PCS & SHIPPING DETAIL - HONOLULU, HAWAII
Pass your VPC inspection. The first time.
Mobile pre-shipment detailing for military and civilian vehicles shipping out of Honolulu. We clean the undercarriage, engine bay and cabin to the standard the Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) actually checks — in your driveway, days before your turn-in appointment.
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✦ Exclusively for Military Families ✦
IDA Certified
BBB Accredited
Fully insured
Time spent worrying about shipping your car
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Shipping your vehicle can be stressful, but we handle the details so you can focus on other things.
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We Know the VPC Standards
We know what shipping companies want and ensure your vehicle meets those standards consistently.
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Point-by-point pre-shipping inspection
Pre-shipping inspection conducted point-by-point to ensure that cleanliness standards are thoroughly met.
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Open every day
Convienient weekday and weekend scheduling. We come directly to your location.
WHY CHOOSE APEX MOBILE SHINE
Built for the PCS Process.
Trusted by the Military Community.
Moving off island? We prep your vehicle to pass inspection and arrive in top condition — on both ends of the trip. Our detailing services are trusted by military families across Oahu.
We take care of both sides of the process so your vehicle is protected from start to finish — whether you're leaving Oahu or you just arrived here.
Shipping this month? Book 3–5 days before your VPC appointment. Call for same-week appointment availability.
Prepped to pass.
Your vehicle is professionally cleaned and prepped to meet all transport requirements. We ensure a smooth inspection process so there are no delays when it matters most
Restored on arrival.
Once your vehicle arrives in Honolulu, we restore its appearance so it's clean, refreshed, and ready to drive immediately — no salt stains, port dust, or transit grime.
THE 18-POINT PCS INSPECTION
What Gets Inspected — Is What We Include in Every Detail.
Your vehicle is professionally cleaned and prepped to meet all transport requirements. We ensure a smooth inspection process so there are no delays when it matters most.
Full vehicle cleaning to meet inspection standards
Undercarriage & engine power wash
Full vacuum of carpets & seats
Wheels, tires & wheel wells cleaned
Vehicle ready to drive immediately after arrival
Interior glass & surface clean
Interior & exterior decontamination
Exterior hand wash & surface wipe-down
FULL PCS-SHIPPING DETAIL
NO GUESSWORK. NO STRESS
PCS Pre-Shipment Detail
A full inside-and-out detail built to meet carrier and VPC inspection standards — so there are no surprises at drop-off.
✓ Full exterior foam bath & hand wash
✓ Multi-stage decontamination
✓ Clean wheel wells, undercarriage
✓ Engine bay wipe-down & door jamb detailing
✓ Trim & molding cleaned and dressed
✓ Hand polish + sealant (6+ months protection)
✓ Tires, rims & glass fully detailed
✓ Full interior vacuum & steam extraction
✓ Leather care, stain removal & deodorizing
A note on shampooing: we only do it when there's time to dry the vehicle completely. A damp cabin sealed in a container for three weeks at sea comes off the ship smelling like a basement. If your turn-in is inside 24 hours we'll tell you to skip it — before you pay for it.
The undercarriage, trunk and engine bay are included in every PCS Full Detail. However, excessive dirt may be subject to a surcharge.
RATES BY VEHICLE SIZE
Compact
e.g. Civic, Corolla, Mini
$305
Sedan/Coupe
e.g. Camry, Accord, Model 3
$335
Mid-Size SUV/Truck
e.g. RAV4, CR-V, Explorer
$369
Large SUV / Van / Truck
e.g. Tahoe, F-150, Sequoia
$409
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
Add Graphene Ceramic Coating to your PCS detail for $169+ and your vehicle ships with one-year month of paint protection built for what's coming next — salt air, ocean spray, UV, and the wear of cross-Pacific transit.
Pet hair removal $80
Heavy sand extraction $80
Seat & carpet shampoo, $100
heated extraction + forced-air dry
Decal, badge & adhesive $50+
ghost removal
Inspection-ready in four steps
Book online
Choose PCS Full Detail, select your vehicle size, and pick a time before your turn-in.
We come to you
Our self-contained van arrives at your home, apartment, or on-base with its own water and power.
We work every zone
Wheel wells, door jambs, carpets, trunk, lower body, and cowl are cleaned to the inspection standard.
Turn in with confidence
You get a VPC Readiness Certificate documenting the detail, then head to your appointment.
Just landed in Hawaiʻi?
Vehicles come off the ship carrying salt film, rail dust and whatever else the container picked up over three weeks at sea. Our Signature Detail is the perfect remedy — $269 — includes a multi-decontamination wash that strips damaging elements before the first hard Honolulu sun bakes it into your clear coat.
Book it the same week your vehicle arrives at the Honolulu Port.
New Oʻahu resident? Take a look at the Apex Members Club.
PCS Vehicle Shipping Resource Hub
The official links, forms, and carrier resources you need before your vehicle leaves Honolulu Harbor — whether you're PCSing under orders or shipping a personal vehicle to the mainland.
Check out our blog: How to Pass Your VPC Inspection
MILITARY & OFFICIAL PCS PROCESS
PCSmyPOV (Official DoD POV Portal)
Schedule your Honolulu VPC drop-off appointment, track your vehicle, and find required paperwork. The starting point for every PCS shipment.
pcsmypov.com
Honolulu Vehicle Processing Center
Where military members physically turn in their one DoD-authorized POV.
Pier 1, Forrest Ave, Honolulu | (808) 670-3095 / Toll-free (855) 389-9499
Military OneSource
Broader PCS planning tools, entitlements info, and relocation counseling for service members and families.
militaryonesource.mil
COMMERCIAL CARRIERS
Matson — Ship Your Car
Book Honolulu-to-mainland vehicle shipping; includes a $100 active-duty discount and online tracking.
matson.com
Pasha Hawaii — Ship a Car
Second major Oʻahu carrier; enclosed RO/RO service from Honolulu (Sand Island terminal) to San Diego, LA, and Oakland.
Vehicle Shipping Checklist
What to remove, fuel-level limits, documentation to bring to drop-off.
pashahawaii.com
STATE & LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Hawaiʻi DMV — Vehicle Registration/Removal Info
Covers HRS §286-57, the state law governing lawful removal of a vehicle from Hawaiʻi (carriers require proof of clear title/registration before loading).
Honolulu.gov
State of Hawaiʻi DOT Harbors Division
Honolulu Harbor operations, terminal access, and commercial pier information.
JBPHH/Schof/MCBH Relocation Readiness Office (ITO)
For service members, the on-base office that can answer entitlement questions the VPC can't.
Check your base
WHERE WE SHINE
Oahu’s Premier Mobile Detailing — We Come to You
We serve the entire island with professional-grade car care, paint correction and ceramic coatings. Whether you're parked in a downtown Honolulu high-rise or a residential driveway in Kailua, our mobile units arrive self-sufficient with water and power to deliver a showroom finish on-site.
Honolulu
Waikīkī
Hawaii Kai
Kahala
Ala Moana
Aiea
Pearl City
Manoa
Kapolei
Kailua
Kāneʻohe
Ewa Beach
Mililani
Kakaʻako
Wahiawa
WHO'S THIS FOR
Supporting People on the Move
Shipping a vehicle isn't just a logistical challenge — it's a threat to your paint and interior. Without proper prep, your vehicle can arrive in worse condition or face delays during inspection.
Military members on PCS orders moving off Oahu
Families relocating to the mainland
Exterior hand wash & surface wipe-down
Anyone shipping a vehicle to or from the mainland
Buyers and sellers transporting vehicles between islands