Anybody take their car to a Car Wash? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Mattstermh · 07-07-2016, 09:44 PM

My driveway is under construction so I don't have a good spot to manually wash my car by hand. I just got my FRS 3 weeks ago - I wonder if a $15 car wash is sufficient.

new2subaru · 07-07-2016, 09:48 PM

It won't melt...Why the concern?

gramicci101 · 07-07-2016, 10:01 PM

I'd get a touchless wash, at least. Depending on where in NE you are, Detailer's Domain is an option. They're in northern NJ.

Mattstermh · 07-07-2016, 10:01 PM

I've heard the paint can chip

Packofcrows · 07-08-2016, 03:26 AM

Don't unless it's an emergency. Take to hand wash or do it yourself spot.

Remember our cars have thin paint.

86geek · 07-08-2016, 04:01 AM

optimum no rinse wash and shine
https://www.amazon.com/Optimum-NR201...WG6NSJ0FGGWN38

new2subaru · 07-08-2016, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norville Rogers

It'll be fine. Would be tempted to avoid the spinning brush type.

I haven't seen a brush type in a decade. Are they still around your parts?

Mattstermh · 07-08-2016, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86geek

optimum no rinse wash and shine
https://www.amazon.com/Optimum-NR201...WG6NSJ0FGGWN38

Good reviews. I wonder if there's a real difference with this one https://www.amazon.com/Optimum-NRWW2...ptimum+car+wax

ZionsWrath · 07-08-2016, 10:48 AM

lol how long is your driveway under construction? Mine sits under ice for 3 months without issue.

Mattstermh · 07-08-2016, 10:55 AM

It's the entire house including the driveway

ZionsWrath · 07-08-2016, 10:58 AM

I dunno man, if you are asking about car washes you will probably be pissed at the amount of swirls you get from one pass through the swirl o matic. Id just not wash it or buy some optimum no rinse and a dozen quality microfibers. Or look up a legit detailer that can do a two bucket wash. Many of them have mobile water and all that.

iggy · 07-08-2016, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norville Rogers

It'll be fine. Would be tempted to avoid the spinning brush type.

Those are really the only types of car washes around my area sadly, without driving 30 or so minutes out of the way.

Do you all really only wash your car by hand? I never have time on the weekends, between trying to workout and helping my parents at their business I never have more an hour or so free at a time.

ZionsWrath · 07-08-2016, 11:04 AM

Yes I honestly only wash by hand. I have let me cars sit for months without a wash if I don't have time to do it. If I don't have time I'll at least give the glass a good clean inside and out so I have good visibility and live with the dirt on the paint.

I hate car washes.

Mattstermh · 07-08-2016, 11:05 AM

I bought some no rinse solution, I'll mix it with some water and spray it on. We'll see if the wax is necessary.

07-07-2016, 09:44 PM	#1
Mattstermh Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Drives: '13 FR-S A/T - Stock Location: New England Posts: 134 Thanks: 62 Thanked 23 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Anybody take their car to a Car Wash? My driveway is under construction so I don't have a good spot to manually wash my car by hand. I just got my FRS 3 weeks ago - I wonder if a $15 car wash is sufficient.

07-08-2016, 03:26 AM	#5
Packofcrows hey you, yeah you <3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2014 37J FR-S Location: Monterey County, CA Posts: 2,715 Thanks: 905 Thanked 1,259 Times in 809 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Don't unless it's an emergency. Take to hand wash or do it yourself spot. Remember our cars have thin paint. __________________ Got my TRD wheels and TRD louvers. Thanks!!!

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ZionsWrath Thanks Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 5,989 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	lol how long is your driveway under construction? Mine sits under ice for 3 months without issue. __________________

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ZionsWrath Thanks Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 5,989 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I dunno man, if you are asking about car washes you will probably be pissed at the amount of swirls you get from one pass through the swirl o matic. Id just not wash it or buy some optimum no rinse and a dozen quality microfibers. Or look up a legit detailer that can do a two bucket wash. Many of them have mobile water and all that. __________________

07-08-2016, 11:04 AM	#13
ZionsWrath Thanks Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 5,989 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Yes I honestly only wash by hand. I have let me cars sit for months without a wash if I don't have time to do it. If I don't have time I'll at least give the glass a good clean inside and out so I have good visibility and live with the dirt on the paint. I hate car washes. __________________

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new2subaru Weight Weenie Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: 15 FR-S Location: Canada Posts: 2,660 Thanks: 5,234 Thanked 2,434 Times in 1,397 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It won't melt...Why the concern?

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gramicci101 Off Topic Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Vegas, baby! Posts: 4,610 Thanks: 2,369 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,170 Posts Mentioned: 43 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I'd get a touchless wash, at least. Depending on where in NE you are, Detailer's Domain is an option. They're in northern NJ.

07-08-2016, 10:55 AM	#10
Mattstermh Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Drives: '13 FR-S A/T - Stock Location: New England Posts: 134 Thanks: 62 Thanked 23 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's the entire house including the driveway

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Mattstermh Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Drives: '13 FR-S A/T - Stock Location: New England Posts: 134 Thanks: 62 Thanked 23 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I bought some no rinse solution, I'll mix it with some water and spray it on. We'll see if the wax is necessary.

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