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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 10:14 AM
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Has anyone used an auto car wash? Which ones are better? Spray / Brush / Or those Self serve?
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 10:37 AM
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Originally posted by amallari
Has anyone used an auto car wash? Which ones are better? Spray / Brush / Or those Self serve?
DO NOT< I repeat, DO NOT use the brush.

If you want swirls galore, go ahead with the brush.

BY hand is the only way. But if you don't have access to a water hose, ie apartment, then go to one that has a spray and bring your own supplies, a bucket, and hand wash there.

I wouldn't recommned self-serve either,

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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 02:42 PM
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I think it is against the law in some states.

Originally posted by zand02max
DO NOT< I repeat, DO NOT use the brush.

If you want swirls galore, go ahead with the brush.

BY hand is the only way. But if you don't have access to a water hose, ie apartment, then go to one that has a spray and bring your own supplies, a bucket, and hand wash there.

I wouldn't recommned self-serve either,
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 03:19 PM
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If you ever drive put your car into a car wash I guarantee it will not come out the other side! LOL
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 05:05 PM
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Date someone with a house that has a hose. Win win situation... hell he/she might even wash it for u.
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 08:32 PM
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Would you put yourself through that?
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 08:33 AM
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NEVER put your car through an auto car wash. Only hand wash and dry with lint free towels.
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 11:29 AM
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Originally posted by amallari
Has anyone used an auto car wash? Which ones are better? Spray / Brush / Or those Self serve?
A mechanized car wash? – Blasphemy!

Your penance is to now wash your Z using One to two 5 gallon jugs of bottled water with a clean microfiber cloth, and then use an electric leaf blower to quickly dry the car and all crevices. Another dry microfiber cloth should be handy to dry inside the door frames and the trunk area.

That’s a Car Wash!
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 03:15 AM
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^^^^^^^^^^ well sais that man. Using a Car wash is sacrilige! Shame on you for even suggesting it.
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 05:25 AM
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Just was your Z with 40 grit sand paper...
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 05:55 AM
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This is what will happen...
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 07:18 AM
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Holy ****, they forget to set the Auto sensors on the car wash? hahahahahahahahahaha
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 07:48 AM
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If you are like me, you saw that picture and asked yourself..."I wonder if that is a track model and would they wanna sell the Brembo's"
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 09:53 AM
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Thanks for the comments, I saw this auto car wash where it just sprays water, no brush is involved. I think it's safe!
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 12:02 PM
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The thing to remember about those is that the water is recycled. How well it is recycled is unknown.

Possibility ofsmall grains being sprayed onto your paint.
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 03:15 PM
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.....and what chemicals do they use......you better believe it is some caustic stuff if it claims to clean a vehicle with no brush........Z car=hand wash only!!!!!
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 07:45 PM
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I think Maryland is recycling toilet water to home use. Do you want wash your Z in TOILET water? Just think of all those cooties!!!
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 01:30 PM
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Everytime you put your car in an auto car wash God kills a kitten...please, think of the kittens!
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