Lake Norman's Mobile Detailer

The best Mobile Boat & Car Detailing for Residents and Businesses across Cornelius, NC & Beyond Lake Norman.

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  • Family Owned

  • 10 Years of Experience

  • 100% local

About Us

We're not just a detailing company.

We're part of the lake.

AJW Detailing was built on Lake Norman, and ten years later, it's still where we do our best work. Owner Alex Adams grew up around these waters — the coves, the marinas, the docks — and started this business with a simple belief: boats and the people who own them deserve better than a generic wash-and-go service.

Over the past decade, Alex has become a trusted name across the lake, from Cornelius and Davidson to Mooresville and beyond. Not because of a big advertising budget, but because neighbors talk.

One of the things we hear most from customers is how much they appreciate never having to move their boat. We work dock-to-dock, coming directly to your slip, lift, or dry storage. No hauling, no coordinating, no hassle. Whether you're at Safe Harbor, Crown Harbor, River City Marina, or a private dock, we show up ready to work.

We come to you — wherever your boat lives.
Experience you can see. Standards you can measure and Your Investment Lasts seasons to come.

Scratch Removal Certified

Paint Correction Certified

All Lake Norman Marina's Certified

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 full reset for your boat's fiberglass, gelcoat, and interior, not a quick rinse. At AJW Detailing we read your hull with a gloss meter and a reflection light, then wet sand or compound out the oxidation, cloudiness, and chalkiness before sealing everything with a ceramic coating. We never use wax. We're 100% mobile across Lake Norman, from Cornelius and Huntersville to Denver and every marina in between.

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Car Detailing

Car detailing is a deep clean and paint correction for your vehicle, inside and out. At AJW Detailing we polish out swirls and scratches, deep-clean and condition the interior, and seal your paint with a ceramic coating so water, bugs, sap, and bird droppings wipe right off. We never use wax. We're 100% mobile across Lake Norman, from Cornelius and Huntersville to Denver and Charlotte, and we come to your driveway.

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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 the mineral deposits that hard water etches into your boat's gelcoat or your car's paint. When splashed or sprayed water dries in the Lake Norman sun, calcium and magnesium bond to the surface and leave those white circles and spots. At AJW Detailing we lift them with acid-based removers, then compound and polish wherever the minerals have etched in deep, measuring with our gloss meter so we know the spots are truly gone. We're 100% mobile across Cornelius, Huntersville, Denver, and all of Lake Norman.

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Boat Bottom Cleaning

Boat bottom cleaning strips the algae, scum, and waterline buildup off the part of your boat that sits in the water all season. Lake Norman's algae is relentless: it latches onto pontoon tubes and fiberglass hulls every year and drags your speed down. At AJW Detailing we acid-wash and aluminum-brighten pontoon tubes back to bright silver and scrub fiberglass hull bottoms clean, working on the forklift at Holiday Marina and marinas across Lake Norman. We'll even pick the boat up and bring it back.

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Boat Tinting

Marine tinting is the application of window film to boat windshields, windows, and hatches to reduce glare, block UV rays, and lower cabin temperatures on the water. AJW Detailing installs marine-grade film on pontoons, center consoles, and cabin cruisers throughout Lake Norman using film built to handle the moisture, UV exposure, and flex that standard automotive tint cannot.

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PREVIOUS PORJECTS

A look at Our Work

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 do you quote a boat detail without seeing it in person?

Send us current photos through our online form and we'll give you a virtual quote, or we'll come read the boat in person. Either way, the real assessment happens on-site with our gloss meter and reflection light. That's how we know the exact number of correction steps your gelcoat needs instead of guessing.

Do you use wax on cars?

No. Wax only masks oxidation and burns off within a week or two. We polish out the swirls and scratches in your clear coat, then seal the paint with a ceramic coating that actually protects it and lasts for years.

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?

Mold grows when moisture gets sandwiched into the seats under a closed cover. After each trip, wipe down the crevices, or lift the cushions and put a spacer between them so they air out. Cover the boat with the compartments cracked open so it can breathe. We also finish your interior with 303 UV protectant so the vinyl is conditioned and shielded from the sun.

How do you quote a boat detail without seeing it in person?

Ceramic coating is liquid glass that protects against UV, bugs, sap, bird droppings, water spotting, and everyday wear, and it's far more affordable than paint protection film. PPF is a physical film that's better against rock chips. Ceramic helps with chips but can't guarantee against them, so if rock protection is your priority we'll honestly recommend PPF.

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