Wilmington, NC — New Hanover, Brunswick & Pender Counties

Free quote in 2 hours — marine, paint correction, and auto detail at your door.

We respond within 2 hours, 7 days a week. Mobile detailing throughout Wilmington NC and the surrounding coast — no shop visit required.

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
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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
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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.

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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.

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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
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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

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What clients say

Real results, real people.

Google Reviews
3+ Years in Business
500+ Vehicles Detailed
"The gel coat on my center console looked almost gray before TidalShine came out. After a single visit it was deep and glossy again — I was genuinely shocked."
Tom W. Marine Detail — 42ft Sportfish
"Had the ceramic coating done on my F-150. Three months in and water beads off like it's brand new. Worth every penny — especially with all the coastal salt flying around here."
Dana K. Ceramic Coating — Ford F-150
"Two-stage paint correction on a Tahoe that sat in the sun for six years. Swirl marks completely gone. It's like night and day — I park it in the garage just to look at it."
Mike R. Paint Correction — Chevy Tahoe

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Had TidalShine handle your boat or car? We'd love to hear how it went.

Trust & credentials

Licensed, insured, and local.

Every job is backed by full liability coverage and a detailer who lives and works in the same communities we serve.

Licensed & Insured Full liability coverage on every visit, cars and boats
IDA Member International Detailing Association — trained to industry standard
3+ Years Local Serving Wilmington and the NC coast since 2022
500+ Jobs Done Cars, trucks, boats, and yachts across the Cape Fear coast
New Hanover County Wilmington's preferred mobile detailer — from downtown to Wrightsville Beach
Brunswick County Ocean Isle to Southport, Leland to Holden Beach — fully covered
Pender County Hampstead, Surf City, Topsail Beach — same-day slots available

Our work

Before & After

Boat hull before gel coat correction Before

Gel Coat Correction

Center-console fishing boat, Brunswick County marina. Multi-stage compound and marine wax.

Marine
Boat hull after restoration showing deep glossy gel coat After

Restored Gloss

Three seasons of salt oxidation removed. Client says it looks better than the day he bought it.

Marine
Car hood with swirl marks and water spots before paint correction Before

Paint Correction

Daily-driver BMW with severe swirl marks from automatic car washes. Single-stage correction.

Paint Correction
Hood after paint correction showing mirror-like finish After

Swirl-Free Finish

DA machine polishing, panel wipe, wax protection. Gloss rivaling a new car.

Paint Correction
Interior cabin with stained carpets and dirty leather Before

Full Interior Detail

SUV with two kids, a dog, and sand. Full vacuum, shampoo, steam, and leather condition.

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Interior after detail showing pristine leather seats and clean carpets After

Interior Sanitized

Every crevice cleaned, seats conditioned, zero odor. The client cried a little.

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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

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