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OCD San Diego's Most "OCD" detail and ceramic coating business! With 16 years experience in detailing,

10/30/2026

Brand new doesn’t always mean perfect paint.

Before ceramic coating a new vehicle, we still inspect the finish for light swirls, water spots, transport marks, or dealership polishing defects.

Sometimes it needs correction before the coating goes on.

But here’s the important part:

New paint does not need to be over-corrected just to prove how good you are with a polisher.

Every correction removes some clear coat. The goal should be to remove only what’s necessary, improve the finish, and preserve as much paint as possible for the future.

That’s where experience matters.

If you’re looking for paint correction and ceramic coating in San Diego, make sure the person doing the work knows when to polish—and when to stop.

📍 Official California Detailing | San Diego, CA
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10/28/2026

Cleanse, Correct, Coat.

There’s a point where paint correction stops being the answer.And knowing where that point is matters.Swirl marks, haze,...
10/28/2026

There’s a point where paint correction stops being the answer.

And knowing where that point is matters.

Swirl marks, haze, light scratches, oxidation, and some water-spot damage can often be improved dramatically with polishing.

But if the clear coat is failing, the scratch is through the paint, or the panel has damage that polishing can’t safely correct, we need to say that.

A polisher isn’t a magic eraser.

Sometimes the right answer is touch-up.

Sometimes it’s body work.

Sometimes it’s repainting the panel.

And sometimes the best thing we can do is improve the area without chasing perfection.

After almost 19 years in detailing, I think knowing what NOT to polish is just as important as knowing how to polish.

If you’re searching for paint correction, scratch removal, or paint restoration in San Diego, bring the vehicle by.

We’ll show you what can realistically be corrected before you spend money trying to fix something polishing was never designed to fix.

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This 4Runner is dripping in gloss after our Gold Ceramic Coating Package. 2 layers of thick, self healing ceramic coatin...
10/27/2026

This 4Runner is dripping in gloss after our Gold Ceramic Coating Package. 2 layers of thick, self healing ceramic coating applied to the paint, trim, glass and wheels. Warrantied for 9 years. Topped that off with a front bumper and grill border PPF! .

10/24/2026

We love Coating Motorcycles 🏍️

Choosing a ceramic coating shop is about more than picking a package. It’s about knowing what your vehicle needs and get...
10/24/2026

Choosing a ceramic coating shop is about more than picking a package. It’s about knowing what your vehicle needs and getting honest guidance along the way.

Dan brought us his preowned Tesla for his first ceramic coating. We took the time to inspect the paint, explain what we found, and recommend the option that made the most sense for him.

Dan, thank you for trusting us with your Tesla and for sharing such a thoughtful review. We’re glad the communication, coating care instructions, and finished work made a great first experience.

Looking for ceramic coating in San Diego? We’re happy to take a look at your vehicle and help you find the right fit.

10/21/2026

Why does professional ceramic coating pricing vary so much?

Because the coating in the bottle is only part of what you’re paying for.

The vehicle has to be properly washed.

Decontaminated.

Inspected.

Polished or corrected when necessary.

Prepared so the coating can properly bond.

Then the coating actually has to be installed correctly.

And after all of that, you still need a shop that will be there if you have questions six months or three years later.

Two places can both advertise a “5-year ceramic coating” and be selling two very different services.

That’s why I wouldn’t compare ceramic coating prices based only on the number of years printed on the package.

If you’re comparing ceramic coating prices in San Diego, ask what happens to the vehicle before the coating goes on and what support you get afterward.

That tells you a lot more about what you’re actually buying.

📍 Official California Detailing | San Diego, CA
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10/21/2026

Leaky pipes destroying your paint!? We got you at OCD.

10/17/2026

Protection from roof to tires!
- Full Front End PPF
- Dual Layer Self Healing Ceramic Coating
- Metal Ceramic Wheels
- Glass Ceramic
- Interior Ceramic Coating

10/16/2026

Cleanse, Correct, Ceramic Coat.
Repeat.

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11633 Sorrento Valley Road
San Diego, CA

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