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To perform our services on-site, we require access to a standard garden hose (water) and a grounded electrical outlet.

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About Us

AJW Detailing is a Mobile Detailing company serving Cornelius, NC with work that’s straightforward, honest, and handled with care with 10 Years of Experience.

Scratch Removal Certified

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Boat Detailing in Cornelius, NC

What We Do in Cornelius, NC

We offer a full range of Mobile Detailing services throughout Cornelius, NC:

Our Services

Boat Detailing

Boat detailing is a deep clean of your boat's interior and exterior (not just a quick wash). We're scrubbing mold out of upholstery and carpets, cleaning vinyl and gelcoat, treating all the plastic and rubber, and finishing with wax or sealant on the hull. Think of it as a full reset before the season or after a summer of Lake Norman use.

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Car Detailing

Car detailing is a deep clean of your vehicle's interior and exterior (not just a quick car wash). We're extracting carpet and upholstery stains, cleaning leather or vinyl, scrubbing door jambs and vents, washing and claying the exterior paint, and finishing with wax or sealant. Think of it as a full reset that removes months or years of buildup that regular washing doesn't touch.

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Boat Ceramic Coating

Boat ceramic coating is a permanent protective layer applied to your boat's gelcoat that shields it from Lake Norman's UV damage, oxidation, and water spotting for years. We use Glidecoat Pro ceramic coating with a laser gloss meter to measure your boat's surface (aiming for 90-100+ gloss readings, higher than the 70 gloss your boat came with from the factory).

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Car Ceramic Coating

Car ceramic coating is a permanent protective layer applied to your car's paint that shields it from UV damage, swirl marks, water spotting, and road contaminants for years. We use Glidecoat Pro ceramic coating with a laser gloss meter to measure your paint's surface (aiming for 90-100+ gloss readings, higher than most factory paint which sits around 75-85 gloss when new).

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RV/Camper Detailing

RV and camper detailing is a deep clean of your motorhome or travel trailer's exterior and interior (not just a quick rinse at the RV wash station). We're removing black streaks, oxidation, and road grime from fiberglass or aluminum sidewalls, treating the rubber roof, cleaning awning fabric, scrubbing the interior, and sealing surfaces to protect against North Carolina UV damage and humidity.

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Fleet Washing

Fleet washing is scheduled maintenance cleaning for businesses with multiple vehicles (work trucks, vans, trailers, boats, service vehicles). We come to your location in the Lake Norman area on a recurring schedule (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly) and wash your entire fleet so your vehicles stay presentable without your team spending time on it.

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Oxidation Removal

Oxidation removal is the process of eliminating the chalky, hazy layer that forms on your boat's gelcoat or car's paint when UV exposure breaks down the surface over time. We use a laser gloss meter to measure how severe the oxidation is (most oxidized boats on Lake Norman measure 20-40 gloss when they should be 70+ from the factory), then we wet sand or compound in stages to remove the damaged layer and restore the high-gloss finish underneath.

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Paint Correction

Paint correction is the multi-stage process of removing defects from your car's clear coat (swirl marks, scratches, oxidation, water spots, holograms) using progressively finer compounds and polishes until the paint is mirror-finish. We use a laser gloss meter to measure your paint at each correction stage (targeting 90-100+ gloss readings, compared to most factory paint which sits around 75-85 gloss when new).

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Scratch Removal

Scratch removal is the process of eliminating surface scratches from your boat's gelcoat or car's paint by leveling the surrounding material down to the depth of the scratch using wet sanding, compound, and polish. We use a laser gloss meter to measure the area before and after correction (targeting 85+ gloss minimum after we're done), and we can only remove scratches that haven't penetrated completely through the gelcoat or clear coat layer.

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Interior Stain Removal

Interior stain removal is the process of extracting deep-set stains from carpet, upholstery, vinyl, and fabric in your boat or car using commercial-grade equipment and specialty cleaners. We're treating everything from mold and mildew stains (common in Lake Norman boats that sit closed up) to food and drink spills, sunscreen residue, fuel stains, and mystery marks that have been sitting for months or years.

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Wheel & Rim Restoration

Wheel and rim restoration is the process of removing brake dust buildup, curb rash, oxidation, and clear coat failure from your wheels to restore them to like-new condition. We're polishing out scratches, repairing minor damage, cleaning embedded contaminants, and sealing the surface so brake dust doesn't bond as aggressively (which is a constant problem in North Carolina humidity and road salt).

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Water Spot Removal

Water spot removal is the process of eliminating mineral deposits etched into your boat's gelcoat or car's paint from hard water evaporation. Lake Norman's hard water leaves calcium and magnesium deposits that bond to surfaces when water dries (those white circles and spots you see everywhere), and we use acid-based cleaners, compounds, and polish to remove them before they etch permanently into the clear coat or gelcoat.

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Recent projects we’ve completed in and around Cornelius, NC.

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Common Questions From Cornelius, NC

Property Owners

How long does oxidation removal take on Lake Norman boats?

4-12 hours depending on severity. Light oxidation (50-60 gloss, slightly hazy) takes 4-6 hours with medium compound and polish. Severe oxidation (20-30 gloss, chalky white appearance) takes 8-12 hours because we're wet sanding and progressing through multiple compound stages. We measure at each stage to track progress and know when we're done.

Do we need to have staff present while you wash our fleet?

Nope. Most commercial clients in Cornelius, Mooresville, and Huntersville give us access codes or leave keys in vehicles and let us work. We text when we arrive and when we're done. Some businesses prefer someone on-site for security, but it's not required for established accounts.

How long does RV detailing take in the Lake Norman area?

4-10 hours depending on RV size and condition. A 25-foot travel trailer that's been maintained takes 4-6 hours. A 40-foot Class A motorhome with heavy black streaks, oxidation, and interior mold takes 8-10 hours because we're treating the entire exterior, cleaning the roof, and deep cleaning the interior. We schedule full-day appointments.

Can you ceramic coat a car that already has swirl marks and oxidation?

Yes, but we have to correct the paint first. If your car measures 30-50 gloss (swirled, hazy, oxidized), we're compounding and polishing to remove the damaged clear coat layer before we can apply ceramic. That adds time and cost, but it's the only way to get durable results (ceramic won't bond properly to damaged paint).

How long does boat detailing take on Lake Norman?

4-8 hours depending on boat size and condition. A 20-foot bow rider that's been maintained takes 4-5 hours. A 28-foot cabin cruiser that hasn't been detailed in 2-3 years takes 7-8 hours because we're dealing with heavy mold, staining, and oxidation. We schedule full-day appointments so we're not rushing.

How long does car detailing take in the Lake Norman area?

3-6 hours depending on vehicle size and condition. A sedan that's been maintained takes 3-4 hours. A large SUV with kids and pets that hasn't been detailed in 2-3 years takes 5-6 hours because we're dealing with heavy staining, embedded dirt, and odor removal. We schedule blocks so we're not rushing.

Do I need to be home while you work?

Nope. Most customers in Cornelius, Mooresville, Huntersville, and Charlotte leave keys and let us work in the driveway. We send progress photos showing gloss meter readings at each stage (baseline, post-compound, post-polish, final). You're welcome to watch, but it's not required.

How long does RV detailing take in the Lake Norman area?

4-10 hours depending on RV size and condition. A 25-foot travel trailer that's been maintained takes 4-6 hours. A 40-foot Class A motorhome with heavy black streaks, oxidation, and interior mold takes 8-10 hours because we're treating the entire exterior, cleaning the roof, and deep cleaning the interior. We schedule full-day appointments.

Can you ceramic coat a car that already has swirl marks and oxidation?

Yes, but it takes longer and some stains might be permanent. If your boat sat closed up for 3-4 years, we're looking at 8-10 hours of work and possibly replacing cushions or carpet if the mold penetrated too deep. We'll assess it honestly and tell you if something needs replacement instead of wasting your money trying to clean the impossible.

How long does boat detailing take on Lake Norman?

Nope. Most customers in Cornelius, Mooresville, Huntersville, and Charlotte leave keys and let us work in the driveway. We text when we arrive and when we're done. You're welcome to stay and watch, but it's not required (many people work from home while we detail).

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