The founder

built by
a car
enthusiast.

Levi, founder of Pineworks Automotive
NameLevi
RoleFounder & detailer
FoundedJanuary 2026
BaseAberystwyth · Mid Wales
SpecialismDetailing · Correction · Coating
InterestsJDM · Japanese imports · Car culture
Long-termMulti-van · Physical location · Imports
Philosophy完璧主義 perfectionism
Levi working on a car
The story

I started Pineworks because I couldn't find a detailer I trusted with my own car. Not one that actually cared about the process about doing it properly. So I learned how to do it myself, properly, and realised pretty quickly that other people wanted the same thing.

What started as detailing my own car and a few friends' turned into something real almost immediately. Word of mouth is a powerful thing when the results speak for themselves and they did. Every job got posted. Every result got shared. Bookings started coming in before I'd even built a proper website.

I'm 20, I'm a university student, and I run this entirely on my own. Every detail is done by me personally I don't subcontract, I don't rush, and I don't take on more than I can do well. That's deliberate. The moment I compromise on quality to take on more volume is the moment Pineworks stops being what it's supposed to be.

My background is JDM. Japanese car culture, the attention to detail in how those cars are engineered, the pride of ownership that's what Pineworks is built on. Driven by perfection isn't just a tagline. It's the only way I know how to work.

100+Jobs completed
5.0Average rating
5★Only rating received
100%Five-star reviews
What we stand for

four principles.
no exceptions.

精密

precision over speed

Every stage of a detail has a reason. Pre-rinse, decontaminate, clay, wash, dry, polish, protect in that order, every time. Skipping steps is how paint gets damaged and how corners get cut. We don't skip steps.

誠実

honesty about condition

If your car needs paint correction before a coating, we'll tell you. If the scratch is too deep to fully remove with polishing alone, we'll show you before and explain what's achievable. No overselling. No surprises.

敬意

respect for every vehicle

Whether it's a brand new Porsche or a well-loved daily driver, it gets the same level of care. People trust us with their property. That's not something we take lightly.

成長

always learning

Products evolve, techniques improve, and there's always more to know about paint chemistry, coating adhesion, and surface correction. Staying curious is how you stay good at this.

Where this is going

bigger than detailing.

Detailing is where Pineworks started, but it's not where it ends. The long-term goal is a full automotive brand the kind of place where car culture, craftsmanship, and community actually exist under one roof.

Think: a physical space for coatings, wraps, and PPF. Japanese vehicle imports and parts. Events, community, a coffee machine in the corner. The kind of shop DriftWorks and Liberty Walk built their cultures around but with a distinctly British take on it.

That's years away. Right now the focus is on building the reputation, moving to Cheshire to access a bigger market, and expanding to a multi-van operation. Everything else follows from doing this part right.

Now

mobile detailing · solo operation

Single-van, fully mobile. Aberystwyth base, relocating to Northwich / Cheshire Q3 2026.

2026–27

multi-van · cheshire & greater manchester

Expand coverage area, bring on trained staff, scale the booking system.

2027–28

physical location

Dedicated unit for ceramic coatings, PPF, and window tint. Controlled environment work.

Beyond

japanese imports · car culture hub

JDM vehicle and parts imports. Community space. Events. The full vision.

The equipment

professional grade.
every visit.

Polishing

dual-action & rotary polisher

Professional-grade machine polishing speed and backing plate matched to paint type and defect severity.

Decontamination

iron fallout & tar remover

Chemical decontamination before any contact with the paint. Removes bonded contaminants safely without scratching.

Coating

SiO2 ceramic coating

Professional-grade 9H ceramic coating applied by hand, panel by panel. Not a consumer product requires proper prep and knowledge to apply correctly.

Extraction

wet/dry vacuum & extractor

Hot water extraction for upholstery and carpets. Lifts soiling that a dry vacuum alone won't touch.

Wash

two-bucket method

Dedicated wash and rinse buckets with grit guards. The right method matters it's how you avoid putting swirls in while cleaning.

Protection

clay bar & lubricant

Physical decontamination pass after chemical. Creates the slick surface necessary for polishing or coating adhesion.

Drying

blower & microfibre

Air drying for door shuts and panel gaps, dedicated drying towels for surfaces. No chamois leathers they scratch.

Lighting

inspection lighting

High-intensity inspection light to reveal defects before and after correction. You can't correct what you can't see.

パインワークス

want to see it in person?

Get a quote and we'll come to you. No showroom needed just a driveway and a car that deserves better.

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Mobile service · Aberystwyth & Mid Wales