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Old 10-29-2015, 05:23 PM
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Any forum members in the Plam Beach garden area who could recommend a good touchless car wash? I have always washed my C7 by hand at home and really don't want to pack all my cleaning supplies for the trip. I did a Google search and seen a few in the area but not sure if one may be better to use.
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You are probably better of finding a quarter car wash, where you insert your own quarters and use the wand to high pressure wash the car.

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The only place that I let wash my Corvettes is Ditec. They are located at 1801 W. Atlantic Avenue Suite C, Delray Beach, FL 33444. Ask for Charles (561) 703-3208 or Alex. They wash and dry by hand inside and out. Please tell them that Bernard sent you. You'll like the way they treat your Corvette. If you have questions PM me.
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look up Pelican Car Wash in Jupiter/Palm Beach area....they do a really nice job
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My 2016 came with a tag that said not to use an automated car wash, as the Vette is too wide to fit without damage. My dealer said they only wash new Vettes by hand at the dealership for the same reason.

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The quarter car is my best friend in colder weather. Couple of towels along with a plastic bag to put the wet towels in for the trip back to home. Just don't hold the wand too close.

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Originally Posted by Redagain
The only place that I let wash my Corvettes is Ditec. They are located at 1801 W. Atlantic Avenue Suite C, Delray Beach, FL 33444. Ask for Charles (561) 703-3208 or Alex. They wash and dry by hand inside and out. Please tell them that Bernard sent you. You'll like the way they treat your Corvette. If you have questions PM me.
Thanks, I'll look them up when in Boca this Winter
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Originally Posted by Redagain
The only place that I let wash my Corvettes is Ditec. They are located at 1801 W. Atlantic Avenue Suite C, Delray Beach, FL 33444. Ask for Charles (561) 703-3208 or Alex. They wash and dry by hand inside and out. Please tell them that Bernard sent you. You'll like the way they treat your Corvette. If you have questions PM me.
Got it! Thanks Bernard
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You're welcome to use my driveway, I got plenty of supplies lol. Serious, you could.

follow this link to some hands free sites
http://unlimitedautowashclub.com/
they converted old machine sites to hand washes. You don't have to join the club they do solos too.

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Originally Posted by nmvettec7
You are probably better of finding a quarter car wash, where you insert your own quarters and use the wand to high pressure wash the car.
Yep, that's what I do on all road trips. I bring a sponge and towel w/ me on the trip, find a "self" car wash (they're everywhere) and wash my car when I'm at the destination. It won't be great, but it can at least be decent w/o risk to the car.
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Optimum No Rinse is your friend in a road trip. Used it for years and never had a swirl if used right.
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I always find a decent looking gas station touchless/trackless wash to get a quick rinse in after a long roadtrip. I just look for a nicer gas station with a newer looking wash and never had a problem after multiple sports car and multiple cross-country roadtrips in each.

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