25/03/2026
Need your help with getting me to the IDA Hall of Fame.
Raymond Matthews
40+ Years in the Game
Owner: Divine Hand Car Wash
3× Steve Harvey Awards Nominee
Teaching Youth Auto Detailing & Life Skills
IDA Certified | Industry Leader
Author | Mentor | Community First
Hall of Fame
Help us honor the legends of the detailing industry—Hall of Fame Class of 2027 nominations are now open! This is your chance to shine a spotlight on those who have made a long-lasting impact on our profession. Let’s recognize and honor the builders, the innovators, the pioneers who have made history.
Nomination Criteria:
✨Has a minimum of 15 years in the industry.
✨Has made significant contributions to detailing, the industry, or the IDA in one or more of the following:
-Innovation/Invention
-Leadership/Organizer
-Education
-Development/Promotion of the Industry
📅 Nomination Deadline: May 31, 2026
Learn More & Submit Nominations
Now accepting nominations for the IDA Hall of Fame Class of 2027! Nomination Deadline: May 31, 2026
We can’t wait to celebrate the legends who have helped shape the detailing industry as we know it!
Raymond Matthews – Master Auto Detailer & Community Leader
Company: Community Detailing Training Program
City: Bowie
State: MD
Country: USA
Email: [email protected]
With over 40 years of experience in the auto detailing industry, Raymond Matthews is a respected expert known for excellence, dedication, and community impact. As the owner of Divine Hand Car Wash, he has built a reputation for delivering top-tier detailing services and transforming vehicles to showroom quality.
Raymond is a three-time nominee for Steve Harvey’s Neighborhood Awards in the category of Best Car Wash/Detail, a testament to both his craftsmanship and customer trust.
Beyond business, Raymond is deeply committed to giving back. He leads a community detailing training program focused on mentoring youth, teaching valuable auto detailing skills, and preparing “sell-ready” vehicles empowering the next generation with practical tools for success.
He is also the author of “The Water Bucket Gospel: From the Life of an Auto Detailer,” sharing insights, lessons, and inspiration drawn from his decades in the field.
A proud member of the International Detailing Association (IDA), Raymond has served as a certified detailer throughout his career and contributed to the organization through committee involvement.
Through his work, mentorship, and leadership, Raymond Matthews continues to be a driving force in both the auto detailing industry and his community.
