Car Detailing & Ceramic Coating
Polished Detailing & Ceramic Coating is specialized in offering a premium (and mobile) car detailing service in & around Columbia, SC. Our company ranks as one of the highest rated detail shops for paint correction, paint enhancement, paint protection, ceramic coating, and interior + upholstery cleaning. Based out of Irmo, SC , but also completely mobile, we give our customers the convenience of getting a fresh vehicle without the hassle. Making the trip to a machine car wash (only to be disappointed) a thing of the past. Why not hand it off to someone else for a change? We come supplied with our own water, electricity, and state-of-the-art equipment in our mobile detailing trailer to ensure we are fully prepared to handle any task. Some of our services may require a vehicle to be done indoors or over multiple days, such as a ceramic coating, and we offer a 5000 sqft garage ready to handle any needs conveniently located in Irmo, SC.
With years in the detailing industry, and a passion for automotive care / maintenance, we are dedicated to achieving the perfect restoration & enhancement on our customers vehicles. We also uphold the proud responsibility of offering only the best customer service and care on the market. Theres no job we cannot handle, from the basic full detail, to multiple levels of paint correction followed by ceramic coating. We take our work very seriously, and it shows in the results we are able to give to our clients. Our goal is un-compromised customer satisfaction, no matter the vehicle, or prior condition. Whether you have a Honda, Lexus, Mercedes or Ferrari, we are confident that our services will exceed any of your prior expectations. Want to see what the hype is all about? Looking for car detailing near me? Do you want a pristine vehicle, but just unsure of services you need to make it happen? Take a look at our packages page.
We're proud to offer our professional mobile detailing, ceramic coating, boat detailing & more in:
Columbia, Lexington, Irmo, Chapin, Newberry, Little Mountain, Ballentine, Seven Oaks, St. Andrews, Woodfield, Dentsville, Blythewood, Elgin, West Columbia, Cayce, Spingdale, Arcadia Lakes, Forest Acres, Lake Murray, Peak, & Jenkinsville.
With years in the detailing industry, and a passion for automotive care / maintenance, we are dedicated to achieving the perfect restoration & enhancement on our customers vehicles. We also uphold the proud responsibility of offering only the best customer service and care on the market. Theres no job we cannot handle, from the basic full detail, to multiple levels of paint correction followed by ceramic coating. We take our work very seriously, and it shows in the results we are able to give to our clients. Our goal is un-compromised customer satisfaction, no matter the vehicle, or prior condition. Whether you have a Honda, Lexus, Mercedes or Ferrari, we are confident that our services will exceed any of your prior expectations. Want to see what the hype is all about? Looking for car detailing near me? Do you want a pristine vehicle, but just unsure of services you need to make it happen? Take a look at our packages page.
We're proud to offer our professional mobile detailing, ceramic coating, boat detailing & more in:
Columbia, Lexington, Irmo, Chapin, Newberry, Little Mountain, Ballentine, Seven Oaks, St. Andrews, Woodfield, Dentsville, Blythewood, Elgin, West Columbia, Cayce, Spingdale, Arcadia Lakes, Forest Acres, Lake Murray, Peak, & Jenkinsville.
Steps in the process:
The Two-Bucket Wash Method (Hand Wash)
Any detailer can tell you that utilizing more than one wash bucket for car washes greatly increases the safety of your painted, and bare metal / chrome surfaces. Most driveway car washes are done by only using one bucket, but this method can be unsafe for your clear coat especially if a vehicle is extremely dirty. As a vehicle is washed, contaminants on paint are removed and entrapped in a rag or mitt, and the use of another bucket of water helps to remove these particles before the cloth is put back into the soap bucket and back onto your vehicle's surfaces, greatly reducing the risk of damage. We also utilize a foam cannon to lift and rinse contaminants before they ever get the chance to make it into the wash bucket.
Iron Removal (Iron-X)
The only true way to remove embedded iron particles from painted surfaces is by the use of a dedicated iron remover such as ‘Iron X’ or Adam’s Polishes Iron remover. Iron removers work by opening the pores of painted surfaces in order to isolate and exfoliate the encapsulated particles along with neutralizing the surrounding area of sediment that have developed. The use of iron removers is most impressive when used on wheels as brake pads contain high levels of iron and can easily embed the wheels painted surface. Scheduling use of iron removers helps to keep your paint free of particles and healthy for years to come.
Clay Bar
Made from synthetics or even natural clay, automotive clay bars are used to remove contaminants from glass, painted surfaces and even metal. When paired alongside chemicals such as iron removal, it is more than assured that the affected areas of your vehicle will have containments completely removed. Another great perk of clay bars is that they are made from clay and inherently elastic. Due to the material of the clay bar, contaminants are extracted and in turn stuck in the clay to be pushed and folded so they are of no harm to your surfaces as the extraction process continues.
Compounding and Polishes
If your car is washed or driven for long periods of time without being properly polished on a regular basis, there is a good chance that your vehicle could use a minor step of compound or polish correction. On a perfectionist detail we may use up to four levels of compound work to properly retrieve the shine a vehicle needs. Compounding / Polishing is the act of removing a light layer of clear coat to reduce or remove scratches.
Waxes
From carnauba to synthetic waxes, to ceramic coatings, not every paint sealant is created equal in the amount of protection and shine that they deliver to your vehicle. If you've ever taken a trip to your local superstore car section, you've probably realized that there are just frankly too many different companies and styles to choose from. Most waxes are based by carnauba and blended in oils and polymers to soften the wax as carnauba is very hard in its natural form. Most waxes last from only a couple weeks to a couple of months depending on the quality, but our shop uses only the highest quality detailing products in order to give your paint the maximum amount of protection possible from a wax & or sealant.
Paint Sealants
In addition to the traditional wax job, paint sealants are liquid compounds that are engineered to adhere to a painted surface to increase protection and durability while working alongside traditional waxes. Made from synthetic compounds, paint sealants bond stronger and harder than that of waxes and tend to help bring a greater shine out of painted surfaces when applied in addition to waxes. Sealants also offer longer reapplication periods in the range of six months to a year, and greater resistance to solvents and etching from fallout and hard water marks. We typically use a blend of a hybrid wax & ceramic sealant for our basic packages to offer increased levels of shine and improved durability over traditional waxes. Although ceramic coatings have taken the detailing world by storm, a paint sealant is still a great option for ease of installation, care, and cost effectiveness.
Ceramic Coating
The strongest and longest lasting protection for your vehicles paint is a ceramic coating. Ceramic coatings are made from silicates & polymers. When applied to paint, ceramic coatings form a scratch-resistant, semi-permanent surface that acts like a second clear coat. Typically, most consumer grade ceramic coatings benefit from a 9H level hardness which greatly reduces the risk of scratching for painted surfaces. Most coatings tend to last between one to three years depending on installation, and care after installation. Some ceramics are even advertised to protect for five, or more years with enough layers applied. The only major downside of a ceramic coating are that surfaces need to be corrected to perfection before applied as the coating forms a semi permanent bond with the surface that it is applied to. Once the ceramic coating is applied, cured, and hardened, it can only be removed by the use of an electric polisher & or wet sanding (if necessary). The other drawback of a ceramic coating are that depending on the level of protection desired, they take considerably longer than traditional sealants and waxes to correct and apply while also causing the upfront pricing to be considerably more. All in all, nothing will protect your vehicle better and longer than a ceramic coating. It is worth considering for vehicle owners who prize their paint jobs, and value ease of maintenance. Its the best for good reason!
Trim Restoration
If your vehicle is more than a couple of years old, its more than likely that the trim both inside and out has faded from its original color. Over time, surfaces subjected to sun & weather will begin to lose color & oxidize. This oxidation causes the surface to look dull and in most cases, we will remove any oxidation that has built up and apply a UV protectant to increase the trim's ability to resist sun damage. With proper protection, the trim surrounding the vehicle can be kept looking deep with color for many years to come.
Car Interior Cleaning
Our professional mobile detailers are able to come to your home or place of business and completely restore your interior from top to bottom. Our technicians are specialized in upholstery cleaning, seat and carpet extraction, leather cleaning, and more. Tired of your car not smelling fresh? We have the skills needed to make your interior like new again!
All boat detailing needs
For most boat owners we recommend a bi-annual detail to maintain shine and protection. It’s most necessary to detail a marine vessel at the beginning and ending of the season to clean off built up contamination from trees and rain. However, fun on the lake can cause a need for a detail in the middle of summer as well and we are available year round. Even if your boat is brand new, don’t hesitate to give us a call in order to have it protected before it even hits the water. Our boat detailing packages are charged by the foot, and can be found here.
We service marine detailing in all of Lake Murray, Forest Lake, and Lake Katherine. We also operate out of Lake Murray Marina, Lighthouse Marina, South-shore Marina, RiverWinds Landing, Buck’s Marina, & Jakes Landing.
Why us?
Did you know that 3 out of 4 car buyers will reject a vehicle based on its appearance alone?
Our detailing services are top notch and come with a guarantee of satisfaction. The services we offer are not cheap, but are also not to be taken lightly. We strive to make a vehicle look better than new and won't take payment until our customers are happy. When our detailers arrive to your home, or place of business, you are getting the highest possible level of mobile detailing around. We take our job very seriously, and our level of detail is unmatched. Ask any of our previous customers and you'll get all the same answer, Polished Mobile Detailing is the best mobile car wash around!
We also offer more than just auto detailing, we offer boat detailing, trailer cleaning, motorcycle detailing, RV waxing, truck detailing, headlight restoration and commercial fleet washing.
Our packages can also be found on our "Packages" page. Please feel free to contact with any questions pertaining to your vehicle.
Any detailer can tell you that utilizing more than one wash bucket for car washes greatly increases the safety of your painted, and bare metal / chrome surfaces. Most driveway car washes are done by only using one bucket, but this method can be unsafe for your clear coat especially if a vehicle is extremely dirty. As a vehicle is washed, contaminants on paint are removed and entrapped in a rag or mitt, and the use of another bucket of water helps to remove these particles before the cloth is put back into the soap bucket and back onto your vehicle's surfaces, greatly reducing the risk of damage. We also utilize a foam cannon to lift and rinse contaminants before they ever get the chance to make it into the wash bucket.
Iron Removal (Iron-X)
The only true way to remove embedded iron particles from painted surfaces is by the use of a dedicated iron remover such as ‘Iron X’ or Adam’s Polishes Iron remover. Iron removers work by opening the pores of painted surfaces in order to isolate and exfoliate the encapsulated particles along with neutralizing the surrounding area of sediment that have developed. The use of iron removers is most impressive when used on wheels as brake pads contain high levels of iron and can easily embed the wheels painted surface. Scheduling use of iron removers helps to keep your paint free of particles and healthy for years to come.
Clay Bar
Made from synthetics or even natural clay, automotive clay bars are used to remove contaminants from glass, painted surfaces and even metal. When paired alongside chemicals such as iron removal, it is more than assured that the affected areas of your vehicle will have containments completely removed. Another great perk of clay bars is that they are made from clay and inherently elastic. Due to the material of the clay bar, contaminants are extracted and in turn stuck in the clay to be pushed and folded so they are of no harm to your surfaces as the extraction process continues.
Compounding and Polishes
If your car is washed or driven for long periods of time without being properly polished on a regular basis, there is a good chance that your vehicle could use a minor step of compound or polish correction. On a perfectionist detail we may use up to four levels of compound work to properly retrieve the shine a vehicle needs. Compounding / Polishing is the act of removing a light layer of clear coat to reduce or remove scratches.
Waxes
From carnauba to synthetic waxes, to ceramic coatings, not every paint sealant is created equal in the amount of protection and shine that they deliver to your vehicle. If you've ever taken a trip to your local superstore car section, you've probably realized that there are just frankly too many different companies and styles to choose from. Most waxes are based by carnauba and blended in oils and polymers to soften the wax as carnauba is very hard in its natural form. Most waxes last from only a couple weeks to a couple of months depending on the quality, but our shop uses only the highest quality detailing products in order to give your paint the maximum amount of protection possible from a wax & or sealant.
Paint Sealants
In addition to the traditional wax job, paint sealants are liquid compounds that are engineered to adhere to a painted surface to increase protection and durability while working alongside traditional waxes. Made from synthetic compounds, paint sealants bond stronger and harder than that of waxes and tend to help bring a greater shine out of painted surfaces when applied in addition to waxes. Sealants also offer longer reapplication periods in the range of six months to a year, and greater resistance to solvents and etching from fallout and hard water marks. We typically use a blend of a hybrid wax & ceramic sealant for our basic packages to offer increased levels of shine and improved durability over traditional waxes. Although ceramic coatings have taken the detailing world by storm, a paint sealant is still a great option for ease of installation, care, and cost effectiveness.
Ceramic Coating
The strongest and longest lasting protection for your vehicles paint is a ceramic coating. Ceramic coatings are made from silicates & polymers. When applied to paint, ceramic coatings form a scratch-resistant, semi-permanent surface that acts like a second clear coat. Typically, most consumer grade ceramic coatings benefit from a 9H level hardness which greatly reduces the risk of scratching for painted surfaces. Most coatings tend to last between one to three years depending on installation, and care after installation. Some ceramics are even advertised to protect for five, or more years with enough layers applied. The only major downside of a ceramic coating are that surfaces need to be corrected to perfection before applied as the coating forms a semi permanent bond with the surface that it is applied to. Once the ceramic coating is applied, cured, and hardened, it can only be removed by the use of an electric polisher & or wet sanding (if necessary). The other drawback of a ceramic coating are that depending on the level of protection desired, they take considerably longer than traditional sealants and waxes to correct and apply while also causing the upfront pricing to be considerably more. All in all, nothing will protect your vehicle better and longer than a ceramic coating. It is worth considering for vehicle owners who prize their paint jobs, and value ease of maintenance. Its the best for good reason!
Trim Restoration
If your vehicle is more than a couple of years old, its more than likely that the trim both inside and out has faded from its original color. Over time, surfaces subjected to sun & weather will begin to lose color & oxidize. This oxidation causes the surface to look dull and in most cases, we will remove any oxidation that has built up and apply a UV protectant to increase the trim's ability to resist sun damage. With proper protection, the trim surrounding the vehicle can be kept looking deep with color for many years to come.
Car Interior Cleaning
Our professional mobile detailers are able to come to your home or place of business and completely restore your interior from top to bottom. Our technicians are specialized in upholstery cleaning, seat and carpet extraction, leather cleaning, and more. Tired of your car not smelling fresh? We have the skills needed to make your interior like new again!
All boat detailing needs
For most boat owners we recommend a bi-annual detail to maintain shine and protection. It’s most necessary to detail a marine vessel at the beginning and ending of the season to clean off built up contamination from trees and rain. However, fun on the lake can cause a need for a detail in the middle of summer as well and we are available year round. Even if your boat is brand new, don’t hesitate to give us a call in order to have it protected before it even hits the water. Our boat detailing packages are charged by the foot, and can be found here.
We service marine detailing in all of Lake Murray, Forest Lake, and Lake Katherine. We also operate out of Lake Murray Marina, Lighthouse Marina, South-shore Marina, RiverWinds Landing, Buck’s Marina, & Jakes Landing.
Why us?
Did you know that 3 out of 4 car buyers will reject a vehicle based on its appearance alone?
Our detailing services are top notch and come with a guarantee of satisfaction. The services we offer are not cheap, but are also not to be taken lightly. We strive to make a vehicle look better than new and won't take payment until our customers are happy. When our detailers arrive to your home, or place of business, you are getting the highest possible level of mobile detailing around. We take our job very seriously, and our level of detail is unmatched. Ask any of our previous customers and you'll get all the same answer, Polished Mobile Detailing is the best mobile car wash around!
We also offer more than just auto detailing, we offer boat detailing, trailer cleaning, motorcycle detailing, RV waxing, truck detailing, headlight restoration and commercial fleet washing.
Our packages can also be found on our "Packages" page. Please feel free to contact with any questions pertaining to your vehicle.
(803) 335-5722
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Google Reviews
Dude was straight PRO!. Was on time and was extremely precise and OCD with his work. My car was scratched from front to rear from a carwash. Now my car looks brandnew!! I highly recommend this company.
-Kieth
Austin is a master of his work. He takes his time, picking out everything minute detail that needs to be addressed and takes care of it. He treats his customers cars as if they were, if not better than, his own. The work he has done for me, full body washes, clay bar, waxing, and ceramic coating, have all been pristine. He does, and can do, anything you ask of him. Even if you’ve never gotten your car professionally detailed, and even if that sounds silly to you, let Austin change your mind and just watch how much a good detail will do for your ride. I would recommend Austin to anyone looking for a professional, friendly, experienced detailer. He’s always my go-to when my cars need a pick-me-up. No matter if you drive a diesel truck, or a Prius, Austin will knock it out of the park. From simple washes to full details. Because everyone knows a clean car runs better.
-Wyatt
Austin is a true professional and it is apparent that he has a true passion for detailing and has pride in his work. This is rare! He demonstrates a high level of customer service and seeks to make the customer happy. My BMW 750i had recently had ceramic coating applied by another vendor and it was clear the job was not done well. I had water spots that had embedded in the ceramic coating and needed to be detailed to removed. Austin knew exactly what needed to be done and he made my car look brand new! I cannot express enough how pleased I am with the results. I would recommend Polished Mobile Detailing to anyone who has a desire to protect and care for their investment in their cars.
-April
I had my 2012 Toyota Tundra detailed and they did a fantastic job. They got all of the mud off of the undercarriage and did a great job on it. After it was finished the truck literally looked better than when it came off the lot. Fantastic attention to detail and my truck has never looked better. I would definitely recommend them to friends and family.. they do it the right way.
-Manning
Polished Mobile Detailing did an amazing job on my car. It looks brand new! I couldn’t have asked for a more professional, punctual, and caring company to take car of my car like their own. Thank you!
-Mckayla