EXTERIOR CARE

Exterior Detailing

Hand wash, decontaminate, polish, protect — bring back the shine that daily driving dulls.

What Is an Exterior Detail?

Far beyond a drive-through wash

An exterior detail goes far beyond a drive-through wash. It’s a full process that removes bonded contaminants from your clear coat, smooths the paint back to a glass finish with clay, and applies real protection that lasts months. A car wash makes the car look clean. A detail actually fixes what the wash can’t touch.

Left alone, daily driving bakes iron fallout, tar, tree sap, and industrial pollution into your clear coat. Over time that contamination creates oxidation, swirl marks, and a dull, hazy finish — and no touchless wash will pull it off, because soap isn’t designed to. You need decontamination, clay, and proper polishing to truly restore the paint.

At Sleekz Automotive, every exterior detail is done in a climate-controlled bay at 37 Minford Ave, Scarborough, ON, M1R 2B4 — warm water, controlled lighting, and a proper drying space. No frozen doors in winter, no water spots from baking sun in summer. Your vehicle is never left outside in the weather.

Hand Wash Only

No abrasive brushes, no swirl-inducing shortcuts. Soft microfiber mitts and a proper 2-bucket method, every time.

Decontamination

Iron remover, fallout cleaner, tar dissolver, and tree sap treatment strip bonded contaminants from your clear coat.

Clay Bar Treatment

Glides across the paint to lift what washing leaves behind, leaving the surface as smooth as glass.

Paint-Safe Detergents

pH-neutral, wax-friendly foams that lift grime without stripping existing sealants or coatings.

Wheel & Tire Detail

Barrel-deep cleaning on every wheel, brake dust dissolved, and a clean tire dressing to finish the look.

Sealant Protection

Months of real water-beading and UV protection — not the week or two you get from a drive-through spray.

Exterior Detailing Packages

Three tiers, from quick refresh to full showroom finish.

Express Exterior

A proper hand wash when your paint is in good shape and just needs a reset.

From $90

~1 hour

Most Popular

Full Exterior

Our most popular exterior. Decontamination and clay bar leave the paint smooth and protected for months.

From $180

~2.5 hours

Showroom Exterior

A full exterior resurrection. One-step polish, trim restoration, and serious protection.

From $320

~4 hours

The Process

Four steps, one obsessive standard

01

Pre-Rinse & Foam

We loosen and lift soiling with a pre-rinse and snow foam before anything touches the paint.

02

Contact Wash

2-bucket hand wash with soft microfiber mitts — top down, grit guards in, no cross-contamination.

03

Decontamination

Iron remover, tar cleaner, and clay bar strip bonded contaminants from the clear coat.

04

Polish & Protect

Optional machine polish for extra gloss, then a sealant or wax to lock in the finish for months.

Exterior Detailing FAQ

Straight Answers for Scarborough & GTA Car Owners

How is a detail different from a car wash?

Depth, methods, and the finish. A car wash moves loose dirt off the surface and calls it a day. A detail decontaminates the paint, removes bonded contaminants a wash can’t touch, smooths the surface with clay, and applies real protection. The result is a finish that actually looks and feels new — not just clean for an afternoon.

No — when paired with plenty of clay lubricant on decontaminated paint, it’s a safe and routine step. Clay picks up embedded contaminants that washing leaves behind. We use fresh clay and proper lube every time, so there’s no marring.

Most owners do a Full Exterior 3–4 times per year and an Express Exterior in between to keep the paint looking sharp. If your vehicle lives outdoors or sees a lot of highway driving, lean toward more frequent detailing to stay ahead of contamination.

Often yes, as long as the etching hasn’t burned through the clear coat. A full decontamination and one-step polish handles most cases. Deeper etching needs a proper paint correction — we’ll tell you honestly at drop-off which route your paint actually needs.

Yes. Every exterior detail is completed at our location at 37 Minford Ave, Scarborough, ON, M1R 2B4. We use warm water, work at the proper temperature, and ensure your vehicle is thoroughly dried after washing. No frozen doors, no ice-related water spots — just a clean, dry car ready to go.

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