What do you think about Drive-in Car Washes?
06-23-2001, 12:00 PM
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I wouldn't take my car to a car wash. I donno about our rims, but the CLS owners can't go to car washes because of their rims. They will rub on the metal railings that move the car forward.
Also what color is your car? If blk or any dark color, I wouldn't even think about it!
They will swirl your car up!
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Also what color is your car? If blk or any dark color, I wouldn't even think about it!
They will swirl your car up!
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Do you bough or leased? If you leased...do anything you want with it....car wash, auto wash... 
But if you bought the car, I would recommend you try to wash the car yourself with proper equipments. Or another alternative(expensive IMO) is have a cae detailer detail the whole car once a month...
Most apartments in my area have dedicated area for car washing/waxing...
Andy Kuo
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But if you bought the car, I would recommend you try to wash the car yourself with proper equipments. Or another alternative(expensive IMO) is have a cae detailer detail the whole car once a month...
Most apartments in my area have dedicated area for car washing/waxing...
Andy Kuo
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06-23-2001, 12:03 PM
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First of all, welcome to the club! It's a shame that you currently have full access to a hose in your residence. 'Cause you know, that's where you can prioritize all the things you need to keep your car clean...
As for drive-in joints, I have heard that the machinery they use can be suspect. Those 'power wash' places, especially can be disastrous to your paint. Sure, they send high pressure water through the spray but any particulates in the water/system is kinda like shooting tiny bullets towards your car!
And don't get me started about the horrible soap they use at those places. Talk about abrasive! If you can, bring your own stuff-- there are plenty of threads in this forum that can help you decide on what products are recommended. I live in Canada and do not have ready access to half of these products-- trips south of the border aren't routine.
Bottomline: call me crazy but I would probably go to a friend's place with a hose and wash my car on their driveway. Make sure they love their car as much as you love yours! (Otherwise they'll think you're a freak...)
So best of luck to you. I'm sure we'd like to hear what your verdict is.
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As for drive-in joints, I have heard that the machinery they use can be suspect. Those 'power wash' places, especially can be disastrous to your paint. Sure, they send high pressure water through the spray but any particulates in the water/system is kinda like shooting tiny bullets towards your car!
And don't get me started about the horrible soap they use at those places. Talk about abrasive! If you can, bring your own stuff-- there are plenty of threads in this forum that can help you decide on what products are recommended. I live in Canada and do not have ready access to half of these products-- trips south of the border aren't routine.
Bottomline: call me crazy but I would probably go to a friend's place with a hose and wash my car on their driveway. Make sure they love their car as much as you love yours! (Otherwise they'll think you're a freak...)
So best of luck to you. I'm sure we'd like to hear what your verdict is.
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06-23-2001, 01:06 PM
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I'm on the same boat here, can't wash my car at my apartment parking lot. When my TL-S comes in, there is no way I'm going to take it to any of the car washes. The 300ZX I had never went through one and looked better 6 years old then new (took alot of time to wash & wax though!). To me car washes are only good for the yellow cabs and those Town cars we always see. Ask your friends if you can use their place, offer a little money for the trouble (water use?). If quality and care is what you want, for me there is no substitute for doing it yourself (there is a right way & wrong way in washing cars to though). It's all up to how much you care about your car. Good luck.
Question for CarFreak(totally off topic. excuse me), if you bought your TL-S from Rallye, were you there on 6-7-01 test driving a white w/ parch demo. I drove it after and talked to someone at the lot looking at diff colors. I asked what color and the guy was buying a silver one. Just wild guessing, don't mind me.
Question for CarFreak(totally off topic. excuse me), if you bought your TL-S from Rallye, were you there on 6-7-01 test driving a white w/ parch demo. I drove it after and talked to someone at the lot looking at diff colors. I asked what color and the guy was buying a silver one. Just wild guessing, don't mind me.
06-23-2001, 01:10 PM
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Originally posted by TUFF GONG:
I'm on the same boat here, can't wash my car at my apartment parking lot. When my TL-S comes in, there is no way I'm going to take it to any of the car washes. The 300ZX I had never went through one and looked better 6 years old then new (took alot of time to wash & wax though!). To me car washes are only good for the yellow cabs and those Town cars we always see. Ask your friends if you can use their place, offer a little money for the trouble (water use?). If quality and care is what you want, for me there is no substitute for doing it yourself (there is a right way & wrong way in washing cars to though). It's all up to how much you care about your car. Good luck.
Question for CarFreak(totally off topic. excuse me), if you bought your TL-S from Rallye, were you there on 6-7-01 test driving a white w/ parch demo. I drove it after and talked to someone at the lot looking at diff colors. I asked what color and the guy was buying a silver one. Just wild guessing, don't mind me.
I'm on the same boat here, can't wash my car at my apartment parking lot. When my TL-S comes in, there is no way I'm going to take it to any of the car washes. The 300ZX I had never went through one and looked better 6 years old then new (took alot of time to wash & wax though!). To me car washes are only good for the yellow cabs and those Town cars we always see. Ask your friends if you can use their place, offer a little money for the trouble (water use?). If quality and care is what you want, for me there is no substitute for doing it yourself (there is a right way & wrong way in washing cars to though). It's all up to how much you care about your car. Good luck.
Question for CarFreak(totally off topic. excuse me), if you bought your TL-S from Rallye, were you there on 6-7-01 test driving a white w/ parch demo. I drove it after and talked to someone at the lot looking at diff colors. I asked what color and the guy was buying a silver one. Just wild guessing, don't mind me.
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Stay away order please just stay away from them. I am not sure what color car you have but I would stay away anyway. If it is a carwash that you can wash it with a hose sprayer yourself then thats fine. I would not go to the ones with brushes or strips that wash.
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To CarFreak, yup I was the one that came in the CLK. That's some funny sh*t, it's a small world. I'm getting the same exact car as you but i got a better deal at Acura of Brooklyn and still waiting for the car to come in. Still ain't the great deals they get out in the west coast but 4% over invoice ain't that bad for NY metro area. I'll see you around. Once again good luck with your beauty!
06-23-2001, 02:09 PM
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Originally posted by TUFF GONG:
To CarFreak, yup I was the one that came in the CLK. That's some funny sh*t, it's a small world. I'm getting the same exact car as you but i got a better deal at Acura of Brooklyn and still waiting for the car to come in. Still ain't the great deals they get out in the west coast but 4% over invoice ain't that bad for NY metro area. I'll see you around. Once again good luck with your beauty!
To CarFreak, yup I was the one that came in the CLK. That's some funny sh*t, it's a small world. I'm getting the same exact car as you but i got a better deal at Acura of Brooklyn and still waiting for the car to come in. Still ain't the great deals they get out in the west coast but 4% over invoice ain't that bad for NY metro area. I'll see you around. Once again good luck with your beauty!
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Originally posted by CarFreak:
That's so weird! Yah, I was lucky enough to get my car w/in 24hrs. A shipment came in that day and I got the last silver TLS w/NAVI. I'm just curious, how much did you get your TLS for?
That's so weird! Yah, I was lucky enough to get my car w/in 24hrs. A shipment came in that day and I got the last silver TLS w/NAVI. I'm just curious, how much did you get your TLS for?
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Originally posted by TUFF GONG:
Just under 4% over invoice which is $31631 w/Dest. Silver/Ebony with Nav, just like yours!
Just under 4% over invoice which is $31631 w/Dest. Silver/Ebony with Nav, just like yours!
Sorry guys about going a lil off the topic. hehe... Don't go to car washes
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Originally posted by CarFreak:
AHHH! I got mine for $32,400 Oh well! Can't do anything about it now. I guess I paid $770 more, but I got it the next day.
AHHH! I got mine for $32,400 Oh well! Can't do anything about it now. I guess I paid $770 more, but I got it the next day.
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PLEASE find a do-it-yourself car wash place! People have been tried for war crimes that did less than bring a car to a "Car mangle" (brush- or brushless)! Don't let bad things happen to good cars!!!
And much good luck to you both!
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And much good luck to you both!
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What do you think about Drive-in Car Washes?
I just bought a TL-S and honestly after reading 20 pages about different car waxes, mitts, shampoos, etc, I am overwhelmed.. I have to decide what to go with and since I live in an apartment building (no garage), I dont have running water to clean the car at a convenient place.. So my question is, what do you think about drive-in car wash places.. I used to go there with my old car, but since it was an old car anyway, I couldn't tell if it damaged the paint/wax etc.. is there a downside of having my car washed there? I will move to a place with my private garage soon, but I am looking for a temporary solution until then.. Thanks for opinons
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Recommendation - Go to your Acura dealer and do a oil change, then also if you know your sales person well enough ask him to throw in a quick car wash. You know they'll take care of it and also use special waxing agent that will last for 3 months.
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I use car washes here in D.C., there are a few in Northern Virginia that caters to the rich and famous. This particular car wash have what I call fluffy cloth. Many of the Washington Redskins players bring there exotics here to be washed. If it's good enough for Porsche, NSX's and Rolls it's good enough for me. No complaints or Regrets. If you going to take to one take it to a reputable one.
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Originally posted by vernkjc625:
Recommendation - Go to your Acura dealer and do a oil change, then also if you know your sales person well enough ask him to throw in a quick car wash. You know they'll take care of it and also use special waxing agent that will last for 3 months.
Recommendation - Go to your Acura dealer and do a oil change, then also if you know your sales person well enough ask him to throw in a quick car wash. You know they'll take care of it and also use special waxing agent that will last for 3 months.
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