Auto Handwash and Detailing

I’m sorry to report that Mishael is gone. «Hasn’t shown up for over a week» said Mike Moradi, the guy in the neighboring Smog Test bay (Del Rey Smog). –October 4, 2011.
I was so hoping to meet him and hope he’s doing well wherever he went.

This start up business uses one of the bays in the Smog Test Only and car wash, where I usually go to wash my own car. My 1999 car has been sitting out in the sun for about a year and a half, and the paint was oxidizing on the hood and roof. I looked into repainting it, and it was going to be very expensive. I discovered that paint like that could be restored, and thought of this guy. I took it in, and Mishael thought that he could make the car look pretty good. He did the exterior and interior for $ 195, which I hear is less expensive than most, in the area. The car doesn’t look like new, but it looks really good. Most of the oxidation is gone, the car gleams, and I’ve never seen the wheels look this good. The crud of years of use is cleaned off the interior plastic surfaces. The dash and other soft plastic has been treated to preserve it. The interior is light-​colored fabric, and I guess there is only so much that you can do with it. There are still some stains. The tire sidewalls are dressed.
I would recommend the exterior work, and pass on the interior, unless you just can’t deal with the trash.
Mishael does a very good job, and for the price, you’ve got nothing to lose. I’ve been told that you need to have this done annually on an older car. I’d go back. He’s located south of Washington, on the west side of Lincoln, before Brennan’s Pub. Look for the Smog Test sign.
He does hand washes from $ 11. Express exterior detail is $ 75. Ultimate Exterior Detail, which addresses oxidation problems, is $ 125. Ultimate interior Detailing is $ 95, and Complete Detailing (Ultimate Exterior and Interior) is $ 195. There is a surcharge for SUVs and vans. He takes credit cards and cash.