Autolux Detail

Autolux Detail Your cut and polish experts manawatu and wider regions!

25/07/2026

Big thanks to the 4AG team in Foxton for choosing Autolux to have their fleet of utes refreshed not a bad result was great meeting you all see you next time!

23/07/2026

Love seeing a clean SQ7 it ticks all the boxes 👌

09/07/2026

Trusted with the best gear on the market! Have you got a porsche? Or something a little special?

Mobile or in-shop, automated reminders, easy payment options, free advice, and the right gear and chemicals to help you look after your car properly

Simple service, proper products, and results that need no explanation

We’re proud to share that Braden from Autolux Detail has been selected as 1 of only 12 detailers worldwide to take part ...
08/07/2026

We’re proud to share that Braden from Autolux Detail has been selected as 1 of only 12 detailers worldwide to take part in the International Detailing Association mentorship programme.

For us, this is a massive honour.

Being based here in New Zealand, it can sometimes feel like the professional detailing industry is a long way from the bigger international networks, standards, training pathways, and conversations happening overseas.

But that is exactly why we believe more NZ detailers should consider joining the IDA.

The IDA is about more than just a badge. It gives detailers access to global education, professional development, certification pathways, industry networking, and a wider community that is helping raise the standard of detailing as a recognised trade around the world. (The IDA)

For Autolux, joining the IDA has been part of our commitment to doing things properly, continuing to learn, and bringing a higher level of professionalism to the detailing industry here in New Zealand.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to be involved in this mentorship programme and to learn from others across the world who are just as serious about the craft, the business, and the future of detailing.

If you’re a detailer in NZ and you’re serious about growing, improving, and being part of something bigger than your own workshop, we genuinely think the IDA is worth looking into.

You can learn more or join here:
https://the-ida.com/page/Join_Us

Proud moment for Autolux, and hopefully a small step toward helping lift the standard of detailing here in NZ.

04/07/2026

This gloss enhancement package is ideal for your daily driven vehicle, perfect for bringing your paint back to life! Why stop there, add a ceramic coating or a long life sealant for easy year round maintenance!
Hokowhitu local detailers and palmerston north woder area in shop and mobile ceramic coating specialists

One of our favourite cars that we are trusted to take care of - are you thinking of monthly maintenance cleaning for you...
02/07/2026

One of our favourite cars that we are trusted to take care of - are you thinking of monthly maintenance cleaning for your ceramic coated car? Get in touch with us and we will look after you!
Servicing Hokowhitu and wider palmerston north, in shop and fully mobile

29/06/2026

Trusted by locals to deliver results - Autolux for hokowhitu: paint correction, ceramic coatings, car grooming, detailing

There’s something cool about a vehicle that still has a purpose 32 years after it rolled off the production line.This 19...
31/05/2026

There’s something cool about a vehicle that still has a purpose 32 years after it rolled off the production line.

This 1994 Chevrolet Starcraft came in for an exterior clean, interior detail, and carpet extraction, ready for its next chapter.

You might get a bit of that School of Rock vibe when you look at it. Different van, sure, but it’s got that same big American personality. Plenty of space, plenty of character, and impossible to mistake for anything else on the road.

What makes this one even cooler is that it isn’t being tucked away in a shed somewhere. Its owners have plans for it. This van is going to be hauling music equipment, travelling to gigs, and doing what it was built to do… carrying people, gear, and stories from one place to the next.

We love that.

Too often old vehicles get judged against modern standards, but that’s missing the point. Vehicles like this aren’t special because they’re perfect. They’re special because they’ve survived, they’ve been loved, and they’re still being used for the things that matter.

After 32 years there’s a few marks, a few scars, and plenty of signs of a life well lived. But after a thorough clean inside and out, it’s looking fresh, presentable, and ready to hit the road again.

Here’s to keeping old vehicles alive, making memories, and giving them a job to do rather than letting them fade away!

We can’t wait to see where this old Chevy ends up next.

30/05/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions in detailing is that there’s a single magic product for every problem.

There isn’t.

This lump of tar was buried deep in the carpet of a 32-year-old vehicle and required a combination of products, tools, and techniques to safely remove it while preserving the carpet underneath.

For this job we used a combination of stain remover, carpet shampoo and brightener, tar remover, controlled agitation with a drill brush, and extraction with a steam extractor. Each step had a purpose. Break down the contamination, lift it from the fibres, flush it from the carpet, and restore the finish without causing unnecessary damage.

What you don’t see in videos like this is the decision-making process. Knowing what product to use, in what order, how long to leave it, how aggressively to agitate, and when to stop. That’s where experience comes into play.

In the spirit of being completely upfront, there is still some minor staining left behind. After all, we’re dealing with contamination that’s been sitting in 32-year-old carpet for who knows how long. At a certain point some staining can become permanent within the fibres themselves.

But when you compare the before and after, I think we’d all agree this is a much better outcome than leaving a lump of tar embedded in the carpet.

Detailing isn’t about promising perfection where perfection isn’t possible. It’s about using the right process, setting realistic expectations, and achieving the best result the materials will allow.

For a 32-year-old carpet, we’d call that a win!

30/05/2026

Not every vehicle that comes through the studio is a supercar, and that’s exactly how it should be.

This ’94 Chevrolet Starcraft has seen some life. Road trips, family adventures, years of memories, and plenty of kilometres along the way.

For this one, the goal wasn’t chasing perfection. It was bringing it back to a clean, fresh, enjoyable space that its owners could be proud of again.

We carried out a full exterior clean, detailed the interior, and deep extracted the carpets to lift out years of built-up dirt and grime. The difference wasn’t just in how it looked, but in how it felt to climb back inside.

One thing we’re big on at Autolux is being honest about outcomes. Not every vehicle needs a paint correction, ceramic coating, or a five-step process. Sometimes the biggest improvement comes from giving a well-loved vehicle the attention it’s been missing.

Whether it’s a brand-new RS6 or a 30-year-old Starcraft, the approach stays the same. Good advice, quality workmanship, and treating every vehicle according to what it actually needs.

We appreciate every client who trusts us with their vehicles and their stories. This old Chevy was a cool reminder that some of the best vehicles aren’t always the newest ones.

1994 Chevrolet Starcraft. Cleaned up and ready for the next adventure.

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