Polishing is what turns clean paint into glossy paint.
Polishing is what turns clean paint into glossy paint. A machine polisher with a fine pad and a light abrasive refines the surface, removes haze and fine wash marks, and lets the colour look deeper and wetter. If your car is clean but looks flat, a polish is usually the missing step for owners across Richmond Hill.
It sits between a wash and full correction. A polish takes less time than multi-stage defect removal, and it is gentler on clear coat. We still wash and clay the paint first so we are not grinding dirt around, and we mask rubber and plastic trim so the pad does not stain it. Most polishes take two to four hours on an average sedan.
Machine polishing is done in small sections, wiped clean and checked under bright light so we know what the paint is actually doing, rather than guessing from how the pad feels. If you drive a dark car around Mill Pond, you will notice the difference most, since swirls and haze show up more on black, navy and deep grey.
Afterward we leave the paint protected with wax, sealant or coating so the gloss lasts, and we explain how to wash without undoing the work. Expect a few hours for most cars, longer for large SUVs and trucks. Call or text us from Richmond Hill and we will tell you whether a polish is enough or whether the paint needs correction.
Want the full breakdown? Read our complete guide to car polishing.
Richmond Hill is mostly detached and semi-detached homes with driveways and garages, with townhouse complexes and condo towers clustered along Yonge Street and Highway 7, so we usually set up in a driveway and also work in underground garages.
Winter salt and slush from Yonge Street, Highway 7 and the 404 build up on lower panels, and cold snaps freeze grime onto the paint. Spring pollen from mature trees and dust from ongoing development coat cars quickly.
Richmond Hill streets are busy at rush hour, and a drive to a shop on the 404 or Yonge Street takes time. A mobile detailer works at your driveway, garage or office and fits around the commute.
We regularly work in Mill Pond, Westbrook and Gormley, and every other part of Richmond Hill.
Everything is done on-site, at your location, with our own water, power and pro-grade products.
Straightforward flat prices, shown up front. Choose your vehicle size and book online in under a minute.
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.
Call or text and tell us where the car is. We come to you, any day, any hour.