SF people without a place to wash your car, where do you go?

Arctic Ultrasport · 04-22-2006, 12:02 PM

I've been told by my homeowner's association that I can no longer clean my car where I live. This sucks, but they have good reasoning.

This leaves me with nowhere to wash my car. I've thought about the coin-op self wash places, but they're $3 for 5 minutes! It usually takes me at least an hour to *nicely* clean my car. Not to mention, I don't want to tie up a stall for that long because it's rude.

So, where are other people in a similar situation going to wash up? Driving a dirty car is not an option.

Thanks!

Sia Bani · 04-22-2006, 03:25 PM

Took my car to an awesome handwash place yesterday, full wash etc for 13 bucks. That included tire dressing too. They didn't scratch the wheels.

The prob with my setup is that even if I pull onto the street, there's no hose access. So I'd have to have them wash, then I'd have to wax and do the remainder of the "Detail" myself. No biggie...just that there's no time anymore. I figure once a month, I'll manage to go somewhere, a friends' place and do a thorough wash/wax/interior detail etc.

But you can't beat 13 bucks for a quality wash in PA. It's amazing how the cost of living down here is much less than SF! The equivalent wash is $24 up there, even in Berkeley or other parts of the east bay. And to elaborate on the bang for the buck at "Auto pride car wash", for them to even shampoo your mats, it's only like 16 bucks total!

Dmitry D. · 04-22-2006, 04:43 PM

ATH · 04-23-2006, 02:23 AM

Sia Bani · 04-23-2006, 02:27 AM

ATH · 04-23-2006, 09:35 AM

Tires might start to look worse when it dries...

Sia Bani · 04-23-2006, 09:43 AM

It looks pretty good today, 3-4 days later...as long as you don't say your paint vanishes by the soap they use, it's all good. ;-D

S4Lynx · 04-23-2006, 01:18 PM

http://www.modifiedstreetcars.com/gi...Carwash-22.jpg

Arctic Ultrasport · 04-23-2006, 11:41 PM

And yeah, I'll take two.

S4Lynx · 04-23-2006, 11:58 PM

And see how clean my car is in my sig? That girl is damn good with a sponge!

04-22-2006, 03:25 PM	#2
Sia Bani AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 31,254	I'm in the same position as you, but in PA. Took my car to an awesome handwash place yesterday, full wash etc for 13 bucks. That included tire dressing too. They didn't scratch the wheels. The prob with my setup is that even if I pull onto the street, there's no hose access. So I'd have to have them wash, then I'd have to wax and do the remainder of the "Detail" myself. No biggie...just that there's no time anymore. I figure once a month, I'll manage to go somewhere, a friends' place and do a thorough wash/wax/interior detail etc. But you can't beat 13 bucks for a quality wash in PA. It's amazing how the cost of living down here is much less than SF! The equivalent wash is $24 up there, even in Berkeley or other parts of the east bay. And to elaborate on the bang for the buck at "Auto pride car wash", for them to even shampoo your mats, it's only like 16 bucks total! __________________ -- Connect with me

04-22-2006, 04:43 PM	#3
Dmitry D. Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 546	Ouch that sux...when I was in that position I went over to my buddies house :) __________________ Formerly: Dimafizzo

04-23-2006, 02:23 AM	#4
ATH Elder Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 11,383	What place in PA? __________________

04-23-2006, 02:27 AM	#5
Sia Bani AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 31,254	Auto Pride car wash, el camino, right next to the PA medical foundation. __________________ -- Connect with me

04-23-2006, 09:35 AM	#6
ATH Elder Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 11,383	Oh ok - I wouldn't let them do the tire dressing, it's not quality stuff Tires might start to look worse when it dries... __________________

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04-23-2006, 09:43 AM	#7
Sia Bani AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 31,254	If that's all you think isn't quality, that's okay by me ;-) It looks pretty good today, 3-4 days later...as long as you don't say your paint vanishes by the soap they use, it's all good. ;-D __________________ -- Connect with me

04-23-2006, 01:18 PM	#8
S4Lynx Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,004	Here http://www.modifiedstreetcars.com/gi...Carwash-22.jpg __________________ 2002 AUDI S4 GIAC X v8.0 GIAC Tip Chip Borla Exhaust LaBree DP's Stasis Track Sports DUH FMIC DUH Forge DV’s Stoptech Brakes APR Snub Mount Autospeed DTS O.CT Boost Gauge 18" RS4 DTM Reps Ecodes Toy Guy V1 Lots of Dynamat Torque-Factory Tuned Still to do (at Stasis): 6 Speed Conversion Stasis Gear Box 6 Puck CM Clutch Revolver Cams AWE Full Stage III Kit Tracksport Rear Brakes Motorsport Suspension Other: X-1 Airbox CF Engine Covers RS4 Widebody Conversion "What's the estimated longevity of a setup like this?" --Meem Notice : By reading this post you are agreeing that content contained herein cannot be used against myself or any other AudiWorld Member

04-23-2006, 11:41 PM	#9
Arctic Ultrasport Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 275	An address would help... just so I can add it to this huge list I have so far. And yeah, I'll take two.

04-23-2006, 11:58 PM	#10
S4Lynx Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,004	Don't you see, first I post the link, then you have to PAY for the address. ;)... And see how clean my car is in my sig? That girl is damn good with a sponge! __________________ 2002 AUDI S4 GIAC X v8.0 GIAC Tip Chip Borla Exhaust LaBree DP's Stasis Track Sports DUH FMIC DUH Forge DV’s Stoptech Brakes APR Snub Mount Autospeed DTS O.CT Boost Gauge 18" RS4 DTM Reps Ecodes Toy Guy V1 Lots of Dynamat Torque-Factory Tuned Still to do (at Stasis): 6 Speed Conversion Stasis Gear Box 6 Puck CM Clutch Revolver Cams AWE Full Stage III Kit Tracksport Rear Brakes Motorsport Suspension Other: X-1 Airbox CF Engine Covers RS4 Widebody Conversion "What's the estimated longevity of a setup like this?" --Meem Notice : By reading this post you are agreeing that content contained herein cannot be used against myself or any other AudiWorld Member

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