Elements Labs technician hand washing a Porsche in the Vancouver workshop

Vancouver detailing and car cleaning

Car detailing in Vancouver

Choose maintenance care, a complete interior and exterior reset, or measured paint refinement based on the vehicle's condition and your ownership goal.

Detail packages
From $275
Pricing
3 vehicle sizes
Location
East Vancouver
Find your level
Exterior maintenance Interior and exterior reset Measured polishing Clear size-based pricing

Choose by condition

Start with what the vehicle needs

Car cleaning, detailing, and paint correction solve different problems. The right level depends on present condition, desired finish, and how much paint refinement is appropriate.

01

Maintenance care

For a vehicle that is already in good condition and needs careful exterior cleaning between larger services.

See Express Wash pricing
02

Complete reset

For accumulated interior and exterior work, seasonal care, resale preparation, or a more complete vehicle refresh.

Compare detail levels
03

Finish refinement

For visible haze, wash marring, or swirls that require polishing beyond a cleaning-focused detail.

Explore paint correction

June 19, 2026 price authority

Compare every detailing level

Prices are in Canadian dollars and vary by vehicle size. Condition, contamination, and requested scope are reviewed before work is confirmed.

Elements Labs detailing and paint-refinement prices by vehicle size
Service Best fit Compact Mid-size Full-size
Express Wash Exterior maintenance $85 $95 $105
Basic Detail Interior and exterior reset $275 $325 $375
Deluxe Detail Reset plus two-stage polish $600 $700 $800
Paint Correction Three-stage correction path $800 $900 $1,000

Express Wash availability and the final service scope are confirmed through the existing quote request. No fixed duration is promised before the vehicle is reviewed.

01

Express Wash

Careful exterior maintenance for vehicles that do not need a full interior and exterior reset.

Maintenance path
02

Basic Detail

A foundational interior and exterior detail when cleaning and condition reset are the main goals.

Cleaning path
04

Deluxe Detail

Adds a two-stage paint-refinement path for vehicles that require more work than a one-stage polish.

Two-stage path
Elements Labs technician applying exterior wash solution to a white vehicle

Real Elements Labs workshop process

A scope that fits the vehicle

From condition review to final inspection

  1. 01

    Vehicle details

    Share the year, make, model, size, condition, and the areas you want improved.

  2. 02

    Package fit

    The cleaning or refinement path is matched to the present condition and desired outcome.

  3. 03

    Careful preparation

    Cleaning and surface preparation follow the agreed package instead of a one-size-fits-all checklist.

  4. 04

    Final review

    The completed work is inspected before handover, with maintenance guidance matched to the finish.

Request a vehicle-specific plan

Real workshop proof

Care at every surface

Use the vehicle's actual condition to decide whether it needs maintenance cleaning, interior care, or paint refinement.

Clean yellow and black performance-vehicle interior detailed at Elements Labs

Interior care

High-touch finish

Real vehicle
Elements Labs technician hand-finishing a silver vehicle after workshop preparation

Exterior care

Final hand finish

Real process
Elements Labs technician machine-polishing the rear quarter of a silver vehicle

Paint refinement

Measured polishing

Real process
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Black Volvo tailgate divided by tape to show paint swirls before correction and improved clarity after correction

When cleaning is not enough

Move from detailing to measured correction

Detailing removes contamination and resets the vehicle. Paint correction addresses visible swirls, haze, oxidation, and wash marring through a measured polishing process.

  • Inspection and test spot before the correction level is confirmed
  • No fixed defect-removal percentage promised before evaluation
  • Deep defects may remain when further polishing would risk the clear coat
Compare correction stages

Clear boundaries

A recommendation, not an automatic upsell

Size-based pricing

The complete Compact, Mid-size, and Full-size ladder is visible before you request a quote.

Condition review

Contamination, interior workload, and paint condition can change the appropriate scope.

No fixed timing claim

Scheduling and duration are confirmed after the vehicle and requested work are understood.

One quote path

The existing contact form remains the route for vehicle details, photos, and service planning.

Detailing questions

Choose a package with fewer unknowns

These answers match the visible package and pricing information on this candidate.

Ask about your vehicle
How much does car detailing cost at Elements Labs?

Basic Detail is $275 for compact vehicles, $325 for mid-size vehicles, and $375 for full-size vehicles. Premium Detail is $450, $550, and $650. Deluxe Detail is $600, $700, and $800. Final scope is confirmed from vehicle size and condition.

What is the difference between detailing and paint correction?

Detailing cleans and resets the vehicle. Paint correction uses measured polishing to reduce visible swirls, haze, oxidation, and wash marring. The safe correction level is confirmed after inspection and a test spot.

Can I request an Express Wash online?

Express Wash pricing is listed by vehicle size. Use the quote request to confirm current availability and the appropriate maintenance scope for your vehicle.

Should detailing happen before ceramic coating?

Yes. The paint must be cleaned and prepared before ceramic coating. If visible defects need improvement, polishing or paint correction is completed before coating.

Start with the vehicle

Get the right detailing plan

Send the year, make, model, size, current condition, photos, and what you want improved. Elements Labs will recommend the appropriate cleaning or refinement path.

1350 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V5L 2A8