Self Service Car Wash?

[OICU812]

Do kids these days wait till they're old enough to have a liscence before learning simple things like washing a car? Serious question... Youngins so spoiled these days parents don't include them in anything that resembles work .... Very sad.

[WhiteFRS69]

Originally Posted by Turbo95eg6

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.

be carefull what you say... this will be another one of those damn threads about how waterless washing is bad!!

[Turbo95eg6]

Originally Posted by WhiteFRS69

be carefull what you say... this will be another one of those damn threads about how waterless washing is bad!!

That's why I say "I've been told" instead of stating them as the true. I always try to follow tips from the detailing community. A lot of crap gets washed in and reused for recycled water… Not all places filter out salt, chemicals, etc. And I've been told that sometimes the soap they provide does not come off easily with the pressurized water, leaving stains and water spots.

[Exocet]

I just wish the coin-op washes near me had a faucet or hose bib of some kind so I can fill up my bucket(s) with water. Instead I spend $2 to have high pressure water blown back into my face from the bucket. But for us apartment dwellers it may be the only option.

[WhiteFRS69]

Originally Posted by Exocet

I just wish the coin-op washes near me had a faucet or hose bib of some kind so I can fill up my bucket(s) with water. Instead I spend $2 to have high pressure water blown back into my face from the bucket. But for us apartment dwellers it may be the only option.

chemical guys have a Gamma Seal Durable Spin-Off Bucket Lid for there Detailing buckets, they dont leak water

or go with something like this
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you can fill up at home with some water, take the buckets to your car wash and go from there

[DC2R]

Originally Posted by WhiteFRS69

be carefull what you say... this will be another one of those damn threads about how waterless washing is bad!!

I just did my first waterless wash. Of course within 24 hrs car was covered in dirt and water spots. Now it's been close to two weeks and it's way to dirty for waterless. Will probably use the self wash and then spray/wipe down with Infinite Use Detail Juice.

[imom]

Don't go to self washes... if the place is not good or too cheap to replace the filter...the reclaimed water used to wash your car you are spraying dirty water.

If you are not particular about micro scratches...then go ahead and use the self service wash places....not saying it will cause it right away, but it may happen. Also if you are asking then it wouldn't bug you any case and then proper wipe down wouldn't matter to. If you want to do it right...look at Garry Dean single bucket wash method or go waterless rinse...what I use. Good luck