Self Service Car Wash?

[taylorsankey]

I wanna go to a self service car wash.

What are the steps in washing?

Anything I should bring?

Anything I shouldn't do?

thanks

[samisons]

Shampoo, conditioner a loofah. Towel maybe to dry off. Some of that good axe paste to make your hair shiny

[Poodles]

Same as doing it at home, you just have access to heated and purified water (depends how good the place is) as well as high pressure (not that I use in on paint, but it helps to get wheel wells and undercarriage).

[taylorsankey]

Originally Posted by samisons

Shampoo, conditioner a loofah. Towel maybe to dry off. Some of that good axe paste to make your hair shiny

youre funny as hell

[Turbo95eg6]

DO NOT take your car to a self service wash... I can tell you that much.

[WhiteFRS69]

if your gonna have to take it there

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[Poodles]

Originally Posted by Turbo95eg6

DO NOT take your car to a self service wash... I can tell you that much.

It's fine, just NEVER use the brush. Like I said, you do it just like you would at home with buckets and just use the water from the high pressure sprayer.

[Cliu91]

Originally Posted by Turbo95eg6

DO NOT take your car to a self service wash... I can tell you that much.

Care to expand on your strong objection?

[dem00n]

If you have to use a brush, then pass on it.

If it's a spray system that uses soap then water, should be fine. Do note that the soap may remove your wax if you have someone on the car, they tend to be a bit aggressive like dish soap.

Some places have a blow dryer like contraption, if not then you'll have to bring towels. Microfiber towels, preferably drying ones.

Edit: Using the brush for your wheels is fine. If you have a set of wheels that are too sensitive for a brush then why the hell did you buy them?

Self service car washes are great for during the winter. Assuming they still work.

[Turbo95eg6]

Originally Posted by Poodles

It's fine, just NEVER use the brush. Like I said, you do it just like you would at home with buckets and just use the water from the high pressure sprayer.

I've always been told to avoid the recycled water. OP if you don't have access to a power washer, why not just use a waterless method at home? Look up optimum no rinse, or similar alternatives.

[Shady195]

as stated DO NOT USE THE BRUSH

Use the sprayer, use the foam option on the sprayer if applicable then wash with your own buckets/mitt

I only use self service during the winter, as I turn my outside lines off

[Turbo95eg6]

Originally Posted by Shady195

as stated DO NOT USE THE BRUSH

Use the sprayer, use the foam option on the sprayer if applicable then wash with your own buckets/mitt

I only use self service during the winter, as I turn my outside lines off

Don't use their soap/sprayer. High pressure for water only if you can, but keep in mind it needs to be dried properly to avoid water spots.

[jeffsquared]

Avoid wash bays with tons of shit and/or dirt caked on the floor. They're rarely sprayed down.

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[samisons]

Originally Posted by taylorsankey

youre funny as hell

Sorry :P just playing but in all honesty just take the car wash versions of what I said and there you go =D!