Rip’s Auto Detail

Rip’s Auto Detail Professional Automotive Detailing
Highline Paint Correction
Ceramic Coatings
Appointment Only

09/10/2026

1975 Buick LeSabre

This luxo-barge from the Malaise era of American automobile manufacturing sat dormant for decades in Philadelphia prior to its rescue by a client of mine. He restored the vehicle, and has kept it running and shining with me ever since.
A few years ago, I performed a full body wet sand and polish to improve upon the refinished paint surfaces.
Let’s face it: some painters lay great substrates, but cannot perform post-production polishing the way a seasoned detailer can. Call it time constraints, call it a different skillset, call it whatever you want. Lots of holograms, swirls, sanding artifacts were left behind.
I erased them, and now the car stands tall (and long).

This visit was a maintenance clean and wax. Just enough to keep her pretty in the garage, and ready for random outings.

Looking for a professional polisher with over 22 years behind the buff wheel?
Get in touch. It’s what I do.

04/27/2026

Take a walk around this giant Sprinter van with me!

When Jorge () inquired about having his mobile bike shop for detailed, I was excited to get my hands on it. I’ve been watching him support the rad dudes at the tracks and mountains for years; and as a former rad dude myself, I was super pumped to contribute to his presence as a bike scene ambassador. I love bikes, and I love cars.
Let’s get to work.

The once glossy black paint on this Sprinter arrived heavily oxidized, and faded. After many years in the sun, the finish had taken on a chalkboard appearance.
I know just how to fix that. A little machine polish, some slick wax, a lot of elbow grease, and a tall ladder since this thing is BIG.

After some hours with a buffer, the finish was transformed into a healthy, beaming glow. I was even able to revive the vinyl graphics adorning the body panels a bit.
Big win for a mobile unit like this. Gotta get that branding out there and standing tall!

Thanks for trusting me with your rig, Jorge.
It means a lot to me when folks enlist me to care for their expensive gear.
I even sent my beloved mountain bike away with Jorge when he collected his van, so that he can perform some PRO service on my rig.

This is how the world turns. I prefer to let specialists perform in their respective niches; just like people allow me to do for their vehicles.

One hand washing the other.

If you need your bike fixed up, holler
If you need your car, truck, or airplane shined up, holler at ME.
Thanks
-Rip

The snow is melting away.   Warming up in here for a busy spring cleanup season.  Book with me now to get ahead of the b...
02/18/2026

The snow is melting away.
Warming up in here for a busy spring cleanup season.

Book with me now to get ahead of the busy books.

Running incentives on paint correction, ceramic coatings, and paint protection film.
Inquire via direct message, or call/text

This BMW M340i received full front PPF, and Modesta BC-X on the body. Wheels and exterior glass were also ceramic coated for easy cleaning, and improved visibility.
A perfect start to this new vehicle’s life with a loyal client here at RAD.

Let’s get that salt off your rockers, and shine your paint up.
This winter was tough, and dreary.
Come out shining for spring.

Address

650 East Washington Street Unit A
Allentown, PA
18109

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