Ceramic Coating, Paint Protection Film and Detailing for Lake Oswego

A dedicated paint protection shop 15 minutes from Lake Oswego

Custom Details is an in-house ceramic coating, paint protection film, window tinting and auto detailing shop at 3433 SW Multnomah Blvd in Multnomah Village, Portland. From downtown Lake Oswego, Lake Grove or Mountain Park, the drive is about 15 minutes outside rush hour. We are certified in Feynlab ceramic coatings and Global Films paint protection film, and all of the work happens inside our shop, where we control the light, the dust and the temperature the way a coating or film install requires.

Lake Oswego drivers come to us for two things above all: keeping a new vehicle looking new, and bringing a well-kept older one back to a finish that matches the rest of the garage. This page explains what our climate and tree cover do to paint, which product solves which problem, and how pick-up, drop-off and white glove service work.

Trees, sap, moss: what Lake Oswego does to paint

Lake Oswego is one of the most heavily wooded cities in the metro area. The Douglas firs, cedars and big-leaf maples that make First Addition, Forest Highlands, Palisades and the streets around Tryon Creek so pleasant also drop pitch, honeydew, pollen and needles on everything parked beneath them. Fir pitch hardens into a clear dot that will not wash off. Maple honeydew is sticky, attracts dust and etches clear coat when the sun heats it. Through the wet months, a car that sits outside grows the same green film that grows on the north side of every roof in town.

Add the usual Portland-area mix of rain, road film from Boones Ferry Road and Kruse Way, and gravel on I-5 and Highway 43, and even a garaged car in Lake Oswego needs more than an occasional wash to stay presentable.

Ceramic coating versus paint protection film for a Lake Oswego garage

Feynlab ceramic coating: for sap, moss and easy washing

A Feynlab ceramic coating is the right answer to tree fallout. The coating is a hard, hydrophobic layer bonded to the clear coat, so pitch and honeydew sit on the coating instead of the paint and release with a proper hand wash. Water sheets off rather than sitting and spotting, and the green film has nothing to grip. We offer four tiers: the 1 year coating, Ceramic V3 with a 3 year warranty, Ceramic Plus with a double application and a 5 year warranty, and a Matte coating for satin and matte finishes rated for about 3 years. Every tier begins with paint correction, so the coating locks in a corrected, glossy surface instead of sealing swirl marks underneath. Pricing depends on vehicle size and paint condition; ask us for a quote.

Global paint protection film: for gravel and the I-5 commute

If you drive I-5, Highway 43 or 217 daily, add Global Films paint protection film to the front of the vehicle. It is a self-healing TPU that absorbs rock strikes and is backed by a 10 year manufacturer warranty against bubbling, cracking and yellowing. Most Lake Oswego customers choose full front coverage on a new vehicle, then have a ceramic coating applied over both the film and the uncoated paint so the whole car washes the same way. Matte film starts at $2,599 for a full front; gloss film is quoted per vehicle. Our post on how long paint protection film lasts covers what to expect over the warranty period.

Paint correction and detailing

For a car that already carries swirl marks from years of automatic washes, the Exterior Detail with Polish from $499 includes clay bar decontamination and single stage paint correction before a sealant goes on. It is also the prep step for any coating we apply. Interiors get a Basic Interior Detail from $139 or a full Interior Detail from $259, and leather care is a big part of that work in Lake Oswego, where a lot of the vehicles we see have light-colored hides. Read our guide to cleaning and conditioning leather seats safely before you reach for a household cleaner. Our full detailing packages combine everything from $199, $399 and $599.

Window tinting for Highway 43 glare

Afternoon sun off the river along Highway 43 and Oswego Lake is a real reason people ask about tint. Our Global window tinting starts at $99 for a windshield strip, $159 for the front two windows matched to factory privacy glass, $229 for a full windshield and $279 for a full surround. The ceramic IR line, which blocks about 70 percent of infrared heat, is $159, $259, $325 and $599. All installs follow the Oregon 35 percent light transmittance limit and we provide the state certificate for the glovebox.

White glove service, pick-up and drop-off

Keeping multiple vehicles, an exotic, or a special car that rarely leaves the garage? Select high-end vehicles, exotics, and collector cars may qualify for white glove service at your location. Ask us about special arrangements when you call; this is a common request from Lake Oswego and we are set up for it.

For everything else, pick-up and drop-off is available across Lake Oswego, from Lake Grove and Westlake to the Foothills and Marylhurst side of town. We collect the vehicle, complete the work at our shop and return it. Many customers schedule a coating or film install for a week they are traveling so the car is finished and cured when they get home.

Directions from Lake Oswego

From downtown and First Addition: State Street (OR-43) north to Terwilliger Boulevard, Terwilliger to Taylors Ferry Road, then Spring Garden Street to SW Multnomah Boulevard. From Lake Grove and Mountain Park: Boones Ferry Road to Kerr Parkway, then 49th Avenue to Capitol Highway, which drops you into Multnomah Village a block from the shop. Either route is about 15 minutes outside rush hour. If you prefer the freeway, Boones Ferry to I-5 north and exit 296B for Multnomah Boulevard also works.

We also welcome drivers from Tigard, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Gresham and Vancouver, WA.

Lake Oswego frequently asked questions

Which is better for a car parked under trees in Lake Oswego, ceramic coating or PPF?

For tree sap, honeydew, pollen and moss, a Feynlab ceramic coating is the better tool because it keeps that fallout off the paint and lets it release with a hand wash. Paint protection film is the better tool for rock chips and gravel on I-5 and Highway 43. On a new vehicle that lives outside and commutes, we usually recommend film on the front end and a ceramic coating over the whole car.

How long does a Feynlab ceramic coating last?

It depends on the tier. The 1 year coating carries a 1 year warranty, Ceramic V3 carries 3 years, Ceramic Plus carries 5 years and the Matte coating is rated for about 3 years. Hand washing instead of automatic car washes helps every tier reach the far end of its lifespan.

Do you offer white glove service for high-end vehicles in Lake Oswego?

Yes. Select high-end vehicles, exotics and collector cars may qualify for white glove service at your location. Call us to discuss the vehicle and the work you have in mind and we will tell you whether it qualifies and how we would handle it.

How long is the drive from Lake Oswego to your shop?

About 15 minutes outside rush hour. From downtown Lake Oswego use State Street, Terwilliger Boulevard and Taylors Ferry Road; from Lake Grove use Boones Ferry Road, Kerr Parkway and Capitol Highway. The shop is at 3433 SW Multnomah Blvd in Multnomah Village.

To schedule from Lake Oswego, call (971) 400-1406 or send the quick quote form with your vehicle, where it is parked and what you would like done. We will come back with a quote and a date.