Dealer decals, old parking permits, bumper stickers, tape marks and window film leave behind a sticky ghost that attracts dirt.
Dealer decals, old parking permits, bumper stickers, tape marks and window film leave behind a sticky ghost that attracts dirt. In Toronto, we remove the sticker and the residue, rather than leaving a gummy outline that is worse than the original. Tell us how old the sticker is when you book, because that changes the approach. It is a small job that makes a car look much cleaner.
Heat and patience do most of the work. We warm the decal to soften the adhesive, peel it away at a low angle, and use an adhesive remover safe for clear coat to dissolve what is left. A plastic blade is used when needed, never a metal one, so the paint is not scratched. Residue is wiped until the surface is clean.
Glass is more forgiving than paint. Windshield stickers, inspection tags and old tint leftovers can be removed with razor-safe technique and glass cleaner. On trim and plastic we use gentler methods because solvents can leave marks. Owners near Roncesvalles often book this after buying a used car with a former owner's stickers, or before a lease return.
One thing to know: paint that has been under a decal for years has not faded like the rest, so a faint outline can show. Light polishing often evens this out. We tell you what to expect first. Afterward, wax or sealant helps protect the cleaned area. The result depends on how long the decal has been there. A quick pass of sealant afterward protects the freshly exposed area.
Want the full breakdown? Read our complete guide to sticker, decal & adhesive residue removal.
Old Toronto is a mix of downtown condo towers with underground garages, semi-detached and row houses with no driveway at all, and leafy streets in areas like Leaside and the Annex where cars sit on permit street parking, so we plan around a garage level, a laneway or a curb spot rather than assuming a driveway.
Heavy road salt and slush from November through March leave white film on lower panels, wheel wells and carpet mats, especially on cars parked outside on the street. Spring brings pollen and tree sap, and the lake air and downtown construction dust settle on paint all year.
Driving a car across downtown to a shop means congestion on the Gardiner or DVP, expensive parking and a long wait without your vehicle. A mobile detailer works at your condo garage, office lot or curb, so the car stays where you live and work.
We regularly work in Roncesvalles, Runnymede and Junction Triangle, and every other part of Toronto.
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Everything is done on-site, at your location, with our own water, power and pro-grade products.
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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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