SmokeTL

As I got older I learned better car washing tecniques. However I am by no means a know it all. That being said, I need help with where is a good hand wash place in the union county area. I noticed myself being more particular after I got my first black car. The towels these places use are not microfiber, they scrub to clean up after the wash people....I find myself staking out a car wash before I go in. I had a hand car wash I used to go to on RT 22...but I think they scratched my cousins type s...on his hood (sucks for him..lol..I am not going back there). What should I do? Am I being anal?

I also always take my car to the self wash bays to get any loose dirt off before I go to the car wash......habbit I got into with the winters around here. give me some suggestions...Thanks.

LacViet

IMO, Do it yourself is way much better than any guy who works at any hand-wash place. You have to realize that the person who works at any hand-wash place has one goal and only one goal: quickly wash your car as soon as possible and collect your money so the next car can be wash and collect more money! None of the hand-wash place will provide good quality service except if you pay big buck for professional detailer.

exceldetail

Have you considered using Optimum No Rinse Wash and Shine? All it takes is a couple buckets, sheepskin washmit (or two) and Waffle Weave drying towel. Maybe $30.00 and your good to go for about a year. How much do you spend on Auto washes in a year? Plus you get to complain to yourself if it didnt turn out right!! Add some ProtectAll or Aqua Wax to the mix, (not literally) after a wash and you may be able to extend your wash periods.........

SmokeTL

Thanks for the suggestions. I know doing it myself is the best thing....but you guys have 60 degree weather in December and Janurary. I don't know anyone who washes their car in 20 degree weather....I am by no means a wuss...but dayum it gets cold here.

Thanks again, I will look into ordering some stuff from those links.

exceldetail

The Optimum NRWS is made for folks such as yourself!