Long Beach Auto Detail

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Paint Restoration is an art. Check out this 1974 BMW 2002 TII as we bring the paint back to life. If you have a classic in need of paint restoration give us a call!

Just another Busy Day at Long Beach Auto Detail. Check out the Lambo! These guys entrust us with your car, so should you. We treat every car alike. Bring your Toyota in and we'll treat it like a Lambo.

We are a full service detailing shop that offers interior and exterior cleaning and polishing, headlight restoration and window tinting on your car, truck, SUV, motorcycle, boat or RV. We pride ourselves in providing our customers with 100% satisfaction. Come on in or give us a call to find out more about our services and packages!

Spring is right around the corner and we want to give you some tips for pulling your car out of winter storage and making sure its road ready. Here are five things you should do when bringing your classic car out for spring:
• Check the tire pressure in all four tires
• Check all of the cars fluid; from windshield wiper fluid to brake fluid.
• Check the battery for leaks, corrosion and bad connections
• Check the consistency and the level of oil in the engine
• Look over all of the hoses for leaks or cracks

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It wasn’t until the 1980’s that car manufacturers began using a clear coat of paint over the paint job in the exterior of their vehicles. Prior to the ‘80’s, the paint on the car was all there was. This meant that the car needed to be waxed quite often to keep the color and the shine maintained. Nowadays, that clear coat is put on top to give the car a bit of a shine and to protect the paint from the elements.

Does this mean you do not have to wax your car? No, it is recommended that car have a good wax 2-4 times a year to keep the exterior looking shiny and protecting it from damage caused by the environment.

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We offer many services for your car, truck, RV or boat. Detail inside and out, window tinting, and headlight restoration. There are so many packages to choose from. Give us a call and we can put something together that will fit your needs. Make an appointment today and add shine and value to your vehicle!

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Having your headlights restored is one of the best things you can do for your car’s value and your family’s safety. We take great pride in our headlight restoration work. But what is underneath those headlight covers?

One type of bulb typically used in a Halogen Bulb. They are the best value money-wise and come in a large variety of sizes and dimensions. However, they are not very efficient and only last about 1,000 hours.

Call us today and make an appointment for your headlight restoration!

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Many people have questions about the legalities of window tinting. For a regular sedan the back windows, including the rear window can be of any darkness, they also cannot be more reflective than a standard window. Driver’s and passenger side windows can be tinted but must allow 70% of light through. They also cannot be more reflective than a standard window. The windshield is a little different, being only allowed 4 inches of non-reflective tint at the top. Seem confusing? We can help! Call and make an appointment!

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Leather is often a frustration with car owners. Over time it becomes dirty and dingy. Off the shelf leather cleaners and conditioners are often no help. Depending on the amount of dirt on the seats, having a detailer who uses high-quality, professional strength leather cleaners and the right brushes and tools, is very important to the outcome of your car’s interior. Seats and leather trim looking a little dull? Stop on in and we can put the shine back in any leather seat!

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Ever wonder what options you may have and the benefits you will get from window tinting. From saving you gas money, keep robbers from breaking into your car and a whole lot more. The video below shows how the tinting is applied and goes over all of the benefits of having the windows in your vehicle tinted. Give us a call or stop in to get pricing information and more details.

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First time customer and not sure what to expect? We are here to help. We pride ourselves in the great jobs we do on all types of boats, RVs and vehicles. However, we understand that there are often a few questions whirling around in a new customers brain. Here are four common questions to to ask a new detailer.

1.What is the total cost of the package and exactly what does it include

2.How long will the detailing and any treatment on my vehicle last.

3.Is there a warranty?

4.What materials are best for cleaning my car. Are the materials eco-friendly?

We have the answers to all of these questions and would be happy to discuss how often and with what products your car will be detailed. We have many packages to fit any budget. Call us today to make an appointment!

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Have a teenager you are going to surprise on Christmas with “new to them” vehicle? Bring it on over for a comprehensive detailing; inside and out. Maybe clean those headlight covers? Make it cool with some window tinting? We can make any car look brand new! Call to make your appointment before the holidays are over!

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First Car Christmas 2014 Chris getting his first car for Christmas Dec 25, 2014!

Cooler nights mean more evening activities! Southern California has so much to do on these beautiful fall evenings and one activity that is very popular are car shows and cruises. There are many around the area. Do you own a classic muscle car or hot rod that you show? Bring it on in and we can detail it showcase perfection.

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The temperatures are cooling off and this is a great time of year to take your motorcycle out for a long ride touring the Golden State. California is definitely one of the most beautiful places on earth for leisurely rides. If the desert is what draws you, keep in mind that sand and dust can not only damage the paint but can also affect your wheel bearings, cause engine damage, as well as damage to linkage and pivot points. Go out, get some fresh air, ride that bike and then bring it home to us to have all of that dust cleaned up! We want to help you make sure that you can continue to take those desert rides!

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Everyone gets busy, we get it! So we thought we would help you out by giving you a few helpful tips on how to keep your car in good shape in between professional detailing.

1. If you have a serious spill that leaves soil or stains, try removing the seats from the vehicle to clean them. Just don’t forget to unhook and hook back up the wiring underneath the seats. Removing the seats will make it so much easier to really get to that stain.
2. If you need to shampoo your floor mats or any carpeting or any fabric on the inside of your vehicle, it is very important for you to make sure that you properly and thoroughly rinse any cleaning products from the fibers. If you fail to do so, the cleaning agents will actually make things worse.
3. Finally, a good polish and cleaner applied to your vehicle between professional detailing will keep your vehicle’s paint looking great and reduce the look of any scratches.

We recommend a full detail at least once a month (depending on your lifestyle) in order to preserve your vehicle’s look and value! Make an appointment for your full service detail today and don’t forget to ask about our other services!

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Need some help with some ugly oil stains on your once pristine leather seats and interior? No problem! Oil spots occur when oil is used to condition the leather over an extended period of time. This causes the breaking down of the protective top layer. When this happens the oil begins to seep into the seats and collect underneath. As it fills up, the oil begins to rise to the top and this is when you begin seeing these ugly oil spots!

Let us make your leather interior look brand new! Call us today for pricing, information and an appointment!

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Keep your paint looking great by removing bug carcasses as quickly as possible. We have all been on a road trip, long or short, only to reach our destination to find the front of our car covered in bug juice. Unfortunately, these bugs seek to destroy your car after death and produce enzymes that are to aid in the decomposition of their bodies, however, these enzymes also love to eat your vehicles paint. This can cause etching, which is much more difficult to correct. Bring your vehicle right in and we will get the “beetle juice” off in no time!

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20% OFF any detail booked in Person during the Belmont Shore Classic Car Show, Sunday September 13th. Come check out some of the classic cars on our lot and enjoy some great food. Offer only available for IN Person Bookings

Getting in those tiny air vents can be a pain. We suggest Q-tips or even a simple foam paint brush to clean those little spaces. Just dip the end into your preferred kind of cleaner and scrub the grime away.
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There is so much to love about a boat. However, sometimes they need to come out of the water for maintenance and a good detailed cleaning, by us of course.

Some ideas for getting boats, especially large ones, out of the water are great. This one not so much…We can’t save the truck, but we may be able to buff the damage off the boat.


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Taking a cruise on your motorcycle is easy. Hop on and ride. Whether it’s a moonlight cruise or a daytime drive, motorcycle riding is a great way to relieve stress. However, all of those rides collect dust, dirt and grime that stick to the tiny crevices and cracks in the engine and transmission. Over time they can really dull the metal and make your bike look old. Cleaning these parts of your bike can be a pain, as it is really difficult to get in there and really get the dirt out. Here at Long Beach Auto Detail we are happy to clean those parts and the rest of your motorcycle to keep it looking great and in mint condition. Give us a call to set up an appointment today!

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Car washes have been a part of life since cars were invented. In 1914, in Detroit Michigan, two men opened up a business called, “Automated Laundry.” Catch was, it wasn’t really automated. Two attendants manually pushed a vehicle from one attendant station to another. At each station there was an attendant to wash the car, the next would rinse and the third would dry. Finally, in 1940 Hollywood, the first conveyor belt was used to move the cars to each attendant so the manual labor of the attendants pushing the car through was eliminated. Then in Seattle, in 1957, three brothers Archie, Eldon and Dean Anderson developed the first completely hands-free carwash, evolving over the next 58 years to the carwashes we have today. However, carwashes can still cause damage to your vehicle. A hands on approach is the best way to ensure that your exterior is protected and lasts for years to come! Come on in and let us wash your car the old fashioned way!

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Well this is one way to clean the interior of your car. Although, somewhat effective, we wouldn’t recommend it. If you are as tired as this lady is of a dirty car interior, give us a call. We will get your vehicle in and give it a deep cleaning without the water spots!

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Amazing - Crazy women wash her car and destroy it Amazing - mulher louca lava seu carro e destrui-o. Incroyable - f***e lave sa voiture et le détruire. Increíble - loca lava su coche y lo destruyen.

Using thermochromic paint, which changes color with different temperatures like those neon t-shirts in the 80s. This has opened people up to get very creative with their custom paint jobs! Check out this Lambo!

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Lamborghini change the color " The First Avenger "by Rene Turrek and Grobbins Lackcenter Der Lamborghini wechselt seine Farbe bei kaltem, sowie bei waren Wasser. Aber auch die Sonneneinstrahlung kann die Verfärbung hervorrufen! The Lamborghini ch...

Everyone loves new gadgets; especially in their vehicles. Here are 8 new gadgets that are gaining popularity. Which ones would be of most use to you?

1. Automatic High Beam Control
2. Night Vision to help You see pedestrians or animals in the street
3. Radar mounted on the rear of the car
4. Parental Controls
5. Internet available in the vehicle
6. GPS vehicle Tracking
7. Driver Capability
8. Cameras

Most of these technologies are currently available in newer cars and trucks, however, some are just starting to catch on; all of them are pretty awesome!
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When it comes to dealer options in regards to purchasing a new vehicle, there are some services that are not worth the money and would better off be done by a professional detailing shop. One of the biggest options to turn down is the New Car Prep, also called the Paint Protection. This service is ridiculously overpriced and usually consists of a wash and a wax, nothing a detailer couldn’t do for you for half the price! Having you car rustproofed is also an option to steer clear from. Unless you live in place that experience a lot of winter weather, the galvanized metal of today’s vehicles protects a car from rusting. Even if this is something you want, having it done by a body shop will be cheaper and getting it reapplied yearly will be much easier. Bring your new baby to our shop and let us help you keep her paint and metal clean, the inside clean and even tint the windows for less than a dealership will charge you! Make an appointment today!

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Tinting your windows can make quite a difference! The UV rays are better blocked and the temperature inside your car remains much lower than if the windows are factory tinted. You can go really light or darker depending on your preference. Make an appointment with us today and keep your car cool on the inside and looking cool on the outside!

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Window tint before and after: 35% and 20% on white car Side by side comparison, no tint vs. 35% side and 20% back. I made this informative video so you would be able to see what a white car looks like with this s...