Huntington Beach's Premier Paint Correction Studio
A rotating gallery of Recon Pros projects from Huntington Beach and across Southern California. Every one of these started with a proper inspection and ended with a finish the owner could be proud of.
5-step + RevivifyThis Jeep came in hammered from serious off-road abuse — brush damage, deep scratches, and heavy paint defects everywhere. After targeted wet-sanding and a precise 5-step paint correction, we brought it back to life and locked it in with three layers of our premier Revivify coating.
Full correctionThis stunning 2026 jet-black BMW was just two days old and brand new to the customer — but covered in dealership-induced wash scratches from top to bottom. New-car paint damage like this is now very common. After a full paint correction and fine polishing, we transformed this BMW into the show-car finish the owner was looking for.
Showroom turnaroundThis Mercedes-Benz came in heavily neglected — oxidized, scratched, and covered in defects from years of poor maintenance — with the owner ready to trade it in for a newer model. We convinced him of what was possible. After minor paint chip repair, targeted wet-sanding, and a full paint correction and polish, this car went from zero to hero with a showroom finish in under 24 hours.
Chemical-damage rescueThis Tesla was bought online sight-unseen and arrived covered in chemical overspray. The owner was told by two body shops it needed a full repaint. As a referral from another customer, we took it on. After nearly two days of precision work we safely removed the contamination, completed a full paint correction, and brought the paint back to life — protected for years to come, at a fraction of the cost of repainting it.
Engine specialtyEngine detailing might be a once-a-year service for daily drivers — but on show cars and exotics, the engine is the centerpiece. The Recon Pros delivers elite engine detailing, polishing, and protection that elevates every detail under the hood. With nearly 50 years of expertise, Mel Craig knows exactly what it takes to turn an engine bay into a trophy-winning showpiece.
Exotics & classicsWhen it comes to show cars, look no further than the man who has spent an entire career specializing in show-car finishes. Mel Craig grew up in a hot-rod family — his granddad, his father, and his five brothers, all car people for many generations. Mel didn't start out as just a detailer; he was working on high-end cars right out of the gate and is recognized as one of the leading experts in the show-car arena.
Filter by the new Gothard St shop floor or the studio archive of paint correction, Revivify self-healing coating, and premium detailing work.
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