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dan-14 May 29, 2005 09:56 PM

I can't wash my car anymore, need advise.
 
ok, i've had my Z for about one month now and have been washing it every few days(it's Super Black).
i just had my right femor surgically rebroken about 2 months ago, so everytime i have to wash my car it takes about 1-2 hours of hopping around on one leg struggling with a hose and bucket. i just can't do this anymore until i can walk again( i can't even put any wheight on my leg yet).

so i think i'm going to resort to taking it to a car wash, which brings me to the point of this thread... Does any one around San Diego know of some car wash i can take my Z to that won't scratch it?
also,do any of you know of a good detailing place i can take it to get a good coat of wax put on?
i've always washed/waxed my own cars/bikes, so i'm not sure where to take it.

thanks for any help,
Dan

Z BOY May 29, 2005 10:15 PM

how about those mobile detailers?

Etka May 29, 2005 10:50 PM

Ya you can sit outside on a lawn chair and yell at them if they do anything wrong.

dan-14 May 29, 2005 10:56 PM

hehe. i used a lawn chair when i installed my jwt popcharger. i got some funny looks from people driving by in my apartment complex.

dan-14 May 29, 2005 11:00 PM


Originally Posted by Z BOY
how about those mobile detailers?

oh yea huh. i'll call some up and see how much they charge and what kind of wax they use.
thanks :)
i'm hoping someone here might have experience with someone they can recomend...

Dr Bonz May 30, 2005 06:45 AM

Get a chair that has rollers and sit and wash! :)

xw34x May 30, 2005 09:47 AM

the american car wash on mira mesa is where i take mine to... i dont know which part of san diego u live at but this place is pretty good. its near sorrento valley.

ihatethatbobbarker May 30, 2005 11:07 AM


Originally Posted by Dr Bonz
Get a chair that has rollers and sit and wash! :)


why couldnt you have been a woman?

MIAPLAYA May 30, 2005 11:31 AM

Auto Park Car Wash in Esco is pretty decent...

dan-14 May 30, 2005 01:36 PM


Originally Posted by xw34x
the american car wash on mira mesa is where i take mine to... i dont know which part of san diego u live at but this place is pretty good. its near sorrento valley.

cool,i live right next to Mira Mesa. do you happen to know what street they're on, or are they actually on Mira Mesa blvd. ?

xw34x May 30, 2005 05:01 PM

it's near the 805 ramps of mira mesa... near vista sorrento valley prkway. the its across from a wells fargo. you have to turn into a street from mira meas and then turn into the plaza. it's a gas station with a hand car wash service. some of the stores in the plaza include, mcdonalds, bank of america, starbucks, quiznos... hope this helps. u can see the mcdonalds sign i think..

dan-14 May 30, 2005 06:22 PM

that does help, i know exactly where your talking about:).
thanks

frenzee May 30, 2005 07:25 PM

I wouldn't take it to a carwash, especially if you have black paint. They use and re-use the drying rags and even though they wash them, dirt gets in the cloth and it WILL leave swirl marks all over the car. One treatment is all it takes.

I remember, when I was shopping for mine it was really difficult to find any Z's let alone one that was equipped just the way you wanted it. I came across this really nice SB touring, perfectly equipped, with orange interior. The car was stunning and flawless. Fortunately - for me - this was night time and the car was parked on the upper parking lot right under bright fluorescent lights. (Universal for those who know) From 20 feet away you couldn't tell, but as soon as you got close you could see the entire car was covered with swirl marks. I bet it was washed or dried with used rags. I said thanks but no thanks.

Try Anthony (DaytonaZ) on here. He's good, but he's in OC, and who knows, he might make a special trip down if you make it worth his while. Just a suggestion.

Ed 718 May 30, 2005 07:39 PM

I highly recommend Anthony. When he detailed my car I never thought Lemans could shine the way he left it. The car really turned heads after I took her for a spin..

formulaZ May 30, 2005 09:25 PM

dang, sorry about your accident. i too reccomend anthony. did great work on my SB:)

daytona350z May 30, 2005 09:27 PM


Originally Posted by skar 718
I highly recommend Anthony. When he detailed my car I never thought Lemans could shine the way he left it. The car really turned heads after I took her for a spin..


Originally Posted by frenzee

Try Anthony (DaytonaZ) on here. He's good, but he's in OC, and who knows, he might make a special trip down if you make it worth his while. Just a suggestion.

thanks for the kind words guys:)

dan-14, let me know if your car ever needs a detail:) i'd be happy to lend my detailing services to any z member:).

dan-14 May 30, 2005 09:57 PM

Thanks for the help guys,
I sent you a PM Anthony:)

daytona350z May 30, 2005 10:10 PM


Originally Posted by dan-14
Thanks for the help guys,
I sent you a PM Anthony:)

right back at ya:)

ihatethatbobbarker May 30, 2005 10:29 PM

anthony will wash your car in a skirt if you slip him a nice tip

daytona350z May 30, 2005 10:34 PM


Originally Posted by ihatethatbobbarker
anthony will wash your car in a skirt if you slip him a nice tip

dude! i thought we were gonna keep that on the DL :icon39:


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