Launch Pricing · First 100 Cars — Full Detail $179 $259
Your Driveway Just Got A Detail Shop.
Mobile detailing, paint correction & ceramic coating — done right in your driveway, State College, PA. I bring everything. Including the espresso machine.
100%
Satisfaction Guaranteed
I Come To You
Home, office, or your favorite parking spot — I'll roll in with the tank, the generator, and everything else.
Only Products I'd Use On Mine
The full Koch Chemie system front to back, CarPro SiC for ceramic, professional microfibers. Nothing you'd find on a clearance shelf.
Done Right Or Done Again
Not happy with something? Say so — I'll come back and fix it.
What I Offer
Services Built Around Your Vehicle
From an interior refresh to full correction and ceramic — professional equipment, professional products.
Detailing
Interior, exterior, or both — a proper deep clean, every surface and corner.
Before detailing, I pulled shots behind an espresso bar. The rig now comes to every appointment — latte, cappuccino, or pour-over while I work. No charge.
Leave your order in the booking notes. Oat milk, decaf, and seasonal syrups travel with me.
Ready When You Are
Pick a time that works for you — I'll bring everything else. About 90 seconds to book.
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Services
Professional-grade detailing, correction, and protection — priced fairly.
How It Works
From Booking to Finished
1
Pick a Date & Time
Use the online calendar to choose a slot that works for you. Takes under 2 minutes.
2
I Come To You
I arrive with all equipment, water, and power needed. Home, office, anywhere accessible.
3
Detail Performed
Every service is performed personally with professional-grade equipment — no shortcuts, no rushed work.
4
Walkaround & Pay
We walk the car together. Pay after you're satisfied — tap, Venmo, Zelle, or cash. Espresso on the house.
Detailing Services
Strike-through is the regular menu price. Launch pricing — first 100 cars: I'm new in State College and building my review base. Everything included, always — no packages, no tiers, no upsells.
The Works
Full Detail + Polish
Full Detail + Gloss-Enhancing Machine Polish
Everything from the Full Detail
Single-stage machine polish — maximum gloss on healthy paint
Iron decontamination & clay bar treatment
Koch Chemie ceramic-infused SiO2 sealant — months of protection
Exterior trim & plastics protected
Not paint correction — this makes healthy paint look its best. Need the real thing? I'll tell you.
$400$299
Interior Detail
Cabin perfection
Multi-pass vacuum — seats, carpets, trunk
Compressed-air blowout & steam cleaning
Shampoo / extraction as needed — included
Leather cleaned & conditioned — included
Plastics cleaned + UV protectant
Interior glass, mats & fragrance finish
$159$119
Exterior Detail
Showroom shine
Foam pre-wash + two-bucket hand wash
Iron & tar decontamination + full clay bar
Wheels, tires & wheel wells deep-cleaned
Door jambs, trim & emblems detailed
Koch Chemie ceramic-infused SiO2 sealant — months of protection
Exterior glass cleaned & sealed
$139$99
Most Popular
Full Detail
Interior + Exterior
Everything from Interior Detail
Everything from Exterior Detail
Interior steam cleaning & sanitization
Targeted stain removal
UV protectant on all plastics
Tire dressing applied
$259$179
Two sizes: sedans & coupes pay the listed price; anything bigger (SUV, truck, van, 3-row) adds a flat $50 on details. Correction and ceramic list both sizes right on the card. Oversized or extra-dirty vehicles are quoted before work begins, never after.
Add-Ons
Clay, steam, leather conditioning & sealant are already in every detail. These are true extras — flat priced.
Glass Polishing
Cerium machine polish — wiper haze & water spots gone. Windshield $99 · all glass $169
from $99
Odor Removal
Ozone treatment eliminates bacteria and odors at the source
from $69
Engine Bay Cleaning
Degreased with Koch Chemie chemistry, dressed & protected
$55
Headlight Restoration
Both headlights machine-polished and sealed
$79
Pet Hair Removal
Moderate $25 · heavy $50 — confirmed at inspection, never after
Severe stains or heavy dirt — deep extraction surcharge, quoted on-site before starting
$35
Paint Correction
What It Removes
Swirl marks and spider-webbing from improper washing
Light to moderate scratches in the clear coat
Water spots, mineral etching, bug etching
Oxidation and clear-coat haze on older paint
Holograms and buffer trails from prior polishing
Light marring from auto-wash brushes
Why 2-Step?
One stage is a compromise: cut hard and leave haze, or finish soft and leave defects. Two stages — cut, then polish — removes the damage and ends at showroom gloss. Slower. Right.
2-Step Paint Correction
My only correction service — because I only do it right. Two machine stages remove swirls, scratches, water spots, and oxidation. Wash & decon included; add an Interior Detail at its listed price if you want the inside done too.
Full exterior wash & decontamination
Clay bar treatment & iron removal
Stage 1 — cutting compound to remove defects
Stage 2 — finishing polish for maximum gloss
Panel wipe-down with IPA solution
Koch Chemie SiO2 sealant applied to protect the result
Sedan / Coupe
$460
SUV / Truck / Van
$560
Ceramic Coating
3yrs
Of Daily Driving
½
The Wash Time — Dirt Won't Stick
2
Free Washes, First Year
What Ceramic Does
Dirt, road salt and grime don't stick — rain rinses most of it right off
One job protects the paint for 3 years of daily driving
Sun fade, bird droppings, tree sap — none of it eats into the paint
A deep, glassy shine a regular wash can't give you
Sealant vs Ceramic
I don't use wax. Every detail I do already includes a sealant that protects for 3–4 months. Ceramic is the next level: one job, 3 years of daily driving — easier washes, stronger protection, better looking the whole time. Per year of protection, it's the cheapest option there is. And if someone promises you "10 years" — that's marketing. 3 years is the honest number.
2-Step Correction + CarPro SiC — Double Layer
Ceramic never goes on unprepared paint — every coating includes the full 2-step correction. CarPro SiC in two layers: hardness, depth, years of protection.
Full 2-step paint correction first — the coating locks in flawless paint
Two coats of CarPro SiC — 2–3+ years of real protection
Dirt and road grime don't stick — rain practically washes the car for you
Cleaning becomes a quick rinse instead of a scrub
Shrugs off sun fade, bird droppings, road salt & harsh chemicals
Windows polished and side mirrors coated too
2 free maintenance washes in year one (months 6 & 12) + a coating checkup
Sedan / Coupe
$850$599
SUV / Truck / Van
$999$719
Launch pricing — first 100 cars. Includes the full 2-step correction prep.
Ceramic coating requires the vehicle to be sheltered from rain for 24 hours after application. I'll advise you on aftercare during the appointment.
Included with every ceramic coating
First-Year Maintenance Plan
Every coating includes a complimentary first-year maintenance program — ceramic performs best when it's washed right.
2 Free Maintenance Washes
At month 6 and month 12 — pH-neutral hand wash + coating-safe drying. On-location, included at no charge.
Annual Coating Inspection
I check hydrophobics, surface gloss, and edges for any spots that need a top-up — done during your year-1 wash.
Discounted Refresh Washes
Need an extra wash between the included ones? 20% off any maintenance wash during the first year, for coating clients only.
Priority Booking
Coating clients get first access to my calendar — your maintenance slot is held before it opens to new bookings.
Common Questions
What do I need to provide on-site?
Nothing — I bring my own water and power. Any driveway or parking spot works.
How long does each service take?
Exterior 1–1.5h · Interior 2–2.5h · Full detail ~4h · Full + Polish ~5h · Correction 4–5h · Ceramic 6–7h, finished next morning for proper cure.
What happens if it rains on my booking day?
Bad forecast? Exterior work reschedules the day before. Interior work runs unless it's pouring. Ceramic never goes on with rain in the 24-hour forecast.
How do I pay?
After the job, once we've walked the car together. Tap-to-pay, Apple Pay, Venmo, Zelle, or cash. No deposit.
Do you offer maintenance plans for ceramic-coated vehicles?
Yes — first year includes 2 free maintenance washes (months 6 & 12), an annual inspection, 20% off extra washes, and priority booking.
What's the difference between paint correction and a polish?
A polish adds gloss in one stage. Correction removes a micro-layer of clear coat over two stages to erase defects permanently.
Can the ceramic coating be removed?
Yes, but it requires another paint correction to safely strip it. CarPro SiC naturally degrades over 2–3+ years if left untouched.
Do you service trucks and large SUVs?
Yes. Sedans & coupes pay the listed price; bigger vehicles add a flat $50 on details (correction and ceramic show both sizes on their cards). Trunk lid = sedan, hatch = bigger. Oversized or extra-dirty quoted up front.
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Our Story
Passion for Paint. Built on Detail.
I started Surface Detailing after too many cars left local shops looking barely better than they arrived. Every job is done personally — no crews, no corner-cutting.
And yes — the espresso rig from my barista years comes along. A fresh latte while I work is on the house.
Why Surface Detailing
What Sets Us Apart
One Detailer, Every Job
Handled personally, every time — never handed off. Same standard, every appointment.
Professional Equipment
Dual-action polishers, professional extraction, pressure washing — not drills and garden hoses.
I Come to You
Home, office, parking lot — State College & nearby. I bring water and power; you bring a parking spot.
Latte While You Wait
Barista years paid off — proper coffee travels with me, on the house.
Products I Use
Professional Grade Only
CarPro SiC
Professional ceramic coating applied in 2 layers — multi-year durability, extreme hydrophobics and gloss depth
Koch-Chemie
The full German system — interior & wheel chemistry, decontamination, and ceramic-infused SiO2 sealant on every exterior
Ready to Experience the Difference?
Book online in under 2 minutes. I'll take care of the rest.
Get in Touch
Contact Us
Questions or a custom job? Reach out — I answer within a few hours.
