About Us

Our Story

Built from Passion,
Not a Playbook.

Marcus Hale started detailing cars out of his parents' driveway at sixteen years old — not because he needed the money, but because he genuinely couldn't stand seeing a beautiful car diminished by neglect. By the time he was nineteen, he had a waiting list. By twenty-three, he had a studio. What began as a weekend obsession became something he couldn't walk away from, and in 2016, Obsidian Detail Co. was born.

The name came from the material — volcanic glass, formed under immense pressure, impossibly smooth, impossibly dark, and nearly indestructible. It's what Marcus wanted every car to look like when it left his hands. The early years were humbling. Long hours, relentless research, and more polishing compound than he cares to remember. But every car that left the studio was better than the last, and word spread. Seattle's automotive community is small and exacting — they notice when something is done right.

Today, Obsidian Detail Co. is a tight, intentional operation. We're not trying to be the biggest studio in the Pacific Northwest — we're trying to be the best one. We limit our appointments deliberately so that every vehicle receives the full attention it deserves. Our clients range from weekend enthusiast drivers to collectors with seven-figure garages, and we approach every job exactly the same way: with complete focus, premium products, and the kind of care that only comes from people who are genuinely obsessed with what they do.