The Recon Pros

07/27/2026

"Why pay $650+ for paint correction when a polish is only $200?"

The difference comes down to removing defects vs. masking them. 🔍

A quick polish uses temporary glazes and chemical fillers to hide swirl marks. It looks great for a week—until your first car wash flushes those fillers out and the scratches return.

True paint correction physically levels the clear coat using machine polishers, calibrated compounds, and multi-stage precision. Once a scratch or swirl is corrected, it’s gone for good.

Here is how we do it at The Recon Pros:

Paint Thickness Testing: We measure clear coat depth on every panel with a digital gauge before starting.

Precision Indoor Lighting: We work exclusively under multi-angle LED swirl boards and SunGun lights.

Zero Fillers: We never hide defects under coatings—we deliver honest, permanent depth.

📍 Ready for a real transformation?
Visit The Recon Pros in Huntington Beach for a free paint inspection and custom quote today!
https://www.thereconpros.com/contact

07/23/2026

"Can this actually be saved?"
When this Jeep Rubicon rolled into our Huntington Beach studio, it came in hammered from serious off-road abuse—heavy brush rash, deep trail scratches, and severe paint defects on almost every panel. Most detailers would call it a lost cause, but we master challenges.
Here’s how we brought this beast back to life:
Targeted Wet-Sanding: Leveled the deepest trail scratches without risking the clear coat. 5-Step Paint Correction: Hours of heavy compounding and multi-stage polishing to erase defects and restore that rich Sarge Green depth.
3 Layers of Revivify: Sealed with three layers of our premier self-healing coating.
Now, future light trail swirls will heal themselves under the California sun!
📍 Got trail damage or severe paint defects?
Visit us at The Recon Pros in Huntington Beach today for a free paint inspection and let a master bring your finish back to life!
https://www.thereconpros.com/contact

07/21/2026

This is an Lamborghini Aventador V-12 which needs no introduction at all.

When it comes to getting the attention these types of exotic car owners are looking for, they turn to us for the ultimate level of customer service, paint correction, and paint protection!

This is another one for the books, and stands amongst the top exotic cars here in America... Video coming soon.

Revivify CarbonX for the win again...

07/18/2026

At The Recon Pros, we specialize in professional Paint Correction and Paint Protection, helping your vehicle look better than the day you bought it.

Our coating of choice is Revivify—an advanced protective coating engineered to deliver exceptional gloss, depth, shine, and long-lasting protection. Unlike ordinary coatings, Revivify is durable, flexible, resilient, and self-healing helping defend your vehicle's finish against the everyday elements while keeping it looking stunning for years.

Whether you've just purchased a brand-new vehicle or a pre-owned gem, now is the perfect time to protect your investment. The sooner your vehicle is protected, the longer it will maintain its beauty, value, and showroom appearance.

Don't wait until your paint begins to deteriorate. Bring your vehicle to The Recon Pros today and let us preserve your investment with the protection it deserves. Schedule your appointment now and drive with confidence for years to come.

07/11/2026

So stoked about the future of Revivify! Just when you think it can’t get any better? It does!!! If you get a chance, Check out our new website! Trust me when I say, this is not just your ordinary website and has some very sophisticated features designed for our Revivify applicators, but more importantly very focused on our customers who purchase our Revivify coating for their prized automobiles! Just go to www.teamrevivifyusa.com and check it out! And becoming one of our Revivify applicators or customers, you’re part of our family!!!

Revivify is not a ceramic coating. It's an advanced, self-healing surface protection technology that absorbs impact and recovers surface imperfections with heat — protecting all hard surfaces for years.

07/08/2026

We’ve officially hit July 8th, and the Southern California summer is delivering exactly what it promised: clear skies, packed beaches, and intense, direct sunlight. ☀️🌊

But while we're enjoying the weather, our vehicles are paying a steep "sun tax."

When your car sits outside under the July heat, the direct UV rays break down your clear coat at an accelerated rate, causing standard waxes to completely melt away within weeks. Add a heavy layer of morning salt air to that mix, and you have a recipe for permanent oxidation and stubborn water spots that a normal car wash just can't touch.

Today in the shop, we’re reversing that summer wear and tear.

True paint reconditioning isn’t about chasing a quick, temporary shine. It’s a disciplined process of leveling out micro-scratches, restoring that deep mirror clarity, and sealing it with advanced, professional-grade protection. We create a hydrophobic, UV-resistant shield that blocks the elements, so the salt air and road grime slide right off before they can ever damage your investment.

Look at your hood next time you step out into the driveway today. If the reflection is looking a little hazy or washed out under the direct sun, it’s time to give it a proper shield.

Drop by our Huntington Beach shop this week. Let’s get your finish dialed in and protected for the rest of the summer.

07/01/2026

July 1st has officially arrived in Surf City, and you can already feel the holiday energy building up across town. 🇺🇸🏎️

With summer in full swing and massive crowds heading down to the beach this week, our local streets are packed, the afternoon sun is hitting a bright 21°C, and parking lots are a high-risk zone for your clear coat. Between the intense UV rays, heavy coastal salt air, and airborne debris from stop-and-go traffic, your vehicle's paint is facing its toughest stretch of the season.

We just rolled this stunning Lotus Emira out of the bay, and the liquid depth on that deep red finish is exactly how you want to stand out in the beach traffic.

But a mirror finish like this isn't just about turning heads. By performing a precision paint correction and sealing it with our advanced surface protection, we’ve given this exotic a microscopic shield. Road grime, harsh sun, and sea spray won't stick—they wash away effortlessly, keeping that ink-deep gloss perfectly intact.

The month is officially here. Is your ride protected and ready for a Southern California summer, or is it hiding under a layer of road haze?

We have a few inspection spots open before the long weekend rush. Swing by the shop today and let the pros take a look.
https://www.thereconpros.com/

07/01/2026

Five decades. More than 10,000 vehicles. Countless hours behind the machine.

When Mel Craig started, "detailing" meant a quick wash, a layer of wax, and a temporary shine. But over the last 50 years, the craft moved forward—and so did we.

Today, we’re incredibly proud to officially announce a new chapter. We are rebranding from The Detailing Pros to The Recon Pros.

Why the change? Because what we do in our Huntington Beach shop goes far beyond cleaning. "Recon" stands for true automotive reconditioning. It means measuring clear coats down to the micron, correcting deep paint defects without shortcuts, and introducing technology that traditional detailers can't match.

As the home of Revivify America, we are now Huntington Beach's exclusive studio for advanced, self-healing coatings—a flexible urethane shield that uses heat from the sun to heal its own minor scratches.

We’ve officially hit the wire! Check out our full national press release featured on EIN Presswire to see where we're taking the industry next - https://www.einpresswire.com/article/923075044/master-detailer-mel-craig-rebrands-as-the-recon-pros-home-of-revivify-america?n=2.

Thank you to our incredible Surf City community and our clients nationwide who have trusted us with their prized possessions for half a century. The name on the wall has evolved, but our absolute obsession with perfection remains exactly the same.

06/23/2026

There is a reason why the most discerning collectors in Orange County bring their prized possessions to our shop. It's because true expertise cannot be replicated, automated, or rushed. 👑✨

Today in the bay, Mel Craig is personally laying down a flawless layer of advanced surface protection on this magnificent black Rolls-Royce.

Black clear coat is notoriously unforgiving—it reveals every single imperfection, micro-mar, or uneven application. Perfecting a finish like this demands more than just premium products; it requires a level of absolute muscle memory and precision that only comes from five decades behind the machine. Look closely at the hood reflection next to the Spirit of Ecstasy; that ink-deep, mirror-smooth clarity is exactly what the show-car standard looks like in real time.

We treat every vehicle that enters our doors with this exact level of reverence, whether it’s an ultra-luxury icon or your daily commuter meant to survive the harsh Huntington Beach salt air. 🌊☀️

Your vehicle's finish is a premium asset. Don't trust it to someone who is still practicing. Let a master handle it.

Drop by the shop this week for a coffee and a clear coat health check. Let’s make sure your ride is protected to perfection.
Drop your info to set up your in-person evaluation. https://www.thereconpros.com/contact

06/16/2026

Take a look around our shop today, and you’ll see exactly what we mean when we talk about elite reconditioning. Up front, a breathtaking Ford GT showcasing flawless body lines; right behind it, a beautiful, deep-wine classic holding down the heritage. 🏎️✨

There is a massive difference between a clean car and a true show-car finish. Achieving this level of liquid-like depth takes more than just a premium compound—it takes a lifetime of understanding how paint reacts to light, heat, and speed.

For our founder, Mel Craig, this isn’t just a career; it’s DNA. Growing up in a multi-generational hot-rod family alongside his granddad, father, and five brothers, Mel didn't just stumble into detailing. He was working on high-end classics and elite exotics right out of the gate. Today, he’s recognized as one of the leading industry experts in the show-car arena.

When you bring your vehicle to The Recon Pros, you aren't just getting a service. You are trusting your investment to hands that have spent decades setting the standard for perfection.

Whether you’re prepping an exotic for a weekend cruise down PCH or restoring a family heirloom to its original glory, come experience what absolute precision looks like. Drop by our Huntington Beach shop and let’s talk about dialing in your finish.