Island Detail

My experience at Island Detail was absolutely exceptional. Pat was very professional, supportive, and meticulous in every aspect of the job from start to finish. I brought in a Audi that was very very dirty from a previous owner and he turned it into an absolute masterpiece. It looks brand new!
Pat (the owner) is someone who genuinely cares about his work and goes far beyond any other company I have ever worked with. I recommend Island Detail to everyone and will continue to bring my cars to Pat as long as I am in the area. It is well worth the price and way way way more. You will not be disappointed one bit.

If outrageously good work is something that you like, you’ve found the right detail shop. The quality of the work that Island Detail does totally resets my expectations.
I have a very nicely maintained 8-​model-​year-​old Porsche C4S, in Atlas Gray (a blue-​gray) metallic. Every 24 months I give Pat and his team the car for 3 – 4 days. It comes back better prepared than the day it was delivered. (People say things like this ‘lightly’ but in this case it is absolutely and factually true). The suspension parts, heat exchangers for the AC and cooling system, engine dry-​sump cover, exhaust system and engine bay are detailed and perfectly clean in addition to the obvious exterior detail and polish. And the interior work on my all leather interior is at least as impressive as the exterior work. It is a fabulous shop and I am much in debt to my mechanic for the referral.
In addition to the cosmetic win, the work that Pat and his team do has mechanical value. It is so fastidious and complete that when you get the car back you can get under the car on jack stands and really inspect all the parts and systems, ‘from stem to stern’, to assure there are no incipient leaks, tears in the half-​shaft boots or other issues that require attention. If you own a high-​end car, there is no shop I would prefer or would trust more fully.

Truly top drawer.
I too was referred to Patrick by a trusted mechanic and can’t say enough positive things about the whole experience. Not only did I end up with a like-​new car, but I learned so much about my car, other cars, care of cars, keeping cars clean, and so on. Patrick is a font of knowledge and gave me maintenance tips, practical advice, and even cleaning tips that don’t appear to be to his advantage.
The car looked brand new when it was done. Forget brake dust, even the nicks in the wheels from curbing were cleaned out. It really did look brand new.
It wasn’t just «cleaned,» it was detailed. That means little things like the loose ashtray was repaired, a jiggling door handle was miraculously solidified, a missing emblem on the engine was replaced, a missing spring clip in the trunk was fixed — all without me even mentioning them and all included in the price. (I did pay a little to have a broken hose repaired, but that was appropriate because parts had to be ordered).
This is a full service shop. It may appear to cost a little more on the surface, but the investment is worth it, not just for your car, but for your car’s future.
I’ve found my lifetime detail shop in Seattle.

I was referred to Pat by my mechanic. I have a 96 Celica, and was wondering if I should fix it up or sell it. I love my car. Pat is very personable and went through my car like a detective. He pointed out alot of things that I really didn’t want to hear. Mostly that the paint is failing and it would not really be worth it to have him do his magic. I was bummed about that but I REALLY appreciated his honesty and his skill.
I am looking for a newer car now… time to let go. But before I buy anything, I will take it to Pat. Really a great guy. Highly recommend him.

Car came out looking fantastic! Even Pat said he was «shocked» at how well things turned out. What really impressed me was, on the day I gave them the car, Pat called me a couple hours later and really quizzed me out about just how far I wanted him to go with cleaning and restoring. Gave me several options that would have resulted in a clean car but at less expense, things they could leave out doing. Well, I wanted this 13 y.o. small sedan restored to as good as humanly possible, and man-​oh-​man did Pat deliver!
This car, which had been my brother’s dog hauler, I am now driving around clients and, on the first day at work, BOTH of my new bosses. They were AMAZED at how «new» my car looked and felt — right then and there that made the whole expense worthwhile. And to think, for the last several years the most distinguished passenger in that car has been an 80 lb Golden Lab! Thanks Patrick!!!

I call Patrick at Island Detail my «OCD» detail guy. He has found an outlet for his obsessive compulsive disorder and we all benefit from it. Your car will look brand new when you pick it up. They clean things I didn’t even know needed cleaning like the underside of your car, and behind the ashtrays-​even for non-​smokers! He’s not the cheapest guy in town but your car will thank you, your friends will thank you, the next owner of your car will thank you.

Pat at Island Detail is is the most detailed person that i’ve ever met when it comes to caring for cars! I can’t imagine getting better results elsewhere. Going the extra mile and giving guidance on how to care for your are added values that Pat always offers.
He’s even checked fluids in my car to make sure things are in good shape. I can count on him, without question to treat my car as if it’s his own!

Attention to detail, man o man. This is one place that I took my pickup to and it came out looking as clean and shiny as a new Ferrari. No joke, when you pick up your car from Island Detail, you probably could eat a meal off the hood it you wanted too. This is how much work these guys put into getting your car in tip-​top shape. I was very impressed with the fact that they have a lift in their shop and they get your undercarrage cleaner than any place around. All the staff that works here knows what they are talking about and they get the job done right. A little pricey, but if you want it done right, the first time, take your car here.

Patrick was the most helpful guy I know. I came in for an estimate and he started working on it as soon as I pulled up and gave me a deal. This is not to say that you should expect a deal when you go there, but that just shows the commitment to making the customer happy.

Patrick and his guys really know their stuff when it comes to how to make car look good. Hell I’m even sure they could make your old
«hoopty» look pretty nice should you have desire/​money to get it detailed out at Island. They do a lot of work for BMW and Ferrari of Seattle; that includes showroom cars fresh off the hauler/​boat, they bring them to Island to get ready for the floor.
Unique to this place is they have an under-​chassis cleaning area on site. I’ve been told that this is the ONLY shop in the Seattle area that has this kind of apparatus let alone that actually cleans the bottom of your car. It’s basically a lift that is enclosed and they go in and pressure wash/​Mr. Clean/​whatever the entire underside of your car. Just serves as a testament to the degree that Patrick takes his profession and level of service his shop provides.
My father and I have had our cars done here and they’ve come out looking amazing. Three rides have gone through there, a ’74 BMW 2002, ’87 BMW 325 and an ’87 BMW 325is. All have come out looking spectacular… I almost didn’t want to drive mine out of the shop because I knew within minutes I was going to have some Ivar’s-filled bird make a deposit on my hood/​windshield. Luckily that happened the day AFTER getting it out of there, so my dreams weren’t crushed quite as quickly as I had thought.
Once again, incredible service, you definitely get what you pay for and then some.