Need a Car Wash!!!!
#1
Need a Car Wash!!!!
Just wanted your opinion...
Should I go to a car wash or do it myself? Definitely, it would be better with me. But if I don't have the time which type should I go to?
How are those Hand Wash car places, or Brushless? I don't really know what's good. But I know my 6 week old max needs a bath.
Thanks for all your help!!
Should I go to a car wash or do it myself? Definitely, it would be better with me. But if I don't have the time which type should I go to?
How are those Hand Wash car places, or Brushless? I don't really know what's good. But I know my 6 week old max needs a bath.
Thanks for all your help!!
#2
Re: Need a Car Wash!!!!
Originally posted by hubbabubba
Just wanted your opinion...
Should I go to a car wash or do it myself? Definitely, it would be better with me. But if I don't have the time which type should I go to?
How are those Hand Wash car places, or Brushless? I don't really know what's good. But I know my 6 week old max needs a bath.
Thanks for all your help!!
Just wanted your opinion...
Should I go to a car wash or do it myself? Definitely, it would be better with me. But if I don't have the time which type should I go to?
How are those Hand Wash car places, or Brushless? I don't really know what's good. But I know my 6 week old max needs a bath.
Thanks for all your help!!
You can even pretend to be interested in certain cars, strike up a conversation with the owners and see how many times they have come there and also get a closer look at the paint on thiers (to see if scratches, etc. are pronounced).
Personally I would go for the brushless, but that is just me.
#3
Re: Need a Car Wash!!!!
Originally posted by hubbabubba
Just wanted your opinion...
Should I go to a car wash or do it myself?
Just wanted your opinion...
Should I go to a car wash or do it myself?
#5
yeah, i'd stick with brushless, even tho it doesn't really get clean. hand wash sounds cool, but you don't know how often they clean the mitts, towels, etc.
i usually do a quick DIY-spray (quarter-fed kind), or if i'm desperate, a drive-thru brushless and just make sure they DON'T towel dri at the end, as i don't trust the towels. (plus it's usually not clean enough to warrant hand wiping, just scratches it worse).
not having a driveway makes it a lot harder...
i usually do a quick DIY-spray (quarter-fed kind), or if i'm desperate, a drive-thru brushless and just make sure they DON'T towel dri at the end, as i don't trust the towels. (plus it's usually not clean enough to warrant hand wiping, just scratches it worse).
not having a driveway makes it a lot harder...
#6
How about those car washes where you use the high-pressure nozzle? I just did that yesterday to give my Max a quick rinse (get rid of salt and most of the dirt). It obviously isn't even close to a hand wash, but for the time being while it's cold and nasty out, I figured it's better than just leaving the salt on.
Are these high-pressure washes ok for the paint? By the way, I found one which uses warm water to spray (unlike most places that use cold water).
Are these high-pressure washes ok for the paint? By the way, I found one which uses warm water to spray (unlike most places that use cold water).
#7
Originally posted by vito1281
Are these high-pressure washes ok for the paint? By the way, I found one which uses warm water to spray (unlike most places that use cold water).
Are these high-pressure washes ok for the paint? By the way, I found one which uses warm water to spray (unlike most places that use cold water).
#8
Re: Re: Need a Car Wash!!!!
Originally posted by dave
the best car wash is going to be the one you do yourself, but in the winter, i usually go brushless for ease and low cost
the best car wash is going to be the one you do yourself, but in the winter, i usually go brushless for ease and low cost
My other choice is a complete hand wash for under $20 near where I used to live (damn, I don't get to these guys as much as I used to). Local dealers use these guys to detail the cars after they are sold or before are put on the showroom (which poses a problem if you show up during the wrong time of the month as far as sales go). These guys even blow the water out of all the crevices with an air hose (I'm not sure how many other washers do, but I haven't found anyone else that manually do it). All I have to do is detail the car myself afterwards. IMO, nobody will do as good a job as you, unless you luck out and find somebody like these guys.
#11
I'd just go to a self serve place, bring a bucket, and do it yourself. Most people don't use the self serve in the winter so you shouldn't get many hassles about using a bucket.
Most "brushelss" car places that I've seen have brushes in them. What's the deal with that?
Most "brushelss" car places that I've seen have brushes in them. What's the deal with that?
#12
Originally posted by spta97
I'd just go to a self serve place, bring a bucket, and do it yourself. Most people don't use the self serve in the winter so you shouldn't get many hassles about using a bucket.
Most "brushelss" car places that I've seen have brushes in them. What's the deal with that?
I'd just go to a self serve place, bring a bucket, and do it yourself. Most people don't use the self serve in the winter so you shouldn't get many hassles about using a bucket.
Most "brushelss" car places that I've seen have brushes in them. What's the deal with that?
Hand car washes are somewhat better but they still usually don't use high quality towels to dry with, which is where most scratching occurs.
For a quick fix, use a touchless car wash with high pressure nozzles that some have mentioned here.
When you wash it yourself, use 100% cotton towels or better yet, microfiber towels.
If you want to really learn about this stuff check out
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/
Prepare to go insane with the amount of info there.
#13
Originally posted by 03BlkSETE
True. Or they use some kind of hanging/spinning filthy cloth like material that hasn't been changed in years. Plus as your driving in some guys are using broom on your cars and if you opt for some "wheel bright" on your rims you're going to get some powerful solvent used on them. Then on the other side you'll have some guys rubbing filthy rags on your car which will scrap the living hell out of it. I you have a black car take a good look at the finish before you drive into one of these "brushless" car washes. When your "wash" is done you'll puke after you see the swirl marks on your paint.
Hand car washes are somewhat better but they still usually don't use high quality towels to dry with, which is where most scratching occurs.
True. Or they use some kind of hanging/spinning filthy cloth like material that hasn't been changed in years. Plus as your driving in some guys are using broom on your cars and if you opt for some "wheel bright" on your rims you're going to get some powerful solvent used on them. Then on the other side you'll have some guys rubbing filthy rags on your car which will scrap the living hell out of it. I you have a black car take a good look at the finish before you drive into one of these "brushless" car washes. When your "wash" is done you'll puke after you see the swirl marks on your paint.
Hand car washes are somewhat better but they still usually don't use high quality towels to dry with, which is where most scratching occurs.
When I bought my max, I got this coupon for 4 free car washes for a month to this brushless car wash. A bit nervous, I figured, "alrite, I see all these beemers, mercedes, lexus's, and acura's going in too, so what can it hurt?" As I watched my Max being rolled through the car wash, I noticed that they do use a powerhose, but there's actually people standing inside the carwash as the cars roll through using those car-mitts to wash the cars. I was like "wow, this is pretty cool, because I use those too!"
When the max finally came out through the wash, it looked sparkling clean, and that was before they dried it. I noticed that there are rolling tables with small storage bins, and in the storage bins hold all the dirty towels, while the clean towels are stacked on the table. I knew they were clean because I actually grabbed one to wipe a water spot that one of the guys missed. So depending on where you go, not all towels in these car wash places are filthy; some car washes actually do care.
#14
IMHO, your best bet for winter washing is to:
#1 Hand-wash & wax your car in the fall, before it gets too cold.
#2 After it gets cold, take your car through a "touchless" wash about once a week. Preferably one with a warm-water wash and a "vortex" drying cycle, which blows most of the water off.
#3 Once you get home, use one of the quick-detailing products that people on here recommend. Spray it on, wipe it off... 15 minutes max.
#4 Hand-wash & wax your car again, AS SOON as it's warm enough in the spring.
#1 Hand-wash & wax your car in the fall, before it gets too cold.
#2 After it gets cold, take your car through a "touchless" wash about once a week. Preferably one with a warm-water wash and a "vortex" drying cycle, which blows most of the water off.
#3 Once you get home, use one of the quick-detailing products that people on here recommend. Spray it on, wipe it off... 15 minutes max.
#4 Hand-wash & wax your car again, AS SOON as it's warm enough in the spring.
#15
Go to one of those do-it-yourself car wash places. Use the high pressure spray to get all the nasty stuff off your car and then run your car through the automatic brushless car wash. it's beautiful; you get all the hard to get gunk stuff off yourself and then let the auto brushless wash to rinse your car and dry it.
I'm battling my 5th Michigan winter in my superblack Maxima.
I'm battling my 5th Michigan winter in my superblack Maxima.
#16
Re: Need a Car Wash!!!!
Originally posted by hubbabubba
But I know my 6 week old max needs a bath.
But I know my 6 week old max needs a bath.
Don't make me
#17
Originally posted by 03BlkSETE
True. Or they use some kind of hanging/spinning filthy cloth like material that hasn't been changed in years. Plus as your driving in some guys are using broom on your cars and if you opt for some "wheel bright" on your rims you're going to get some powerful solvent used on them. Then on the other side you'll have some guys rubbing filthy rags on your car which will scrap the living hell out of it. I you have a black car take a good look at the finish before you drive into one of these "brushless" car washes. When your "wash" is done you'll puke after you see the swirl marks on your paint.
Hand car washes are somewhat better but they still usually don't use high quality towels to dry with, which is where most scratching occurs.
For a quick fix, use a touchless car wash with high pressure nozzles that some have mentioned here.
When you wash it yourself, use 100% cotton towels or better yet, microfiber towels.
If you want to really learn about this stuff check out
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/
Prepare to go insane with the amount of info there.
True. Or they use some kind of hanging/spinning filthy cloth like material that hasn't been changed in years. Plus as your driving in some guys are using broom on your cars and if you opt for some "wheel bright" on your rims you're going to get some powerful solvent used on them. Then on the other side you'll have some guys rubbing filthy rags on your car which will scrap the living hell out of it. I you have a black car take a good look at the finish before you drive into one of these "brushless" car washes. When your "wash" is done you'll puke after you see the swirl marks on your paint.
Hand car washes are somewhat better but they still usually don't use high quality towels to dry with, which is where most scratching occurs.
For a quick fix, use a touchless car wash with high pressure nozzles that some have mentioned here.
When you wash it yourself, use 100% cotton towels or better yet, microfiber towels.
If you want to really learn about this stuff check out
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/
Prepare to go insane with the amount of info there.
Be careful when going on that board, you can be sucked in just like my friend and have another money pit to dump all your hard earned cash in. He must have spent at least $300 in cleaning supplies
#18
Originally posted by SG01MaxSE
#2 After it gets cold, take your car through a "touchless" wash about once a week. Preferably one with a warm-water wash and a "vortex" drying cycle, which blows most of the water off.
#2 After it gets cold, take your car through a "touchless" wash about once a week. Preferably one with a warm-water wash and a "vortex" drying cycle, which blows most of the water off.
I bet that's one scenario the Nissan enginerds didn't consider.
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