White Ford F-250 Super Duty after a Max Shine mobile detail, with the San Juan Mountains behind it

Mobile Auto Detailing in Durango, Bayfield & Vallecito Lake

We come to your driveway, cabin, dock or hangar and make your truck, car, boat or RV look new again. Owner-operated, with 8 years of experience and professional paint-correction training.

MAX SHINE DETAIL · BAYFIELD · COLORADO ·

What Needs Cleaned?

Mobile detailing services with starting prices for cars and light trucks in normal condition. Tap one to get an exact price.

Every photo here is Max Shine's own work, from more than 170 on our Facebook page.

After: clean Ford F-150 driver floor and mats
Before: mud and debris caked on a Ford F-150 driver floor and mats

From Mud Season to Showroom

This F-150 came to us after a season on gravel county roads. Drag the slider to see the difference.

Every photo on this site is Max Shine's own work, right here in La Plata County. No stock photos.

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Five Stars on Google

Every Google review so far is five stars. Here is what three customers wrote.

“I'm so shocked the detail you put in to her undercarriage and you got the MOAB red dirt out!!! … Extremely happy!!”

M R Jeep, inside and out

“I was hesitant at first, but the ceramic coatings are top notch and help the car shine! Highly recommended.”

Roy Vreeland Ceramic coating

“He is on time, professional, meticulous. … It is very convenient that he has a mobile service that comes to your house.”

William Vervaet Mobile detailing
David Kontje machine-polishing the paint on a white car

You Deal With David

I'm David Kontje. I've detailed for 8 years and run Max Shine myself out of Bayfield, so the person who quotes your job is the person who does it.

  • RUPES-trained paint correction
  • Fully mobile, we come to you
  • Based in Bayfield, CO
Classic red Jeep CJ-7 on snowy ground after detailing Black Regency pontoon boat on its trailer after detailing

Built for Gravel Roads & Lake Life

Life above 6,500 feet is hard on everything you own. We focus on what actually damages it here.

On the road

  • Mag chloride & road saltThe county's dust-control spray is corrosive. We get it off paint, wheels and wheel wells.
  • Mud, dust & pine sapMats, carpets and jambs cleaned out properly, and sap lifted safely.

At the lake & beyond

  • Boats at the dock or on the trailerVinyl UV-protected, decks scrubbed, hulls and outboards glossed.
  • RVs, semis & aircraftDetailed where they're parked, whether that's a campsite, a yard or a hangar.

Booked in Three Easy Steps

  1. Send a photo

    Text a photo to (970) 398-5858, or fill out the 60-second quote form.

  2. Get your price

    You'll get a clear quote, usually the same day, and we'll pick a time that works for you.

  3. We come to you

    David arrives with everything needed. You get your day back and your vehicle back looking new.

Get a Price Today

Four quick answers. David calls or texts you back, usually the same day.

Mobile Detailing Across La Plata County

Based in Bayfield and working throughout the Pine River Valley, Durango and the Southern Ute area.

Bayfield 81122

Our home base: Bayfield, Gem Village, Forest Lakes and the Pine River Valley. We know these gravel roads and the mag chloride on them.

Get a quote in Bayfield

Vallecito Lake 81122

Cabins, lake homes and rentals along County Roads 500 and 501. Boats at the dock or on the trailer, and vehicles ready for guests.

Get a quote in Vallecito Lake

Durango 81301, 81303

Animas Valley, Three Springs, Edgemont, Florida Mesa and Rafter J. Your home, office or hangar, and Fort Lewis College move-in and move-out.

Get a quote in Durango

Ignacio 81137

Ignacio and the surrounding area, from family SUVs to work trucks and fleet vehicles, detailed where they're parked.

Get a quote in Ignacio

Somewhere nearby, like Hesperus, Hermosa or Lemon Reservoir? Ask us. We probably come to you.

Quick Answers

More on the services page, or text David.

Who is Max Shine Detail?

Max Shine Detail is an owner-operated mobile detailing business based in Bayfield, Colorado. Owner David Kontje has detailed for 8 years and does the work himself.

Where does Max Shine Detail work?

We come to you in Durango, Bayfield, Vallecito Lake and Ignacio, plus nearby spots like Gem Village and Forest Lakes. We work at your home, cabin, dock, yard or hangar.

What does mobile detailing cost in Durango and Bayfield?

A full detail, inside and out, starts at $275. An exterior wash and wax starts at $199, interior detailing at $175, express paint correction at $350 and protective coatings at $499. RVs and boats start at $10 per foot.

What do you detail?

Cars, trucks, Jeeps, classics, boats and pontoons, RVs and motor coaches, semi trucks and fleets, and private aircraft.

How do I get a quote?

Text a photo to (970) 398-5858 or fill out the short quote form. Quotes usually come back the same day. We work Monday through Saturday, 8am to 6pm.

Ready for That Max Shine?

Free quotes, usually the same day. Monday through Saturday, 8am–6pm. Read our 5-star Google reviews.