Chuck MasonWet Look · Since 1979

Chuck Mason Wet Look · The Preservation Standard

Concours-grade vehicle presentation and preservation, nationwide.

OEMs, experiential agencies, event producers, auction houses, private collections and fleet operators rely on Chuck Mason's trained crews for auto show vehicle prep, show car detailing and vehicle readiness, from move-in and load-in to final load-out.

Wet Look crew preparing classic Ferraris on a concours lawn by the ocean Wet Look crew finishing classic cars on an auction and show floor Wet Look crew preparing collector cars lined up for an auction Wet Look crew inspecting classic cars in a collector showroom before an auction preview Chuck Mason polishing a helicopter fuselage in a hangar Concours · representative scene
Since 1979Preservation, not detailing
Shows & auctionsAuto shows, concours fields and auction blocks
NationwideCrews dispatched to your site
On-site event presentation
  • SEMA Show
  • Los Angeles Auto Show
  • Orange County Auto Show
  • Monterey Car Week
Pre-event vehicle preparation
  • Detroit Auto Show
  • New York International Auto Show
  • The Amelia
  • Concours at Wynn Las Vegas
  • Scottsdale collector-car events
  • Kissimmee collector-car events

One call covers the whole show.

  1. Move-inEvery vehicle received off the transport and checked in with a documented condition report.
  2. Show prepCorrection and final finishing on the stand, under the show's own lighting, ready for press day.
  3. Show hoursDisplay maintenance through public days: fingerprints, dust and touch-ups between crowds.
  4. Move-outEach vehicle prepared for transport, with a closing condition report.

Every crew is trained by Chuck Mason, and one Wet Look lead answers to you from start to finish.

A Love Letter to the Car, hardcover, on a marble table

The book · Coming soon

A Love Letter to the Car

Chuck's definitive guide to preserving the finish of an exceptional automobile.

Frequently asked questions

Do you provide show car detailing for auto shows and SEMA?

Yes. Wet Look crews provide auto show vehicle prep, show car detailing and display vehicle maintenance from move-in through the last day of the show, at SEMA, the Los Angeles Auto Show and events nationwide.

What is concours car preparation?

Concours preparation readies a car for judging: paint, chrome, glass, wheels, engine bay and interior are corrected and finished to the highest standard while removing as little original finish as possible.

Do you prepare cars before an auction?

Yes. Pre-auction detailing and presentation for consignment photography, preview days and the block, with care to protect originality and value.

Do you offer luxury, exotic and classic car detailing?

Yes, and we go further than detailing. Wet Look preservation protects the original paint and value of luxury, exotic and classic cars, for private owners, collections and estates.

What is the difference between car detailing and preservation?

Detailing aims for shine at pickup. Preservation chooses the right method for each finish and corrects only as far as the paint allows, so the car keeps its depth, originality and value for years.

Do you work with car dealerships?

Yes. We retrain wash, detail and porter staff, restructure the reconditioning department and set a written delivery standard, reducing paint damage, correction costs and time to front line.

Do you offer fleet washing and detailing?

Yes. Scheduled fleet washing and detailing for government, corporate, transit and rail fleets, at your yard or depot, with unit-by-unit service records.

Do you detail private jets and aircraft?

Yes. Private jet and helicopter detailing, including exterior dry wash, paint correction, brightwork polishing and cabin detailing, in Los Angeles and nationwide.

Where is Chuck Mason Wet Look based?

Chuck Mason Wet Look is based in Los Angeles and serves Southern California, Las Vegas and clients nationwide.

Book Chuck Mason's crew for your next event, collection or launch.

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