The People Behind Our Excellence
At XLNC Auto Beauty, exceptional vehicle restoration begins with exceptional people. Our team combines decades of professional detailing experience with continuous education, advanced restoration training, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. Every member of our team shares one common goal—delivering results that exceed expectations while treating every vehicle with the highest level of care and attention to detail.
Michael Cotton
Founder, CEO & General Manager
Michael Cotton is the Founder, CEO, and General Manager of XLNC Auto Beauty, where he oversees all aspects of the company’s operations, training, quality standards, and long-term vision. With more than three decades of professional experience in the automotive detailing industry, Michael has dedicated his career to raising the standard of vehicle care through innovation, education, and specialized restoration services.
His passion for detailing began long before it became a profession. As a preteen, Michael earned spending money by washing neighborhood cars for one dollar each, discovering an appreciation for hard work and the satisfaction of transforming a vehicle through attention to detail. That early passion grew into a lifelong career.
Professionally, Michael has been detailing since 1991 and has successfully founded and operated multiple detailing businesses. He launched Air Wash Auto Detailing at the Oakland Airport before opening Rider’s Detail on International Boulevard in Oakland, where he built and operated a successful shop for 17 years.
Believing that great businesses require more than technical skill, Michael made the decision to return to school to expand his knowledge of business, communications, and media. He studied Business at Laney College before earning a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts from San Francisco State University.
Following his studies, Michael combined decades of hands-on detailing experience with his education in business, branding, communications, and media to establish XLNC Auto Beauty. Under his leadership, the company has evolved beyond traditional detailing into one of the Bay Area’s leading providers of specialty vehicle restoration services. Michael has developed innovative service processes in areas including rodent abatement, mold remediation, biohazard vehicle sanitation, odor elimination, paint correction, ceramic coatings, and advanced interior restoration—helping motorists solve problems that many conventional detailing shops are not equipped to handle.
Today, Michael continues to lead XLNC Auto Beauty with a commitment to continuous education, innovation, and customer care. His philosophy has remained the same throughout his career:
Excellence is Attention to Detail.
Ty Malik Cotton
Field Manager & Biohazard Vehicle Sanitation Specialist
Ty Malik Cotton has been a professional automotive detailer since 2017 and has received comprehensive training in every phase of professional auto detailing. His experience includes paint correction, ceramic coating installation, interior restoration, carpet and upholstery shampooing, steam cleaning, odor elimination, and ozone treatments.
As XLNC Auto Beauty’s Field Manager, Ty oversees our mobile detailing operations, ensuring customers receive the same high standard of quality, professionalism, and attention to detail whether services are performed at their home, workplace, or other location. He leads by example, helping maintain the level of excellence that XLNC Auto Beauty is known for.
While fully trained in all aspects of conventional auto detailing, Ty’s primary area of expertise is Bodily Fluid Disinfectant Services. He has dedicated extensive study to the proper methods of sanitizing contaminated vehicle interiors, reducing potential health risks, and restoring vehicles to a clean, safe condition. His attention to detail and commitment to following established sanitation procedures help ensure that every project is completed with professionalism, care, and respect for customer safety.
Ty is committed to continuous learning and takes pride in helping customers through some of the most challenging vehicle restoration situations with skill, compassion, and attention to detail.
Michael Myonne Cotton
Shop Manager & Rodent Abatement Specialist
Michael Myonne Cotton has been a professional automotive detailer since 2017 and has received comprehensive training in every phase of professional auto detailing. His experience includes paint correction, ceramic coating installation, interior restoration, carpet and upholstery shampooing, steam cleaning, odor elimination, and ozone treatments.
As XLNC Auto Beauty’s Shop Manager, Michael oversees daily shop operations, ensuring every vehicle is serviced with precision, efficiency, and the exceptional attention to detail that defines our company. He plays a key role in maintaining quality standards, mentoring team members, and ensuring every customer receives a consistently outstanding experience.
While fully trained in all aspects of conventional auto detailing, Michael’s primary area of expertise is Rodent Abatement. He has dedicated extensive study to the inspection, identification, and safe removal of rodent contamination from vehicles. Through years of hands-on experience, he has helped develop XLNC Auto Beauty’s specialized rodent abatement procedures, including methods for locating hidden nests, identifying contamination, removing rodent remains and waste, reducing health risks, eliminating persistent odors, and restoring affected vehicles to a clean, safe condition.
Michael is committed to continuous improvement and takes pride in solving some of the most challenging contamination issues customers face. His methodical approach, technical expertise, and commitment to excellence have made him an integral part of XLNC Auto Beauty’s specialty restoration team.
David Allen
Detailing Technician
brings valuable professional detailing experience to XLNC Auto Beauty, having previously worked in the rental car industry, where he developed a strong foundation in vehicle cleaning, presentation, and preparation. Eight months ago, he joined the XLNC Auto Beauty team to further his career and expand his expertise in advanced vehicle restoration.
David has received training in all phases of professional auto detailing, including interior and exterior detailing, paint care, steam cleaning, carpet and upholstery shampooing, odor elimination, and vehicle preparation. As a Detailing Technician, he plays an important role in preparing vehicles for our specialty restoration services and supporting our team of specialists throughout the restoration process. His reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to quality help ensure every vehicle is properly prepared before advanced restoration work begins.
Dedicated to continuous learning, David is actively developing his knowledge of today’s latest detailing technologies, specialty restoration techniques, and industry best practices. His positive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to excellence make him a valued member of the XLNC Auto Beauty team.
At XLNC Auto Beauty, we believe exceptional results are built on a foundation of teamwork, ongoing education, and attention to detail—and David is committed to growing those skills every day.
Anthony “Tay” Livingston
Detailing Technician
Anthony “Tay” Livingston began his automotive detailing journey more than 10 years ago, first discovering his passion for the craft while working at Rider’s Detail. After returning to the professional detailing industry, he joined XLNC Auto Beauty, where he has spent the past six months expanding his skills and training in today’s advanced restoration techniques.
Anthony has received training in all phases of professional auto detailing, including interior and exterior detailing, paint care, steam cleaning, carpet and upholstery shampooing, odor elimination, and vehicle preparation. As a Detailing Technician, he plays an important role in preparing vehicles for our specialty restoration services and supporting our team of specialists throughout the restoration process. His attention to detail helps ensure every vehicle is properly prepared before advanced services begin.
Committed to continuous learning, Anthony is actively developing his expertise in the latest detailing technologies, products, and restoration methods that have emerged over the past decade. His dedication, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn make him an important part of the XLNC Auto Beauty team as he continues to grow professionally.
At XLNC Auto Beauty, we believe excellence comes through ongoing education, hands-on experience, and a commitment to mastering the details—and Anthony embodies that philosophy every day.
The hands behind every restoration.
Exceptional vehicle restoration begins with exceptional people. Meet the specialists who treat every vehicle like it’s the only one in the shop.
Decades of experience, continuous education, and an unwavering commitment to the details others overlook.
Michael Cotton
Michael Cotton is the Founder, CEO, and General Manager of XLNC Auto Beauty, where he oversees operations, training, quality standards, and long-term vision. With more than three decades in professional detailing, Michael has dedicated his career to raising the standard of vehicle care through innovation, education, and specialized restoration services.
His passion began long before it was a profession. As a preteen, he washed neighborhood cars for a dollar each — discovering an appreciation for hard work and the satisfaction of transforming a vehicle through attention to detail.
Professionally detailing since 1991, Michael founded Air Wash Auto Detailing at Oakland Airport before opening Rider’s Detail on International Boulevard in Oakland, where he ran a successful shop for 17 years. He later returned to school — studying Business at Laney College and earning a B.A. in Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts from San Francisco State University.
Combining hands-on experience with formal education, he established XLNC Auto Beauty, evolving it into one of the Bay Area’s leading providers of specialty restoration: rodent abatement, mold remediation, biohazard sanitation, odor elimination, paint correction, ceramic coatings, and advanced interior restoration.
Ty Malik Cotton
A professional detailer since 2017, Ty has comprehensive training across every phase of the craft — paint correction, ceramic coating, interior restoration, steam cleaning, odor elimination, and ozone treatments.
As Field Manager, Ty oversees our mobile detailing operations, ensuring the same standard whether service is performed at your home, workplace, or elsewhere. He leads by example, maintaining the excellence XLNC is known for.
His primary expertise is Bodily Fluid Disinfectant Services. He has dedicated extensive study to sanitizing contaminated vehicle interiors, reducing potential health risks, and restoring vehicles to a safe condition — with professionalism, care, and respect for customer safety.
Michael Myonne Cotton
Detailing professionally since 2017, Michael Myonne is trained in every phase of auto detailing — paint correction, ceramic coating installation, interior restoration, steam cleaning, odor elimination, and ozone treatments.
As Shop Manager, he oversees daily operations, ensuring every vehicle is serviced with precision, efficiency, and exceptional attention to detail. He mentors the team and safeguards consistency across every project.
His specialty is Rodent Abatement. Through years of hands-on experience he has helped develop XLNC’s specialized procedures — locating hidden nests, identifying contamination, removing rodent remains and waste, reducing health risks, eliminating persistent odors, and restoring affected vehicles to a safe condition.
David Allen
David brings valuable professional detailing experience from the rental-car industry, where he built a strong foundation in vehicle cleaning, presentation, and preparation. He joined XLNC to expand his expertise in advanced restoration.
Trained in all phases of professional detailing — interior and exterior, paint care, steam cleaning, carpet and upholstery shampooing, odor elimination, and preparation — David plays an important role preparing vehicles for our specialty restoration services.
Dedicated to continuous learning, David is actively developing his knowledge of the latest detailing technologies and specialty restoration techniques. His reliability and positive attitude make him a valued member of the team.
Anthony “Tay” Livingston
Anthony discovered his passion for detailing more than a decade ago at Rider’s Detail. After returning to the industry, he joined XLNC to expand his skills and training in today’s advanced restoration techniques.
Trained across every phase of professional detailing — interior and exterior, paint care, steam cleaning, carpet and upholstery shampooing, odor elimination, and preparation — Anthony supports our specialists throughout the restoration process.
Committed to continuous learning, he’s actively developing expertise in the latest products and methods that have emerged over the past decade. His dedication and strong work ethic make him an important part of the team.