E&J Auto Detailing
Basic Hand Wash — foamed vehicle at E&J Auto Detailing
Professional Exterior Maintenance

Basic Wash

Basic Hand Wash

A careful shop-based exterior wash for drivers who want a safer, more thorough clean than an automatic car wash.

Starting At$125

Service Overview

A Safer, More Thorough Exterior Wash

The Basic Wash is designed for customers who want their vehicle carefully cleaned by hand without adding paint decontamination, machine polishing, or long-term protection.

This service is ideal for routine exterior maintenance, coated vehicles, and drivers who want a more detailed wash than a quick drive-through option.

Service Inclusions

What Is Included

Foam pre-soak
Careful hand wash
Wheel and tire cleaning
Wheel-well cleaning
Door-jamb cleaning
Thorough rinse
Careful vehicle drying
Exterior glass cleaning
Tire dressing
Final inspection

Best Suited For

Who This Service Is Best For

Routine Maintenance

For vehicles that need a professional exterior refresh without corrective work.

Coated Vehicles

A careful maintenance wash for vehicles with existing ceramic protection.

Avoiding Automatic Washes

A hand-wash option for drivers who want to reduce the risk of brush marks and harsh wash methods.

Lightly Soiled Vehicles

Best suited for vehicles with ordinary road dirt, dust, bugs, and routine buildup.

Pricing

Basic Hand Wash

Starting At
$125

Final pricing may vary based on vehicle size, condition, excess dirt, mud, bugs, pet hair on exterior-access areas, or other additional cleaning needs.

Request a Wash Quote

Basic Wash services are performed at the E&J Auto Detailing shop unless otherwise approved.

Not Included

What Is Not Included

Clay-bar decontamination
Iron-removal treatment
Machine polishing
Paint correction
Wax or paint sealant
Ceramic coating
Water-spot removal
Overspray removal
Heavy sap or tar removal
Interior cleaning

Customers needing bonded-contaminant removal or added paint protection should consider the Wash, Clay & Seal service.

Service Comparison

Basic Wash vs. Wash, Clay & Seal

Basic Wash

  • Exterior maintenance cleaning
  • No bonded-contaminant removal
  • No long-term paint protection
  • Starts at $125

Wash, Clay & Seal

  • Exterior wash
  • Clay-bar or bonded-contaminant removal
  • Paint sealant protection
  • Better for rough-feeling or unprotected paint

FAQ

Common Questions

Get Started

Give Your Vehicle a Proper Hand Wash

Skip the rushed automatic wash and schedule a careful exterior cleaning from E&J Auto Detailing in Lewiston.

Private Detailing Shop · Lewiston, Idaho