Deep gloss, done properly
Safe hand wash, clay-bar decontamination and gloss enhancement — done indoors in our climate-controlled SE Calgary studio.
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Car detailing in Calgary from $149 at Obsidian Auto — exterior 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.
At a glance
Two-bucket method with plush microfiber mitts, so we're never dragging grit across your paint.
Pulls out the embedded contaminants a wash can't touch and leaves the paint glass-smooth.
Dissolves brake dust and rail fallout off the clear coat before it has a chance to rust in.
Every package finishes with a spray sealant — 3–6 months of beading and gloss.
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.
Pick your level of shine. Prices are up front, 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
Safe Wash & Decon
A proper safe wash that strips old wax and pulls embedded road grime out of the paint.
Best for Daily Maintenance
Polish & Protect
The sweet spot. Buffs out light swirls and brings the depth back to your paint.
Best for Selling or Shine Chasing
Showroom Prep
Everything we do to protect an exterior, short of full paint correction.
Best for Car Shows & Enthusiasts
Bolt these onto any package — flat prices, no surprises. The same menu you'll see when you book online.
Restores clarity to oxidized, yellowed headlight lenses.
Degrease and dress the engine bay for a clean-under-the-hood look.
Hydrophobic glass coating for extreme water beading and clarity in rain.
Fills rock chips before they spread into cracks.
Safe chemical removal of baked-on tree sap without damaging clear coat.
Hand wash and towel dry — a quick refresh add-on.
Flushes road salt and grime from the undercarriage.
These bundles are curated specifically for Calgary drivers. Protect against the threats you actually face — not generic upsells.
Correct, Then Protect
Don't coat over imperfections. This bundle first removes swirl marks and oxidation with professional correction, then locks in the flawless result with a multi-year ceramic coating. One appointment, showroom finish.
Instant confirmation — pick your date, pick your package, you're done.
Drag the slider. That haze on the left is oxidation and wash-marring from tunnel washes — the right is the same panel after our Gloss Enhancement polish. Same paint, no filters.
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 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.
Machine polishing levels those scratches back down so light reflects straight back at you again — that's where the deep, wet gloss comes from.
The Physics of Gloss
Comparison of light refraction on untreated vs treated paint.
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 exterior 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.
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 →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.
Learn how headlight restoration works →This is what the process actually looks like — no stock photos.
Touchless dirt encapsulation.
Zero-scratch contact washing.
Degreased and dressed to factory new.
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.
Chemical sprayed on dry paint.
Iron turns purple as it dissolves.
Contaminants safely washed away.
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.
Traps dirt at the bottom of the bucket so it never touches your paint again.
High-GSM microfiber mitts that trap dirt deep in the fibers, away from the surface.
We blow-dry crevices to prevent drips, eliminating the need for towel drying contact.
Soaps that clean without stripping your existing wax or sealant layers.
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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"Been here 2 times and I've left satisfied every time they always do a fantastic job"
Jeffery Q.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
Reviews from our verified Google profile (4.9★, 696+ reviews). Last names anonymized for customer privacy.
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.
| From | Distance | Typical drive |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown & BeltlineBeltline, Mission, Eau Claire, East Village | 5 km | 10–15 min |
| SW CalgaryEvergreen | 10 km | 15–20 min |
| SW CalgaryAspen Woods | 11 km | 20–25 min |
| SE CalgaryAuburn Bay, Mahogany | 13–15 km | 15–20 min |
| NE CalgarySaddle Ridge | 17 km | 25–30 min |
| NW CalgaryCrowfoot | 17 km | 25–35 min |
| NW CalgaryTuscany | 20 km | 30–35 min |
| ChestermereEast of the city on 17 Ave SE | 18 km | 20–30 min |
| OkotoksSouth on Highway 2 | 31–36 km | 25–35 min |
| AirdrieNorth on the QEII | 31–36 km | 30–40 min |
| CochraneWest on Highway 1A | 31–36 km | 40–50 min |
Distances are straight-line from the studio. Drive times are typical off-peak estimates; allow more at rush hour.
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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#2, 239 61 Ave SE,Calgary AB T2H 0R4