Mobile Detailing, Redefined.

The perfectionist's choice. Meticulous, bespoke and uncompromising detailing for DC, Maryland, and Virginia's most discerning clientele.

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Going the Extra Mile

Our main clients are within an hour radius of Washington D.C. However, I also take clients anywhere in the U.S., so please reach out if you have a travel request.

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The Dawson Difference

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One of a Kind Meticulousness

My rare combination of technical expertise, relentless work ethic, and passion for my craft enables me to perform details at the highest caliber. Learn more about my process below.

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Integrity and Honesty

I'm backed by comprehensive insurance policies, ironclad integrity and a dedication to providing the most desirable detailing experience on the east coast.

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Package from $219

Maitenance Detail

For existing clients to propely maintain their car.

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Package from $329

The Works

Uncompromising and comprehensive.

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from $1,299

Preservation Detail

Expert removal of scratches, oxidation, etching, and below surface defects.

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From $21,500

Concours D'elegance

Show car detailing. 150+ hours of texture leveling detailing for award winning results.

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While I often travel across the country to detail, DMV clientele can forget about the headache that comes with bringing your car to a shop. I am based in the DC Metro area; Prince George's County, Montgomery County, Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Northern Virginia and D.C. My detailing unit is equipped with everything I need.

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The Dawson's Difference

James Dawson has years of experience delivering uncompromising results. He sweats the little things: the sun visor mirrors, the inside of the gas cap, the brake calipers and behind the wheel spokes. The culmination of little things that add up to something much greater, that give you that new car feel and places us in a category of our own.

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Uncompromising Quality

Proper techniques are used on every car we do, despite being more difficult. Your car’s paint is incredibly thin and fragile, about the thickness of 4 sheets of paper. Taking shortcuts jeopardizes the integrity of your car’s paint, scratching it in the process. I detail for clients who believe superb is not quite good enough.

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James was all of the following, and more so than anyone else I've used for *any service* (not just cars or cleaning) in a very very long time. 1. thorough 2. skilled 3. courteous 4. affordable 5. punctual 6. professional my car looks like a new car. I am planning to hire him several times a year from now on.

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Technical Excellence

Training and Expertise

James has spent years mastering the technical ability required to detail at the highest level. He's travelled the country studying with the industry's most skilled detailers. He details for DC's celebrity sports stars, politicians, musicians and other fastidious clients.

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Dawson x Furniture Co.

Bespoke, handcrafted wood furniture is a luxury industry with parallels to ultra premium detailing. You need to be obsessive yet logical, passionate yet analytic, and seamlessly balance artistry with technical excellence. My admiration for this craft has led to a partnership between Dawson and Maryland's best artisan woodworkers.

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from $34,999

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from $12,550

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FAQ

Find answers to frequently asked questions here.

What do you need from me to work on my car?

What we need is a place to park a truck nearby (Ford F-150) so our equipment is accessible. We have over 200 pounds of gear, so parking our truck a few blocks away is not a great option. Water and electricity is not required. We will also need your key to give you the best possible result.

How long does a detail usually take?

The duration of the detail will depend on the type of car, the condition, and the package requested. However, in general a full, interior/exterior base package will take about 5 hours for a sedan. We are much more thorough than most detailers as reflected in the amount of time we'll be working on your car.

What is your service area?

We serve D.C., MD and Virginia. If you are unsure whether we service your area, please feel free to give us a call or use our instant zip code checker. If you'd like to request our services outside of our service area, please also reach out and we can possibly work something out.

Do I need to provide water or electricity access?

We have water tanks and generators on board our truck. However, if electricity is easily accessible, we may ask to plug in our extension cord to save gasoline/cut down on noise.

Are the chemicals you use environmentally safe?

Yes! We know environmental concerns are important to many of our customers. When we detail, we use less water than an average shower, due to how thin our pressure washers shoot water. The detergents we use are all EPA certified and only two typeds of diluted detergents actually touch the ground. You can read about these cleaners here.

Are you mobile or do you have a physical location?

We are completely mobile! No need to worry about the logistics of a drop off and pickup.

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Mobile Detailing, Redefined.

Going the Extra Mile

One of a Kind Meticulousness

Integrity and Honesty

Maitenance Detail

The Works

Preservation Detail

Concours D'elegance

The Dawson Difference

Mobile and Convenient

Uncompromising Quality

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