Concours Treatment and Exotic Car Detailing

Concours Detailing is something we do a few times yearly for certain clients.  We call this "The LUSTR Treatment" and basically go all out with detailing and paint correction.  Our concours service includes thorough detailing of every reachable area on the car and it's meant to make the car as perfect as possible.  While we don't do any restoration painting like a body shop, we thoroughly clean, correct and protect the entire vehicle always exceeding clients' expectations.

We are extremely pleased to be the place to go when it comes to proper exotics detailing and concours prep in Chicagoland.  Our passion for perfection and meticulous attention to detail are second to none, which is why we are entrusted with caring for clients' Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche and other prized possessions.  These great machines require great care and have specific needs, which is why we always individually tailor services for each vehicle and utilize the safest methods.

Our LUSTR Treatment involves extensive paint correction, thorough interior detailing and wheels-off cleaning.  It leaves vehicles in immaculate condition and ready for any event.  In fact, among the numerous exotics and classics we have serviced, there are quite a few show winners within the Ferrari and Porsche communities!

Clients send us cars from all over the United States, so please don't hesitate to contact us regardless of your location or service requirements.

The LUSTR Treatment

The LUSTR Treatment is a thorough overhaul and rejuvenation inside and out.  The vehicle is kept over a period of five or more days, during which the paint is corrected with multiple polishing steps, all painted surfaces on the vehicle, including door jambs and interior, receive multiple coats of a quality carnauba wax, and the interior gets a complete detail and reconditioning.  Recommended for exotics, show cars and "garage queens". - Time required: 5 or more days

Exterior

  • Vehicle is hand washed using sheepskin mitts, then dried with a blower and soft microfiber towels
  • Embedded contamination is removed
  • Paint correction process of multiple polishing steps is utilized to remove swirl marks, light scratches and as many severe defects as safely possible to restore paint clarity, gloss and shine that rivals a brand new paint job
  • Door jambs are cleaned, polished and waxed
  • Headlights and tail lights are thoroughly restored through cleaning and polishing processes
  • All exterior trim surfaces are washed and dressed
  • Exhaust tips and other metal surfaces are washed and polished
  • Protective coating, polymer sealant and/or carnauba wax is applied to all exterior painted surfaces

Interior

  • Interior and trunk are thoroughly vacuumed
  • Floor mats are cleaned and protected with a fabric guard
  • Interior trim and vinyl is wiped down and protected
  • Leather is cleaned and conditioned through an intense process using Leatherique products
  • Interior glass is cleaned using microfiber towels

Engine

  • Inside of the hood is cleaned with a wash solution and dried with microfiber towels
  • All reachable engine components are cleaned and polished or treated with a rubber/vinyl protectant

Wheels

  • Wheels are hand washed and cleansed with appropriate products
  • Wheels are dried with proper microfiber towels
  • Detailing clay is used to remove embedded contamination on the wheels inside and out
  • Wheels are lightly polished by hand then sealed
  • Tires are cleaned and dressed
  • Wheel wells are thoroughly detailed

Prices starting at $3,000

* A Ceramic Coating is recommended after our Concours detailing to protect the finish and keep it clean for a long time.

Interior Leatherique Rejuvenation and Conditioning

The Leatherique treatment is widely regarded as one of the best for thorough leather cleaning & conditioning.  The two step process safely pulls dirt and oils out of the leather pores to reveal a freshly conditioned, soft leather surface.
  • Interior is vecuumed
  • Interior leather, trim and vinyl is wiped down and lightly cleaned
  • Leather is cleaned and conditioned through an intense process using Leatherique products
  • Interior glass is cleaned using microfiber towels
  • Note: Interior carpet shampoo and extraction is available for vehicles in bad condition

Prices starting at $250

Pre-Purchase Inspection

Just like with a mechanical PPI, it's important to know the car you're purchasing inside and out.  Our PPI service is a thorough assessment of the vehicle's aesthetics, which can lead to hidden issues such as repainted panels, heavy swirl marks on the finish or defects from improper car detailing.  Some of these issues can cause a big headache and cost a lot of money to properly repair, so it's always a great idea to have the car thoroughly inspected before purchasing.  We inspect the entire vehicle, photograph our findings and report the following to the client:
  • Paint measurements on all metal panels
  • Severity of typical defects like swirl marks, scratches or etching
  • Defects caused by improper previous car detailing like burned panel edges, wax residue, buffer holograms and other flaws
  • Interior condition of leather, trim, glass, etc.
  • Wheel defects such as clear coat failure, curb rash marks or embedded brake dust
  • Mobile PPI available, please contact us for a quote

Prices starting at $175

*All services are performed only by appointment.
*Estimates for most services can be given through email or over the phone based on the year, make and model of the vehicle.
*Exact quote is given after a physical assessment and depends on size, type and overall condition of the vehicle.
*Paint correction, coatings and PPF services require a non-refundable retainer of 20%.
*Payment Accepted: Cash, Check, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa and PayPal. (3% fee for Credit Cards and Paypal)
*Cancellation Policy: A cancellation fee of 15% will be charged for appointments cancelled less than 48 hours in advance.