Automatic Carwashes?
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Automatic Carwashes?
Hi guys,
I was wondering since its Winter n all, its impossible to wash the car by myself in the cold. Where do u guys go get ur car wash from? I know I would want a Touchless car wash, and the Mobil near mine is not touchless nemore!!
Nethin with scrubbin brushes, wont that damage our GPS Navi antennas???
Regards,
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I was wondering since its Winter n all, its impossible to wash the car by myself in the cold. Where do u guys go get ur car wash from? I know I would want a Touchless car wash, and the Mobil near mine is not touchless nemore!!
Nethin with scrubbin brushes, wont that damage our GPS Navi antennas???
Regards,
Ash ...........
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I do it myself, in the garage. When I built the house, I made sure I specified to put a drain in the garage, as well as hot and cold water. It's also heated, just like the rest of the house, so I can literally go out in the garage in the dead of winter and wash the car in shorts and sandals if I want. It's nice, I don't trust automatic car washes, too many POS cars go through there and get crud all over the brushes. The touchless are a better alternative, but they don't do that great of a job. All in all, I would say the touchless is better than not doing it at all, but I would avoid any wash with brushes like the plague.
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Re: Automatic Carwashes?
Originally posted by anokha786
Hi guys,
I was wondering since its Winter n all, its impossible to wash the car by myself in the cold. Where do u guys go get ur car wash from? I know I would want a Touchless car wash, and the Mobil near mine is not touchless nemore!!
Nethin with scrubbin brushes, wont that damage our GPS Navi antennas???
Regards,
Ash ...........
Hi guys,
I was wondering since its Winter n all, its impossible to wash the car by myself in the cold. Where do u guys go get ur car wash from? I know I would want a Touchless car wash, and the Mobil near mine is not touchless nemore!!
Nethin with scrubbin brushes, wont that damage our GPS Navi antennas???
Regards,
Ash ...........
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Originally posted by accordv6
I do it myself, in the garage. When I built the house, I made sure I specified to put a drain in the garage, as well as hot and cold water. It's also heated, just like the rest of the house, so I can literally go out in the garage in the dead of winter and wash the car in shorts and sandals if I want. It's nice, I don't trust automatic car washes, too many POS cars go through there and get crud all over the brushes. The touchless are a better alternative, but they don't do that great of a job. All in all, I would say the touchless is better than not doing it at all, but I would avoid any wash with brushes like the plague.
I do it myself, in the garage. When I built the house, I made sure I specified to put a drain in the garage, as well as hot and cold water. It's also heated, just like the rest of the house, so I can literally go out in the garage in the dead of winter and wash the car in shorts and sandals if I want. It's nice, I don't trust automatic car washes, too many POS cars go through there and get crud all over the brushes. The touchless are a better alternative, but they don't do that great of a job. All in all, I would say the touchless is better than not doing it at all, but I would avoid any wash with brushes like the plague.
damn...i am not that rich to have such a nice house~~!!!
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Re: Re: Automatic Carwashes?
Originally posted by axleback
Which area of Chicago do you live in? The only automatic car wash I trust is the ones that says Touchless Laserwash 4000. I usually go to the one by my office in Northbrook inside a Mobil gas station. Definitely avoid the brush ones.
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Which area of Chicago do you live in? The only automatic car wash I trust is the ones that says Touchless Laserwash 4000. I usually go to the one by my office in Northbrook inside a Mobil gas station. Definitely avoid the brush ones.
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Re: Take it to the Dealer
Originally posted by yogibayer
The dealer will wash your car for free any time you want it. I go at least once a week.
The dealer will wash your car for free any time you want it. I go at least once a week.
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I just ware long sweat pant, and thick jacket when i wash my car ( only when it is really cold ), doesn't matter if out side is cold or not, as long as my babe is nice & clean, then it is worthed
bythe way, I clean her by hand ofcourse
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bythe way, I clean her by hand ofcourse
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Re: Take it to the Dealer
Originally posted by yogibayer
The dealer will wash your car for free any time you want it. I go at least once a week.
The dealer will wash your car for free any time you want it. I go at least once a week.
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Re: Re: Take it to the Dealer
Originally posted by Laurelcrest
Has anyone else ever substantiated this?
Has anyone else ever substantiated this?
I never go to an automatic car wash I only hand wash it. Its cold here now with snow on the ground. My poor car has not been washed since the end of September. It does look pretty good for it not being washed fro so long. The car is black in color & stays parked outside all the time. I put ZAINO polish on it & it has held up pretty well. I will get it to a place were I can wash it myself by hand with ZAINO wash & hose it off.
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Re: Automatic Carwashes?
Originally posted by anokha786
Nethin with scrubbin brushes, wont that damage our GPS Navi antennas???
Nethin with scrubbin brushes, wont that damage our GPS Navi antennas???
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I use a guy in Downers Grove. He does a great job (even does the door sills). 630.769.2525
I don't use touchless washes as that high pressure can eat away the wax and damage the paint.
I don't use touchless washes as that high pressure can eat away the wax and damage the paint.
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Originally posted by the_hunter
I use a guy in Downers Grove. He does a great job (even does the door sills). 630.769.2525
I don't use touchless washes as that high pressure can eat away the wax and damage the paint.
I use a guy in Downers Grove. He does a great job (even does the door sills). 630.769.2525
I don't use touchless washes as that high pressure can eat away the wax and damage the paint.
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Re: Take it to the Dealer
Originally posted by yogibayer
The dealer will wash your car for free any time you want it. I go at least once a week.
The dealer will wash your car for free any time you want it. I go at least once a week.
Is it touchless? and why is handwashing better?
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Does anyone know if the dealers in Toronto do this?
Or if there is a good handwash place to go to here in T.O.?
There used to be a 'topless' car wash joint here, I don't know what happened to it. It must have been a while ago because I wasn't driving yet, otherwise I would have gone!
Or if there is a good handwash place to go to here in T.O.?
There used to be a 'topless' car wash joint here, I don't know what happened to it. It must have been a while ago because I wasn't driving yet, otherwise I would have gone!
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The dealer where i get my TL S serviced claims they will have a car wash with a card reader access. Implying you can go there 24 hours a day and swipe ur card to get an auto car wash. I dont know how good its gonna be and still its too far from where I live neway.....
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The dealer where i get my TL S serviced claims they will have a car wash with a card reader access. Implying you can go there 24 hours a day and swipe ur card to get an auto car wash. I dont know how good its gonna be and still its too far from where I live neway.....
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Originally posted by anokha786
Hi,
The dealer where i get my TL S serviced claims they will have a car wash with a card reader access. Implying you can go there 24 hours a day and swipe ur card to get an auto car wash. I dont know how good its gonna be and still its too far from where I live neway.....
Wuurrrd
Hi,
The dealer where i get my TL S serviced claims they will have a car wash with a card reader access. Implying you can go there 24 hours a day and swipe ur card to get an auto car wash. I dont know how good its gonna be and still its too far from where I live neway.....
Wuurrrd
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Originally posted by Laurelcrest
Does anyone know if the dealers in Toronto do this?
Or if there is a good handwash place to go to here in T.O.?
There used to be a 'topless' car wash joint here, I don't know what happened to it. It must have been a while ago because I wasn't driving yet, otherwise I would have gone!
Does anyone know if the dealers in Toronto do this?
Or if there is a good handwash place to go to here in T.O.?
There used to be a 'topless' car wash joint here, I don't know what happened to it. It must have been a while ago because I wasn't driving yet, otherwise I would have gone!
handwash place...i can't afford to pay 15 dollars for a wash...i usually go to the self service car wash to wash myself...if it's too cold...i will go to the shell's touchless...they have the best touchless...i don't go soft cloth...
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Originally posted by axleback
Is that right Ash? Damn. That'd be awesome! But I bet you it's the brush kind isn't it? Which dealer is it? Maybe I'll call them up and ask.
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Is that right Ash? Damn. That'd be awesome! But I bet you it's the brush kind isn't it? Which dealer is it? Maybe I'll call them up and ask.
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Not to shabby EXCEPT they put all that cost in the price of the car ..
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Re: Re: Take it to the Dealer
Originally posted by 2004TL
Is it touchless? and why is handwashing better?
Is it touchless? and why is handwashing better?
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The Other Automatic Car Wash Hazard
Although there has been much comment here on the type of equipment used (brushes vs. brushless) etc., another hazard is the metal tracks your car travels through. When entering the car wash, your car is automatically aligned. In the process it may be moved abruptly sideways, causing one or more alloy wheels to contact the side of the track. Oftentimes I've noticed areas of roughness or even minor dents on the edge of the wheels after using these types of car washes. I try to wash my car at home whenever possible. And the remark is true about the Washington area Acura dealer giving free car washes anytime if the vehicle is purchased there. The only problem is the quality of the wash leaves something to be desired. Plan to spend another 15 min. or so going over the car and cleaning the areas missed by the dealer's wash job.
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Re: The Other Automatic Car Wash Hazard
Originally posted by Barry Pokrass
When entering the car wash, your car is automatically aligned. In the process it may be moved abruptly sideways, causing one or more alloy wheels to contact the side of the track. Oftentimes I've noticed areas of roughness or even minor dents on the edge of the wheels after using these types of car washes.
When entering the car wash, your car is automatically aligned. In the process it may be moved abruptly sideways, causing one or more alloy wheels to contact the side of the track. Oftentimes I've noticed areas of roughness or even minor dents on the edge of the wheels after using these types of car washes.
My brother has done it numerous times on his Accord. I think some car washes make it soo hard to enter the friggin bay especially if the car ur driving is new to you, its impossible without going on to the bay liners. Oh wellll ... Good Luck
Ash ..............
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Originally posted by samkws
my dealer wash it for me when i take it for service...it's at aurora...
handwash place...i can't afford to pay 15 dollars for a wash...i usually go to the self service car wash to wash myself...if it's too cold...i will go to the shell's touchless...they have the best touchless...i don't go soft cloth...
my dealer wash it for me when i take it for service...it's at aurora...
handwash place...i can't afford to pay 15 dollars for a wash...i usually go to the self service car wash to wash myself...if it's too cold...i will go to the shell's touchless...they have the best touchless...i don't go soft cloth...
Touchless at 7/11 at Wilson and Bathurst- great wash job, crappy dry job. Way too much water left on the car after the wash. The good thing is that its relatively cheap and you aren't on a track, and it's open 24 hours a day 7 days a week (the whole thing is automated).
The best place I ever went to get a car wash was surprisingly in Brooklyn, NY, where there are a ton of them. They wash and vaccuum your car for about 10 bucks everywhere.
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Originally posted by Laurelcrest
I'm in North York. Went to touchless last night because my trip to Casino Rama on Sunday left my brand new baby looking like she just got dragged through the mud.
Touchless at 7/11 at Wilson and Bathurst- great wash job, crappy dry job. Way too much water left on the car after the wash. The good thing is that its relatively cheap and you aren't on a track, and it's open 24 hours a day 7 days a week (the whole thing is automated).
The best place I ever went to get a car wash was surprisingly in Brooklyn, NY, where there are a ton of them. They wash and vaccuum your car for about 10 bucks everywhere.
I'm in North York. Went to touchless last night because my trip to Casino Rama on Sunday left my brand new baby looking like she just got dragged through the mud.
Touchless at 7/11 at Wilson and Bathurst- great wash job, crappy dry job. Way too much water left on the car after the wash. The good thing is that its relatively cheap and you aren't on a track, and it's open 24 hours a day 7 days a week (the whole thing is automated).
The best place I ever went to get a car wash was surprisingly in Brooklyn, NY, where there are a ton of them. They wash and vaccuum your car for about 10 bucks everywhere.
the shell touchless at yonge and wilson is much better...the most powerful touchless around...
i did a soft cloth wash for only 6 bucks at steeles and bathurst last week in my aunt's caddy catera...awesome cleaning and worth the money...but it's soft cloth...
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Originally posted by samkws
i live in north york too...pretty close to ur place i believe...
the shell touchless at yonge and wilson is much better...the most powerful touchless around...
i did a soft cloth wash for only 6 bucks at steeles and bathurst last week in my aunt's caddy catera...awesome cleaning and worth the money...but it's soft cloth...
i live in north york too...pretty close to ur place i believe...
the shell touchless at yonge and wilson is much better...the most powerful touchless around...
i did a soft cloth wash for only 6 bucks at steeles and bathurst last week in my aunt's caddy catera...awesome cleaning and worth the money...but it's soft cloth...
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http://www.marquote.com/spotfree/
Spot Free Filter claims that you do not need to dry your car leaving it spotless. Im not sure how good it works, It's about $350 for the 1000 gallon. All you do is water, and let it dry naturally. This might be an alternative, and it will cut down time by a lot.
Spot Free Filter claims that you do not need to dry your car leaving it spotless. Im not sure how good it works, It's about $350 for the 1000 gallon. All you do is water, and let it dry naturally. This might be an alternative, and it will cut down time by a lot.
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Originally posted by samkws
yonge and shepperd~
u can go try out that soft cloth if u dont mind...it's just 6 bucks~
very clean
yonge and shepperd~
u can go try out that soft cloth if u dont mind...it's just 6 bucks~
very clean
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Originally posted by samkws
i live in north york too...pretty close to ur place i believe...
the shell touchless at yonge and wilson is much better...the most powerful touchless around...
i did a soft cloth wash for only 6 bucks at steeles and bathurst last week in my aunt's caddy catera...awesome cleaning and worth the money...but it's soft cloth...
i live in north york too...pretty close to ur place i believe...
the shell touchless at yonge and wilson is much better...the most powerful touchless around...
i did a soft cloth wash for only 6 bucks at steeles and bathurst last week in my aunt's caddy catera...awesome cleaning and worth the money...but it's soft cloth...
I'll tell ya what happens when I go next. Usually I go to the automatic touchless next to the 7/11 near Bathurst and Wilson but the big problem there is they don't dry the car properly so you end up with spots.
I hate spots.
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