LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL

Auto Detailing, Buffing and Polishing, Car Washes,

About us

We are a mobile auto, boat & RV detailing business based in Westminster, Orange County, CA. We come to your home, office, boat or RV storage facility, or to any boat marina in So. CA We accept Visa/Mastercard, personal & business checks, and everyone's favorite...cash. We have been in business for over 22 years, are fully insured, and our license number is 174921.

Business highlights

36 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

SWIRL FREE BUFFING, HAND AND MACHINE POLISHING/BUFFING, OVER SPRAY REMOVAL, POLLUTION & FALLOUT REMOVAL, LEATHER CLEANING & CONDITIONING, ENGINE CLEANING & DETAILING, INTERIOR, EXTERIOR, MOBILE AUTO DETAIL, BOAT DETAILING, RV CLEANING, BIG RIG TRUCK & TRAILER WASH & DETAIL, MOBILE DETAILING.

Services we don't offer

WEEKLY WASHING

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.976 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
93%
4
3%
3
1%
2
0%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-25 of 76 reviews

John H.
03/2022
5.0
auto detailing, upholstery cleaning, car washes, buffing & polishing
  + 2 more
Work went very well. Paul was attentive and very easy to work with. He was responsive and arrived on time and on scheduled date. Detailing was performed on a 2017 Mercedes GLC300. His first step was to evaluate condition of vehicle before providing service, which determined how detailing was going to be done. I liked that. Cost was !85.00 which I thought was fair.
Description of Work: Exterior and interior detailing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$185

Response from LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL
[Member Name Removed]was great to work with, and his vehicle was exceptionally clean and cared for, which made it easy for me to give him an unusually good price; generally, a 5 year old vehicle like his runs $235/$250, but when vehicles are clean and so easy to detail, I like to give a lower than estimated price. I would like to offer [Member Name Removed]a sincere `thank you!' for his appreciation of our service, and I would be soo happy to work with him again. ~Paul Burner~ (800)774-4637 For more information on us, please visit our website www.LightningDetail.com

Jolynne F.
02/2020
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
Terrific. Paul is 100% professional. Actual job was $5 off of his quote.
Description of Work: 2004 car needed detailing at home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$280

Response from LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL
These Members were great people to do work for; so friendly and appreciative. I would be so happy to work for them again!!

MARILYN S.
03/2019
5.0
auto detailing, upholstery cleaning, car washes, buffing & polishing
  + 2 more
Contacted the owner, Paul Burner and set up an appointment. We have used him at least three times before to detail our vehicles. I had inadvertently dulled the exterior finish (both fenders and front apron) with buttons on my shirt while painting the engine compartment. Also there were some blemishes on the hood. Paul and his assistant arrived and went right to work on my El Camino. They detailed the interior, exterior and custom wheels. They used clay bar and an electric power buffer to remove ALL of my stupid mistakes as well as the hood and the remainder of the body. The end result is outstanding! They both worked hard to give my classic vehicle a finish to be proud of. They do excellent work at a very fair price. He charged me $125.00 and I gave him 150.00. Thank you, Paul and assistant, for a top-notch job done once again. I will be entering it in a car show very soon.
Description of Work: Selling my 1968 Classic El Camino Truck and wanted it detailed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Response from LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL
Thanks so much for the niiiiiiice review, and I'd like to say that it's always great to do work for you guys! See you next time!!! :-)

Mike O.
05/2017
5.0
auto detailing, car washes, buffing & polishing
  + 1 more
Paul and his partner showed up at my house exactly at our agreed upon time, 7:00am. Very professional and started right away. The truck turned out awesome! Even though it was new, Paul explained that some contaminants could get into the paint from sitting on the lot. I noticed right away the difference in how good the paint finish looked. Also Paul is very knowledgeable regarding how to care for your car. Specifically if you have a black car, how often to keep it waxed and what kinds of cloths to use. Three days after the detail my gardener scratched the door! It was semi deep almost a foot long. Called Paul and he said he was booked for almost the next 3 weeks but he offered if I could meet up with him he would try to buff it out. He applied some compound and buffed the area. It looks hardly noticeable now! If you need any vehicle detailed, these guys deliver
Description of Work: Detail of a new '17 Chevy Silverado black truck. Wash, wax and buff.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

Response from LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL
This Member was great to work for; friendly and concerned about caring for his brand new black truck, which is THE most difficult color to maintain. He was eager to learn how to care for his truck, and that always makes me feel even better about doing a great job for a person who will appreciate my work and advice. I was almost as dismayed as he was when he told me his gardener had scratched his rear door while going from his front yard to the back yard; it was likely the handle of the mower that did it. I had him meet me at my home so I didn't have to drive out to his place again and charge him for it after I'd already soaked him for the Exterior Detail once. Plus, I'm never sure how much success I'll have with a scratch until I can rub a fingernail across it to guage its depth and severity. The scratch was riiiiight on the border of being too deep to get out completely, and it's barely noticeable now unless you know where to look. I simply compounded it by hand, polished it with a hi-speed buffer, finished it with a dual-action, vibrating polisher, then followed it with a little wax applied by hand. It was a piece of cake for an experienced problem solver like me, but a less experienced guy might not have as much success. I really appreciate this Member having us out to detail his truck, and I appreciate the opportunity to fix your scratch...which happens to be one of my FAVORITE things to do, and I particularly appreciate the great review here on [Redacted]. I'm only a phone call or an e-mail away whenever you need me. Paul Burner [Hyperlink Removed] (800)774-4637

COLLIN W.
06/2016
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
Paul and two of his crew showed up 5 minutes early for our scheduled appointment time at 7 AM ready to work. They did an excellent job detailing my husband's daily driver and his garaged Miata. We have a 2 year old and 2 pugs for you to imagine what the car's interior looked like. Paul was responsive to my initial call, knowledgeable and very effective. Both cars looked exceptional! I would recommend him to my friends and certainly would do business with him again. It is wonderful to work with a small business owner like Paul.
Description of Work: Complete detail of 2005 Mazda Miata and 2008 Mazdaspeed 3 with engine bay cleaning

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$380

Response from LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL
Mrs. W. is very accurate in the description of her vehicles, and as a fellow Pug owner, I sympathized with her and her dog hair issue; my Wife's car is the same! Pugs are the most fun dogs, but they shed like crazy!! It was truly a pleasure to work for Mrs. W., and I am very appreciative of the excellent review she has posted of us, and I look very forward to seeing her cars and Pugs again whenever we are needed. Thank you again, Mr. & Mrs. W.!!!

Gary T.
12/2015
5.0
auto detailing, buffing & polishing, car washes
  + 1 more
I called Paul a few months ago to see if he could detail my coach which I had just bought used. I asked him about the vinyl graphics which were dull and fading. He said there was no issue on the oxidation on the fiberglass and that would clean up but the graphics where a different story. He said although he could clean them up a bit the only way to really fix them was to have them removed and repainted or get new ones. He suggested a couple local places that could do that. I thanked him for his honesty and did check the places he suggested and also a couple others that I found. Needless to say the cost was way more than I wanted to invest in a 10 year old coach. I recently called Paul back and said I would just go with the exterior detail with the buff and polish and see how it came out. We scheduled the job and Paul and Edgar showed up right on time and immediately started to work after he explained the process he was going to do. They were very efficient and went about the job for the next several hours. They kept the work area (my driveway) clean as they worked and cleaned up when they were done. I am very pleased with the job that was done and even the graphics cleaned up much better than I had hoped for. Because the coach had never been detailed Paul suggested that I have them back in 5-6 months and have it polished again to clean up any minor swirls that may remain. I will definitely have them back and would recommend that anyone that has an older coach (or new one for that matter) to give Paul a call. The only regret I have is that I should have just had Paul detail it when I first talked to him.
Description of Work: Provided exterior detailing of my 10 year old motor coach.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Response from LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL
This Member was really GREAT to work for, and I enjoyed every moment of working on his coach. It is so rewarding to work for someone who appreciates what we do, and listens to, and takes my advice on the upkeep of their vehicle. You're a smart guy, Mr. T. Detailing boats and RVs are my favorite, and I do love to solve problems. This job was a relatively easy one, as the oxidation hadn't gotten too bad yet, and I believe the next time around it'll come out even better. Using a medium duty compound followed by a Carnauba paste wax always leaves behind a few unavoidable minor swirls, and having us back shortly after the wax deteriorates is the best time to follow up with a non-abrasive polish, and then follow it again with the paste wax; that way the swirls are diminished and sometimes even eliminated, and the resulting shine is even better than the first time, and lasts longer. The THIRD time we detail it, it should look almost stunning; virtually swirl-free and shiny as a new dime. It's always best to wash your RV, boat, car, or any other vehicle with a `wash & wax' type soap to keep from stripping the polish and wax away and leaving a dull film behind that hastens the oxidation process. NEVER use dish soap, laundry soap, heavy duty soap to wash any vehicle. If you have a jug of heavy duty soap, please just give it away to someone you don't like. Hahaa!! Once again, I would like to thank this Member for such a fantastic review that has just made my day and made me so happy to add one more great client to my `collection.' THANK YOU!!! ~Paul Burner~ www.LightningDetail.com

Ann G.
11/2015
5.0
auto detailing, rv sales
  + 0 more
Always shows up on time and does a great job. He is coming back in 2 weeks to wax the outside of our moron home. My truck finish feels like silk after the waxing!
Description of Work: Complete inside/outside of my truck. Inside detailing/cleaning of motor home

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Response from LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL
Thank you sooo much for the kind words; it's always great to work for you both, and I truly appreciate the GREAT review you've taken the time to write. We look forward to detailing the exterior of that little beast the day after tomorrow, and you know we'll give that old RV all of our problem solving skills and abilities to make it shine and feel silky smooth!! Let's pray that the wind calms down so we don't get blown off the ladder!! (NO flying allowed on Company time!!!) :-) Thanks again for having us out again, and for the awesome review. ~Paul~ www.LightningDetail.com

Pat G.
11/2015
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
Prompt, professional, friendly and efficient. It is difficult to get a black car clean and perfectly shiny - and even more difficult to fully remove dog hair from black carpet - and he did BOTH with precicion and attention to detail. My car looks beautiful and the paint feels like glass. Ready to sell! Thank you Paul!!
Description of Work: Paul and Edgar arrived as planned to fully detail my car (black, Audi Q5, small SUV). Fully cleaned inside and outside of vehicle.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$240

Response from LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL
I want to sincerely thank this Member, a first time client of ours, for the fantastic review. It's people like her that make me want to stay in business for ANOTHER 25 years!!! Yes, a good-sized black vehicle with dog hair can be a challenge for ANYONE to resolve, but we really do enjoy a challenge. Imagine how bored I'd be if all I did all day long is to wipe some stuff on, and then wipe it back off again as many other detailers do? I'd probably jump off a bridge from boredom, for cryin out loud. If your car, truck, van, boat, RV or other vehicle has problems that need to be solved, don't take a chance with the `discount guys,' please call us, and we'll take GREAT care of you., Once again I would like to HUGELY thank this Member for the GREAT review; I truly appreciate the time you've taken to write it. ~Paul~ For the readers of this review and response: If you haven't already, please see our website [Hyperlink Removed] and be sure to view the Gallery and Testimonials pages, as well as the Services page to get an idea of what you can expect from us. As you probably already know, we have dozens of EXCELLENT reviews on Angie’s List where we have also earned the "Super Service" award 4 years in a row, numerous "Page of Happiness" nominations, and were a Preferred Contractor of 2012. We've also got a handful of GREAT reviews on [Hyperlink Removed] This link is to a YouTube video of mine, and it may be of interest to you: [Hyperlink Removed] Best regards, Paul Burner Lightning Auto, Boat & RV Detail [Hyperlink Removed] (800)774-4637

kenton K.
09/2015
1.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
Absolute Terrible Experience!!! First off, I am a business owner so I fully understand the importance of customer service. Paul however set a new low for my worst experience with a business yet. After initailly not performing the agreed upon service of cleaning water-spots off of my Sea-Doos due to ridiculous excuses that included the Sea-Doos being on the wrong side of the street, it being too hot and that he needed shade, all items that should have been discussed as requirements prior to service. I, giving Paul another shot, wanted to provide Paul with the ideal cleaning environment for this second time around. Therefore, I brought the SeaDoos to my business's parking lot, roping off a section near our waterspout that also provided shade. After taking the entire morning to give Paul his necessary working environment, the guy never showed. He never called, he never texted, he didn't even apologize. Just a defensive text after stating my dissapointment in a voicemail. Highly Recommend to Stay Away!!!
Description of Work: Absolutely Nothing!!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$300

Response from LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL
This Member is telling severe untruths, and that is putting it mildly; and I will address this fact before I continue. This Member claims to be a business owner, when in fact his Facebook page states that he is a Regional Sales Manager since 2012; I know because I checked, and you can, too: https://www.facebook.com/king.kenton He also claims that he spent "the entire morning" getting his SeaDoos parked and roped off for me...15 minutes, maybe, to park them and set out some cones? My 60-something other reviews here will speak for themselves, and this truth-stretching Member has just made a jackass of himself with this false review, and with an identical false one on YELP.com On the day of our FIRST appointment, Sept. 10, 2015 this Member changed the address of our appointment without notifying me, sending us on a wild goose chase to a different address on a 97 degree day, and parking it out of reach of the water & electrical access, which he KNEW that we needed, and it is against the law to run hose and extension cord across any street in Newport Beach!! I reluctantly suggested a reschedule, and he agreed. On the morning of our SECOND appointment, Sept. 22, 2015 I was taken to the hospital at 5:30 am without cell phone and appointment book. When my wife brought them to me, I was stunned to find a nasty voicemail message from this Member, threatening me with a negative review on YELP if I did not return his call ASAP. He said he would "put me out of business" with bad reviews, and I believe this to be the sole reason he's recently joined Angie's List. Is this the kind of person I would be anxious to work for now?? HELL NO!!! I've always heard there are three sides to every story; his side of the story, my side of the story, and the REAL story. I believe that the readers of the above review and my reply will be able to see the real story. I'm hoping this Member will realize he has made a mistake in writing this erroneous review, and would offer me an apology. For more info on us, please see our website at LightningDetail.com and also search Lightning Detail on YELP to see this Member's review and my response there, as well as my other great reviews on YELP. You will see that I am a man of integrity and a provider of nothing less than exceptional customer service and excellent work for over 25 years. ~Paul Burner~

Randall M.
07/2015
3.0
auto detailing, car washes
  + 0 more
Paul said that it was going to be to much work to clean polish and buff the multi coats of wax on either rig. Lots of excuses really ended up with a expensive truck wash and interior cleaning and wheels cleaned and dressed and some lite waxing on the roof. I went over the area of red paint afterwords with a orbital buffer with cleaner and then wax and the paint shinned up nicely.
Description of Work: Washed and cleaned the interior and wheels, and some lite waxing on 2 vintage fire trucks

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$650

Response from LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL
I am not the least bit surprised to receive this type of review from this Member, because as hard as I tried to explain things to him, he just didn't "get it." First, we did MUCH MORE than polish the wheels and clean the interiors of filth and pine needles from storing these vintage fire trucks under large pine trees, and we did NO light waxing of ANY kind on these trucks, as the problem (as I explained to this Member) is TOO MUCH WAXING on top of years and years of faded paint and water spots, which essentially sealed in the problems that we were unable to help him with. These fire trucks, by the way, are 1967 and 1980...that's 48 and 35 years old. I NEVER said to this Member that it would be "too much trouble" to remove the old wax; I said it would be impossible to undo what he had done...there is a difference! I tried sooo hard to make him understand that what he had been doing over the years...waxing and waxing and waxing over faded, water-spotted paint had simply ruined it...and he is still unable to grasp and understand what I have explained to him, and he sees this as "excuses." I am absolutely exasperated with this man, as I just don't know how to get through to him. Let me see if the readers of this review could understand: Faded paint should NEVER be waxed, as the wax would sink in to the faded paint and temporarily seem to shine it; the wax simply hides the dry, faded paint; it truly needs to be compounded and/or polished first in order to remove the fading, and THEN you wax it to seal in and protect the niiiiice finish you have. Right? If the paint is faded and has water spots and you wax over it, you would be sealing in the water spots and just hiding the faded paint for a brief period of time until the shine from the fresh, new wax disappeared. Now imagine if you waxed and waxed and waxed over YEARS of faded paint, old wax, and water spots. What would you have?? You'd have layers upon layers of wax and water spots that would be practically bullet proof, that's what!! This Member states that he used an orbital buffer to wax it yet AGAIN, and it shined up nicely. Trust me...he didn't shine up the paint, he shined up the last coat of wax that he put on these trucks!!! He also states that we did some "light waxing" on the fiberglass roofs, which in fact we compounded them with a hi-speed buffer to remove the dead, faded fiberglass, then polished them to remove our swirls, and waxed them to seal in the now beautiful shine...which the paint on these trucks will never, ever have again until they are repainted. I tried a good sized area on one of the trucks with a couple different compounds and polishes, and was barely able to make any kind of difference, and I find it impossible that this Member's cleaner/wax bought from Pep Boys could work better than the professional quality chemicals I use that are meant to solve even the most difficult of problems...which I do on a daily basis. I believe this Member is severely disappointed that we were unable to solve the problems he himself had created, and he was really hoping these vintage fire engines would SPARKLE like new for the July 4th parades they were scheduled to appear in. I believe he was under tremendous pressure to spiffy up these trucks for the parades after calling me at the last minute, and that had just compounded his stress, making him unable to digest and comprehend the honest diagnosis I gave him about these trucks. I am truly sorry that we were completely unable to perform the impossible as much as we would have liked, and if you have read any of my 60 other reviews, you would know that I LOVE to do a GREAT job, and I LOVE to solve problems. Why would I treat this Member any different than any other person I have done work for these past 25 years? I could have easily done what he had asked, and just added more wax to these trucks and taken his money, but I could not, and I would not. If I cannot make your car, truck, boat or RV look better than it does now, I would alter what I I was hired to do, or just refuse the job altogether and explain to the client why...and I have done this many times, and have always received compliments on my honesty and integrity until I met this Member who just doesn't "get it," and I am sorry for that. Again, I sincerely apologize to this Member that we were unable to perform the impossible, and I thank the readers of this review and my reply. If you have any doubts whatsoever as to my capabilities, or my honesty and integrity, please read a few more of my reviews, and please visit my website to see some of the incredible before and after photos in the Gallery pages. www.LightningDetail.com You will see that if there is a possibility to correctly and thoroughly solve a problem, it would be done by us...and with pride and a smile. Sincerely, ~Paul Burner~

Leslie L.
03/2015
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
Paul gave me a great solution- told me what product to buy and how to apply it to remove the chemicals from my paint job. He also suggested options for what to do next. And it worked! I wanted to hire him to finish with a good detail job, but he admitted that he was too far away to be practical. So he gave me free, knowledgeable advice - more than a local detailer could do looking at the damage in person - and he saved me both money and sleep!
Description of Work: Paul answered a desperate email after my condo drainage pipes leaked hazardous waste from my carport on the trunk of my car

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL
I love people like this member and I am sooo appreciative of her review. :-) Her problem was an easy one for me to solve as I've seen it dozens of times before....and this is why you should always hire a seasoned professional over others who have just started in business, or perhaps have only a few years' experience, and know little about problem solving. I will share with all of Angie's List members what I shared with this member who had raw sewage leaking from a drain pipe, and it is the very same solution for removing water spots from your car. Lime Away, CLR, or Lime Gone from Smart & Final will safely remove or reduce the water spots on your car's paint. Simply spray it on the affected area generously, rub it in with your hand (which should have a rubber glove over it), and let it set for a moment before rinsing it off. If you're happy with the results, then wash the vehicle with soap and water. If the water spots persist, keep using the CLR, Lime Away, or Lime Gone until you are satisfied. ALWAYS do this in the shade, and ALWAYS rinse thoroughly and then wash with soap and water. Have the exterior of your vehicle buffed and waxed if needed afterwards. When you have a moment, please visit our website at www.LightningDetail.com to see some of the AMAZING before & after photos of some of our work, and feel free to contact me by phone (800)774-4637 or email anytime. Thank you! ~Paul Burner~

Eric P.
10/2014
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
Paul Burner and his assistant do very nice work. Will call them again when it is time for another shine.
Description of Work: Detailed 1 SUV and 2 cars.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$370

Response from LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL
As is always the case, Angie's List members are the greatest to work for, and this Member was no different. He was friendly, accommodating, and very appreciative of our work, and I am very appreciative of the GREAT review. THANK YOU!!! :-) We did two Exterior Details... an `03 Mini Cooper and a `91 4Runner, and then a simple Wash & Wax on a 2014 Chevy Volt. Being able to detail all three cars at the same time and place saved us a good amount of time, and I was able to apply an $85 discount to the final total, which was actually the cost of the Wash & Wax on the Volt; so if you've got multiple vehicles, it's always a great idea to have us do more than one whenever possible. If you'd like to check us out further, please visit our website at www.LightningDetail.com and I would especially urge you to visit the GALLERY page to see some of the spectacular `before & after' photos. Thank you!! ~Paul Burner~

Garry G.
08/2014
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
Paul was very professional in both the detailing, and the "business transaction". Paul was punctual and I'm very happy with the results. I will use Lightning Auto, Boat & R.V. Detailing service again.
Description of Work: Paul provided complete detailing for two cars: 2011 Hyundai Genesis, and 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$330

Response from LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL
It was a pleasure to work for [removed member name], and we would be so happy to work for him again. I sincerely appreciaten the great review, and once again I will say that Angie's List members are the most enjoyable people to work for. :-) ~Paul Burner~ www.LightningDetail.com email: PaulBurner@LightningDetail.com

Dominic C.
06/2014
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
They sounded like they would come out, they were mobile. They were ready to go. They did a good job.
Description of Work: car detailing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Response from LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL
I remember this member well, as he was a great guy to work for; in fact, he had us out the first time on Monday, November 4th 2013 to detail his 2002 Grey Lexus is300 Wagon for $200 and he liked us enough to have us back three weeks later on November 25th to detail his 1995 32' RV for $580. That one was a bit of a challenge due to the age of it rather than the size. Those older beasts can get pretty oxidized if you don't keep up after them, and this is why I always stress MAINTENANCE rather than REPAIR. So if you've got a fiberglass boat or RV, it's best to contact me ASAP so I can help you maintain that baby before it gets away from you. If it's already gotten away from you...well, I can still help you as we did for this member. :-) I would like to send a sincere "THANK YOU" to this member for having us out twice, and for taking the time to give us this great review. We would be so happy to work for you again and again and we wish you a GREAT July 4th weekend ahead. ~Paul Burner~ [hyperlink removed]

Patricia R.
06/2014
5.0
auto detailing, car washes
  + 0 more
Paul is a doll and although was a bit more than I wanted to spend - it was worth every penny. Car looks brand new and I am a proud owner again. I highly recommend their service.
Description of Work: Detailed my 2003 (red) Dodge Durango. Inside and out, including stubborn dog hairs in the interior. Honestly, my car hadn't been washed professionally since I bought it in 2002.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

Response from LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL
It truly was a pleasure to work for this member; she was GREAT!! I explained to her that it would cost more than my original phone estimate due to the color and condition, but promised not to put an Atom Bomb in her wallet. :-) She gave us the go-ahead, and I was as suprised as she was at how well it came out, to be honest. I would absolutely love working for her again, and I would be so happy to help her maintain it so it won't get out of hand again. Thank you for the awesome review!! ~Paul~ :-)

Sarah T.
06/2014
4.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
The provider was courteous and was willing to answer all of my questions. Unfortunately, it was a bit out of my price range - by no fault of the provider's. Simply too big for a college student's budget.
Description of Work: I called the provider for a quote, and got a fair price.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL
I'm a little bit baffled by this type of review where I haven't provided service to the reviewer; I think this is the first time I have recieved such a review. On one hand she gives me compliments for taking time to answer all of her questions, and said it was no fault of mine that she was unable to afford our service, yet she only gave me an Overall "B"grade. I thank her very much for the compliment, but I still don't understand this review. I sincerely hope that she would let me detail her car one day so I could earn all straight A's for her next review!! :-) ~Paul~ www.LightningDetail.com

Christopher P.
05/2014
5.0
auto detailing, buffing & polishing
  + 0 more
They were prompt and on time. Everything was as it should be. The price was what he had quoted me.
Description of Work: I used Lightning Auto, Boat & RV Detail. They cleaned the outside of the car. There were some dull spots, which I wanted to get polished out. I wanted to make sure it was well protected against the elements. They also thoroughly cleaned the wheels. They did a quick vacuum inside of it as well as interior detailing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$185

Response from LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL
As in all other times I have worked for Angie's List members, it was a pleasure to work for this member. He was appreciative of our work and it would be great to work for him again. I offer my sincerest "THANK YOU" for the excellent review, and it's people like you that make us strive to continue giving great service!! :) ~Paul Burner~

SHERYL L.
03/2014
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
Superb as always. Best retailer that I've ever used. Paul is the coolest!
Description of Work: Full auto detail

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

Response from LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL
I love this member!! She's had us out three times so far to detail her beautiful Camaro, and we just love working for her. Her car is her `baby,' and she treats it as such, and expects the same from us...so working for her keeps us on our toes!! :) Thank you soo much for the great review and for making my day once again!! We'll see you next time. :) ~Paul~

Christy B.
10/2013
5.0
Paul was very professional and courteous on the phone. We needed our classic car washed and beautiful for an upcoming car show. After discussing his services, we decided it made sense to have him take care of washing our other two vehicles also. He kept his word about the time and called me 20 minutes ahead of his arrival. Paul and his assistant were happy and energetic. After looking over the interior of all three, he suggested we have him clean and protect one vehicle's (beige) leather. All three cars looked fantastic, and Paul was very fair with the price.
Description of Work: Washed three vehicles (one interior detail and one classic car).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

Response from LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL
It was such a pleasure to work for (removed member name) and her husband and we'd love to help maintain their cars on a regular basis. As always, Angie's List members are the BEST people to work for, as they know what they want, and trust us to give it to them...and I certainly appreciate that!! I'm always so happy to get a call or an email from a Member. :) Thank you for the niiiice review, (removed member name). We look forward to seeing you guys again soon. Take care!! ~Paul~

Christy B.
10/2013
5.0
Paul was very professional and courteous on the phone. We needed our classic car washed and beautiful for an upcoming car show. After discussing his services, we decided it made sense to have him take care of washing our other two vehicles also. He kept his word about the time and called me 20 minutes ahead of his arrival. Paul and his assistant were happy and energetic. After looking over the interior of all three, he suggested we have him clean and protect one vehicle's (beige) leather. All three cars looked fantastic, and Paul was very fair with the price.
Description of Work: Washed three vehicles (one interior detail and one classic car)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

Response from LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL
It was such a pleasure to work for (removed member name) and her husband and we'd love to help maintain their cars on a regular basis. As always, Angie's List members are the BEST people to work for, as they know what they want, and trust us to give it to them...and I certainly appreciate that!! I'm always so happy to get a call or an email from a Member. :) Thank you for the niiiice review, (removed member name). We look forward to seeing you guys again soon. Take care!! ~Paul~

Tom M.
10/2013
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
This review is long over due, but I still felt compelled to write it. In August, I had the unfortunate experience of driving through powdered dry cement (road construction crew error). As a result, my BLACK Jeep was covered with this fine/abrasive compound. After a few detailers, the scratches still could be seen and my Jeep had lost its nice glossy-black look. UNTIL....I discovered Paul and his miracle workers! They showed up early one morning, positive, professional, and ready to perform a miracle. Only a few hours had passed and Paul and his crew pulled it off. My Jeep looked BETTER than it did the day I drove it off the dealer's lot!! Now, I'm a believer in great auto detailers. Paul has earned my business and I plan on having him detail my RV soon!
Description of Work: Removed scratches and detailed Jeep.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

Response from LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL
[member name removed] was a GREAT guy to work for and his appreciation of our talents make me so happy. THANK YOU, [member name removed], for the niiiiiice review. Quite honestly, though, this was a relatively easy job for us, aside from the fact that the vehicle was black...which often causes more problems than the concrete dust or scratches themselves. After 24 years in business, I often think I've "seen it all," and along comes something like this. :) Thanks to [member name removed] for helping us to keep our problem solving skills sharp, and we look forward to taking great care of your RV. ~Paul Burner~

Robert S.
10/2013
1.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
I didn't notice it at the time because the car was in the shade but once I got the car home I noticed he put massive swirl marks on my black car. After immediately called him and he said he would come out and take a look. He never did so I called him again. When he finally came out he acknowledged the swirl marks but denied that he did them. This was the only time I had had my car detailed so I'm not sure who he thinks did them! Also, when I spoke to him on the phone he said he accepted credit cards but when I went to pay him on the day of the job he said he forgot his credit card machine and I was forced to pay by check or cash. Totally unprofessional.
Description of Work: Auto Detail

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0

$150

Response from LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL
I have never publicly called anyone a bold-face liar, but I am ONE INCH from doing so with this member. On Monday, February 25th Mr. (member name removed) left a message with my answering service looking for an Interior/Exterior Detail. On Friday March 1st at 9am we detailed a 2008 black Audi Q7 for Mr. (member name removed) at his office in Lakewood for the amount of $240 not $150 as he has stated. He was very happy when we were finished, and I was sure to present it to him in the sun so he could appreciate our work. He was disappointed, however, with the interior leather & vinyl treatment we used , as he said he didn't like how it looked "shiny," I offered to remove it completely and leave the leather bare, but he said he'd do it later, and paid me the $240 and gave a $5 tip. No mention of a credit card was ever mentioned. Ever. Forty days later....40 DAYS...Mr. (member name removed) called my answering service and left a message.for me about the swirls on his vehicle, and it took me a few days to make my way to his office when he was available to inspect his car. When I did, it wasn't buffer swirls that I saw, but towel marks from where he or someone else had washed and/or dried the car with the wrong, rough towels!!! I said to him that those weren't from us, and he yelled, "YOU'RE FULL OF S###T," and slammed his office door shut and locked it. I could have easily fixed those towel marks in a matter of minutes, and for free, but Mr. (member name removed) blew my mind with his actions, and I didn't know WHAT to think. I knocked on his office door and when a man answered, I asked to speak to Mr. (member name removed). He said that he had just left. Whaatt?? That fast? Without his car? I left there stunned to say the least. To prove the validity of my side of this crazy story, I will copy and paste the message I received from my answering service on April 10th 2013...40 DAYS...not immediately as he states!! TO: Ofc NAME:| (member name removed) | PHONE #:| (info removed) | RE:| Calling to discuss the job you performed. You left swirle marksall over. Please call | Tell caller that Paul will call them back with in 5 mins CLR ID #: ^^^^ ------- 04/10/2013 09:22A AEP -------- AP'd/Emailed -------------------------------------- Message History Account: 139200 Taken: Wed 10-Apr-2013 9:21a MGJ Given: Wed 10-Apr-2013 9:23a pgr Serial#: 1 Further, below is his original message to me on Monday February 25th seeking an appointment: TO: Ofc NAME:| (member name removed) | PHONE #:| (number removed) | RE:| Calling to get a full detail | Tell caller that Paul will call them back with in 5 mins CLR ID #: ^^^^ ------- 02/25/2013 10:48A MMP -------- Ap Paul -------------------------------------- Message History Account: #### Taken: Mon 25-Feb-2013 10:48a MMP Given: Mon 25-Feb-2013 10:48a pgr Serial#: 2 -------------------------------------- Msg Dispatch History Acct: #### #01: Mon 25-Feb-2013 10:48a MMP Pending ********* Alpha Page #02: Mon 25-Feb-2013 10:48a MMP Pending eVoiceLink *********@UM.ATT.COM #03: Mon 25-Feb-2013 10:48a MMP Success Email *********@UM.ATT.COM #04: Mon 25-Feb-2013 10:48a MMP Alpha Paged ********* When this all happened, and he threatened to write a bad review, I called my Account Manager at Angie's List, and told her this entire story, and I'm sure she would remember. Personally, I don't understand this man, and I pray no other Angie's List member would have future contact with him. I am in shock over this guy, and will be bewildered for some time to come. From the other wonderful reviews I've received from Angie's List members and my thankful responses, I'm sure you would know the type of person I am, as well as know and appreciate my work ethic. I am so very proud of the job that I do, and I genuinely LOVE what I do, and I am, and always have been a people lover...and that's why it just comes naturally to me to provide excellent customer service. I actually feel kinda sorry for Mr. (member name removed), as he must be a very unhappy man, and I will be telling this story about him for years to come. What a sad thing to be famous for. ~Paul Burner~

Christy B.
10/2013
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
Paul was very professional and courteous on the phone. We needed our classic car washed and beautiful for an upcoming car show. After discussing his services, we decided it made sense to have him take care of washing our other two vehicles also. He kept his word about the time and called me 20 minutes ahead of his arrival. Paul and his assistant were happy and energetic. After looking over the interior of all three, he suggested we have him clean and protect one vehicle's (beige) leather. All three cars looked fantastic, and Paul was very fair with the price.
Description of Work: Washed three vehicles (one interior detail and one classic car)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

Response from LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL
It was such a pleasure to work for (removed member name) and her husband and we'd love to help maintain their cars on a regular basis. As always, Angie's List members are the BEST people to work for, as they know what they want, and trust us to give it to them...and I certainly appreciate that!! I'm always so happy to get a call or an email from a Member. :) Thank you for the niiiice review, (removed member name). We look forward to seeing you guys again soon. Take care!! ~Paul~

Kenneth C.
08/2013
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
Paul confirmed my appointment the day before and arrived punctually at 7:00 a.m. as he stated. He brought a helper with him and the two spent approximately 2.5 hours detailing my car. He was very personable and did a fantastic job. I would not hesitate to recommend his services to anyone. The car looks fantastic!
Description of Work: Detailed my Lexus.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$130

Response from LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL
It was a real pleasure to work on this member's car, and he wasn't kidding when he told me over the phone that his 13 year old car was in near perfect condition. It's great to meet someone who appreciates having a nice car, and keeps it that way for thirteen long years. I'm very proud of you, (member name removed)!! :) Take good care of yourself and we'll see you next time. Keep doing what you've been doing and rattle my cage when you need us again. ~Paul~

Jennifer L.
05/2013
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
Paul is amazing!!!! He's personable, funny, kind and gracious. On top of all that, he is a expert in what he does, has a high work ethic and takes pride in the end result. I was so impressed with the final presentation of my car. When I touched the roof and hood of the car, it felt like smooth glass. I have had may cars detailed many times in the past but I must say, Paul's skills impressed me the most. I highly recommend his services. He's a keeper!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Description of Work: Paul detailed the exterior of my S80 Volvo so that it looked like a show piece. He left no swirls in the finish as my car is black and he left no compound residue in the spaces between the car doors , which is common. Additionally, he removed all contaminants off the car with the clay process.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$155

Response from LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL
Omigosh!!!! I truly love this member to death, and wanted to give her the biggest hug when we met. She is the nicest, sweetest woman you could ever meet, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate her wonderful review of us. Quite honestly, everyone we work for gets the same treatment, as we follow the exact same steps with little variation with everything we do. We check and double check our work so that the results are the very same each time. When we work for an Angie's List member, we try to do even better than our best, and that's a big part of what keeps us on our toes and helps us improve, even after 23 years!! I can't wait to be called upon by this member again in a few months to freshen up her beautiful car. I would once again like to offer my sincerest THANK YOU to her for the great review, and for choosing us in the first place. I am so blessed to have made her acquaintance. :)

Contact information

13546 TAHOE STREET (office only), Westminster, CA 92683

www.LightningDetail.com

Service hours

Sunday:
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Auto Detailing,
Buffing and Polishing,
Car Washes,
Upholstery Cleaning,
Boats,
Auto Service,
RV Sales & Service,
Pressure Washing

FAQ

LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL offers free project estimates.
Yes, LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL does not offer a senior discount.
No, LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL does not offer emergency services.
No, LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL does not offer warranties.
LIGHTNING AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAIL offers the following services: SWIRL FREE BUFFING, HAND AND MACHINE POLISHING/BUFFING, OVER SPRAY REMOVAL, POLLUTION & FALLOUT REMOVAL, LEATHER CLEANING & CONDITIONING, ENGINE CLEANING & DETAILING, INTERIOR, EXTERIOR, MOBILE AUTO DETAIL, BOAT DETAILING, RV CLEANING, BIG RIG TRUCK & TRAILER WASH & DETAIL, MOBILE DETAILING.
WEEKLY WASHING

Contact information

13546 TAHOE STREET (office only), Westminster, CA 92683

www.LightningDetail.com

Service hours

Sunday:
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM