Is it ok to use the soap that's provided in the wash bays? I'd basically just use their soap and water, then wax the car on my own. Any problems with this or with using their high powered water gun?

 

I got my Z in the winter, so this was the only way I could get the road salts off of it. It worked pretty well, but just as long as you fully detail it in the spring, I think you're ok. I just did it yesterday with 3 Zaino coats. Looks good so far.

 

what do you mean by "fully detail"?

 

What he means is claybarring, waxing, ect. Probably taking his time and getting the car done right the first time verses a rush at the car wash.

 

Why not bring your own bucket and soap and just use their spray for water. Don't go at peak times since people and the car wash workers will complain.

 

Take as long as you want. If people complain tell them to go f*ck themselves! LOL J/K

Do like he said and go when they aren't busy...like a wednesday? Yea, wednesday seems good. LOL
Otherwise you will end up rushing through and get flustered and scratch something! And you wouldn't want that...would you?

The soap they have is pretty tough stuff and will probably remove all your wax. The reason I wouldn't recommend using a self service car wash is that the water coming out is at high pressure but it's not a lot of water. It's almost like a mist. It is very difficult to get all the soap off with that type of spray. But if that's your only option then at least spend some time to make sure you do a good job.