Welcome to Detailership (Formerly known as Distictiv_Detailing). We’re constantly updating the website as time allows, so pardon our dust - but feel free to poke around the website! You can reach us via the social media links below, or via the Contact Us page over to the left.
We are the same! Distinctiv_Detailing was the name that kick started this whole hobby back in 2010. After years of trust in the community, we decided in 2018 to incorporate the business, while also given it a new name, “Detailership”, which we feel is easier to remember, easier to spell, and which we also feel identifies us as a company. We spend a lot of time on “new” cars, making them look newer than new, or bringing older vehicles back to it’s near-new condition.
It’s a big word to describe the mechanics of removing of surface “contaminants” (I.e. crap that doesn’t usually come off in regular washes). We use a combination of clay bars, clay mitts/pads, and chemical iron-removers depending on severity. Generally speaking, the rougher the paint “feels” the more intrusive techniques we’ll need to perform. Typically, cars that get services here at the Detailership gets followed up with a polish anyways, so any marring induced by the decontamination is easily removed when we polish the car.
Polishing is the mechanical act of abrasively “leveling” the clear coat. Yes, this thins out the clear coat at a microscopic level, but where scratches and swirls in the clear coat exists is also at this surface level.
Generally speaking, if you can feel the scratch, it’s probably too deep to be polished off.
“Waxes are dead” seems to be a saying in the industry for since 2017. That is not to say that there isn’t a time and place for them, but if you are looking to really lock in the results, a coating — professional coating — is really the way to go.
Waxes, usually Carnuba based are natural, extremely glossy looking, but does not stand the test of time, temperature, or chemical resistance. Sealants, usually synthetic polymers of nature, are a little better, but still does not stand the test of time or chemical resistance. Last step protection (LSP) really evolved a LOT in the last decade. Like how CRT TV’s that required a dedicated TV stand are now QLED TV’s that are as thin as a picture frame ; or how the Razr flip phones became iPhones — Carnuba Waxes and Sealants became Ceramic Coatings.
At Detailership, we only install Professional coatings (I.e. those that have much higher % solids than consumer grade (over the counter) ceramic coatings, or the new “spray ceramics”), which are available for purchase through the manufacturer after rigorous training. We have been an Certified Installer of Opticoat Pro and Opticoat Pro+ since 2013, and Certified Detailer of CS2 (CS-II) Leather, Ceramic, and Titanium coatings since 2019.
We think that if you’ve already made it this far to consider or plan for a ceramic coating on your vehicle, that you are already ahead of the pack. And honestly, we don’t think that you can go wrong with either coating manufacturer options ; really - we brought on a second option as a business decision to not put all of our eggs into one basket. So, here is our unbiased opinion:
(P.S. Click the links for more manufacturer information)
If you tend to keep your car for 3 years or less, go with Revivify Lite.
If you intend to keep your car for 5 years or more, go with Revivify, CS2 Titanium or Opticoat Pro+.
If you want a coating that has self healing capabilities, go with Revivify.
Still have trouble deciding? Shoot us a quick email at johnny@detailership.com
If having the coating installation registered to your Carfax history, or having a formal warranty (Link: Opticoat Warranty Terms) is of importance to you, go with Opticoat Pro+. Our thoughts? Carfax history report may be attractive to those who intend to sell their car within 7 years. Otherwise, in our opinion, the Revivify and CS2 looks better, and goes on thicker. And besides, if you exhibit any issues with our workmanship, we would surely stand by our work and do what we need to do to make it right for you anyways.
Yes! We are authorized installers of Llumar, STEK, Legend, and GSWF Paint Protection Films “PPF” (Clear Bra). We carry different brands as each brand has their specialty. For a more mainstream “known” brand, Llumar is popular, we carry STEK for their windshield protection films and their “Fashion films”, GSWF for their color infused and smoked films, and our preferred film which we use mostly are the clear and matte films by Legend. Every brand has different tiers of their films. We ONLY stock their top tier films, all of which are self healing, and meets or exceeds industry standard (8mil, and 10+ material warranty)
Most typical requests are for front impact area installs (bumper, hood, fenders, side mirrors). If you are looking for true physical protection, PPF is the way to go. We do a mixture of plotted installs for more complex panels, and bulk installs for more straight forward installs. Typically, any exposed edges are tucked or wrapped over, and otherwise are trimmed as close to the edge as possible to give it a much more seamless look. We prefer a custom install on most panels, though at our option we may elect to use a precut, typically modified to extend any edges, on more intricate or complex panels where access may be limited.
Not exactly a loaner, as commercial insurance is ridiculous expensive. But, we do have a vehicle available for rent on Turo (who is liaison on the legal/liability stuff). If you are leaving your car for us to work on and renting our vehicle, we will deduct $50/day off of your final bill with us.
Link to the rental car here:
https://turo.com/us/en/car-rental/united-states/dublin-ca/tesla/model-s/2068091