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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 11:17 AM
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Does anyone know of any express car washes that are brushless and doesnt have guide rails in the southern Aurora neighborhood? Every shop around here seems to have one
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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Shell usually has brushless, but the guide rails will always be your issue.
Not much help...


Maybe it's time to break out the ol'e bucket and hose.
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 12:45 PM
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There are always DIY car washes. I actually prefer those over the pull-in car washes because it's cheaper and you could get your car a lot cleaner.
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 3'03'TLS
There are always DIY car washes. I actually prefer those over the pull-in car washes because it's cheaper and you could get your car a lot cleaner.
Originally Posted by Souljah
Shell usually has brushless, but the guide rails will always be your issue.
Not much help...


Maybe it's time to break out the ol'e bucket and hose.

Yes and yes.
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 07:44 PM
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I was reading this thing about washing your car at home and its not good because you need high pressure to actually get the dirt off instead of wiping it in basically.

Damn guide rail issue..this summer is going to be my stuntin' season..haha.
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 11:25 PM
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For the love of GOD...stay away from the guide rails! I got a nickel-sized ding on the edge of one of my wheels from one of those several months back. Luckily it isn't very noticeable unless you really look for it. There are a couple good wash places but they're in Highlands Ranch & Parker. I've had good experience with diamond shamrock & conoco...they're touchless & you just drive in without your wheel being grabbed or guided.

Hand wash always FTW though...
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by UASICK
I was reading this thing about washing your car at home and its not good because you need high pressure to actually get the dirt off instead of wiping it in basically.

Damn guide rail issue..this summer is going to be my stuntin' season..haha.
I have a high pressure washer here at work. But a nice spray gun/nozzle on the water hose at home works pretty good also.
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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Conoco is touchless?? I always assumed the gas stations would have the terrible ones haha.
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by timberland73
I have a high pressure washer here at work. But a nice spray gun/nozzle on the water hose at home works pretty good also.
Would you like to wash my car? haha
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 09:59 AM
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Would you like to wash my car? haha
If I had the time I would. I also have a drive through wash here that actually works pretty good. Not touchless though. Ask Souljah about the results though, he was pretty happy.
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Old May 4, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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Hand wash FTW. I never let a machine or anyone wash my car. In the frigid months of winter I use the pressure wash. Then in the spring its time for paint correction, actually getting ready to do my 3 day detail this weekend, back will be sore but worth it.
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Old May 4, 2011 | 03:49 PM
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If I had the time I would. I also have a drive through wash here that actually works pretty good. Not touchless though. Ask Souljah about the results though, he was pretty happy.
Car was dirty for months. After the quick wash, had three compliments at the gas station...

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Old May 9, 2011 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Souljah
Car was dirty for months. After the quick wash, had three compliments at the gas station...

Wow that NBP looks great. Well looks like I wont be doing the express washes anymore either, got me some volks! Now I just have to learn how to wash a car correctly lol
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Old May 9, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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Nice. Which model?
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Old May 9, 2011 | 11:04 PM
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ce's. should bet getting them mounted tomorrow.
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Old May 10, 2011 | 08:32 AM
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Cool!
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Old May 10, 2011 | 10:24 AM
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CE28N's! Nice, specs?
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Old May 13, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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they're 18x9.5 +22 front +15 rear. running them on 225/40-18
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