The home of paint protection in San Francisco
High-end detailing, paint protection film and Ceramic Pro coatings for your car, truck, motorcycle or SUV — by the Bay Area's most trusted studio.
- 40+
- Years in San Francisco
- #1
- Auto detailer on Yelp
- 5.0
- Average star rating
- Elite
- Ceramic Pro dealer
Protection & detailing, done right
From invisible paint protection to a flawless interior — every service is performed in-house by master craftsmen and backed by our shop guarantee.
Tesla Services
Specialist care for EVs — paint protection, ceramic and detailing tuned for modern electric finishes.
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Paint Protection Film
Invisible, self-healing clear bra that shields paint from rock chips, scratches and road debris.
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Ceramic Coatings
Ceramic Pro nano-coatings that lock in a deep gloss and make washing effortless for years.
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Window Tinting & Films
Premium films that cut heat and UV, add privacy and finish the look of your car.
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Interior Detailing
Chemical, odor and allergy-free deep cleaning that restores every surface in your cabin.
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Exterior Detailing
Multi-stage wash, decontamination and polish that brings back showroom-level shine.
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Wheel Protection
AlloyGator rim guards and coatings that protect wheels from curb damage and brake grime.
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Motorcycle Detailing
Meticulous detailing and protection built for bikes — chrome, paint and everything between.
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Tesla, Porsche, BMW, classics and bikes — real cars, real results, detailed and protected in-house every single week.
★ Ceramic Pro Elite Dealer 9H+ hardness · 2× durability Ceramic Pro ION
the next evolution in protection
Using ION Exchange Technology, Ceramic Pro ION fuses multiple coating layers into a single, ultra-durable surface — delivering twice the durability, integrity and longevity of traditional nano-ceramic coatings.
- 2× durability vs traditional professional-grade coatings
- 9H+ hardness — a transparent shield over your paint
- Hydrophobic & self-cleaning — water and grime slide right off
- Exclusive to Ceramic Pro Elite Dealers in San Francisco
Step inside the Bay Area's
most trusted detailing studio
A bright, dust-controlled facility where every vehicle is worked by hand — and where owner Jim Stavrinides personally walks you through a package built for your car.
San Francisco's finest, for over 40 years
We are a family-owned business delivering the finest quality in paint protection to our city for the last 40+ years. We've spent decades mastering our craft to deliver a product we're proud to stand by.
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Family-owned for 40+ years
A San Francisco institution. Owner and founder Jim Stavrinides personally provides every pricing estimate, consultation and custom package.
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Backed by a shop guarantee
Every installation is backed by our Shop Guarantee — we make sure you are happy with your services within our facility, no matter what.
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The city's #1 on Yelp
Our city has spoken: California Detailing remains Yelp's #1 Auto Detailing Service, trusted by drivers of Tesla, BMW, Porsche and more.
A meticulous, personal process
No two vehicles are the same. Every car is treated with the attention and craftsmanship it deserves — start to finish.
Consult & inspect
Owner Jim Stavrinides personally reviews your vehicle and goals, then prescribes a custom package — everything you need, nothing you don't.
Detail & correct
Master craftsmen wash, decontaminate and correct by hand, in-house — swirl-free polishing that brings paint back to its best.
Protect & guarantee
We seal your finish with Ceramic Pro and back every installation with our shop guarantee — so you drive away confident.
Loved by Bay Area drivers
Our city has spoken — California Detailing remains Yelp's #1 Auto Detailing Service, trusted by hundreds of drivers of Tesla, BMW, Porsche and more.
Great job. All new cars should be detailed ASAP. The color they were able to make pop on our mini was really impressive. Kind staff, Carlos was great to work with. Highly recommend…
We brought our Tesla Model S in for detailing for the first time in over a year just yesterday, and my husband and I barely recognized our car when we picked it up….
I love dealing with Jim and Carlos. They do a fantastic job! It's expensive, but you get what you pay for — basically a new car…
Ultra professional and competent. Detailing is, well, all in the details. They use an amazing product line and spend the time and attention to detail in restoring and maintaining the car's luster…
Bought a used car and brought it here to get cleaned up. They did an amazing job, the inside of the car looks like new. Customer service was extremely friendly. Definitely recommend this place…
I took my 2008 BMW here, and WOW, these guys are good! My car has never looked better, and it's well worth the cost. Both Jim and Carlos are very friendly and helpful…
Ready to protect your investment?
Every customer receives a personal consultation and a custom package from owner Jim Stavrinides — prescribing everything you need, and nothing you don't. By appointment only.
Request your quote or booking
Tell us about your vehicle and what you need. Owner Jim Stavrinides personally reviews every request and follows up with a custom package — everything you need, and nothing you don't.
- Free, no-obligation estimate
- By appointment only · Mon–Fri 10am–5:30pm
- Call or text us directly: (415) 622-8237