Exterior Detailing
Not a Car Wash.
A proper exterior detail goes far beyond a rinse and vacuum. We remove years of embedded contamination from your paint — chemically and mechanically — then seal the surface with durable protection that actually lasts.
5-Stage Decontamination Process
6-Month Ceramic Sealant
pH-Balanced Hand Wash
Richmond, BC Based
WHY IT'S DIFFERENT
Typical Tunnel Car Washes Cleans the Surface — Not the Paint
- Brushes grind dirt into your clear coat
- No chemical decontamination
- Brake dust and iron fallout stay embedded
- No lasting protection after the wash
- Swirl marks and micro-scratches build over time
Our Deep Decontamination & Real Protection
- Multi-stage chemical decontamination process
- Safe pH-balanced hand wash — zero brush contact
- Iron remover + clay treatment remove bonded contamination
- 6-month ceramic sealant applied to protect the finish
- Creates a clean baseline for future maintenance
The Process
How We Restore & Protect Your Paint
Every first-time client receives the complete decontamination process. No shortcuts. No skipped stages.
01
High Alkaline Pre-Wash
A high-alkaline foam breaks down heavy road grime, traffic film, bugs, and organic contamination before any contact touches the paint.
02
Acidic Wash
An acidic treatment targets mineral buildup, hard water spotting, and industrial fallout that alkaline cleaners cannot remove.
03
pH-Neutral Hand Wash
Using the two-bucket method, we safely hand wash the vehicle with a pH-balanced shampoo to remove remaining contamination without damaging the clear coat or stripping protection.
04
Iron & Clay Decontamination
Iron remover chemically dissolves embedded brake dust and fallout particles. A clay bar treatment then removes bonded contaminants from the paint surface, leaving it smooth and clean.
05
6-Month Ceramic Sealant
A ceramic sealant is applied to lock in the clean finish and provide up to 6 months of hydrophobic and UV-resistant protection.
Recent Portfolio
Porsche
BMW
Mercedes
FIRST-TIME CLIENTS
Why Every First Visit Starts With a Full Decon
This is not an upsell. It’s the correct way to detail a vehicle properly.
Every vehicle arrives with a different history — embedded contamination, neglected protection, brake dust buildup, water spotting, and road film. Applying coatings or maintenance washes over contaminated paint only hides the problem temporarily.
Our decontamination process establishes a clean, known baseline so every future service performs the way it should.
Think of it as preparing the surface properly before protecting it.
Our Promise
HOW IT WORKS
Imagine stepping into your vehicle feeling like it just rolled off the showroom floor. The flawless shine, the silky smooth finish, the fresh, spotless interior – every inch perfected. At r26 Lab, we bring that feeling to life.
Book Your Detail
Schedule your service effortlessly by selecting a date that works for you. Just call or text 778-697-6949
Visit Us
Come to our conveniently located storefront where our team awaits your arrival. We’ll handle the rest with care and precision.
See the Shine
Witness the transformation of your vehicle as we reveal its true beauty. Drive away in a car that looks brand new!