Exterior

Exterior Detailing

What It Is

Clean Paint, From the Surface Down

Exterior detailing is the outside half of our precision detailing: the paint is cleaned and decontaminated, then machine polished for gloss. It is also the prep that has to happen before ceramic coating or paint protection film. Drop the car off at our Ancaster studio by appointment.

We assess every panel before touching paint, so you know what to expect from the finish before we start.

What It Covers

Where an Exterior Detail Spends Its Time

01

Paint Decontamination

Removes contamination a wash leaves behind, so the paint is smooth to the touch.

Bonded Grime
02

Machine Polish

Brings back depth and shine. Deeper defects are a job for paint correction.

Gloss
03

Wheels and Lower Panels

The lower half of the car carries the road salt, brake dust and slush spray. Tell us if that is where your car needs the most work.

Winter Grime
The Process

How It Works

01

Assess the Paint

We look over every panel with you and confirm what the detail will cover.

02

Clean and Decontaminate

Loose dirt comes off first, then bonded contamination.

03

Polish and Hand Back

The paint is machine polished. We call you as soon as it is ready.

FAQ

Common Questions

What is paint decontamination?

Washing removes loose dirt. Decontamination removes what is bonded to the paint, such as tar, sap and fine metal particles, so the surface feels smooth and is ready for polish or protection.

Is a machine polish included?

A machine polish is part of our precision detailing. If the paint needs deeper work, we will suggest paint correction and quote it separately.

Should I get an exterior detail before ceramic coating?

The paint has to be clean and decontaminated before any coating or film goes on, so prep is part of that work. Ask us and we will explain what your car needs.

Can I wait at the shop?

No. Our shop is a private workspace without a waiting area. Drop the car off and we will call you when it is ready.

Keep Reading
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Precision Detailing

Interior and exterior detailing together.

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02

Paint Correction

Machine polishing that removes swirls and light scratches.

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03

Ceramic Coating

Protect clean paint with a hydrophobic layer.

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Road Salt and Your Paint

A Hamilton winter guide to salt, slush and the lower panels.

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Areas We Serve

Drivers come to our Ancaster studio from across Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville. Find your town and what to expect when you drop off.

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Get Started

Book an Exterior Detail

Prefer to talk it through? Call 365-336-3767, Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 4 pm. Work is by appointment.

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