New Car Prep

Pricing will vary based on vehicle needs

Start off on the right foot!

New cars are often delivered looking less than their best. This bespoke service is recommended for recently purchased vehicles, or cars waiting to be delivered from the dealership. Swirls and scratches, iron contamination and other paint defects can occur when shipping, during improper washes at the dealer, and while sitting on the lot. Start your new ownership off on the right foot by having Arete Auto Salon prepare your investment to look its best. Check out a full write-up on our process along with an example of a coating application here. 

Our New Car Prep detail takes a tailored approach to car care. Reach out to us before taking delivery or directly after receiving your vehicle, and we will work with you to figure out exactly what your car needs to establish protection and maintain that new look for years to come! Generally, our clients elect to have one of our world-class, hand selected coating options applied (DQUARTZ Go, CQUARTZ UK, CQUARTZ Professional, DQUARTZ Professional, or CQUARTZ Finest Reserve). We also offer long term vinyl, fabric, and leather protection options as well as other interior cleaning and protection solutions by CQUARTZ. Protecting high-traffic interior surfaces is critical to the long term durability and appearance of your interior.

We also offer clear bra/paint protection film and window tint by STEK. Paint protection film is a wonderful addition to any new vehicle, providing the ultimate protection against rock chipping, sand blasting, and other threats to your finish. The PPF we use from STEK carry a warranty that protects against yellowing and other issues for 10 years! Combine them with a CQUARTZ coating and achieve the pinnacle of automotive protection.

(This package is only eligible to vehicles with less than 1000 miles on the odometer at the time of service.)

Commonly Packaged Services

  • Paint Correction is the process of removing swirl marks, scratches, surface defects and water etching, often referred to as “buffing” or polishing. Through the removal of the damaged paint material, a refined surface is revealed to show your paint’s highest potential. No matter if your desire is to remove a single unsightly scratch, or bring your entire vehicle to the next level, you can rely on us to deliver a result you’re thrilled with.

    Check our Paint Correction page by clicking this link!

  • Paint Protection Film is the best way to protect your paint from rock chips, stone blasting and unfortunate scuff marks- hands down. STEK’s DYNOshield and DYNOmight films take this renowned impact protection to the next level with superior optical clarity, ease of maintenance and of course- rock chip resistance on the market today.

    Check out our pages on STEK films by clicking this link!

  • Across our website, you’ll see more than a few mentions of “coatings”, and there’s a good reason for this- ceramic coatings are an evolution in automotive surface protection. Far surpassing even the greatest synthetic sealant, the science behind coatings doesn’t lie. This is the real deal, creating a surface that is more chemically resistant and easier to care for- all while looking absolutely stunning!

    We are proud to offer the complete line of CQUARTZ coatings, each performing beyond our expectations in our environment. There’s a coating for the daily driver, the trailer queen, and everything in between.

    Check out our CQUARTZ coating pages by clicking this link!