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Esoteric Detailing Packages and Services
Remember how good your car’s finish looked when you first saw it on the showroom floor? The depth and gloss of the paint is what made you fall in love with the car in the first place, and it is exactly that which draws the most attention. Sure your car’s finish may still shine, but shine means nothing without the depth and clarity that only comes from proper machine polishing performed by an Advanced Paint Correction Specialist.
Whether you have a brand new vehicle that requires polishing and protection to bring out the true depth and gloss, or your prized possession is a few years old and covered in swirls and light scratches, Todd has the services to cover your car’s needs.
Esoteric proudly services the discerning needs of the premium and luxury marques: Acura, Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Bentley, Ferrari, Infiniti, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Lexus, Lotus, Maserati, Mercedes, Porsche, Rolls Royce, Tesla and many others.
Todd’s highly acclaimed paint correction and refinement skills are widely considered in the industry as some of the absolute best anywhere, and his work is followed globally. To quote the Editor of AutoSpies.com: "There is Auto Detailing, then there is Todd Cooperider. Long story short, he’s one of the top auto detailers in the business. It's not even a matter worth questioning, it's fact!"
Before and After: Restoration Proof of Concept
Complete and Exterior Packages
Express / Winterization
The Express Package is for those in need of a thorough cleaning, and an application of an all-in-one polish (paint cleaner / polish / sealant). This machine-applied product will clean the painted surface, remove very light swirls and defects, and will leave a long-lasting protective barrier against the elements. When glossy paint takes priority over defect removal, then the Express Package is the one for you. And for the winter months on daily drivers, I utilize specialized sealants and protectants that provide a durable barrier from the harsh elements and road salt.
• Exterior delicately hand washed with pH neutral soap.
• All-in-one polish applied by machine to enhance gloss and shine, while correcting very light swirls and marring.
• Durable winter sealants applied by machine to provide a long lasting barrier against the elements.
• Door shuts and various jambs are thoroughly cleaned and sealed.
• Wheel wells are cleaned and dressed.
• Wheels are gently cleaned to remove brake dust and road grime. Tires are cleaned and dressed.
• Interior and trunk will be vacuumed.
• Fabric protectants applied to carpets and floor mats.
• All interior surfaces cleaned and treated as dictated by surface materials.
• All glass surfaces will be cleaned.
Time requirements for the Express services: 4-5 hours
Price: Cars $350. SUV's and large vehicles $390.
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The Executive
The Executive package is the most popular in Esoteric Auto Detail’s lineup of services. Two-stage machine polishing (typically a medium polish followed by a fine cut polish) will remove all swirls, and most defects with the exception of some deeper random scratches. This level of paint correction will bring out a level of gloss and shine that cannot be achieved by a single step polish. The finished results are truly amazing.
The Executive is recommended for vehicles that have never been properly polished, those with moderate to heavy swirls, and for dark colored vehicles (black in particular!).
While not at the same level as a Restorative Detail, The Executive will bring a level of gloss and shine to the vehicle that most people have never experienced. Be prepared to fall in love with your car all over again! Also be prepared to significantly increase the asking price for your vehicle if you’re selling it, because The Executive will absolutely add significant resale value!
• Exterior delicately hand washed with pH neutral soap.
• Detailing clay will be used to remove embedded contaminants.
• High speed, two-stage machine polishing processes are used to remove most swirls, bird dropping etching, minor water spots, and light scratches. Depth, gloss, and clarity will be improved tremendously; the transformation will be stunning! Some defects may be too severe to safely remove, or would require additional compounding steps found in The Esoteric or Custom packages.
• Door shuts and various jambs are thoroughly cleaned.
• Wheel wells are cleaned and dressed.
• Wheels are gently cleaned to remove brake dust and road grime. Tires are cleaned and dressed.
• Exhaust tips and metal trim are hand polished where applicable.
• Glass is clayed to remove embedded contaminants and thoroughly cleaned.
• Polymer sealant is applied to exterior surfaces by hand to provide long lasting protection from the elements.
• Interior and trunk will be vacuumed. Stains will be spot-treated.
• All hard interior surfaces will be cleansed with a mild soap, and then treated with water-based (non-greasy) UV protectants.
• The dash, console, and gauges will be carefully cleaned and protected with the appropriate products based on materials and textures.
• Leather surfaces will be lightly cleaned and conditioned.
• All glass surfaces will be cleaned.
Time requirements for The Executive services: 2 days
Expected price range: $900 - $1,350
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Restorative Detail / Concours Preparation
The Restorative Detail is the pinnacle of services offered by Esoteric Auto Detail. It is a full reconditioning and restoration of the exterior without repainting, and includes full interior and engine services as well. The finish of the car will be carefully leveled via compounding to remove defects, followed by one or more polishing steps to restore clarity, and then finished with a jewelling process that finely polishes the paint down to the microscopic level to bring out the ultimate in depth, gloss, and beauty.
Whether you’re an auto aficionado that wants the absolute best services for your prized possession, or you simply wish to restore and preserve the finish (and value) of your car to its original condition or better, the Restorative Detail offers the top detailing and paint reconditioning services in Central Ohio and beyond.
The Restorative is a very popular package for Concours vehicles, Exotics, Classics being taken to auction, recently purchased pre-owned vehicles, those looking to increase resale value, or enthusiasts who simply want the best.
A detail and paint reconditioning of this level will literally add thousands of dollars to the resale value of your vehicle. For high-end automobiles, the increase in value (and subsequent return on investment) can be staggering.
Although each vehicle has individual needs, most will require the following processes:
• Engine bay washed, degreased, and dressed with water based protectants.
• Paint work is delicately hand washed with pH neutral soap. In many cases, your vehicle may be washed multiple times during the entire process. Leveling compounds and polishes must be carefully washed away between stages to prevent cross-contamination of polishes, and to ensure a properly prepped and absolutely clean surface for the next stage.
• Detailing clay is hand rubbed on all exterior surfaces to remove any embedded contamination and to ensure a very smooth surface for polishing.
• High speed machine compounding, polishing, and jewelling processes are used as needed by the type and condition of paint. This will permanently remove most defects, swirls, etching, and light scratches and provide an unbelievable finish that in many cases is better than new. Some defects may be too severe to safely remove.
• All door shuts and various jambs are thoroughly cleaned, sealed, and waxed where applicable.
• Wheel wells are thoroughly cleaned and dressed.
• Wheels are cleansed with special products that are designed to remove brake dust and road grime without damaging delicate finishes, and then sealed and dressed accordingly based on the type of wheel surface.
• Headlights and taillights are polished / restored to remove light defects and haze and to restore original luster and clarity.
• All metal or bright surfaces are hand polished (exhaust tips, trim, emblems).
• Polymer sealant is applied to exterior surfaces to provide long lasting protection and luster.
• Door seals and gaskets will be treated to restore elasticity, and to keep your car quiet and watertight.
• All interior surfaces will be cleansed with a mild soap, and then treated with water based (non-greasy) UV protectants.
• The dash, console, and gauges will be carefully cleaned and protected with the appropriate products based on materials and textures.
• Metal and painted interior surfaces will be polished and sealed.
• Leather surfaces will be cleaned and conditioned (Leatherique treatment available, but not part of The Esoteric Package).
• Trunk will be vacuumed, cleaned, and dressed as necessary.
• All glass surfaces thoroughly cleaned.
Time requirements for Restorative Detailing services: 2-4 days (more for Concours preparation)
Expected price range: By Estimate Only
For this level of service, I always consult first with the client with a comprehensive vehicle inspection to determine the vehicle needs, and to establish an estimate of time and cost involved.
To see a fully documented example of a restorative-level detail, see the following article by Todd: Ferrari 355 GTS Restorative Detail
Some vehicles may require more time depending on the condition of the vehicle, the amount of restoration, and the type of paint (some vehicles have exceptionally hard clear coats which require more time).
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Body Shop Refinement
If your car requires either a partial or a complete re-paint, then chances are you will need to have it further refined before it will show the true potential of the finish.
Highline professional detailers like myself spend a lot of time performing this level of work to refine recently painted vehicles. It’s not a knock against body shops, it’s just the simple fact that their specialty is applying paint, whereas ours is taking it to the next level and polishing it like a jewel.
If you look at the photos below of a Porsche 911T that had recently been repainted, you will notice the buffer trails and holograms that remained once the body shop was done (photo on left). The photo on the right illustrates how proper paint finishing and refinement performed by a qualified paint correction expert can take the finish to an entirely new level leaving nothing but pure, crystal clear, and defect-free reflections.
Price: By Estimate Only
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Custom Services
If your needs don’t necessarily fit into any of the other categories, I have the Custom package available. It’s based on an hourly rate, and we can tailor it to whatever is most important to you. For instance if your vehicle requires a 3-step polishing process (compound, polish, jewelling), but you don’t want or need engine detailing, interior cleaning, etc, then I will focus strictly on the exterior to get as much paint correction as safely possible and bill it at an hourly rate. For reference, multi-stage polishing (exterior only job) can run anywhere from 10 hours up to 25 hours or more depending on the type, color, and condition of the paint as well as the level you would like to take it to.
Price: Starting at $80.00 per hour
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Ferrari Detailing
Ferrari Detailing is my specialty, and what I spend most of my time working on. I am the Technical Advisor on Appearance Care to the Ferrari Club of America - Ohio Chapter, and I regularly have cars shipped in from all over the country for my expertise. Ferrari and other exotics have very particular needs and precautions, therefore owners want to be sure that their cars are only handled by qualified and experienced highline detailing specialists.
The majority of services I perform on Ferrari and other exotic brands are at the Restorative Detail level to bring these beauties back to like-new or better condition. Many of these exotics come straight from the factory requiring extensive paint correction work, and I will tailor a process for each individual car to bring them up to standards.
The vintage Ferrari and collector cars require a high level of skill and care to safely restore and preserve their finishes. This is a highly specialized level of restorative detailing that very few have mastered, so please get in touch with me so we can discuss how to best restore and preserve your classic car.
• New vehicle paint correction and perfection. Ferrari 458 Italia, 599, California, and other exotic brands.
• Restoration and preservation on vintage Ferrari and collector cars. From classics such as the 250 GTO, 275 GTB/4, 288 GTO, and F40 to higher production models as the 308, Testarossa, and 355
• Annual maintenance and preservation consulting and programs are available, and are recommended to properly maintain your piece of automotive history.
• Private collection management and services available.
• PPI paint and leather inspection services.
• Leather restoration and preservation.
• Concours preparation and representation services.
• Custom 3M Clear Bra installation services.
• Enclosed vehicle pick-up and delivery services available anywhere in the U.S.
• Mechanical services through Studio 47 can be combined with detailing services (very popular).
By Estimate Only
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Travel
If you are outside of the Central Ohio area, and would like to commission Todd to work on your vehicle or private collection, please contact him directly at Todd@EsotericDetail.com to discuss rates and fees. Both domestic and international travel can be arranged.
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Interior Detailing Packages
Leather Restoration and Deep Conditioning by Leatherique
Leatherique is widely accepted as some of the absolute finest leather care and restoration products on the market. Leatherique Pristine Clean and Leatherique Rejuvenator Oil work with a capillary action. The proteins, cleaners, and conditioners find their way deep into the natural pores of the leather and force out the dirt, perspiration, air pollution, and other toxins that dry out and destroy the fibers of the leather, depleting the fibers strength and flexibility, and causing them to deteriorate. Perspiration, and the salts left after its evaporation, easily find their way into the leather fibers.
For proper application and best results, this product requires time (and heat) to get your leather looking its best. Once applied, the product should remain on the leather surfaces with the windows up (to create a steam room effect) for most of the day before being removed. In some cases, it is advised to allow the product to work overnight before finalizing the cleaning and restoration process. Once completed, your leather will be much more clean and sanitary, it will have a soft and supple feel to it, and it will restore that leather scent.
This process is also highly recommended for new leather interiors to provide deep conditioning and UV protection.
Leatherique application is a stand-alone service and is not included in any of the set packages.
Time requirements for the Leather Restoration by Leatherique services: Up to 24 hours
Expected price range: From $150
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