Handwash

Maintenance Handwash in McHenry, IL

Already Looking Good?
Keep It That Way.

A careful, coating-safe hand wash for vehicles already in great shape or previously detailed or ceramic coated by us — wheels and tires cleaned, a thorough dry, and a hand-applied paint sealant, plus a light interior touch-up. Simple upkeep, done right, starting at $70.

IDA Certified Detailer
Family-run, local McHenry shop
Coating-safe process, every time
427+ five-star Google reviews
Kept Simple, On Purpose

What a maintenance handwash actually covers.

Maintenance, not correction.

This service is designed for ongoing upkeep on vehicles that are already in good condition or that we've previously detailed or ceramic coated — not a fix for neglected paint or a stained interior.

It's not a full interior detail, and it doesn't include stain removal, deep cleaning, or interior restoration. Exterior decontamination and paint correction are intentionally excluded here, too — the goal is to preserve results you already have, not replace a corrective service. If your car feels rough to the touch or needs a deeper clean, a Reset is the better fit. Not sure which one you need? Take our quick quiz and we'll tell you honestly.

  • Careful, coating-safe hand wash
  • Wheels & tires cleaned, thorough dry
  • Quick interior vacuum
  • Wipe-down of high-touch surfaces
  • Interior glass cleaned
  • Hand-applied paint sealant
See It In Action

A careful hand wash, from start to finish.

Unicorn Details technician hand drying a vehicle after a coating-safe hand wash Applying a hand sealant to a vehicle at Unicorn Details McHenry
The Price

One simple price, sized to your vehicle.

Why Owners Choose Unicorn

Small shop care, done consistently.

IDA Certified Detailer

Detailer Skills Verified through documented training and testing — the same standard behind every service we offer, including a simple wash.

Family-run, one shop, no franchise

Your car is washed at our McHenry garage, by our team — never subcontracted out or handed to a franchise crew.

Coating-safe products, every time

We use the same safe, pH-balanced process on a $70 wash as we do before a five-figure ceramic coating.

427+ five-star Google reviews

McHenry County drivers keep coming back for the little things done right.

How It Works

Quick to book, quick to finish.

1

Book online or call

Call, text, or book online — let us know if your car's been detailed or coated by us before.

2

We confirm it's the right fit

If your car needs more than a wash, we'll tell you honestly before you book.

3

Drop it off in McHenry

30 minutes to an hour, depending on your vehicle.

4

Drive out looking sharp

Coating-safe wash, clean wheels, and a fresh interior touch-up — simple upkeep done right.

From Actual Customers

What McHenry County drivers say.

★★★★★

"I appreciate that cars are hand washed making sure every inch is sparkly clean. No water marks, no streaks, just a beautiful shine."

— Shannon Binford, Google Review
★★★★★

"His detailing skills are top notch and he's a super nice guy. He will give you honest estimates and not try to upsell you."

— Jay Singh, Google Review
★★★★★

"They communicated every step of the way, they gave me options and I was able to have my car done quickly and pick it up at the time that they had promised."

— Colleen Blankenhorn, Google Review
Not What You Need?

Think Your Car Needs More Than A Wash?

Take our free 2-minute quiz and we'll match you with the exact package your car needs — Handwash, Reset, or something more.

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