Wilmington, NC — New Hanover, Brunswick & Pender Counties

Mobile detailing for boats, cars, and paint restoration — right in your driveway.

Full paint correction, ceramic coatings, marine detailing, and professional auto detail — all mobile, all delivered to your location in New Hanover, Brunswick & Pender counties.

4 service tiers — auto, marine, ceramic, paint correction
3 counties served — mobile, we come to you
100% mobile — boat or car, we come to you

What we do

Four service tiers. One standard.

Marine

Boat & Yacht Detailing

Complete mobile marine detailing for boats, yachts, jet skis, and center consoles. Salt-removal, gel coat polishing, canvas cleaning, and non-skid deck restoration.

  • Hull compound & wax
  • Cockpit & console detail
  • Canvas & upholstery cleaning
  • Trailer & hardware care
Premium

Ceramic & Graphene Coatings

Long-lasting paint protection that repels salt, UV, and water. Our ceramic and graphene coatings outperform wax by miles — keeping your car or boat cleaner, longer.

  • Paint preparation & correction
  • 9H ceramic coating application
  • Graphene oxide hybrid options
  • Annual maintenance programs
Restoration

Paint Correction & Restoration

Wet sanding, compounding, and machine polishing to restore oxidized, swirled, or faded paint to a show-car finish. This is restoration work — not a basic polish.

  • Multi-stage wet sanding
  • DA compounding & polishing
  • Swirl and oxidation removal
  • Single and multi-day restoration packages
Auto

Mobile Auto Detailing

Full interior and exterior detailing for cars, trucks, and SUVs. Deep interior, engine bay, wheels, glass — everything included. We come to you, fully equipped.

  • Foam wash & decontamination
  • Deep interior & steam clean
  • Leather conditioning
  • Wheel, tire & trim detail

All four service tiers are available mobile throughout New Hanover, Brunswick & Pender counties. Ceramic coatings and paint correction require an on-site consultation to quote accurately.

Transparent pricing

What does it cost?

Starting prices below. Complex work — ceramic coatings, multi-stage paint correction — requires a quick look so we can quote accurately. Fill out the form below or book a time below.

Auto

Mobile Auto Detail

Complete interior & exterior. Foam wash, decontamination, deep clean, leather conditioning, wheels & glass.

From $199
  • Foam wash & decontamination
  • Deep interior & steam clean
  • Leather conditioning
  • Wheel, tire & trim detail
  • Engine bay clean
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Marine

Boat & Yacht Detailing

Hull compound, gel coat restoration, cockpit detail, canvas cleaning, and non-skid deck care.

From $299
  • Hull compound & premium wax
  • Cockpit & console detail
  • Canvas & upholstery cleaning
  • Non-skid deck restoration
  • Trailer & hardware care
Get a Quote
Restoration

Paint Correction

Multi-stage wet sanding, compounding, and machine polishing. Full restoration — not a surface polish.

From $499
  • Multi-stage wet sanding
  • DA compounding & polishing
  • Swirl & oxidation removal
  • Single & multi-day packages
  • Includes prep & panel wipe
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Premium

Ceramic & Graphene Coating

9H ceramic coatings with graphene oxide hybrid options. Long-lasting protection — salt, UV, water, all of it.

From $899
  • Paint correction included
  • 9H ceramic coating application
  • Graphene oxide hybrid option
  • Annual maintenance program
  • Multi-year coating options
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Prices are starting points. Final quotes depend on vehicle/boat size, condition, and service scope. Marine and ceramic coatings require an on-site consultation before final pricing.

Book or request a quote

Let's talk about your boat or car.

Fill out the form below and we'll get back to you within 2 hours with availability and a quote. Or book directly below.

Online booking coming soon — use the form below to request a quote or schedule a consultation.

We respond within 2 hours, 7 days a week.

Service area

We cover the coast — not just the city.

Most detailers stay in the city. We serve the full three-county coastal region, from Wrightsville Beach to Ocean Isle, from Hampstead to Southport. If you can drive to it, we can detail it.

New Hanover Primary — Wilmington, Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach
Brunswick Leland, Ocean Isle, Holden Beach, Southport, Caswell Beach
Pender Hampstead, Surf City, Topsail Beach, Burgaw

Results by service

Every tier, every detail — done right.

Marine gel coat restoration

Hull compound, oxidation removal, and premium marine wax. Boats and yachts look showroom-ready after every visit.

Paint correction — swirl & oxidation removal

DA machine compounding and polishing eliminates swirl marks, water spots, and oxidation. Single and multi-stage correction available.

9H ceramic & graphene coatings

Long-lasting protection that beads water, resists salt, and keeps vehicles cleaner longer. Annual maintenance programs included.

Wet sanding & restoration packages

Multi-stage wet sanding for severely oxidized or damaged paint. This is full restoration work — not a surface polish.

Full interior auto detail

Vacuum, steam clean, carpet shampoo, leather conditioning, and vent cleaning. Every surface, every crevice.

Marine canvas & upholstery care

Bimini tops, seat cushions, non-skid decks, and vinyl surfaces cleaned and conditioned. No mold, no mildew, no mystery smell.

"A car that sits in salt air and never gets properly detailed doesn't just look worse — it loses real value. Paint oxidizes. Leather cracks. Corrosion spreads. We exist so that doesn't happen to your car."

— Why we do this

01

No shop required — we come to your driveway with our own water, power, and equipment. You don't lift a finger.

02

No bait-and-switch pricing — you get a clear quote before we start. What we quote is what you pay.

03

No cutting corners — we do the job the way it should be done. Every surface. Every step. Every time.

Boats, cars, and show-car paint — TidalShine handles it all.

Full paint correction, marine detailing, ceramic coatings, and mobile auto detail. We come to you in New Hanover, Brunswick & Pender counties.

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TidalShine — Mobile Detailing, Wilmington NC