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Hand Car Wash in Markham

Hand Car Wash in Markham, done at your door by Auto Royale. Open 24/7.

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People look for a hand car wash because they have seen what automatic brushes do. Under bright light, a dark car often shows a web of fine circular scratches, called swirls. Most come from dirty brushes or poor washing technique. A careful hand wash avoids that.

The core of our method is two buckets. One holds clean soapy water, and the other holds rinse water with a grit guard at the bottom. After each section of the car, the mitt is rinsed before going back into the soap, so dirt picked up from the lower doors does not travel to the hood.

How hand car wash works in Markham

  1. Rinse the car to remove loose sand, salt and grit
  2. Foam the vehicle and let it soften grime
  3. Wash wheels and tires first with dedicated brushes
  4. Wash paint with a clean mitt using the two-bucket method
  5. Rinse the soap thoroughly
  6. Dry with microfibre or filtered air, then clean glass

What you get

Before the mitt touches the paint, we foam the vehicle and rinse it, which removes the heaviest grit. We wash from the roof down, leaving the dirtiest areas, such as lower bumpers and sills near Aileen-Willowbrook road spray, for last. Wheels get their own brushes and buckets.

Drying matters just as much. We use plush microfibre towels or a dedicated blower, patting and gliding instead of rubbing. Leftover water is chased out of mirrors and door handles so it does not run and spot after we leave your Markham address. We finish with a quick look from a few angles to catch missed spots.

A hand wash is the best way to maintain good paint, and it makes sense to add protection after it. Sealant or wax makes the next wash easier and helps keep dirt from sticking. Call or text us any time, and we will come to you.

Hand Car Wash across Markham

Markham is mostly detached and semi-detached homes with driveways and garages in Unionville, Cornell and Berczy, with townhouse complexes and condo towers along Highway 7 and around Markham Centre, so we work in driveways, visitor lots and underground garages.

Salt and slush from the 404, 407 and Highway 7 build up on lower panels through winter, and new subdivisions and construction send dust onto paint. Spring pollen from the mature trees in older areas like Unionville settles on windshields and finishes.

Markham is spread out, and getting to a shop across the 404 or 407 can take a chunk of the day. Mobile detailing works in your driveway, condo garage or office lot and fits busy schedules.

Good to know

We regularly work in Aileen-Willowbrook, Royal Orchard and Locust Hill, and in every other part of Markham.

What Markham drivers say

Reviews from our Markham Google Business Profile.

★★★★★

“I am very impressed with how clean my interior is after these guys cleaned it up. Extremely thorough!!!”

Christine Robinson · via Google · a month ago
★★★★★

“They wrapped my car and it looks the best it ever has. Really impressed!”

ryan rose (ryan) · via Google · a month ago
★★★★★

“Needed my interior cleaned. Called these guys and they came to my house the next day. Very convenient!”

Ekene Akuneme · via Google · a month ago

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Other services we provide

Everything is done on-site, at your location, with our own water, power and pro-grade products.

Interior DetailingExterior DetailingFull DetailingCeramic CoatingPaint CorrectionCar PolishingCar BuffingCar WaxingPaint SealantClay Bar TreatmentHeadlight RestorationEngine Bay CleaningCarpet ShampooUpholstery CleaningLeather CleaningFabric Seat CleaningInterior Steam CleaningOdour RemovalPet Hair RemovalVomit Clean-UpMould & Mildew RemovalSmoke Smell RemovalStain RemovalSalt Stain RemovalSpill Clean-UpWindow & Glass CleaningWheel & Tire DetailingTar, Sap & Bug RemovalScratch & Swirl RemovalWater Spot RemovalPlastic Trim RestorationWaterless & Rinseless Car WashInterior SanitizationExpress DetailingTruck DetailingSUV DetailingVan & Minivan DetailingLuxury & Exotic Car DetailingClassic Car DetailingElectric Vehicle DetailingCar ValetingConvertible Top CleaningDashboard & Interior Trim CareMaintenance Detailing PlansFeces Clean-UpUrine Clean-Up & Odour RemovalBlood Stain RemovalDiaper & Baby Mess Clean-UpDog Accident, Drool & Carsickness Clean-UpCat Spray & Litter Odour RemovalBodily Fluid Clean-Up & SanitizationBed Bug Aftercare CleaningCockroach Clean-UpRodent Droppings & Nest Clean-UpFlood & Water-Damaged Interior Clean-UpSewage & Backup ContaminationRotten Food & Spoiled Milk Smell RemovalFire & Smoke Damage Interior CleaningHoarder Car Clean-OutBird Dropping RemovalPaint Overspray RemovalGraffiti, Spray Paint & Marker RemovalSlime, Play-Dough & Kids' Craft MessMakeup, Ink & Dye-Transfer StainsConstruction Dust & Drywall Dust CleaningSticker, Decal & Adhesive Residue Removal

Detailing for your situation

Hand Car Wash Markham — FAQ

Why is a hand car wash better for paint?
It lets the person washing control pressure, tools and cleanliness, so there are fewer chances of dragging grit across the clear coat.
What is the two-bucket method?
One bucket has soapy water, the other clean rinse water. The mitt is rinsed after each section, which keeps dirt from going back onto the paint.
Will a hand wash remove swirl marks?
No, it prevents new ones. Existing swirls need polishing or paint correction to remove.
Do you hand wash in Markham year-round?
Yes, weather permitting. In freezing conditions we may suggest an interior-only visit or a different day.
How long does a hand wash take?
Usually between 45 minutes and just over an hour for a car, longer for large SUVs or heavily soiled vehicles.
Can you hand wash a ceramic-coated car?
Yes, and we prefer a gentle, pH-balanced soap for it. Coated cars are easier to wash and keep their water-beading longer.
Which Markham neighbourhoods do you serve?
We cover all of Markham, including Unionville, Milliken, Markham Village, Cornell, Berczy, Angus Glen, Markham Centre and Thornhill's Markham side.
Do you work in condo garages around Markham Centre?
Yes. We work in many underground garages. Check your building's rules on visitors or contractors, and tell us the level and stall. If there is no tap, we use waterless methods.
Do you detail motorcycles?
No, we focus on cars, SUVs, trucks and vans.
Can you get cigarette smoke smell out of a car?
We clean every surface that holds smoke, replace what we can and treat with ozone. Heavy smoke may need more than one visit. The smoke smell removal page has the full rundown.
Can you get urine smell out of a car seat?
We can greatly reduce it. We use an enzyme cleaner and hot-water extraction to pull out what is in the fabric, and we explain honestly if it has soaked into the foam. Our urine clean-up service covers the options.
A nosebleed got on my seat. What should I do before you arrive?
Blot with a cold, damp cloth and do not rub or use hot water. Then call or text us and we will treat the rest with a cold-water enzyme method.

Simple pricing

Straightforward flat prices, shown up front. Choose your vehicle size and book online in under a minute.

Sedan / coupe / hatchback
$250
Interior detail
SUV / crossover
$300
Interior detail
7-seater / truck / van
$350
Interior detail

Add the exterior for +$100 (full interior + exterior). Extras: Heavy pet hair +$75, Vomit / biohazard +$150. We come to you, 24/7. Pay after the job by card, debit, cash or e-transfer.

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