Museum & Concours · From $21,500
The pinnacle of detailing. 175+ hours per vehicle.
A preservation-first process built for concours competition, museum exhibition, and investment-grade collections. Disassembly, wet sanding, texture leveling — and everything that follows.
Preservation, not just presentation
Built for vehicles where the paint is the artifact.
Museum detailing is a different discipline than a fast turnaround. Every step is documented, non-invasive where possible, and engineered around long-term preservation of the original finish — whether that finish is a modern hypercar clearcoat or a decades-old single-stage lacquer.
Scope of work
Everything included. No add-ons.
At this tier, wheel removal, wet sanding, engine bay work and headlight restoration are baseline — not upgrades.
- Full disassembly of accessible panels, badges & trim
- Wet sanding and texture leveling of original paint
- 3-stage paint correction — 95% swirl, scratch and etching removal
- Wheel removal detailing (fronts, backs, barrels, calipers)
- Engine bay & headlight restoration included
- Interior: steam cleaning, leather care, headliner spot treatment
- Trunk, door jambs, hinges and hose areas hand-cleaned
- 4-year ceramic coating on painted surfaces
Who it's for
By application only.
Bookings are limited each year. Vehicles are accepted based on significance, condition, and fit with the preservation approach.
- Vehicles exceeding ~$750k in value or historical significance
- Concours d'Elegance & marque-invitation shows
- Institutional & private-museum collections
- Investment-grade preservation for long-term storage
Request consideration
Tell James about the car.
Send year, make, model, provenance and current condition. James personally reviews every request. Concours-timeline projects should be discussed at least 8–12 weeks in advance.