Consumer Choice Award winner 2026
Deep interior steam clean, paint decontamination, and winter-salt extraction in a climate-controlled studio. Full details from $199 — the most-booked Signature Reset is $349.
Professional car and auto detailing in Calgary runs $199 to $599 at Calgary PPF Pros, with the most-booked Signature Reset at $349 for a sedan (+$50 for SUVs and trucks). Every package is a full interior-and-exterior detail in a climate-controlled studio — winter salt extraction, steam cleaning, and paint decontamination, not a 10-minute tunnel wash.
Quick Reference
The packages, cost, turnaround, and seasonal timing Calgary drivers ask about before booking a detail.
Consumer Choice Award winner 2026 in the Automobile Detailing category for Calgary & Southern Alberta, with a 5.0 rating across 96 Google reviews. PPF from $399, ceramic coating, tint, and undercoating — installed at our SE Calgary shop, serving all four quadrants plus Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, and Chestermere. See the award listing.
Car Detailing Packages & Pricing
Honest, upfront pricing. If you drive a daily commuter and park in a garage, the Signature Reset is plenty — you don't need the show-car package. Tell us how you use the car and we'll point you to the right one. Package by package, our guide to car detailing prices in Calgary (2026) breaks down what each tier includes.
Perfect for regular maintenance. A thorough clean inside and out to maintain your vehicle's condition.
Our most popular package. Deep interior steam cleaning and exterior decontamination for a like-new feel.
The complete transformation. Includes engine bay detailing and a single-stage machine polish to enhance gloss.
| Feature | Essential Detail | Signature Reset | Ultimate Showroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Regular maintenance on a garage-kept car | Daily commuters wanting a like-new reset | Show-car transformation & neglected vehicles |
| Paint protection | Tire shine only — no paint sealant | 6-month spray sealant | 1-year ceramic sealant + Stage 1 machine polish |
| Interior treatment | Vacuum, dash & console wipe down | Steam clean, leather conditioning, floor mat extraction | Everything in Signature + odor removal treatment |
| Extras | Wheel & tire cleaning, window cleaning | Chemical decontamination, clay bar treatment | Engine bay detail, headlight restoration |
| Turnaround | 4–8 hours | 4–8 hours | 4–8 hours; may require an overnight stay for ceramic curing |
| Starting price (sedan) | $199 | $349 | $599 |
| SUV / truck surcharge | +$50 | +$50 | +$50 |
Trusted by Calgary Drivers
We start with a pH-neutral hand wash and chemical iron decontamination to remove brake dust and road grime.
High-temperature steam kills bacteria and lifts deep-set stains from upholstery and carpets without harsh chemicals.
A clay bar treatment pulls out bonded grit until the paint feels like glass, then a high-grade sealant or wax locks in deep gloss.
Every vent, crevice, and glass panel is inspected under LED lights to ensure a streak-free finish.
Calgary Detailing Authority
Calgary's climate puts specific stresses on vehicle interiors and exteriors that other cities don't see — from winter road salt to a summer of mountain-highway bug splatter, tar, tree sap, and high-altitude UV. Our founder is an International Detailing Association (IDA) member, which mostly means we sweat the boring things a rushed shop skips: paint depth before we polish, the right chemistry for salt, and the two-bucket method every single time. This section covers when you actually need a detail, exactly what each service does, and what we charge.
We run a climate-controlled detailing studio at 239 61 Ave SE #2, Calgary, AB T2H 0R4, backed by 30+ years of combined detailing experience — we are a Consumer Choice Award winner 2026 in the Automobile Detailing category (5.0 stars across 96 Google reviews). Call 403-830-3311 to book — we're open Saturday–Thursday 9am–5pm and closed Fridays, serving all four Calgary quadrants plus Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, and Chestermere.
Calgary spreads 30,000 tonnes of pickle mix per winter. Salt brine corrodes painted metal, dries leather and floor carpet, and bonds to wheels and rocker panels. A proper post-winter detail is the single most valuable maintenance event a Calgary vehicle gets all year.
Highway 1 to Banff, Lake Louise, and Canmore loads paint with bug splatter and lower panels with road tar and tree sap. Acid-etched bug stains become permanent within 48–72 hours. A mid-summer exterior detail with chemical decontamination resets the paint surface.
Calgary’s Chinook events lift fine prairie dust into the air, then deposit it on every horizontal panel. Standard automatic washes drive that dust into clear coat, creating swirl marks. A hand wash + clay bar treatment lifts it out without abrasion.
Many Calgary homes have heated garages, which is great for comfort but accelerates salt-induced corrosion: salt stays wet longer, soaking into rocker panel cavities and door drains. An undercarriage detail flushes salt out before it can corrode metal.
A pre-sale detail typically adds $2,000–$5,000 to a Calgary vehicle’s sale price by addressing the three things every buyer inspects: leather condition, headliner cleanliness, and trunk floor staining. Worth it before listing on AutoTrader or Kijiji.
Both PPF and ceramic coating bond to clean, decontaminated paint. A premium pre-protection detail with clay bar, iron remover, and IPA wipe-down is non-negotiable before either install — contaminants under the film or coating become permanent.
Ten individual services that may be included in a detail. Knowing what each one does (and what it’s for) lets you pick the package that actually solves your problem.
| Service | What it is | Why it matters | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior hand wash | Two-bucket method with grit guards, pH-neutral soap, microfiber wash mitt. | Removes loose dirt without grinding it into clear coat. Standard automatic washes use shared brushes that scratch. | Included |
| Clay bar decontamination | Mechanical removal of bonded contaminants (rail dust, tree sap, brake fume fallout) using fine-grit detailing clay and lubricant. | Clear coat feels glass-smooth after. Required prep step before any wax, sealant, ceramic, or PPF. | Included in full detail |
| Iron remover | Chemical treatment that dissolves embedded iron particles from brake dust and rail dust. | Iron particles look like rust dots in clear coat. Removing them prevents pit corrosion in painted surfaces. | Included in full detail |
| Paint polish (one-step) | Single-step polish using dual-action polisher with medium-cut compound to remove light swirls and water spots. | Restores gloss and depth on neglected paint. Not the same as paint correction, which is multi-step. | Add $200–$400 |
| Paint correction (multi-step) | Wet sanding plus 2–3 polish stages to remove deeper scratches, swirls, and oxidation. Measured with paint depth gauge. | Restores show-quality finish. Required prep before ceramic coating on neglected paint. | Add $499–$1,499 |
| Interior steam cleaning | Vapour steam at 120°C+ to lift dirt, kill bacteria, and clean carpet, upholstery, and headliner without saturating fabric. | Removes Calgary winter salt stains and odours that traditional shampoo can’t lift. | Included in full detail |
| Leather conditioning | Two-step leather cleaning and conditioning with pH-balanced products. | Calgary winter dry air cracks leather without regular conditioning. Especially critical on luxury vehicles. | Included in full detail |
| Engine bay detail | Steam cleaning, degreaser, plastic restoration, and dressing of all engine compartment plastics and hoses. | Resale boost — a clean engine bay implies the rest of the vehicle has been maintained. | Add $99–$149 |
| Headlight restoration | Wet sand + polish + UV-protective sealant to remove yellowing and oxidation from headlight lenses. | Yellow headlights reduce night visibility by up to 50% and look aged. Restoration in 1–2 hours. | Add $149 |
| Pet hair removal | Dedicated extraction of embedded pet hair using rubber-edge tools and high-suction vacuum heads. | Standard vacuums miss the hair woven into fabric. Required step for vehicles with dogs / cats. | Add $79–$149 |
Everything you need to know about professional auto detailing in Calgary. From interior deep cleaning to exterior paint restoration, here's what separates professional detailing from a basic car wash.
Here's the honest difference: a $50 drive-through wash rinses the surface in ten minutes and, thanks to shared brushes, often adds swirl marks while it's at it.Car detailing is a 4-8 hour restoration that addresses every surface inside and out — the stuff a quick wash can't touch.
While a car wash removes surface dirt, detailing involves deep extraction of embedded contaminants, leather conditioning, paint decontamination, machine polishing to remove swirl marks, and protective coatings to maintain the results.
In Calgary's harsh climate — with extreme temperature swings, winter road salt, summer Highway 1 bug splatter, road tar, tree sap, and high-altitude UV — professional detailing isn't just about aesthetics. It's essential maintenance that protects your investment, backed by our 30+ years of combined detailing experience.
| Feature | Drive-Through Wash | Professional Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Time Required | 10 minutes | 4-8 hours |
| Interior Cleaning | Vacuum only | Deep extraction & conditioning |
| Paint Decontamination | None | Clay bar & iron removal |
| Swirl Mark Removal | Creates swirls | Machine polish correction |
| Paint Protection | Spray wax (1 week) | Sealant/ceramic (months-years) |
| Touch Points | Surface only | Every crevice & vent |
| Results Duration | 2-3 days | 2-4 months |
Every package details the cabin. The Essential Detail ($199) covers a full interior vacuum, the dash and console and the glass; the Signature Reset ($349) adds interior steam cleaning, leather conditioning and floor-mat extraction; the Ultimate Showroom ($599) adds an odour-removal treatment. SUVs and trucks add $50. Winter salt staining on floor mats and door sills is the single most common interior job we see between November and April.
Every package, from $199
A full interior vacuum, the dash and console wiped down, and streak-free windows.
Signature Reset, from $349
Lifts the dirt, salt and stains ground into carpets, mats and cloth upholstery that vacuuming alone leaves behind.
Signature Reset, from $349
Body oils and dirt come off first, then conditioning keeps leather from drying and cracking in Calgary’s dry air.
Ultimate Showroom, from $599
Pet, smoke and food smells are treated at the source, not masked with air freshener.
Tesla cabins need pH-neutral chemistry and no solvents: the vegan leather and the centre screen both mark permanently under alcohol-based cleaners, and generic leather conditioners leave white seats yellowed and greasy. The job we see most is denim-dye transfer on white seats after a Calgary winter.
We clean vegan leather without stripping its protective coating, lift stains and blue-jean dye from white seats, clean the screen with anti-static, streak-free products, and treat Alcantara headliners and trim with a suede technique that keeps them from matting. Tesla interiors are priced on the same ladder, from $199.
On exotics and high-value cars the work is slower rather than different: hand wash only, pH-neutral chemistry made for luxury leather and delicate trim, and a climate-controlled, dust-free bay so nothing settles on the finish mid-detail. Detailing starts at $199 and a full showroom service runs from $599.
Where the paint needs more than a polish, exotic and supercar paint correction starts at $999 — and it is the right moment to add ceramic coating so the finish stays that way.
Targeted detailing packages for every need
Knowledge Base
Common questions about our detailing process, time requirements, and maintenance.
For most Calgary drivers, yes — but let's be honest about why. A detail deep cleans every surface, pulls out embedded salt and contaminants, and adds real protection, so the car looks better, smells fresher, and holds its resale value. If you baby a garage-kept weekend car, you can stretch the intervals. If you're daily-driving through winter salt and summer gravel, it's maintenance, not a luxury.
We recommend a full detail twice a year (Spring and Fall) to address Calgary's seasonal extremes, plus a mid-summer exterior detail. Spring detail removes winter salt and grime; Fall detail prepares and protects for winter; a summer detail tackles Highway 1 bug splatter, road tar, and tree sap from mountain trips while adding UV dashboard protection. Maintenance washes every 2–3 weeks help in between, especially during winter salt season.
A car wash is a quick 10-minute surface clean. Professional auto detailing is a 4-8 hour deep restorative process. We clean every vent, extract carpet stains, decontaminate paint with clay bars, machine polish to remove swirls, and apply long-term protection like sealants or ceramic coatings.
We use a combination of steam cleaning and specialized salt-neutralizing solutions. For carpet and fabric, we hot water extract to pull salt deposits from deep fibers. For leather, we use pH-balanced cleaners followed by conditioning. DIY tip: a 50/50 vinegar-water solution helps, but professional extraction is more thorough.
Our detailing is studio-based, and that's on purpose. Good lighting is how we catch the swirl marks a mobile unit in your driveway can't see, and controlled temperature is how sealants and coatings actually cure. We don't offer mobile detailing — every detail is done in the studio. We run a free customer shuttle within Calgary so drop-off is painless.
Paint decontamination removes bonded contaminants that washing alone can't address — industrial fallout, brake dust, tree sap, and tar. We use clay bars, iron removers (which turn purple as they dissolve iron particles), and tar removers. This creates a perfectly smooth surface for polishing and protection.
Expect to leave your vehicle with us for 4-8 hours depending on the package. The Ultimate Showroom package with ceramic coating may require an overnight stay for proper curing. We won't rush — quality detailing takes time.
Our Essential Detail covers interior vacuum, wipe-down, exterior wash, and tire shine. Signature Reset adds clay bar decontamination, interior steam cleaning, leather conditioning, and a 6-month spray sealant. Ultimate Showroom includes everything in Signature plus a Stage 1 machine polish and a 1-year ceramic sealant. See our pricing section for full details.
Yes for light swirls, water spots, and surface scratches — paint polish during a full detail removes them. Deeper scratches that catch your fingernail need paint correction (wet sanding plus multi-step polishing). We assess scratch depth during your appointment and quote correction separately if required.
Detailing in Calgary costs from $199 (Essential) to $599 (Ultimate Showroom with machine polish); our most popular Signature Reset runs $349 for a sedan, +$50 for SUVs and trucks. Every package is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Interior detailing in Calgary starts at $199 with the Essential package (vacuum, dash and console wipe-down, window cleaning); for a full interior steam clean, leather conditioning, and floor mat extraction, the $349 Signature Reset is our most popular — +$50 for SUVs and trucks. The $599 Ultimate Showroom adds odor removal treatment.
Yes — our climate-controlled detailing studio is at 239 61 Ave SE #2, Calgary, AB T2H 0R4, serving all four Calgary quadrants (NW, NE, SW, SE) plus Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, and Chestermere. Call 403-830-3311 to book; we're open Saturday–Thursday 9am–5pm and closed Fridays.
96 Five-Star Google Reviews
Don't just take our word for it. Here's what Calgary drivers are saying about their experience.
“Just had a full front PPF done on my 2025 Supra and the results are flawless. Calgary PPF Pros did a super clean install, edges wrapped perfectly and the finish looks basically invisible. They were professional, on time, and clearly take pride in their work. Mustafa was very helpful throughout the whole process. Would 100% recommend them if you want your paint protected and looking sharp!”
“Excellent job done by the team on my Tesla. Instead of taking 3-4 days they did a flawless job in just 1 day. Will recommend them to everyone.”
“I had my Range Rover fully tinted with premium ceramic window tint, including the windshield and sunroof, and the experience was great from start to finish. Ahmed did an awesome job — super clean work, no bubbles, and the attention to detail really shows. The cabin stays much cooler now, and the added privacy is a huge bonus. Definitely recommend them if you're looking for quality window tinting.”
“Calgary PPF Pros did an amazing job on my 2023 Corvette. Mostafa gave great advice and was very friendly. Always called to keep me in the loop of the install as well. His partner Amro even took me to my bank when my e-transfer wouldn't work. I would highly recommend them.”
“Had my 2024 BMW X5 protected here, and I couldn't be more impressed! Took it straight from the dealership, and now it looks even glossier than when I picked it up. The team was thorough, professional, and explained everything in detail, making sure I knew how to maintain the PPF and ceramic coating. Also got windshield protection film, headlight PPF, and front window tint, and the results are flawless. Incredible workmanship and top-tier service.”
“Had my Ranger Raptor in for PPF. Went in on a Saturday, got it back on Sunday - did a great job as promised. Mostafa was great to deal with, very professional shop. Definitely recommend. Follow up scheduled and done after 30 days, minor tweaks made - really good service and job well done by Ahmed”
Car detailing in Calgary from $199, backed by our satisfaction guarantee. Consumer Choice Award winner 2026, 5.0 stars across 96 Google reviews. Tell us your car and how you drive it, and we'll point you to the right package — call 403-830-3311.
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