The recon pro car show detail shop is amazing. I've been taking my Cadillacs to Mel's shop since 2020. A today he did the yearly check up on the CT 5V black wing and WOW that car is Popping. Great job Mel. read more

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When you trust your automobile to The Detailing Pros, Mel Craig, you will have an artist in the car detailing industry that will show the same enthusiasm for your everyday go to work automobile as the ultra riche's Exotic Cars. Many new cars meet up with Mel before they visit their own driveways to begin their life being pristine that Mel insists upon. In my 77 years of life I have written very few reviews, Mel who is not only an exquisite detailer and pillar of the Huntington Beach Community. read more

So glad I found The Detailing Pros, Team Revivify. My car looks amazing and the revivify coating speaks for itself. I spoke with Mel and he did an amazing job explaining the steps and product details. Mel kept it real and honest as he is very knowledgeable and is a genius in the car detailing business. You can see the passion from all of team revivify as they showed more interest and care for my vehicle than myself, which is amazing! As I wanted the best for my car, revivify hands down lives up to what it's advertised to do as my car has never looked this good and shiny. The experience was amazing as well as I received text messages and even video messages of team revivify progress on my car throughout the day. Thank you Team Revivify and I would highly recommend anyone who has car detailing needs to take your vehicle here as you will not be disappointed! read more

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After weeks of research, I decided on Revivifi for my new Rivian R1S. I reached out to Mel and my entire experience was incredible. He took the time to answer all of my questions and show me around the shop. Mel and Zach only do one vehicle at a time to give it 100% attention and it shows. I had some heavy scratching on the passenger side from some over zealous offroading right after I purchased. Zach got 99% of these scratches out perfectly and the couple that were through the clear coat are way less noticeable now. The paint correction and prep is incredibly important before a coating and they are absolutely the best there is in my opinion. The coating gave my vehicle an incredible gloss and an almost deeper/richer look to the launch green paint. It really is immaculate and I couldn't imagine a better finish. From the self healing properties, increased protection compared to other coatings from scratches, gloss finish and incredible prep work and customer service, I could not be more pleased. I will be taking all of my vehicles here going forward. Thanks Mel and Zach! read more

Mel is the best hands down once you take your vehicle here there's no need to go anywhere else from customer service to knowledge on what he's gonna be doing to your car and what even he can't do to your car which nowadays honesty is key thanks again Mel! And The Detailing Pros read more

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Mel is absolutely the real deal! He did a phenomenal job repairing my neighbor's car after it was damaged from a water leak in my unit. The water flowed along the roof of our parking garage, landing on the car with not only hard water, but concrete mixed in as well. Mel was very transparent in saying he may not be able to get the damage completely out, however his work made this 11 year old car look good as new! Mel is super passionate about what he does. He even took the time to explain how newer cars nowadays don't have much paint on them and that protecting your paint job and waxing your car regularly is an absolute must if you want your car looking good for years (he likened it to our face- you have to keep it clean and moisturized if you want it looking nice). He does an excellent job for a reasonable price. Thanks so much, Mel!! read more

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Mel is absolutely amazing. I bought a 2021 range rover and wanted to make sure that she was ceramic coated as we live at the beach and it can be rather harsh. I never dreamed when I drove her away from Land Rover of Newport Beach she could look any better. Mel worked his magic and oh my goodness, she is actually even more beautiful than she was on the showroom floor. Thank you so much you are a true artist. read more

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Absolutely insane results the car literally looks wet!!!!! It's the finish you only really see on show cars but REVIVIfy was able to achieve with no problem. read more

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Mel Craig is a master of automotive paint correction. The sensei, the Morio Higaonna of car detailing. (Oh, did I mention Mel is a 3rd degree black belt?) Am very honored to have taken a detailing class from Mel at his pristine shop on Gothard in HB. Mel is a sensei in every sense of the word. He has honed his craft to a level of perfection that is nothing short of awe-inspiring. He is a patient instructor with a logically structured class. I learned a great deal, and am inspired to keep improving upon my fledgling skills - white belt level for real. Since I've won car show awards in the past, I thought I'd be at least an "orange belt" level, but I realize I'm a beginner. A beginner eager to improve and get my show car to a previously unimagined level of perfection, thanks to Mel. I know he works modern-day miracles. No joke! You want the best? Mel Craig. The. Absolute. Best. read more

I brought Mel my 2000 Mercedes Benz SL 500 for a ceramic coating. Mel not only exceeded my expectations, he also went above and beyond. My car looks better than brand new! read more

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These guys are absolutely amazing! I had a little situation and Mel was very helpful and took care of me right away. I had a scratches all over the car and now it seems like the car is brand new. I'm a local business supporter and you can't go wrong coming to this place. Not over charged and excellent service in a timely manner. Thank you Detailing Pros!!! read more

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I took my 1992 Acura NSX (Black) to Mel. It was full of swirls and he took care of it with a full paint correction. I had him get it ready for an event that I went to in Vegas. After a long weekend there, it rained and spots were all over the car. I called Mel to see what we can do, and he just told me to bring the car to fix it. Superb customer service. Mel keeps it real. Thank you HB Detailing pros! read more

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Mel is THE BEST! I had awful water spots all over my black Jeep from our sprinkler -- all over the paint and all over every tinted window. I had also done the terrible thing of letting it sit with all of that on there for almost 8 months. I brought it to Mel and he was amazing!! Fit me in right away, super cool guy and my Jeep looks INSANE. He even completely restored my fenders and bumpers as well. The car looks brand new and it's 6 years old! He also completely cleaned my entire engine as well. It's obvious he's great at what he does and really enjoys his work! He is the man! Cannot recommend him enough! read more

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I am SO happy I found this place. When I called, Mel was so nice and informative about the product he uses and why it is so good. He explained everything to me. My black, metallic 2020 MX-5 RF was dull looking, I'd always get water spots and had a lot of swirl marks. After Mel worked on it...IT IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL inside and out and it SHINES !!!! I highly recommend this place! read more

If your looking for a quick, cheap detail job, stop a guy with a pick up truck and a hand painted sign for $30 and let him wreck your finish (then go see HB Detailing Pros). If you want the best paint restoration and protection you can get for your car or truck (possibly anywhere!) then see Mel Craig at HB Detailing Pros. If you can please my wife's sense of quality you have to be a Pro! She absolutely loves the meticulous restoration and ceramic coating job done by Mel on her 2013 Audi A6...and hey, I do too. The paint literally glows, with every scratch and swirl mark now polished out to a smooth, better than "factory fresh" finish. The ceramic coating over the paint restoration means that in 15 minutes with some rinse-less car wash and a microfiber cloth, it looks just like it did the day Mel finished it, EVERY DAMN DAY! With all the contaminants in the air around here, (you know...you see it the very next day after a detail, that coat of dust and grime; and what is that mustard drops looking stuff anyway???) this is the ONLY way to go if you love your car as much as my wife does! P.S. This is NOT your $30 "detail" and realize it or not it is those cheap details that KILL your car's finish over time. When they're done destroying your paint...GO SEE MEL, you get what you pay for. read more

Detail pros Are top notch!! These are the only people my wife and I let touch our Cars!!! Professional and VERY knowledgeable!! Thanks Mel (My car whisperer) and staff (Amelia and gang) This is truly Hot rod central!! read more

I took my 2006 indigo ink pearl SC430 to Mel to see if it was possible to remove the heavy hologram that the previous owner had buffed into the paint. The paint also had 15 years of neglect resulting in various sap, water, and other contaminants staining the paint. The results Mel achieved are simply unbelievable. The dull lifeless paint is completely restored to better than original condition. The hologram and stains are completely gone. The depth of the paint is amazing. It looks like you could dive right into the paint. I also had the Revivify coating applied to the finish which added to the depth and gloss of the paint. The Revivify left a smooth protective coating that should protect the paint for years to come. I had a yellow bird dropping on the car after the coating and the bird poop simply wiped off with a microfiber cloth. To say I'm happy with Mel's work would be a huge understatement. Mel has given me a car that's a joy to drive and admire. read more

Mel is a master. My 5 year old black car was starting to look dark gray. Mel was able to restore the color and depth of the paint back to better than original. His keen eye and expertise on auto finishes is evident. I would highly recommend his services to anyone who wants their ride looking great and protected. read more

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Hands down the best experience I've had in car care, the level of professionalism at this shop is something you don't find anywhere else.

I was referred to HB Detailing Pro for my Acura TSX. Yes, just an Acura TSX, so when I walked in to the shop, I felt a bit intimidated just because the shop looked like a specialty high end detailing place. However, what I want to share with the yelp community is that I was treated so well and felt welcome and not judged at all by both a gal that looked over my car initially and then by Mel, the owner. I was greeted warmly and the exchange of information was so sincere and there was a genuine interest in their desire to address the problems with my car. The shop was ultra clean and organized. Though I ended up not having my car detailed at this shop because I decided to pursue the other options Mel had suggested, I'd still encourage you to consider HB Detailing Pros if you are serious about getting your car detailed properly, especially, if your vehicle has unique challenging situations. Also, I read a few of the negative reviews on yelp, and his response seemed pretty solid and I would bet that he's someone that delivers and stands behind his work and really cares about quality work and is a man of good character. These combined qualities are not easy to find these days. read more

Mel, well you are a legend in your own mind. So anything I or anyone says you dismiss. But lucky for me in this case its easy. Just looking at the same facts the Superior Court of Orange County did when they ruled that you damaged my car and are liable. Now if you don't like your facts so black and white you can always look at how your shop downsized by about 90%. Looks like people have realized 5 minutes spent on YouTube and $5 spent at an auto part store you are irrelevant. read more

I can't say enough about how good these guys are. Mel is super knowledgeable and backs up his work and products! If you get a cheaper quote elsewhere ask yourself why! He's worth every penny!! I should add that this is the fourth car that Mel has done for me. read more

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Hands down the beat teacher and car detailer you could EVER HAVE !!! . They guy is awesome and I had so much fun taking his class and gaining some of the beat experience from the best Mel Craig !!! He shows u ways of doing stuff efficiently and still doing a good job read more

Mel is an extremely knowledgeable person with cars. He created a waterless car wash solution that you just spray on your car and wipe off,It's AMAZING!! Just try it one time and you will never wash your car any other way again. read more

My Acura TL cost $275 to detail. But it was so worth the extra dough for The Detailing Pros. I should have taken before and after photos, it was night and day!! Customer service is top quality! The owner Mel made me feel so important and you can tell he knows his stuff and has extreme attention to detail (which he has instilled in his team). Mel also arrived to store early to drive me to my work (a couple miles away) and Miranda returned my car at the end of the day to my work. She was even using a cloth to rub her hand prints off the car when I met her to sign paperwork outside my office. I can't say anything more about the attention to detail and customer service...A++ I will definitely be a returning customer. read more

I took my 2007 Toyota Rav 4 in to get a full interior and exterior detail. My Rav 4 was in pretty bad shape and The Detailing Pros did an outstanding job on getting it looking great again. I've gone to other detailing car washes, but never has my Rav 4 looked this good! Especially for the shape it was in. Highly recommend! read more

All I have to say is class, class, class! Mel helped me get a gas smell out of my car after my husband dragged it in on his feet from a spill at the gas station. It was so bad I could taste it. I'm so grateful and impressed with the job he did. The car is not only smell free, it's immaculate inside. It looks even nicer inside than when I first bought it. Thank you Mel! You are a true professional! read more

OMG my car looks BETTER than it did when it was new. It is a 2014 Audi, and sits outside. I was getting dull and dingy and now it's just miraculous! It is amazing! They did such a great job. They detailed parts of the car that I didn't even know could be detailed! I recommend this shop to anyone that really wants good quality work. They take serious pride in their work! Well worth it! read more

Mel took this car that sits outside and turned it into better than new! He fixed a bad touch up paint job and matched it to the factory luster! If you want your daily driver to look amazing take it to this place! Im going to bring my classic cars to him! Thanks Mel! read more

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This was a great experience... I own a 2014 Grand Caravan that needed a deep clean detail, you guys did a great job my van looks new again I would recommend the detailing pros to any one read more

I have know Mel for over 17 years and have used dozens of detailer's over the years. I can confidently say Mel as leaps and bounds above all of them, in fact the others aren't in the same league. Mel has "Quality" detailed, pain correct and applied ceramic coated my 2009 Ferrari F430, 2009 GTR, 2 Viper's, Evo MR, Lexus SC430, and my Porsche 997 Turbo Cab need I go on! So I just picked up a Mercedes E63 S AMG (all my cars are black, all of them). I had issues with the last Detailer applying a ceramic coat. It horrified me when I saw my amazing new car with scratches, holograms and spider swirls all over the car! Holy crap! Mel spent 3 days and the car is absolutely amazing! Thanks a million as the car almost cleans itself. I use a California duster where it barely touches the surface to get the initial dust off then Mel's water-less car wash sparingly. Just a spray or 2 on the microfiber and done in about 5 minutes! I know I am crazy, I do this every day, I have a climate controlled garage with 2 air dust reminders! Love u Mel! read more

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I stopped by to get my car detailed and met with the owner. My hood and top of the truck are oxidized and i was hoping i could buff some of it out. He was honest and said it can't be fixed. He also showed me the plastic areas, that can and can't be improved. What i liked was simply being honest and not encouraging me to waste my money, which he could have and i would have done. He recommended a car painter and ill be back when i need my truck detailed. Small business starts and stops with respect and honesty and these business has both. read more

Ok so long story short, two nights ago I sideswiped a yellow post in a parking lot trying to avoid a head on collision with some jerk barreling into the parking lot with no headlights on. I ended up with some nice yellow "racing stripes" all across my passenger side, front to back. So I happened to stop by Mel's shop today to measure his shop windows for custom shades and I happened to mention the incident to Mel and he immediately whipped out his buffers and had my car looking like new in just a few minutes. He's an honest business man with amazing skills and mostly, I would say he's just a straight up "GOOD GUY" making an honest living. He's a rarity for sure! THANK YOU MEL! read more

Mel & his team knew exactly what my car needed. They got the work done quick & efficiently. My car is looking better than ever and I am looking forward to returning for more work done! To top it off the entire team is very knowledgeable, caring and accommodating! I am beyond glad & lucky I happened to end up in the best shop in the OC for the first time my car needed work done !! It was fate ahaha Thanks heaps!!!! read more

Just had my BMW M4 ceramic coating thank you so much Mel!!! I'm so pleased they do amazing work !!!! Can't wait to do my X5 BMW next. Thanks for making my car flawless read more

Mel is literally the best in the business. Not even exaggerating. This man took my BMW M4 and made it look like an orange mirror on wheels. He took his time ceramic coating it and the attention to detail is impeccable. I brought it in with swirls, micro scratches, and contaminated paint. Not to mention, paint chips from my aggressive daily driving. He exceeded all expectations and I was really blown away when I picked up my car. The gloss is enhanced and the lines of the car are more pronounced. He did a full coating of the exterior, interior, engine bay, and wheels and it is well worth it. If You ever were thinking about pulling the trigger on getting your car coated, do it and take it to Mel. He has been doing this for decades and it shows in his work. I would give Mel 11 out of 10 stars if I could. I would HIGHLY recommend this guy. Thank you for the incredible shine Mel! read more

Recently took our Jeep Gran Cherokee here as we had some unknown substance sprayed on the side of the vehicle. Dried on and no idea what it was. Mel not only got it off, he put a sealant on the car so it would not happen again and basically it felt like we just got a new car. Interior completely cleaned, paintwork shining and looked and smelled brand new. Fantastic work. So much so we are taking out other car there for the same treatment. read more

Mel worked his magic and now my truck looks better than when I brought it home from the dealer a month ago. The paint actually got etched and he was able to correct it and put on a coating to protect it. Mel has the knowledge, experience and passion to be the best at what he does. I really appreciate his high standards because I am really picky. I highly recommend them unless you are cheap and don't value quality work and products. read more

My friend just recently had her car detailed at this place..I happened to go with her that day and I was So impressed by the friendly people..easy to work with and they did a phenomenal job on her filthy dirty car..I would highly recommend this place..their service is top notch.. read more

Excellent, professional service. Mel does exceptional work. Wouldn't let anyone else touch our cars. And wouldn't own a black car unless Mel was here to take care of it! read more