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About the Studio

Two enthusiasts.
One filtered bay.

A decade of paint, measured. Founded by owners who drive the cars they detail.

An Obsidian detailer at work in the install bay
Origin

We opened the studio we
wanted to book.

Obsidian began in 2016 in a single Culver City bay because the two of us — an ex-race-team detailer and an obsessive Porsche owner — couldn't find anyone in the city we trusted to touch our own cars.

A decade later, the philosophy hasn't changed. One car per bay. One technician on it. Every measurement recorded and every finish documented.

We'll never recommend a service your paint doesn't need. If you've been over-quoted before, you'll feel the difference from the first phone call.

Principles

Three rules of the house.

R/01

Measured craft.

If we can't measure it, we won't guess at it. Every gauge, every reading, every photograph is recorded and handed to you.

R/02

Honest recommendation.

Some cars don't need a four-stage correction. If your paint is right, we'll say so — and only quote what your finish actually requires.

R/03

Zero conveyor belt.

One car per bay, one technician on it, no rotation. You'll always know the name of the person your keys were handed to.

Milestones

A decade of finishes.

  1. 2016

    Founded by two enthusiast detailers out of a single Culver City bay.

  2. 2019

    Moved to South La Brea and built our filtered install bays.

  3. 2021

    Named Ceramic Pro Elite Installer — top 2% of shops globally.

  4. 2023

    Concours preparation program launched. First class win at Rodeo Drive.

  5. 2024

    1,000th ceramic install completed. IDA registered warranty milestones.

Reserve a bay

The next Obsidian finish
could be yours.

Book a consultation. We'll inspect your paint, walk you through the options, and quote only what your car actually needs.

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