Services
Auto detailing on Maui
Not a car wash: decontamination, machine paint correction and ceramic protection in Wailuku, for drivers who want the paint back to the way it left the factory.
- 5 · 45 Google reviews
- Wailuku, HI
Short answer
Offshore's auto detailing in Wailuku is paint-focused: a decontamination wash from $149, single-stage paint correction from $299, multi-stage correction from $599, and correction with a two-year ceramic coating from $799. The shop does not do volume car-wash detailing; it corrects and protects paint, and it works out of 430 Hookahi St.
Key takeaways
- Every job starts with a decontamination wash: foam, clay bar and iron remover, so polish is never worked over bonded grit.
- Single-stage correction removes light swirls and water spots; multi-stage correction takes out deeper scratches and oxidation.
- Correction plus a two-year ceramic coating from $799 corrects and protects in one booking.
- Paint is inspected under LED lighting before and after, and you see the test panel before we commit to the whole car.
- If you want a weekly wash-and-vacuum service, this is not the shop for that.
Options
Decontamination wash
from $149
- Foam pre-wash and two-bucket hand wash
- Clay bar
- Iron and tar removal
- Paint inspection under LEDs
Single-stage correction
from $299
- Decontamination wash
- One machine polishing pass
- Removes light swirls and water spots
- Sealant or coating optional
Multi-stage correction
from $599
- Decontamination wash
- Compounding and finishing passes
- Removes heavier swirls, scratches and oxidation
- Panel-by-panel LED inspection
How it works
- 01Inspection
Paint is checked under LED light. We tell you what will come out, what will not, and which services the car actually needs.
- 02Decontamination
Foam, hand wash, clay bar and iron remover. Wheels, tires and door jambs are cleaned so nothing drips grit onto fresh polish.
- 03Test panel
One section is corrected first so you can see the result and we can lock in the pad and compound combination.
- 04Correction
Single or multi-stage machine polishing across every panel, with edges and tight areas done by hand.
- 05Protection and handover
A sealant, or a FEYNLAB ceramic coating if you booked one, then a final inspection with you at the car.
Pricing
| Decontamination washWash, clay, iron decon | from $149 |
|---|---|
| Single-stage paint correctionLight swirls and water spots | from $299 |
| Multi-stage paint correctionHeavy swirls and scratches | from $599 |
| Correction + 2-year ceramic coatingCorrect and protect | from $799 |
What detailing means here
Search for auto detailing on Maui and you will find plenty of washes and mobile services. Offshore is the other kind of shop. Detailing here means paint correction: getting swirl marks, water spots and oxidation out of the clear coat with a machine, then deciding how to protect the result. If you want the car vacuumed every other Friday, a wash service will do it cheaper and faster. If the paint looks hazy in sunlight and you want it to look wet again, this is the right page.
Why the wash comes first
Every package starts with a decontamination wash, and it is a service on its own for a reason. A car that lives outside on Maui picks up iron particles from brake dust and highway traffic, tar from fresh road work, salt from the ocean air and sap from the trees it parks under. Those bond to the clear coat and a normal wash does not move them.
Clay bar and an iron remover do, and until they are gone, polishing just grinds the grit around. The wash alone is the right choice for a newer car that has never been corrected and simply feels rough to the touch.
Single-stage or multi-stage
The inspection decides it. Under LED light, swirl marks look like a spider web; water spots look like rings; oxidation looks like fog. Light swirls and water spots come out with a single finishing pass. Deeper scratches that catch a fingernail, heavy swirls from automatic washes, and faded clear coat on a truck roof need a compounding pass first and a finishing pass after, which is multi-stage work.
We always correct a test section before committing to the whole car, so you see the result and we see how the paint responds. Tesla paint is soft and swirls easily, which is why many Teslas show wash marks from delivery prep.
Protecting what you paid for
Corrected paint with nothing on it starts collecting new swirls the first time it is washed wrong. A sealant buys a few months. A FEYNLAB ceramic coating buys years, resists chemicals and makes dust and bugs rinse off instead of needing to be scrubbed. That is why correction and a coating are sold together from $799; the details are on the correction and coating bundle page.
Trucks, SUVs and luxury cars
Luxury, exotic and enthusiast cars, from BMW, Mercedes, Audi and Porsche up to Ferrari and Lamborghini, get the same inspection-first process. Trucks and SUVs usually come in for correction before a coating. Larger vehicles carry a surcharge over sedan pricing for the extra surface area, and that is set at the inspection, not after.
Booking
Send the year, make, model, color and a couple of photos of the paint in direct sun. We will tell you which level of correction it needs, what it will cost, and how long the car will be with us.
Questions
Do you offer auto detailing on Maui?
Yes, with a specific focus. Offshore does paint decontamination, machine correction and ceramic coating at 430 Hookahi St. It does not run a wash-and-vac line.
How much does auto detailing cost?
A decontamination wash starts at $149, single-stage correction at $299, multi-stage correction at $599, and correction with a two-year coating at $799. Trucks and large SUVs are quoted higher for the extra surface.
Is an interior detail included?
The packages above are exterior paint services. Ask when you request a quote if you want the interior cleaned during the same visit.
What is the difference between single-stage and multi-stage?
Single-stage is one polishing pass with a finishing compound and removes light swirls. Multi-stage adds a heavier compounding pass first for deeper scratches and oxidation, then refines the finish.
Should I coat the paint after correction?
Usually yes. Correction removes defects; a coating keeps new ones from forming as fast and makes washing easier. Correction plus a two-year coating starts at $799.
How long will my car be at the shop?
It depends on the paint, and we confirm it at the inspection. A correction and coating together usually takes two to three days, including 24 to 48 hours of coating cure.
Get my pricePriced for your vehicle in the shop, before you book.
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