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Foam cannon covering a dark car during an exterior detail at the Obsidian Auto Calgary studio

Exterior car detailing in Calgary

Deep gloss, done properly

Safe hand wash, clay-bar decontamination and gloss enhancement — done indoors in our climate-controlled SE Calgary studio.

  • 696+ reviews
  • Consumer Choice Award 2022–2025
  • Price from$149 (Essential Detail)

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4.9 from 696+ Calgary drivers

Car detailing in Calgary from $149 at Obsidian Auto — detailing packages with a safe hand wash, clay-bar decontamination, polish, and lasting protection.

An automatic wash just drags grit across your paint and scratches it. We pull the embedded road grime and brake dust out, level the swirls, and bring back the deep, wet look — then seal it so it holds through a Calgary winter.

Why a hand detail beats a tunnel wash

  • Hand Wash Only

    Two-bucket method with plush microfiber mitts, so we're never dragging grit across your paint.
  • Clay Bar Decon

    Pulls out the embedded contaminants a wash can't touch and leaves the paint glass-smooth.
  • Iron Removal

    Dissolves brake dust and rail fallout off the clear coat before it has a chance to rust in.
  • Silica Sealant

    Every package finishes with a spray sealant — 3–6 months of beading and gloss.
  • No swirl marks
  • Deep clean (not just surface)
  • Protect plastic trim
  • Clean wheels barrels
  • Door jambs cleaning
  • Tire dressing (no-fling)

At a glance

Coverage
Inside and out — wash, decontamination, interior, protection
Install time
1.5 hours to a full day by package
Price from
$149 (Essential Detail)
Best for
Winter salt, swirl marks and pre-sale prep
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Car detailing is a multi-stage deep clean and restoration of a vehicle inside and out — well past a standard wash — using clay-bar decontamination, hand polishing, leather conditioning, steam cleaning, and protective sealants. In Calgary that matters more than most places: road salt, brake dust, calcium chloride splash, and the grit off a daily Deerfoot or Stoney Trail commute all work against your paint. For most drivers, two or three full details a year plus a monthly maintenance wash keeps a car looking right. Driving something special? We do a Porsche-specific detailing service tuned to a fussier finish, and our seasonal detailing packages bundle your visits around Calgary's winter and spring cycles.

Detailing packages

Pick your level of clean. Prices are up front for a compact car, and we'll tell you if a lower tier is all your car needs.

Studio drop-off in SE Calgary · serving Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks & Chestermere

Essential Detail

1.5–2.5 hours

From $149

Maintenance cleaning to keep a well-kept vehicle fresh.

  • Full exterior hand wash
  • Wheel & tire cleaning
  • Interior vacuum & dusting
  • Dashboard & console wipe
  • Window cleaning inside/out
  • Tire dressing
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Premium Detail

3–5 hours

From $299

Our most popular package — deep interior clean with full exterior care.

  • Everything in Essential
  • Clay bar surface prep
  • Carpet & seat shampoo
  • Leather cleaning & conditioning
  • Air vent & trim cleaning
  • Hand-applied wax protection
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Signature Detail

6–8 hours

From $549

Showroom-level results — includes single-stage paint correction.

  • Everything in Premium
  • Single-stage paint correction
  • Engine bay detailing
  • Ceramic spray sealant
  • Odor elimination treatment
  • Headliner spot cleaning
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Ceramic Protection Detail

8–12 hours

From $799

The full Signature treatment finished with a 1-year ceramic coating.

  • Everything in Signature
  • Full paint decontamination
  • 6–12 month ceramic coating
  • Wheel & caliper coating
  • Glass coating
  • Interior ceramic protection
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À-La-Carte Add-Ons

Bolt these onto any package — flat prices, no surprises. The same menu you'll see when you book online.
  • $150

    Headlight Restoration

    Restores clarity to oxidized, yellowed headlight lenses.

    45 min
  • $50

    Engine Bay Detail

    Degrease and dress the engine bay for a clean-under-the-hood look.

    45 min
  • $149

    Windshield Ceramic Coating

    Hydrophobic glass coating for extreme water beading and clarity in rain.

    1 hour
  • $29

    Windshield Chip Repair

    Fills rock chips before they spread into cracks.

    20 min
  • $100

    Tree Sap Removal

    Safe chemical removal of baked-on tree sap without damaging clear coat.

    1 hour
  • $50

    Wash & Dry

    Hand wash and towel dry — a quick refresh add-on.

    30 min
  • $50

    Undercarriage Wash

    Flushes road salt and grime from the undercarriage.

    30 min
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Water beading off the ceramic-coated rear quarter of a black sedan in a dark studio

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The Enhancement Effect

Drag the slider. That haze on the left is oxidation and wash-marring from tunnel washes — the right is the same panel after a single-stage machine polish. Same paint, no filters.
Swirled Paint before Car Detailing CalgarySwirls & Oxidation
Polished Paint after Car Detailing CalgaryMirror Finish

Why Your Car Looks Dull.

Your clear coat is supposed to bounce light straight back at you like a mirror. Embedded iron, sap, and tar — plus the fine swirls a bad wash leaves behind — scatter that light in every direction, and flat, lifeless paint is the result. Dents and door dings are a different job entirely; our paintless dent removal smooths panels without ever touching the factory paint.

  • The Problem: Visual Noise

    The spinning brushes in a tunnel wash leave a maze of fine scratches that scatter light — that's the dull, hazy look you see under the sun.

  • The Fix: Optical Clarity

    Machine polishing levels those scratches back down so light reflects straight back at you again — that's where the deep, wet gloss comes from.

ROUGH SURFACE

CORRECTED SURFACE

The Physics of Gloss

Comparison of light refraction on untreated vs treated paint.

Car Detailing Near You, Across Calgary

Searching "car detailing near me"? Obsidian Auto looks after every quadrant of the city — NE Calgary (Saddleridge, Skyview, Marlborough), NW Calgary (Tuscany, Varsity, Crowfoot), SE Calgary (Cranston, Mahogany, Auburn Bay), and SW Calgary (Signal Hill, West Springs, Aspen Landing) — plus Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, and Chestermere. Our climate-controlled studio is a short drive from anywhere in the city: drop the car off in the morning and most details are ready the same day. It's the same auto detailing work in Calgary that earned us 696+ Google reviews at a 4.9-star rating and a Consumer Choice Award (2022–2025).

Looking for someone to come to you? Here's why we're studio-only instead of offering mobile car detailing in Calgary. Or pair your detail with complete interior detailing.

Paint looking dull or hazy under the lights? Add professional paint correction to remove swirls before coating so your detail finishes with true mirror clarity.

Buying for someone else? Pick up a gift card toward any service — it never expires and works on detailing, PPF, or ceramic.

Engine Bay Detailing in Calgary

An engine bay detail (engine shampoo and degrease) safely removes years of oil mist, road salt, and grime from the engine compartment using low-pressure rinsing, electronics-safe degreasers, and careful covering of sensitive components — never a high-pressure blast. A clean engine bay runs cooler, makes leaks easy to spot, and adds real value at resale or pre-purchase inspection. It's included in our Signature detail and available as a standalone add-on.

Read our safe engine bay detailing guide →

Headlight Restoration in Calgary

Calgary's intense high-altitude UV yellows and clouds headlight lenses, cutting night-time visibility and aging the whole front end. Our headlight restoration wet-sands away the oxidized polycarbonate layer, machine-polishes the lens back to clarity, and seals it with a UV-stable coating so the haze doesn't return in a season. It's a fast, affordable add-on to any detail — and a genuine safety upgrade.

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We Make Iron Bleed.

Your paint is peppered with tiny metal particles — brake dust and rail dust — that are quietly rusting into the clear coat. We spray a pH-neutral iron remover that reacts with them and, no exaggeration, turns purple as it dissolves them off. It's oddly satisfying to watch.
  1. Apply

    Chemical sprayed on dry paint.

  2. React

    Iron turns purple as it dissolves.

  3. Rinse

    Contaminants safely washed away.

The Safe Wash Arsenal

Not putting new scratches in is every bit as important as buffing old ones out. Here's the gear we use on every wash to keep grit away from your paint.
  • Grit Guards

    Traps dirt at the bottom of the bucket so it never touches your paint again.

  • Plush Mitts

    High-GSM microfiber mitts that trap dirt deep in the fibers, away from the surface.

  • Forced Air

    We blow-dry crevices to prevent drips, eliminating the need for towel drying contact.

  • pH Neutral

    Soaps that clean without stripping your existing wax or sealant layers.

What Calgary Drivers Say

Real, verified 5-star Google reviews from Obsidian Auto customers.

"Mo and his team transformed the interior of our extremely dusty and dirty back-roads work truck into brand new showroom quality. Their Ozone treatment removed all the built up smell of dirty/wet coveralls and chemicals. From booking the appointment to picking up the truck it was a short 48-hour turn around. 100% will be returning for repeat business."

Paul B.

Jan 2024Work truck

"I brought in my car to get detailed here and had a phenomenal experience. After multiple cross country trips, my car was well overdue for a cleaning — pet hair, excess dirt build up, and more. Mo and the team at Wash My Ride were very accommodating to my timeline and deep cleaned the car to restore it to like new condition. My wife and I only wish we could have found the shop earlier. I highly recommend Mo and the team at Wash My Ride."

Igor I.

Feb 2024

"Wash my Ride did an amazing job detailing my 2011 Mazda. I got the full reset interior package plus pet hair removal, interior shampoo, and headlight treatment. The interior and headlights look brand new! Mo also took time to go check over the vehicle with me before and after the detailing to ensure any specific concerns were addressed. He also reviewed the contract and timing with me so we were on the same page. I will definitely use this service again."

Charlotte L.

Jun 20242011 Mazda

"I just got my truck interior detailed and i cannot believe how amazing it looks. I track in mud, salt, diesel, glue, stone dust and everything else you could imagine from a work site, and it was no problem for these guys. It looks as fresh and clean as when i first bought it. For reals a huge shout out to Mo, he is great to deal with. These guys are professional, thorough, very friendly and go above and beyond."

Micah C.

Apr 2024Work truck

"I LOVE how my car looks after having purchased the 'Interior Reset' package!!! I drive a 13 year old car, and honestly it looks like it just came off of the showroom floor. Great customer support, fast service, good value and clear attention to detail are just some of the reasons why I'll definitely be back in the future."

Mark C.

Jul 202313-year-old car

"Had my Odyssey in for an Interior Reset and an Express Wash this week. I love my van, and can usually keep up with a good surface level clean myself. But there is absolutely something special when every single speck of dust and dirt is removed from every crevice. I think it's cleaner now than when I bought it, they did fantastic work! Definitely will do again!"

Kim M.

Aug 2023Honda Odyssey

"Mo and the team at Wash My Ride did an incredible job getting my 2018 Honda CRV looking brand spanking new again. We have a dog and haven't had a good clean for nearly 3 years. It was impeccably clean and I'll return there again and again for the same service."

Kristen B.

Sep 20232018 Honda CRV

"Did an excellent job detailing my 4Runner. They managed to get all of the dog hair out of the carpet and all the crevices it accumulated over the summer/fall, which is amazing considering I have two massively shedding pugs. Will definitely use their services again."

Christine K.

Nov 2023Toyota 4Runner

"This is my third time with Mo and his amazing crew. They leave no stone unturned, and my Jeep Wrangler is absolutely spotless! Very friendly and personable: I had to wait in the lobby for my Jeep to get done, and Mo made sure I was comfortable and even brought out a portable heater to make sure I was warm enough. I have met all of the staff, both at my residence for mobile cleaning and in the shop and they all go above and beyond!"

Jennifer F.

Feb 2024Jeep Wrangler

"Been here 2 times and I've left satisfied every time they always do a fantastic job"

Jeffery Q.

Aug 2024

"During an extreme cold snap at -33°C, my rear window shattered, leaving broken glass scattered throughout my cloth interior. I took my truck to Mo, and I was not only impressed by his friendly demeanour, but his team also painstakingly removed every single shard from my cab. I couldn't be more satisfied, and I'll definitely return."

Dave T.

Jan 2024Truck

"I was thrilled with the level of detailing that was done, especially on older beige leather. They did an immaculate job on the interior. You can tell the pride and passion taken in their work. Everyone I encountered was very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Great communication throughout the process and pickup time."

Erin C.

Feb 2024

"I had a great experience here! I brought in my SUV that hadn't been detailed for an embarassing number of years while being used and abused by my two kids and a very hairy dog. It is now in pristine condition and I was even given good advice on a leather treatment for my centre console moving forward. They did such a great job that I almost wasn't sure it was still my vehicle!!"

Shauna H.

Jan 2024SUV

"Excellent service!! Hands down the best in Calgary! I was a new customer using their mobile service and it did not disappoint. The attention to detail Nicklas performed on my Range Rover was above and beyond my expectations! Looking forward to bring a repeat customer!"

D C.

Jun 2025Range Rover

"I would highly recommend this company. Mustafa and his crew are very knowledgeable, professional and do exceptional work for reasonable pricing. They go out of their way to satisfy their clients. They made my red 2015 Durango look brand new! Thanks for everything."

Beverly P.

Aug 20252015 Dodge Durango

Reviews from our verified Google profile (4.9★, 696+ reviews). Last names anonymized for customer privacy.

Coming from NE, NW or SW Calgary?

There's one Obsidian Auto studio, at #2, 239 61 Ave SE in SE Calgary near Chinook. Every detail is done there, in the shop. We don't offer mobile service or vehicle pickup, so plan on dropping the car off. Here's roughly how far that is from around the city.
Distance and typical drive time to the Obsidian Auto studio
FromDistanceTypical drive
Downtown & BeltlineBeltline, Mission, Eau Claire, East Village5 km10–15 min
SW CalgaryEvergreen10 km15–20 min
SW CalgaryAspen Woods11 km20–25 min
SE CalgaryAuburn Bay, Mahogany13–15 km15–20 min
NE CalgarySaddle Ridge17 km25–30 min
NW CalgaryCrowfoot17 km25–35 min
NW CalgaryTuscany20 km30–35 min
ChestermereEast of the city on 17 Ave SE18 km20–30 min
OkotoksSouth on Highway 231–36 km25–35 min
AirdrieNorth on the QEII31–36 km30–40 min
CochraneWest on Highway 1A31–36 km40–50 min

Distances are straight-line from the studio. Drive times are typical off-peak estimates; allow more at rush hour.

Car Detailing Across Calgary & Area

One studio in SE Calgary, serving the whole city and the towns around it. If you're coming in from one of these areas, start here.

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  • 2020
    Founded in Calgary
  • 2022–2025
    Consumer Choice Award

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Hours

Sat - Thu 9am - 5pm

Friday Closed