SoCal.
(619) 683-7420
Book now Original Wash & Detail
$45
- Two-bucket hand wash, spot-free DI rinse
- Wheels, tires & wells reconditioned
- Interior vacuum, dust & sanitize
- Glass in & out, carnauba finish
Mission Valley · Hazard Center · Since 2011
San Diego's most meticulous detail studio.
Hand detailing, paint correction, and Gyeon ceramic - every car treated like it's ours, whether it's a Pagani or your daily driver.
★★★★★ 4.7 on Google · 231 Yelp reviews
What we do
Every detail, done by hand.
From a $45 wash to show-level paint correction - tailored to your car, never rushed through a line.
Wash & Detail
Two-bucket hand wash, spot-free RO rinse, finished with carnauba.
Interior & Steam
Dry steam, extraction, and conditioning - every vent, seam, and stitch.
Complete Detail
The full reset, inside and out - with ozone treatment for the cabin.
Paint Correction
Swirls and scratches removed for real - 800+ hours of correction craft.
Gyeon Ceramic Coating
Certified quartz protection - 18-24 months of gloss that outlasts wax.
New Car Preparation
Rail dust neutralized and sealed before it ever blooms into rust.
Also at SoCal: Motorcycle detailing from $125 · Mobile detailing across San Diego & Orange County · Headlight restoration with a 1-year warranty · Leather treatment
The work
Pagani, Bugatti - and your daily driver.
Every photo below is our own work. The same hands do both.
Pricing
Straight prices. All work by hand.
Pick your vehicle type - prices adjust. These are our real prices, on the site, no surprises at pickup.
Signature Wash & Detail
$150
- Everything in the Original
- Silica wax hand-applied to the full exterior
- Leather, vinyl & plastics reconditioned
- Reverse-osmosis spot-free rinse
Complete Detail
$375
- Foam bath, clay bar decontamination
- Sealant + hand-applied wax
- Seats & carpets dry-steamed
- Ozone cabin treatment - 99% of bacteria
Also on the menu: Interior Detail $175/$225 · Rejuvenate Exterior $250/$300 · New Car Prep $350/$450 · Headlight Restoration $175/$225 · every vehicle treated as if it were our own.
Paint correction & Gyeon ceramic are consult-first.
Every car's paint is different, so we look before we quote - that's how 800+ hours of correction work stays flawless. Gyeon coating packages start at $400 for paint & trim and $250 for wheels-off wheel coating. Correction books about a week out.
Request your consult →
No pressure - an honest read on your paint and a straight number.
How it works
What to expect.
1
Book your slot
Two minutes on the booking form, or call the shop. Interior details book a day ahead; correction about a week.
2
Drop off - or we come to you
Hazard Center in Mission Valley, our Rio San Diego location, or mobile service anywhere in SD & OC.
3
The detail
All by hand: two-bucket wash, spot-free RO water, dry steam, pH-balanced chemistry. No shortcuts, no lines.
4
The walkaround
We show you exactly what was done - and how to keep it that way between visits.
Reviews
What clients actually say.
★★★★★
“My friend Rick insisted that I bring my Panamera here. They delivered much more than I expected.”
★★★★★
“10,000 hard miles on my Harley and they got it showroom clean. They even stayed open late so I could pick it up.”
★★★★★
“Mannix took the time to show me the areas of my car that needed attention and gave me tips to avoid further damage.”
★★★★★
“I needed a complete detail in ONE day so my son's car could ship overseas. Henry told me not to worry - I was amazed. Customer for life.”
★★★★★
“Henry picked the car up from my work, had the interior looking new again before my boyfriend came home from deployment - and even ran it for an oil change.”
★★★★★
“Top notch service from true professionals and guys that love cars. Plenty of experience with luxury vehicles.”
About the studio
“It's about your intent, and how you represent your craft.”
Henry Diaz grew up in two places: basketball courts and his dad's auto body shop in New York. In 2011 he opened SoCal Auto Detail Center in Hazard Center - and when his first business partner wanted volume, Henry chose quality and never looked back.
He trained at Esoteric in Ohio, then apprenticed weekends at Lucci Elite in Irvine for two years while running the shop on weekdays. That obsession is why collectors trust this studio with Paganis and Bugattis - and why your daily driver gets the same hands.
“Making a client's eyes light up when they pick up their car - that's success.”
- Henry Diaz, Owner
Questions
Before you book.
How far ahead should I book?
Interior details need at least one day's notice, and paint correction books about a week out - it's slow, careful work and we don't stack it. For washes, book or call and we'll fit you in as soon as we can.
Do you come to me?
Yes - mobile detailing runs across greater San Diego and Orange County with a two-car minimum, scheduled in advance. Home, office, or your building's garage.
Do you detail motorcycles?
Proudly - standard bikes, baggers, touring bikes, and choppers, from $125. Hand washed, engine degreased, leather conditioned, carnauba on the paint.
Do you clean engines on cars?
No - we don't offer engine cleaning services, and we'd rather tell you up front than do a job halfway.
What makes the detail different from a car wash?
Everything is by hand, with two-bucket washes and spot-free reverse-osmosis water - no brushes, no lines, no rushing. A drive-thru wash is where swirl marks come from; this is where they get removed.
Book
Tell us what you drive.
Two minutes, no pressure. You'll get a straight answer on price and the next open slot.
★★★★★
“Henry is the BEST detailer around. No swirl marks - no one touches my car except these guys.”
The standard: every vehicle is treated as if it were our own.
Rather talk? Call (619) 683-7420 · Mon-Fri 8-4, Sat 8-2