10-8 Hand Washing and Detailing

06/04/2026

10-8 is back from vacation and refreshed! The garage is open and ready for some detailing. Let's go!!!

05/31/2026

I may never come back home...

05/28/2026

Hello!

05/24/2026

2021 Cadillac CT6 coated in Undrdog Marine to paint and plastics and a graphene coating to the wheels.

05/23/2026

05/22/2026

This GMC Sierra 2500 HD Denali is an absolute road warrior and one of the biggest trucks I’ve had come through 10-8 Hand Washing and Detailing. The challenge on this one? It was simply too massive to fit inside the 10-8 garage, so the entire detail had to be performed outdoors. Not exactly ideal conditions, but I’m a Marine — improvise, adapt, and overcome. 💯

This first time customer wanted the full reset, inside and out. The exterior received a full decontamination wash, clay bar treatment, paint correction, and a graphene ceramic coating to lock in gloss and protection for the long haul. The depth and richness in the paint completely changed once the surface was cleaned, corrected, and coated. The chrome, wheels, trim, and glass were all brought back to life and now this Denali has the kind of shine that demands attention from every angle.

Inside, the cabin received a complete interior detail from front to back. Dirt, dust, debris, floor mats, door panels, seats, carpets, and all the everyday buildup that comes with a heavy-duty truck lifestyle were fully addressed. The interior now feels fresh, clean, and worthy of the Denali badge again.

If you didn’t notice this truck on the road before, you definitely will now.

Ron
10-8 Hand Washing and Detailing
Elmhurst, IL
(773) 954-6019
[email protected]

05/21/2026

Modern vehicles like this 2023 Subaru Forester Wilderness are built to handle real life. Kids, pets, muddy shoes, road trips, groceries, daily commuting…all of it. Subaru did a great job designing these interiors with durable materials and surfaces that clean up extremely well, which makes them some of my favorite vehicles to reset back to a fresh and comfortable condition. This Forester came into the 10-8 garage needing a full interior and exterior refresh, and after a deep cleaning of the seats, carpets, cargo area, floor mats, door jambs, plastics, glass, and all the little crevices that collect dust and grime, the transformation speaks for itself. On the exterior, the paint, trim, wheels, and glass were all cleaned and brought back to that crisp Wilderness look these SUVs are known for.

The goal is always the same at 10-8 Hand Washing and Detailing — make your vehicle feel fresh again without losing the practicality that makes vehicles like this so useful for active families. Whether it’s a family hauler, commuter, or weekend adventure vehicle, every detail matters.

Ron
10-8 Hand Washing and Detailing
Elmhurst, IL
(773) 954-6019
[email protected]

05/20/2026

This 2013 Nissan Altima S rolled into the 10-8 garage needing a serious reset from top to bottom. This hardworking nurse’s daily driver had years of iron contamination and brake dust buildup embedded into the paint and wheels, stains throughout the carpets and cloth seats, and a headliner that looked like it lost a fight with a coffee gr***de. Some jobs are about chasing perfection, and some are about making a dramatic improvement while knowing the vehicle has lived a hard life. This one definitely fell into the second category — and I’m still taking the W on it.

The exterior received a full decontamination wash to break down embedded contaminants and restore clarity back to the white paint. Wheels and tires were deep cleaned to remove heavy brake dust buildup, while the interior went through a full vacuum, stain treatment, heated carpet extraction, and deep cleaning of the seats, panels, and floor mats. The headliner cleanup alone was a project in itself, but the overall transformation made this Altima feel fresh and respectable again for its owner. Not every detail ends with a showroom finish, but every car leaves my garage noticeably better than when it arrived — and that’s the standard at 10-8 Hand Washing and Detailing.

Ron
10-8 Hand Washing and Detailing
(773) 954-6019
[email protected]

05/19/2026

Some old school music for an old school detailer on this 2022 BMW X3 M40i

05/19/2026

This 2022 BMW X3 M40i rolled back into the 10-8 garage for its regular maintenance detail, and this one is a perfect example of why consistent detailing matters. I’ve been taking care of this BMW since it was brand new 3 years ago, and because it’s maintained properly, the reset process becomes all about refining the details instead of trying to recover neglected surfaces. To the casual observer, the before and after pictures may not look dramatically different at first glance. But the more observant eye will immediately spot the difference in the carpeting, door jambs, wheels, glass, trim, dust buildup, and the overall crispness of the vehicle inside and out. That deep gloss on the Phytonic Blue Metallic paint, the clean satin finish on the interior, and the spotless carpets don’t happen by accident. Regular upkeep keeps a vehicle looking newer longer and makes every detail more effective over time. Come through and let me show you what kind of difference I can make in your vehicle at 10-8 Hand Washing and Detailing.

Ron
10-8 Hand Washing and Detailing
(773) 954-6019
[email protected]