EXTERIOR CARE
Exterior Detailing
Toronto
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 Evolve, every exterior detail is done in a climate-controlled bay inside Hotel X Toronto — 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.
~1 hour
- 2-bucket hand wash with soft mitts
- Wheel and tire clean
- Full hand-dry with microfiber towels
- Spray sealant for quick gloss
- Door jambs wiped down
Full Exterior
Our most popular exterior. Decontamination and clay bar leave the paint smooth and protected for months.
~2.5 hours
- Everything in Express Exterior
- Iron decontamination treatment
- Tar and sap removal
- Clay bar treatment across the body
- Quick polish for added gloss
- Paste wax or 3-month sealant
Showroom Exterior
A full exterior resurrection. One-step polish, trim restoration, and serious protection.
~4 hours
- Everything in Full Exterior
- One-step machine polish
- Plastic trim restoration
- Glass coating for rain repellency
- 6-month paint sealant
- Final quality inspection
The Process
Four steps, one obsessive standard
Pre-Rinse & Foam
We loosen and lift soiling with a pre-rinse and snow foam before anything touches the paint.
Contact Wash
2-bucket hand wash with soft microfiber mitts — top down, grit guards in, no cross-contamination.
Decontamination
Iron remover, tar cleaner, and clay bar strip bonded contaminants from the clear coat.
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 Toronto car owners
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.
Toronto Weather Guarantee
Ten Days. Rain, Snow, or Salt Spray.
If snow, heavy rain, or salt spray hits your car within 10 days of your exterior service, bring it back for a free re-wash. We detail in a Toronto climate — our guarantee matches it.
Related Services
Complete the package
Interior Detailing
Match that fresh exterior with a deep-cleaned, steam-sanitized cabin that feels brand new.
Paint Correction
Multi-stage polishing to remove swirls, scratches, and oxidation from your clear coat.
Ceramic Coating
Multi-year nano-ceramic protection once the paint is corrected and ready for a real coating.
Exterior Detailing Near You
Serving every downtown Toronto neighborhood
Restore Your Shine
Book your exterior detail at Hotel X Toronto. Drop off in the morning, pick up paint that looks and feels new.