Yelp inquiry with Candra who was extremely responsive and helpful. I didn't quite schedule immediately -- more like a month later -- but they kindly honored the original quote when I eventually did follow-up. Jose helped me out at the shop and on the phone beforehand too, making sure I was comfortable with the options and answering all my questions with patience and professionalism. I was super happy with the job, especially with the attention to detail my Subie with all the differently shaped windows required. There's a lifetime warranty for any issues down the road, and I can happily report that a year later, there has been zero bubbling. Thank you to Candra and to the gentlemen at the shop for the superb work, service, AND flexibility! Highly recommend this shop with the most competitive prices in the area!

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I contemplated whether or not to give one star or two. Truth is, I decided on one because the bait…read moreand switch tactic is out outrageously annoying. I asked for a tint quote online and was excited about the fair price plus great reviews. I took it in for tent and a stereo install. He pretended he knew everything about my car and had to charge me $500 to install the stereo. He said he needed to cut the wood around the stereo and that's why it cost so much. I told him that's the wood has already been cut but yet he wanted to keep the price at $500. When we began talking about the tint, he also said now that he sees the car in person he has to charge $1300. That is $500 more than what he quoted online. But somehow, now he didn't know anything about the number of windows or my car... he did when we were talking about the stereo. I was excited to drop off my car and he knew it. This is what we call BAIT AND SWITCH. I know it's a classic car, but it seems like he and everyone else wants to rip me off. I left a shop, extremely disappointed and with heartache.

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