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 Scarborough.
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 Birch Cliff, 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 Scarborough 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.
Scarborough has plenty of detached and semi-detached homes with driveways and garages, plus townhouse complexes and a growing number of condo and apartment towers around Scarborough Town Centre and along Kennedy and Eglinton, so we are comfortable setting up in a driveway, a visitor lot or an underground garage.
Winter salt and slush on the 401, Kingston Road and Lawrence Avenue East leave heavy residue on lower panels and in carpets. Cars parked near the lake along the Bluffs deal with damp air and spring pollen from the many mature trees.
A drive from Scarborough to a downtown shop can mean an hour or more each way on the 401 or DVP. Mobile detailing saves that trip and works well with the many driveways in the area.
We regularly work in Birch Cliff, Woburn and Dean Park, and every other part of Scarborough.
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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.