Car Wash

A car wash is a routine cleaning service that typically involves an exterior shampoo to remove dirt, grime, salt, and other contaminants from your vehicle’s surface, along with an interior wipe-down to eliminate dust and debris from the cabin. Regular car washes—done ideally on a weekly or biweekly basis—are important for preventing grime buildup and helping to protect your car’s paint.

However, while car washes are essential for general upkeep, they have some potential drawbacks. Automatic car washes, in particular, can be harmful to your vehicle over time. The rotating brushes in these systems can be abrasive and cause fine scratches to your vehicle’s paint and glass, especially when the brushes are not properly maintained. Even touchless car washes can trap dirt and debris in your paint leading to swirl marks and scratches.

Unlike hand washing, which is gentler and more thorough, automated washes may not provide the level of care your vehicle needs to maintain its finish and long-term appearance. While car washes remove surface dirt and grime, they do not address deeper issues like paint imperfections, oxidation, or interior stains, which require more intensive cleaning and care—something only detailing services can provide.

For a premium car wash that ensures your vehicle is cleaned safely, with attention to detail, consider Details Plus Auto Salon in Boulder. We offer hand wash services that prevent the damage automatic car washes can cause, giving your vehicle the care it deserves while maintaining its pristine condition.

Car Detail

Car detailing is a comprehensive deep-cleaning process designed to restore and protect both the interior and exterior of your vehicle, going far beyond a standard car wash. For the exterior, detailing includes hand washing, waxing, and polishing, which work together to enhance your car’s shine, protect the paint, and maintain its glossy finish. Additional services like headlight restoration, engine steam cleaning, and paint correction ensure your car stays in top condition, preventing damage from road debris and environmental elements.

Interior detailing focuses on a deep clean for your car’s cabin. This process includes vacuuming, shampooing carpets, leather conditioning, and stain removal, ensuring your seats, floors, and upholstery are spotless. It also targets hard-to-reach areas like cracks and crevices where dirt and debris can accumulate. Additionally, detailing eliminates unpleasant odors caused by food, pets, or moisture, which regular washes fail to address.

Regular car detailing is essential for keeping your car looking like new, reducing wear and tear, and boosting your vehicle’s resale value. Although you don’t need to detail your car constantly, a professional detailing service every 3-4 months is recommended for most vehicles. If you frequently travel with pets, eat in your car, or drive in harsh conditions, more frequent detailing will help prevent stubborn stains and odors that basic car washes can’t tackle.

For the best auto detailing services in Boulder, CO, trust Details Plus Auto Salon to keep your car looking its finest and protect its long-term value. Our expert detailing services provide thorough care for both interior and exterior, ensuring your vehicle is in prime condition, inside and out.

Complete Interior $220

• Vacuum

• Spot Extract Carpet & Upholstery

• Dress Dash

• Console & Panel Scrub

• Scrub all Plastic and Leather

• Cracks Tooth Picked

• Crevices Q-Tipped

Complete Exterior $200

• Hand Wash and Hand Dry

• Wheels, Wheel Wells, and Tires

• Dress Vehicle

  • Vinyl/ Plastics/ Tires

• Hand Wax Applied and Removed by Hand

Spruce $85

Designed as a Maintenance package between details to keep your vehicle clean. Recommended getting these bi-weekly or monthly.

• Vacuum Interior

• Light Dust and Spot Removal

• Window Clean

• Hand Wash Exterior

Power Buff

Compound is applied and removed to:

• Delay Oxidation

• Removes Scratches

Ozone Deodorizer $55

Removes airborne containment and odors throughout the vehicle

—May Need to Deodorize Overnight—

Full Extraction $150

Full vehicle deep clean of using a wet-dry vacuum and extractor.

• Seats

• Carpets

Hand Wax $95

• Hand Wash and Hand Dry

• Wax Applied & Removed by Hand