Ryan Lloyd was nine years old, sitting beside his dad, carefully piecing together model cars.
It wasn’t just about the rote assembly. It was the detail, the way each piece fit just right. The sense of pride when the finished models displayed a perfect shine.
Even then, he thought, “I’d like to do something like this when I grow up.”
Ryan is amazed how something so simple became something so defining.
“That’s where it started. With my dad,” he says, becoming emotional. “He taught me there’s real satisfaction in seeing something restored. Elevated.”
Clean Vision is, in many ways, the realization of that childhood vision, offering full-service interior and exterior detailing of vehicles, motorcycles, RVs and boats. But the heart of the business lies in its more specialized services: window tinting and advanced paint protection.
“Tinting is an art,” he says. “Every piece of glass behaves differently. The curves, the angles. It takes patience and precision to get it right.”
Not just with vehicles. Clean Vision handles tinting across a wide range of applications, from boats and homes to commercial buildings and restaurants.
Modern films reduce heat, block UV rays and provide privacy, from subtle shading to reflective, mirror-like finishes. For drivers, that means comfort, visibility and a more refined look. For homeowners, this protects hardwood floors and furnishings from sun damage.
“We just finished a lake house,” Ryan says. “From the outside, the reflective film gives the homeowners privacy. Inside, you see the lake perfectly, almost as if there was no tinting at all.”
It’s a quiet upgrade, one that becomes essential once you’ve experienced it.
If tinting is about refinement, paint protection is about preservation. Ryan and his partner, Justin Strobel, are certified in several systems, including Icon Rocklear, a next-generation coating that goes well beyond traditional ceramic finishes.
Unlike standard coatings designed primarily for shine, Icon adds measurable thickness to a vehicle’s surface, effectively creating a protective barrier over the original paint.
“It’s restorative and protective,” Justin explains. “It fills in scratches, brings back clarity and guards against future damage.”
The results can be remarkable. Vehicles with faded or marred finishes regain depth and luster. Everyday drivers gain added resilience against chips and scratches. And unlike many coatings, Icon is fully repairable, so damage can often be corrected without compromising the original paint beneath.
That level of protection – plus Ryan and Justin’s meticulous level of care – attracts family cars, weekend rides and a few other unusual clients. Like the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing a local owner recently entrusted to Ryan and his team for paint protection. The exceptionally rare collector car can be valued at more than $2 million.
“You might think we’d be nervous,” Ryan says. “But we approach every vehicle the same way. Do what you know, do it right and don’t cut corners.”
For Ryan, this philosophy is what drives the business. “We’d rather do fewer cars and do them right,” he says. “Our goal is to get it as close to perfect as possible.”
Which is why some customers drive an hour or more to bring their vehicles to Clean Vision. Not because it’s the cheapest option, but because the team offers something increasingly rare: expertise, education and honesty.
They walk clients through every step of the process, explaining not just what they’re buying but why it matters. In some cases, they’ll recommend a less expensive service if it better suits the client’s needs.
“This is not about taking money out of someone’s pocket,” says Ryan. “It’s about giving them what makes sense for them.” A small detail, perhaps. But at Clean Vision, details are everything.
In the end, whether it’s a daily driver or a collector car, the goal remains the same: to deliver something that’s protected and looks unmistakably cared for.
Long before the shop, before the certifications and high-end coatings, there were model cars, each one a small exercise in precision and imagination.
And somewhere along the way, that nine-year-old kid sitting beside his dad became someone entrusted with a $2 million car.
You get the sense his dad would be proud.