Bespoke auto detailing — Toronto, Canada
The studio
The Refinery is a detailing studio, not a car wash. Every vehicle is booked by appointment, assessed under proper lighting, and worked by hand — correction first, protection second, shortcuts never. We publish what we do and how we do it, including the products we sell in our own shop, because a finish you can inspect up close is the only kind worth paying for.
Machine polishing that removes swirls, haze, oxidation and light scratches, measured with a paint-depth gauge before a single pass is made.
Liquid-applied protection that locks in the corrected finish — deeper gloss, easier washing, and real resistance to the elements.
XPEL film installed on high-impact zones or full panels — the only protection that physically stands between your paint and the road.
Interior and exterior upkeep for coated and corrected cars — the right wash method matters more than any product.
The same soaps, coatings and leather care we use in the studio — including Gyeon lines — available from our shop.
Paint depth, swirls, scratches and prior work — documented before we quote. You see what we see, so the price matches the paint.
Careful wash, iron and tar removal, clay where needed. Correction never starts on contaminated paint.
Multi-stage polishing with paint-depth checks between passes. We chase the best safe result, not the most aggressive one.
Ceramic coating or XPEL film, applied in a controlled space and cured properly — then a final inspection with you.
Paint corrections completed in the studio
XPEL film installations
By appointment only. One diary, no walk-in queue.
Standing behind the work
Private clients
Trade & fleet
Service area
Serving Toronto and surrounding areas. Appointments are booked at the studio — tell us where the car lives and we'll plan the detail around it.
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— Customer NameYou need an appointment. The studio works by appointment only, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm — closed weekends. Call (555) 010-2030 to book; every car gets its own slot.
Swirls, haze, oxidation and light scratches — the defects that dull paint under sunlight. Deep scratches through to primer and stone chips are a different repair; we assess and tell you honestly which category yours falls into.
They do different jobs. Ceramic coating is a liquid-applied layer that adds gloss, chemical resistance and easier washing. XPEL paint protection film is a physical barrier against stone chips and road rash. Many clients do both: film on impact zones, coating over everything.
It depends on the paint's condition, size and what you want protected. Sample guide: correction from $349, ceramic coating from $599, XPEL film from $899, maintenance washes from $89 — all marked sample. The firm quote comes after the in-person assessment, never before.
Yes. Maintenance washes and interior cleaning are a standing service — coated paint washed the wrong way degrades fast, so we offer the right wash on a schedule.