Vapour Auto opened in 2020 as Ottawa's first steam-led detailing studio. Chemical-free vapour through every panel, paint correction where it earns its place, ceramic protection warranted in years, not months.
Low-pressure vapour through every panel, trim and seam. Chemical-free, paint-safe, no harsh runoff.
Paint correction and multi-stage ceramic, finished only when the panel matches the bench. Multi-year warranty.
Every car gets the same protocol, no exceptions. No upsells, no shortcuts, no rush.
A typical detail at Vapour Auto, by the numbers, compared to a traditional pressure-and-detergent wash.
Comparison reflects industry-standard figures for vapour-detailing vs traditional pressure-wash. Per-vehicle water and chemical usage at Vapour Auto matches the left column on every job.
Every car gets a full walkaround before a drop of water touches it. Condition photographed, trim cared for, plan confirmed with the owner.
Low-pressure steam cleans deeper than high-pressure water with a fraction of the runoff. Chemical-free across cabin and exterior.
Paint correction where it earns its place. Multi-stage ceramic protection. Hand-buffed inspection at the bench before the car leaves.
"I wish I got this level of service EVERYWHERE I went. The team at Vapour are second to none."
"Blown away. They managed to make them look brand new. I feel so much safer driving at night"
"Ben did an amazing job. The wrap looks super clean, tints came out smooth with no bubbles."
"Wasn't expecting a miracle, but I was seriously impressed. The truck looked like new again."
"Couldn't be happier. The attention to detail was impressive, smooth from start to finish."
"These young guys work hard, have high standards and it shows in the results."
"The car has truly never looked better. Clean, polished, presented to the highest standard."
"I trust VapourAuto with my personal vehicles. I refer him to our clients."
"Impressed with the results of steam compared to traditional detailing methods."
"The team went above and beyond. They got into hard to reach areas most places overlook."
The questions most people ask after reading this page.
Steam reaches places water can't, seams, vents, panel gaps, and uses 1 to 2 gallons per car instead of 80 to 140. No harsh chemicals on paint or trim. We built Vapour Auto around steam because the alternative damages cars in the long run.
We opened in 2020 as Ottawa's first steam-led detailing studio. There are imitators now, but the original protocol, chemical-free, low-pressure, hand-led, still lives here.
Same protocol on every car in the bay. Exotics, luxury, daily-driven, restoration projects, every car gets the full walkaround, the same steam pass, the same bench-final inspection.
Five years since opening, 1000+ cars through the bay. The steam-first approach has stayed the same since day one; the gear and the bench have gotten better.
1 Sweetnam Drive in Stittsville, just outside Ottawa. By appointment only. Book online or send a message and we'll confirm timing within 24 hours.
Book online or send us a message. We reply within 24 hours and plan the right package together.
