Looking for the most advanced protection for your car's paintwork? San Diego Select now offers Graphene Coating – the cutting-edge evolution of ceramic coatings. If you’re serious about durability, gloss, and long-term value, graphene is the next-level technology your vehicle needs.
Applied by our expert team, this coating forms an ultra-slick, water-repellent, and heat-dissipating shield that delivers unmatched protection against UV rays, water spots, and contaminants.
Whether you drive a luxury sedan, a daily commuter, or a lifted truck, graphene coatings are ideal for protecting your paint in San Diego’s sun, salt, and sand.
Graphene coatings are revolutionizing the world of paint protection. Built on a hexagonal carbon structure that's 200 times stronger than steel, graphene offers several advantages over traditional ceramic coatings:
Graphene isn’t just a trend – it’s the new gold standard. And we’re proud to offer it to all San Diego locations through our 100% mobile detailing service.
When you book a graphene coating service with San Diego Select, you're getting more than just a product – you’re getting a process honed by trained professionals. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect:
We start with a deep foam wash and clay bar treatment to remove embedded contaminants from your paintwork.
Before applying the coating, we can perform single- or multi-stage paint correction to eliminate swirl marks, oxidation, and scratches for a flawless finish. This step is highly recommended for dark-colored vehicles.
After correction, we wipe down all panels with an isopropyl alcohol solution to ensure no oils or residues remain.
We apply the graphene coating by hand using a microfiber applicator. The coating bonds at the molecular level, creating a slick, durable barrier.
The vehicle is left to cure properly, and we conduct a final inspection to make sure everything meets our high standards.
Graphene can be applied to all painted surfaces, wheels, glass, and trim for comprehensive protection.
Graphene coatings are ideal for anyone who values long-term protection, minimal upkeep, and a brilliant finish that turns heads. If you want to preserve your car’s paint for years with fewer washes and more shine, this service is for you.
We also recommend graphene for customers already enrolled in our Wash Memberships who want a premium coating that reduces cleaning time and increases protection between visits.
At San Diego Select, we're more than just detailers – we’re car care enthusiasts committed to quality and precision. Our trained technicians use only top-tier products from trusted brands, and we stay up to date with the latest innovations in the industry. That includes bringing graphene coating technology directly to your driveway or office parking lot.
As a fully mobile detailing company, we service all San Diego locations – from Pacific Beach to Poway – with no extra fees or hidden costs. Our setup is self-sufficient, bringing water and power wherever you are.
To get the most out of your graphene coating, we recommend regular hand washes and annual maintenance inspections. Luckily, our services include maintenance washes, light decontamination, and hydrophobic topper applications to keep your coating performing like new.
Graphene coatings can last up to 7 years with the right care. Unlike wax or even many ceramics, they resist water spotting, bug splatter, and tree sap – perfect for San Diego’s coastal and inland climates.
You don’t have to take our word for it – our results speak for themselves. From Teslas to lifted Tacomas, customers trust us to protect their paint with precision and care. Be sure to check out our testimonials to hear from real clients who’ve experienced the graphene difference.
Want to see the transformation for yourself? Ask to see our before-and-after gallery when you contact us, or visit our Instagram for a closer look.
If you’re looking for the best in auto surface protection, graphene coatings are your answer. They outperform ceramic in several key areas and provide long-lasting results that truly elevate your car’s appearance and value.
Get in touch with San Diego Select today to book your service. Whether you want to add this coating to your new vehicle or revive a used one, we will walk you through the entire process and ensure a flawless finish.
Graphene coatings aren’t just for high-end cars – they’re for anyone who wants the best defense against the elements, and a finish that keeps turning heads for years.
Visit our Services page to explore additional add-ons and detailing options that can be paired with graphene coatings, like window tinting or paint protection film. Whether you're new to auto detailing or ready to go all in, we're here to guide you.
Contact us today if you want to keep your vehicle looking freshly coated with regular maintenance visits.
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Perfection & Protection.
Frustrated with everything that the car wash leaves behind?
Does your paint not shine like it used to?
In love with your car and want to preserve your investment for the long term?
That is why we are here. Not only do we leave you with flawless results, but we make sure that your paint, leather, and other materials are protected for years to come. We will treat your car (and you) like one of our own.
The shampoo and hot water extraction is the best possible care for your FABRIC seats.
We will bathe your seats in thick foam shampoo, agitate it with a fabric brush attachment on a drill, and then extract all the grime, dirt, stains and contaminant from the seats with hot water at 210ºF. If your seats need a refresh, this is as good as it gets. Because the service takes 45 minutes on average, and only a small percent of vehicles need it we charge extra for it. Don't worry - its only $50 extra. Totally worth it.
Do you have any little scrapes and scratches that bother you?
We can handle it.. to an extent. We are polishing experts - so if the scratch isn't too deep, we can get it out. Ever heard of "The Fingernail Test", this is a great way to know if your scratches are fixable. If you feel the scratch will your fingernail and you can feel a groove in the paint, it it probably a little bit too deep ~in the sections where the groove is~
A clay bar is exactly what it sounds like, a little ball of malleable puddy.
This is used in the decontamination phase of the detail to prepare your paint for protection. Clay Bar Detailing is essential for preparing your vehicle's paint for protection by ensuring it is free of contaminants.
Every exterior detail has 3 phases: 1. Wash 2. Decontaminate 3. Protect. The decontamination stage is responsible for removing from the paint everything that doesn't come off from the wash.
Remember when you bought your car and the paint was smooth to the touch? That is the goal of this stage. Remove all the crusty junk that is stuck to you paint. This way, when we apply sealant (protection) to your paint it will adhere to the paint itself, rather than the junk sitting on the surface. This will give the sealant its longest possible useful life.
For the same reason that you get an oil change. Engines are expensive to replace (8-15K) so we take good care of them. So is your paint - the average paint job costing around $5,000. If you don't protect your paint with some type of ceramic, wax, or sealant, your paint WILL fail.
In San Diego, our biggest enemy is the sun, or the salt if you live near the beach. Next time you are in a big parking lot, look around at the hoods of the vehicles. You will notice around 1/6 vehicles have completely delaminated clear coat.
That means the paint looks like dead skin on the surface and you could peel it off with you fingers. Not pretty. There is a simple solution to ensure your vehicle never ends up like this. Exterior Detailing. Bonus points for a ceramic coating with is the best protection possible.
