Golden State Auto Salon
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Full Body Color Change Wrapping!
Transform your vehicle with our full body vinyl… read more
Protect your investment with PPF!
Shield your vehicle with our premium paint… read more
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Ceramic Coating Paint Protection
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Paint Protection Film (PPF) Installation
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Paint Correction - Swirl Marks Removal
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Vinyl Wrap Color Changes
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Review Highlights
“Our car isn't new, so it had some imperfections underlying it and Brandon walked us through the impact of that.” in 178 reviews
“I did the PPF, ceramic coating, and window tint on my FL5 Type R and it came out far beyond my expectations.” in 34 reviews
“But since I was in the area (San Mateo) and needed a car wash I decided to go to Golden State Auto Detail.” in 17 reviews
About the Business
Business owner information
Brandon Z.
Guarantee Satisfaction - We have over 5 years experience in the car wash and automotive detailing industry. We offer an experience and level of detail that you and your car won't forget. Our friendly and professionally trained team have been cleaning, detailing, and protecting cars with only the highest quality of service. You will not only have a clean car, but a clean conscience as we preserve water by hand washing and only using the highest quality of environmentally friendly products that are safe for you and your passengers. 24/7 Service - Give us a call anytime and any day. We know that life is full of surprises so we make ourselves available to you. No matter what job or and you need, you know that you can always depend on us to get your vehicle in and out looking like it just came out from the dealership the same day if needed!
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Jeffrey C.Visitacion Valley, San Francisco, CA261Jun 15, 2024I requested a quote from multiple places and Brandon and his team's quote was very competitive. I got both PPF and ceramic coating. They have a car pickup option if you don't have the time to drop it off.
Couple weeks after the PPF we noticed some wrinkling in the wrap and Brandon was more than happy to arrange a time to smooth it out.
Highly recommend going here.
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789720May 14, 2024Updated reviewNew update for May 2024
I recently had my car detailed at Golden State Auto Salon in San Mateo and was thoroughly impressed! Coordinating a time slot with Brandon was a breeze - he was accommodating and ensured that my car was started and completed within the timeframe we discussed.
The exterior detail and light interior clean were priced competitively with other places in the area, and the quality of work was top-notch. My car looked like new again!
I would definitely return to Golden State Auto Salon for any future car detailing needs. Brandon's professionalism, communication, and attention to detail made the entire experience seamless and stress-free. Highly recommend!Helpful 3Thanks 1Love this 1Oh no 0Jan 21, 2020Previous reviewBackground:
This was my first time having any car detailed, so I was a bit skeptical about the value and benefit of a car detail. My lease was nearing the end of its term (3 years), so I needed to have some scratches buffed out and car cleaned before turning it in.
I called and reached out to several places in the Peninsula and was happy to find Brandon nearby. He was open on Saturday (MLK weekend) and scheduling me in was a breeze -- he even followed up with me via text to ensure I was still planning to make it at 10am the next day. Great service!
Overall, I'm really satisfied with the service and would probably go back to get another car detail. Brandon is patient, very reasonable, and competitive on pricing. I've called around a few others shops and basic external car details are $325+ and Brandon is definitely competitive to this. He and his shop just moved down here from SF, so spread the word and send him some business!
Thanks for making my car look new again!
Christopher T.San Mateo, CA363659Feb 19, 2024Five stars! I was looking for a shop to ceramic coat my newly purchased Used XT6. After reading reviews, I stopped by and got a quote from Adam. I made an appointment with Brandon the following day. He was able to fit me in the next day.
The car looks brand new! I'm very happy with the paint correction and ceramic coating. The vehicle looks AMAZING. I'm very happy with the results.
Great pricing, excellent communication, and great results.
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4166331606Jun 7, 2024I had my car detailed here for the third time, and I will keep coming back. Brandon and his team are excellent communicators and detail-oriented with great attitudes. My car feels like new every time I get it back. I highly recommend coming here.
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Back with another 5-star review for Brandon and his team! Why?
Because I traded in my last car for my dream car, finally: A Mini Cooper in the color I've wanted for the past 15 years! I had to bring in my Mini (named Charlie) to get him ceramic coated and protected. Brandon was really friendly and accommodating with my change in schedule, even on the day of pickup.
Speaking of which, on the day of pickup, Charlie looked gorgeous. When I touched all his paint, he was silky smooth. When I touched the vinyl wrap (I had the roof wrapped prior to bringing it in to Golden State), it was smooth like paint.
I'm so happy with their work, and I can't recommend Brandon and his team highly enough. They're my permanent go-to for future car washes, detailing, and anything car related that they cover--and they're worth every penny!Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1Apr 5, 2023Previous reviewBrandon and his crew are awesome, and I've been owing them this review for a while. Oops.
I leased a new VW GTI in late 2021 (named Henry). In black. And learned the hard way that EVERYTHING, like every single tiny speck of imperfection, will be glaringly obvious on black paint.
After about half a year, I decided to get a full detail for Henry because all those specks of dust bugged the heck out of me. He wasn't overly dirty or anything; I just wanted to get him waxed to deter dust, even for a little while, and had no idea how nor the space to do it myself. My car looked even better than it did new when Brandon and his team finished with it.
Anyway, after that, I debated giving Henry the ceramic treatment and front clear PPF wrap to protect from chips and such since I do so much highway driving, and let me tell you, Brandon has the patience of a saint. I had a bunch of questions about various options, and he answered every single one of them.
Then I decided not to opt for paint protection stuff because I wasn't sure whether I'd be keeping Henry after the lease term is up. BUT I did bring my car back in a year later for another full detail, and Brandon was totally understanding.
Dropped Henry off in the morning, and the interior was full of pine needles, random forest dirt and caked-on mud, and probably some spiders. He was ready in the afternoon--and when I picked him up, he again looked so much better than he did when I first picked him up from the dealership. Inside was spotless--they got all the mud, dirt, and pine needles out! My wheels were all shiny and the curb rashes on the rims were somewhat camouflaged.
Anyway, great, friendly service and they are beyond thorough with their detailing. Brandon is also super responsive and a great communicator, which I greatly appreciate.
I can't say enough good things about this place. Highly recommend, and I'll be coming to Brandon and his team for any future auto paint protection / detailing needs! 
Tracie P.San Bruno, CA218309167Nov 23, 2023When I looked back, I had been researching a car detail since July. I use my car, a 2011 Prius, to drive for work so believe you me it needed a miracle to look anything close to brand new.
Well when Harvey @ Golden State Auto Salon met Tracie' 2011 Prius, it was as close to a miracle as they come. Said Prius hung out with Harvey and the Golden state team all the live long day....and yes they did make the magic happen.
I could post an after photo but I can't post a before photo and keep my reputation as a decent human being
Let's just say, my car looks so good I may never drink coffee inside again.
My research paid off; the Golden State Auto Salon did a great job!!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0- Kayla P.Bayview-Hunters Point, San Francisco, CA01Jul 17, 2024
Thank God I found these guys!! Branden takes such good care of my car. I took my Dodge Challenger in to get my paint corrected and ceramic coated and it came out perfect! I appreciate how he told me what to expect and what could and couldn't be achieved in the service I requested. I was really happy with the results and the price that I paid! I come back now regularly for maintenance and the guys always take great care of me. So highly recommend! Good value! Great work !
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Michael S.San Carlos, CA0472Jun 1, 2024
Brandon is great to work with. He is a customer service oriented person.
We got a wrap with color change on my wife's Tesla model Y. Its been a month or so now. It looks GREAT. Our car isn't new, so it had some imperfections underlying it and Brandon walked us through the impact of that. He recommended the ceramic coating on top of the wrap, given we were going to park it outside and drive it to work, so it helps protect both for wear and tear as well as UV rays, and keeps the new color from fading. Looking back now, we are very happy we got it (around $400). You see the water bead up on it and roll off. And we know the nice new color won't fade in the sun. Overall his prices were very reasonable or better compared to other places. And he is very wiling to stand behind his work and fix anything if needed.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 
Kelly M.Honolulu, HI138626Sep 24, 2023Audi dealership heavily swirled my new car paint prior to driveoff, so I brought in my new Q8 etron to Golden State Auto for a full exterior detail, including paint correction, and ceramic coating. Two weeks later, I returned for a complimentary maintenance wash and got my front windows ceramic tinted 70VLT, for UV and heat blocking purposes.
Brandon and the team did an amazing job. After their detailing, the car paint glistened better than it ever did at the dealership. They're quick but not rushed, attentive to detail, respectful to the cars they work on, and offer terrific value. Not inexpensive, but you get what you pay for. They're the only guys I'd trust to work on my car.
The tint job was clean, can't see any untinted gaps and no major bubbles. Brandon helped me pick out the perfect VLT for my use case. And he provided me tons of info on how to maintain my paint condition after the coating. I will be back!
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Riley F.San Francisco, CA1496Jun 5, 2024Great service! They did an excellent and thorough job. Will definitely be going back there to get my car detailed again.
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