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 Concours 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 paint sealant, 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
Note: A Ceramic Coating is recommended after our Concours detailing to protect the finish and keep it clean for a long time.

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

Pre-Purchase Inspection (PPI)

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 marks in the paint 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
CARFAX check available for an extra charge
Mobile PPI available, please contact us for a quote

Prices starting at $250

*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.