Mobile Detailing
in South Lake Tahoe, CA

Winter: sand, de-icer and slush

South Lake Tahoe sits at about 6,200 feet and gets real winters. Roads are treated with sand and de-icer, and it sprays up onto the lower doors, rocker panels, wheels and underside of the car. Left alone, that grime dulls the paint and sits on metal parts all season.

Inside, ski boots bring in snow, sand and salty slush. It soaks into the carpet and leaves white stains on the mats. A Renew detail with shampoo and extraction pulls a lot of that out. Some old salt stains may only lighten, and we’ll tell you if we think so.

Headlights take a beating from sand on winter roads and turn cloudy over time. Our headlight restoration add-on ($75) can clear them up.

We work in winter whenever the weather lets us. A garage helps a lot when it’s cold. If a storm rolls in, we’ll move your visit.

We bring our own water, so a frozen hose bib at the cabin isn’t a problem.

Summer: sun, dust and pine sap

Summer brings a different mess. Dry trails and dirt roads put fine dust on everything. Pines drip sap onto cars parked under them, and spring pollen leaves a yellow film. At this altitude the sun is strong, and it fades paint and trim faster than at sea level.

Dust also comes in through open windows and on hiking gear, and the interior part of every package takes care of it. Water spots form fast in the bright sun, so we always dry by hand and with filtered air.

Fresh sap usually comes off in a normal detail. Old, hardened sap takes more time, which is what our $100 extra contaminants add-on covers. For longer protection, ask about a ceramic coating.

Where we go

We serve South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Keys, Meyers and Stateline. We’re open 7 days a week from 6 AM to 11 PM. If you have more than one vehicle at the property, we can do them on the same visit.

Vacation-home owners often book a detail for the start or end of a stay, so the car is clean for the drive home.

Keeping it clean between visits

In winter, rinse the lower panels and wheels after storms when you can, at a self-serve bay or with a hose on a day above freezing. That keeps de-icer from building up. Rubber floor mats catch most of the slush and are easy to clean.

In summer, park out from under pine trees when you can, and get sap and bird droppings off within a few days. If you’d rather not think about it, we can come back on a regular schedule.