Car Washes???
Racer
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From: Highland Falls NY
I use the wand wash while I am traveling because the hotel doesn't like you washing your car in their parking lot. I use the spot-free rinse setting to wet the car and fill a bucket with water. Then I mix up some soap and use MF cloths to wash the car followed by spot-free rinse and dry. It costs $2 per wash.
I haven't use a drive through because the touch free ones don't seem to get the car clean and the brush ones will swirl your clear-coat something fierce.
I haven't use a drive through because the touch free ones don't seem to get the car clean and the brush ones will swirl your clear-coat something fierce.
Drifting
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From: Southport North Carolina
I bring my bucket, sponge, soap and towels when out of town. I only use the sprayer to rinse.
At home in case of water restriction, closed garage, wash bucket, rinse bucket, one panel at a time, beer between each panel.
At home in case of water restriction, closed garage, wash bucket, rinse bucket, one panel at a time, beer between each panel.
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From: NoVA
Have you tried ONR? I've tried Aquanil, wasn't the least bit impressed. Its feels like nothing more than a QD. I've used other waterless products like Opticlean, Poorboys and 3D, they all felt like they had much more lubricants.
Burning Brakes
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From: Nowhere HI
AquaNil or AquaNil-X...there's a difference...
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From: Palm Harbor not far from Sebring Florida
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Oldtimer
I have only used the self service diring our water restrictions and then only fot the wet down and rinse. I brought all of my normal car wash equipment, soap buckets etc.
I have never trief the touchless but I am a little annal about washing my car
I have never trief the touchless but I am a little annal about washing my car
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From: Rochester, NY
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From: Prosper TX
Guys:
Here is a video presentation on how to use Adams Waterless Wash. Unless your car is full of mud or rock salt, this is a good alternative if you can't use outside water.
http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-Detai...s_Washing.aspx
Here is a video presentation on how to use Adams Waterless Wash. Unless your car is full of mud or rock salt, this is a good alternative if you can't use outside water.
http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-Detai...s_Washing.aspx
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Racer
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From: Middleton Ma.
It depends on the color, my 01/Qwick Silver /Z06. I ran it threw the auto/wash maybe 3 times a week.She always looked fine. Now with 07 ( BLACKIE ) she gets the hand wash some times every other day. Besides the sign at the town hall says, "FINE FOR CAR WASHING".
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From: Somers NY
Anyone ever here of/ or used "SPLASH" we have one near me, & the car is pulled through automatically, and there are 4 men who to the actual washing, it goes past the first 2 and they have OVER-SIZED mittons on and they (one on each side of the car, wash it with "VERY SOAPY" water on the mittens, then it is automatically rinsed, and they the 2nd set of men hand wash it again so actually 4 people wash it (2 on each side) then its rinsed twice, and blown dry (semi dry) and it is then pulled to the "dry area" and 4 more men dry, vacuumed, do the inside of ALL the glass (even the big rear window... the mats are removed, and if it has leather seats etc, they use LEXOL on all leather, seats, doors etc...
If you sign up (become a member, every 10th wash is Free, your birthday is free, AND if for ANY REASON the car is not clean up to 3 days you can go and get it redone for FREE!!
To be honest I have not washed my car "myself" in over a year they charge $17 and it's WELL WORTH IT
I do go over it every now and then with a spray detailer (Zaino or an equivalent) .. they put stuff on the wheels to make then look good (you have a choice of hi shine or normal, which just makes them look very black "my choice" ...
This is how it normally looks (the blond is not always with it)...
If you sign up (become a member, every 10th wash is Free, your birthday is free, AND if for ANY REASON the car is not clean up to 3 days you can go and get it redone for FREE!!
To be honest I have not washed my car "myself" in over a year they charge $17 and it's WELL WORTH IT
I do go over it every now and then with a spray detailer (Zaino or an equivalent) .. they put stuff on the wheels to make then look good (you have a choice of hi shine or normal, which just makes them look very black "my choice" ...
This is how it normally looks (the blond is not always with it)...
Last edited by jpee; Aug 10, 2012 at 08:25 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Fairfield County Connecticut
Anyone ever here of/ or used "SPLASH" we have one near me, & the car is pulled through automatically, and there are 4 men who to the actual washing, it goes past the first 2 and they have OVER-SIZED mittons......
If you sign up (become a member, every 10th wash is Free, your birthday is free, AND if for ANY REASON the car is not clean up to 3 days you can go and get it redone for FREE!!
To be honest I have not washed my car "myself" in over a year they charge $17 and it's WELL WORTH IT
If you sign up (become a member, every 10th wash is Free, your birthday is free, AND if for ANY REASON the car is not clean up to 3 days you can go and get it redone for FREE!!
To be honest I have not washed my car "myself" in over a year they charge $17 and it's WELL WORTH IT
Racer
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From: Middleton Ma.
WOW! I need a SPLASH up here in the NORTHEAST. All for $17. I use to pay $20 for the(works) out side only,then to have two ------ looking for a hand out to dry your car with the same rag they had for months. Don't go there any more.
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From: Prosper TX
I only use C-Magic stuff on everything. Don't know about the other stuff but, I'm sure it's good. I spoke the owner, who lives down the road and he is the KING of service with great stuff for your car. You got a problem, he will fix it or it's free. If you ask, I'm sure he will baby sit your kid to make it right!!! You will have to work that out with him...LOL!!! 
http://www.cmagicwax.com/products.html
Last edited by dougerls3; Aug 10, 2012 at 09:41 PM.
Drifting
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From: Southport North Carolina
Race Director
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From: Somers NY
Like I said above, I go to splash, and the guys who wash use a large glove that looks like a soft type of glove to wash...There is another "Hand Wash" not too far, & they pull the car into a bay, & use a "High Pressure" wand to spray the car
I would think this is OK ONLY IF the car has a lot of mud, or is covered with dead bugs from driving on the interstate at high speed...But for normal lite dirt, I prefer they do it the old fashioned way, with the big washing mitt by hand.. So i NEVER go there I'm afraid the high pressure will take off the waxetc... etc.. so I stick with Splash...
I just do NOT like them using high pressure on my car...
Oh.... For you guys in Westchester near Brewster, there is a "Detail" shop "Q - Tip" they wax my car, and use Lexol on the leather, clean the engine, use some kind of black shine on the dash etc....etc.. all for $100 but I take the car to them 2 or 3 times a year...and when it comes out it's the "cats meow" it looks great... they do the wheels fantastic, and polish the quad tips on my exhaust...I love driving out of there with my car looking BETTER than when I picked it up when I bought it....
Pro
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From: NoVA
I agree 100% Like I said above, I go to splash, and the guys who wash use a large glove that looks like a soft type of glove to wash...
There is another "Hand Wash" not too far, & they pull the car into a bay, & use a "High Pressure" wand to spray the car I would think this is OK ONLY IF the car has a lot of mud, or is covered with dead bugs from driving on the interstate at high speed...
Like I said above, I go to splash, and the guys who wash use a large glove that looks like a soft type of glove to wash...There is another "Hand Wash" not too far, & they pull the car into a bay, & use a "High Pressure" wand to spray the car
I would think this is OK ONLY IF the car has a lot of mud, or is covered with dead bugs from driving on the interstate at high speed...
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From: Manhattan, KS Missing SoCal since 2005
What's the big deal? Oh, I get it - someone told you you're driving a cultural icon that is only deserving of the true reverence that comes from slavish, personal hands-on attention.
Meh - fek it. I have better things to do.... Like take a nap.
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