Current Events > Any car wash experts here? (how often, what kind, touchless or nah, etc.)

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Muffinz0rz 01/25/18 9:53:35 PM #1:	So (r/humblebrag) I just got a brand new Honda Fit. It's fucking shiny and blue and awesome and I want to keep it that way. However, living in Minnesota comes with its downsides. Namely the snow for 5-6 months of the year. See, it's not the actual snowing process that is the problem, but what comes afterwards; once the snow stops, the roads and parking lots become covered in slush, as well as salt from the road. It all kicks up as you drive and makes a car wash last about 2-3 seconds (a.k.a exiting the wash onto the wet and slushy parking lot) before getting dirty again. Rudimentary research says once a week is about good, but I was wondering if it's bad to wash it a little more often? Like twice a week? (just during winter when it's gross) What about brushes? The BP car wash I go to has the spinny brushes. I worry that they might inadvertently scratch somehow? I mean I'm sure they're designed specifically not to scratch or leave marks, but I'm just paranoid. Alternatively, a touchless car wash, I've been told, isn't as good as removing dirt. Also the car washes are $8, $9, and $11. I've been splurging to treat the car well and get the $11 one because I want to keep it pretty. However, is it possible that too much of something (whatever the options are - it's like these: https://imgur.com/a/K3VKR ) -- the tri-color wax I know is there. Is that once/twice a week too much? Should I alternate between like the $11 and the $8 every time or something? I dunno. All general tips, rules of thumb, etc. are appreciated. --- Not removing this until Pat Benatar is in Super Smash Bros. (Started 8/31/2010) FantaCE Football Squad: ELIMINATED. <cite>Muffinz0rz posted [p:894812346] in Any car wa... [t:76243185]...</cite> <quote>So (r/humblebrag) I just got a brand new Honda Fit. It's fucking shiny and blue and awesome and I want to keep it that way. However, living in Minnesota comes with its downsides. Namely the snow for 5-6 months of the year. See, it's not the actual snowing process that is the problem, but what comes afterwards; once the snow stops, the roads and parking lots become covered in slush, as well as salt from the road. It all kicks up as you drive and makes a car wash last about 2-3 seconds (a.k.a exiting the wash onto the wet and slushy parking lot) before getting dirty again. Rudimentary research says once a week is about good, but I was wondering if it's bad to wash it a little more often? Like twice a week? (just during winter when it's gross) What about brushes? The BP car wash I go to has the spinny brushes. I worry that they might inadvertently scratch somehow? I mean I'm sure they're designed specifically not to scratch or leave marks, but I'm just paranoid. Alternatively, a touchless car wash, I've been told, isn't as good as removing dirt. Also the car washes are $8, $9, and $11. I've been splurging to treat the car well and get the $11 one because I want to keep it pretty. However, is it possible that too much of something (whatever the options are - it's like these: https://imgur.com/a/K3VKR ) -- the tri-color wax I know is there. Is that once/twice a week too much? Should I alternate between like the $11 and the $8 every time or something? I dunno. All general tips, rules of thumb, etc. are appreciated.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MabusIncarnate 01/25/18 9:54:10 PM #2:	My car gets washed when it rains. --- Ten million dollars on a losing campaign Twenty million starving and writhing in pain <cite>MabusIncarnate posted [p:894812380] in Any car wa... [t:76243185]...</cite> <quote>My car gets washed when it rains.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Fishy 01/25/18 9:55:16 PM #3:	Hand wash. Automatic ones will not get anywhere near as thorough and also WILL leave those weird swirl scratches. --- ~Dr. FishyStick\| Welcome Back. http://i.imgur.com/z50xS2H.jpg <cite>Fishy posted [p:894812442] in Any car wa... [t:76243185]...</cite> <quote>Hand wash. Automatic ones will not get anywhere near as thorough and also WILL leave those weird swirl scratches.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Muffinz0rz 01/26/18 10:21:49 AM #4:	Fishy posted... Hand wash. Automatic ones will not get anywhere near as thorough and also WILL leave those weird swirl scratches. I don't have anywhere to do that, unfortunately. Live in an apartment complex with no hose or anything. What do you mean by weird swirl scratches? --- Not removing this until Pat Benatar is in Super Smash Bros. (Started 8/31/2010) FantaCE Football Squad: ELIMINATED. <cite>Muffinz0rz posted [p:894837961] in Any car wa... [t:76243185]...</cite> <quote><cite>Fishy posted...</cite> <quote>Hand wash. Automatic ones will not get anywhere near as thorough and also WILL leave those weird swirl scratches.</quote> I don't have anywhere to do that, unfortunately. Live in an apartment complex with no hose or anything. What do you mean by weird swirl scratches?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bluezero 01/26/18 10:25:29 AM #5:	Minnesotan here. Wash when you can in winter, like today. I do one deluxe wash and then just the basic wash for awhile. As you said, it stays clean for less than a minute. --- http://i.imgur.com/VleHYd3.png https://badges.steamprofile.com/profile/default/steam/76561197977989731.png <cite>bluezero posted [p:894838138] in Any car wa... [t:76243185]...</cite> <quote>Minnesotan here. Wash when you can in winter, like today. I do one deluxe wash and then just the basic wash for awhile. As you said, it stays clean for less than a minute.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Muffinz0rz 01/26/18 10:27:50 AM #6:	bluezero posted... Minnesotan here. Wash when you can in winter, like today. I do one deluxe wash and then just the basic wash for awhile. As you said, it stays clean for less than a minute. Should I wash it at lunch or wait until the afternoon? High of like 40+ today with sun, wonder if I should wait until the afternoon when a good chunk of the snow is melted --- Not removing this until Pat Benatar is in Super Smash Bros. (Started 8/31/2010) FantaCE Football Squad: ELIMINATED. <cite>Muffinz0rz posted [p:894838249] in Any car wa... [t:76243185]...</cite> <quote><cite>bluezero posted...</cite> <quote>Minnesotan here. Wash when you can in winter, like today. I do one deluxe wash and then just the basic wash for awhile. As you said, it stays clean for less than a minute.</quote> Should I wash it at lunch or wait until the afternoon? High of like 40+ today with sun, wonder if I should wait until the afternoon when a good chunk of the snow is melted</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
C7D 01/26/18 10:29:02 AM #7:	Muffinz0rz posted... Fishy posted... Hand wash. Automatic ones will not get anywhere near as thorough and also WILL leave those weird swirl scratches. I don't have anywhere to do that, unfortunately. Live in an apartment complex with no hose or anything. What do you mean by weird swirl scratches? This is your solution. https://optimumcarcare.com/product/optimum-no-rinse-wash-shine1 --- Polite fiction is still fictitious even when no one is offended. <cite>C7D posted [p:894838300] in Any car wa... [t:76243185]...</cite> <quote><cite>Muffinz0rz posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Fishy posted...</cite> <quote>Hand wash. Automatic ones will not get anywhere near as thorough and also WILL leave those weird swirl scratches.</quote> I don't have anywhere to do that, unfortunately. Live in an apartment complex with no hose or anything. What do you mean by weird swirl scratches?</quote> This is your solution. https://optimumcarcare.com/product/optimum-no-rinse-wash-shine1</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bluezero 01/26/18 10:29:51 AM #8:	Muffinz0rz posted... bluezero posted... Minnesotan here. Wash when you can in winter, like today. I do one deluxe wash and then just the basic wash for awhile. As you said, it stays clean for less than a minute. Should I wash it at lunch or wait until the afternoon? High of like 40+ today with sun, wonder if I should wait until the afternoon when a good chunk of the snow is melted It's not going to matter much, the road spray will still kick up. If the BP is close to your apt, do it later. --- http://i.imgur.com/VleHYd3.png https://badges.steamprofile.com/profile/default/steam/76561197977989731.png <cite>bluezero posted [p:894838332] in Any car wa... [t:76243185]...</cite> <quote><cite>Muffinz0rz posted...</cite> <quote><cite>bluezero posted...</cite> <quote>Minnesotan here. Wash when you can in winter, like today. I do one deluxe wash and then just the basic wash for awhile. As you said, it stays clean for less than a minute.</quote> Should I wash it at lunch or wait until the afternoon? High of like 40+ today with sun, wonder if I should wait until the afternoon when a good chunk of the snow is melted</quote> It's not going to matter much, the road spray will still kick up. If the BP is close to your apt, do it later.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Super Saiyan 3 Goku 01/26/18 10:30:03 AM #9:	Bragging about a Honda Fit. Cute. Anyway, although it's more convenient to use automatic machines, those tend to leave swirl marks in the paint/clear coat. As the old saying goes, if you want something done, then do it yourself. Preferably in an area where you can get some shade and be sure to clean up any water spots. --- When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. - Confucius <cite>Super Saiyan 3 Goku posted [p:894838338] in Any car wa... [t:76243185]...</cite> <quote>Bragging about a Honda Fit. Cute. Anyway, although it's more convenient to use automatic machines, those tend to leave swirl marks in the paint/clear coat. As the old saying goes, if you want something done, then do it yourself. Preferably in an area where you can get some shade and be sure to clean up any water spots.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KILBOTz 01/26/18 10:31:22 AM #10:	No touch when you use a machine. But you can also (from what I hear, I'm Washington state born ad raised) put a sprinkler under your car for 10-15 minutes when you get home to get all salt off each day. --- http://i.imgur.com/O3syCWD.gif http://i.imgur.com/k3YiBdG.gif <cite>KILBOTz posted [p:894838401] in Any car wa... [t:76243185]...</cite> <quote>No touch when you use a machine. But you can also (from what I hear, I'm Washington state born ad raised) put a sprinkler under your car for 10-15 minutes when you get home to get all salt off each day.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
J E S U S 01/26/18 10:31:52 AM #11:	Put splash guards on if you are concerned with slush. I put them on my car because I got sick of getting dirty right after a car wash. My car is white too --- imaginary <cite>J E S U S posted [p:894838425] in Any car wa... [t:76243185]...</cite> <quote>Put splash guards on if you are concerned with slush. I put them on my car because I got sick of getting dirty right after a car wash. My car is white too</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HBOSS 01/26/18 10:33:22 AM #12:	The automatic ones that touch your car can leave swirls because of its contact. The automatic touchless car washes dont clean well enough if your car hasnt been cleaned in over a week. I prefer selfwash at them carwashes. Try not to put added pressure on the soap brush. Like I do enough to soap my car and let the pressure wash rinse it all. Also, like to wash my car in the rain. Put a little bit of car wash soap on a wash cloth and wash my car with soap. I start from the top of the car. Then move to the windows. And last, hit the body. If its raining good, i get more soap and clean the surface of the rims. After you done washing The car, the soap should be nearly rinsed out from the rain. Car is supercleaned with rain. If theres too much soap or it stopped raining, you have to wipe off the soap as that can leave soapy residue left over. --- You don't stop playing because you grow old, You grow old because you stop playing <cite>HBOSS posted [p:894838490] in Any car wa... [t:76243185]...</cite> <quote>The automatic ones that touch your car can leave swirls because of its contact. The automatic touchless car washes dont clean well enough if your car hasnt been cleaned in over a week. I prefer selfwash at them carwashes. Try not to put added pressure on the soap brush. Like I do enough to soap my car and let the pressure wash rinse it all. Also, like to wash my car in the rain. Put a little bit of car wash soap on a wash cloth and wash my car with soap. I start from the top of the car. Then move to the windows. And last, hit the body. If its raining good, i get more soap and clean the surface of the rims. After you done washing The car, the soap should be nearly rinsed out from the rain. Car is supercleaned with rain. If theres too much soap or it stopped raining, you have to wipe off the soap as that can leave soapy residue left over.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mango Sauce 01/26/18 10:33:23 AM #13:	Muffinz0rz posted... Fishy posted... Hand wash. Automatic ones will not get anywhere near as thorough and also WILL leave those weird swirl scratches. I don't have anywhere to do that, unfortunately. Live in an apartment complex with no hose or anything. What do you mean by weird swirl scratches? My town has places where you can hand wash, with a soap-dispensing hose with many different modes including drying I think. --- http://i.imgur.com/f7wmvAJ.png <cite>Mango Sauce posted [p:894838492] in Any car wa... [t:76243185]...</cite> <quote><cite>Muffinz0rz posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Fishy posted...</cite> <quote>Hand wash. Automatic ones will not get anywhere near as thorough and also WILL leave those weird swirl scratches.</quote> I don't have anywhere to do that, unfortunately. Live in an apartment complex with no hose or anything. What do you mean by weird swirl scratches?</quote> My town has places where you can hand wash, with a soap-dispensing hose with many different modes including drying I think.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Super Saiyan 3 Goku 01/26/18 10:34:40 AM #14:	J E S U S posted... Put splash guards on if you are concerned with slush. I put them on my car because I got sick of getting dirty right after a car wash. My car is white too I'm seriously about to do this too. Might be my next project. --- When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. - Confucius <cite>Super Saiyan 3 Goku posted [p:894838550] in Any car wa... [t:76243185]...</cite> <quote><cite>J E S U S posted...</cite> <quote>Put splash guards on if you are concerned with slush. I put them on my car because I got sick of getting dirty right after a car wash. My car is white too</quote> I'm seriously about to do this too. Might be my next project.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bluezero 01/26/18 10:35:57 AM #15:	Super Saiyan 3 Goku posted... Bragging about a Honda Fit. Cute. Anyway, although it's more convenient to use automatic machines, those tend to leave swirl marks in the paint/clear coat. As the old saying goes, if you want something done, then do it yourself. Preferably in an area where you can get some shade and be sure to clean up any water spots. I love all the holier than thou's that can't read. --- http://i.imgur.com/VleHYd3.png https://badges.steamprofile.com/profile/default/steam/76561197977989731.png <cite>bluezero posted [p:894838610] in Any car wa... [t:76243185]...</cite> <quote><cite>Super Saiyan 3 Goku posted...</cite> <quote>Bragging about a Honda Fit. Cute. Anyway, although it's more convenient to use automatic machines, those tend to leave swirl marks in the paint/clear coat. As the old saying goes, if you want something done, then do it yourself. Preferably in an area where you can get some shade and be sure to clean up any water spots.</quote> I love all the holier than thou's that can't read.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Muffinz0rz 01/26/18 10:36:52 AM #16:	C7D posted... Muffinz0rz posted... Fishy posted... Hand wash. Automatic ones will not get anywhere near as thorough and also WILL leave those weird swirl scratches. I don't have anywhere to do that, unfortunately. Live in an apartment complex with no hose or anything. What do you mean by weird swirl scratches? This is your solution. https://optimumcarcare.com/product/optimum-no-rinse-wash-shine1 Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm bluezero posted... It's not going to matter much, the road spray will still kick up. If the BP is close to your apt, do it later. I think there is one pretty close to me. I generally do it at lunch because it kills time at work and isn't far. There is a Super America literally across the street from my apartment, but I (somehow) don't know if it has a car wash. If it does, then I'll be able to go like 5mph back to avoid too much splashing. Super Saiyan 3 Goku posted... Bragging about a Honda Fit. Cute. Imagine not being obsessed with one of the greatest vehicular creations in automotive history Super Saiyan 3 Goku posted... Anyway, although it's more convenient to use automatic machines, those tend to leave swirl marks in the paint/clear coat. As the old saying goes, if you want something done, then do it yourself. Preferably in an area where you can get some shade and be sure to clean up any water spots. What is proper technique for hand-washing? Not that I know for sure if I'll ever be able to, considering my apartment setup, but it's worth knowing. --- Not removing this until Pat Benatar is in Super Smash Bros. (Started 8/31/2010) FantaCE Football Squad: ELIMINATED. <cite>Muffinz0rz posted [p:894838654] in Any car wa... [t:76243185]...</cite> <quote><cite>C7D posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Muffinz0rz posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Fishy posted...</cite> <quote>Hand wash. Automatic ones will not get anywhere near as thorough and also WILL leave those weird swirl scratches.</quote> I don't have anywhere to do that, unfortunately. Live in an apartment complex with no hose or anything. What do you mean by weird swirl scratches?</quote> This is your solution. https://optimumcarcare.com/product/optimum-no-rinse-wash-shine1</quote> Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm <cite>bluezero posted...</cite> <quote>It's not going to matter much, the road spray will still kick up. If the BP is close to your apt, do it later.</quote> I think there is one pretty close to me. I generally do it at lunch because it kills time at work and isn't far. There is a Super America literally across the street from my apartment, but I (somehow) don't know if it has a car wash. If it does, then I'll be able to go like 5mph back to avoid too much splashing. <cite>Super Saiyan 3 Goku posted...</cite> <quote>Bragging about a Honda Fit. Cute.</quote> Imagine not being obsessed with one of the greatest vehicular creations in automotive history <cite>Super Saiyan 3 Goku posted...</cite> <quote>Anyway, although it's more convenient to use automatic machines, those tend to leave swirl marks in the paint/clear coat. As the old saying goes, if you want something done, then do it yourself. Preferably in an area where you can get some shade and be sure to clean up any water spots.</quote> What is proper technique for hand-washing? Not that I know for sure if I'll ever be able to, considering my apartment setup, but it's worth knowing.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
J E S U S 01/26/18 10:36:52 AM #17:	Super Saiyan 3 Goku posted... J E S U S posted... Put splash guards on if you are concerned with slush. I put them on my car because I got sick of getting dirty right after a car wash. My car is white too I'm seriously about to do this too. Might be my next project. I went with ones that are specific for my car, they dont look too bad actually and blend in well enough. So far they work really well in stopping splash marks --- imaginary <cite>J E S U S posted [p:894838655] in Any car wa... [t:76243185]...</cite> <quote><cite>Super Saiyan 3 Goku posted...</cite> <quote><cite>J E S U S posted...</cite> <quote>Put splash guards on if you are concerned with slush. I put them on my car because I got sick of getting dirty right after a car wash. My car is white too</quote> I'm seriously about to do this too. Might be my next project.</quote> I went with ones that are specific for my car, they dont look too bad actually and blend in well enough. So far they work really well in stopping splash marks</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
l0bcity 01/26/18 10:37:46 AM #18:	Make sure you get your undercarriage washed if you go through an automatic wash. I had a Honda Civic once and the salt rusted out my gas tank. It was like 650 to get a new one --- Seattle Seahawks ``~`` LA Clippers #clipperstodabowl <cite>l0bcity posted [p:894838701] in Any car wa... [t:76243185]...</cite> <quote>Make sure you get your undercarriage washed if you go through an automatic wash. I had a Honda Civic once and the salt rusted out my gas tank. It was like 650 to get a new one</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Muffinz0rz 01/26/18 10:38:37 AM #19:	J E S U S posted... Super Saiyan 3 Goku posted... J E S U S posted... Put splash guards on if you are concerned with slush. I put them on my car because I got sick of getting dirty right after a car wash. My car is white too I'm seriously about to do this too. Might be my next project. I went with ones that are specific for my car, they dont look too bad actually and blend in well enough. So far they work really well in stopping splash marks Maybe if I can find some subtle enough. Aesthetic is everything l0bcity posted... Make sure you get your undercarriage washed if you go through an automatic wash. I had a Honda Civic once and the salt rusted out my gas tank. It was like 650 to get a new one Yeah the BP one does have undercarriage. --- Not removing this until Pat Benatar is in Super Smash Bros. (Started 8/31/2010) FantaCE Football Squad: ELIMINATED. <cite>Muffinz0rz posted [p:894838744] in Any car wa... [t:76243185]...</cite> <quote><cite>J E S U S posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Super Saiyan 3 Goku posted...</cite> <quote><cite>J E S U S posted...</cite> <quote>Put splash guards on if you are concerned with slush. I put them on my car because I got sick of getting dirty right after a car wash. My car is white too</quote> I'm seriously about to do this too. Might be my next project.</quote> I went with ones that are specific for my car, they dont look too bad actually and blend in well enough. So far they work really well in stopping splash marks</quote> Maybe if I can find some subtle enough. Aesthetic is everything <cite>l0bcity posted...</cite> <quote>Make sure you get your undercarriage washed if you go through an automatic wash. I had a Honda Civic once and the salt rusted out my gas tank. It was like 650 to get a new one</quote> Yeah the BP one does have undercarriage.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
J E S U S 01/26/18 12:12:25 PM #20:	Muffinz0rz posted... J E S U S posted... Super Saiyan 3 Goku posted... J E S U S posted... Put splash guards on if you are concerned with slush. I put them on my car because I got sick of getting dirty right after a car wash. My car is white too I'm seriously about to do this too. Might be my next project. I went with ones that are specific for my car, they dont look too bad actually and blend in well enough. So far they work really well in stopping splash marks Maybe if I can find some subtle enough. Aesthetic is everything l0bcity posted... Make sure you get your undercarriage washed if you go through an automatic wash. I had a Honda Civic once and the salt rusted out my gas tank. It was like 650 to get a new one Yeah the BP one does have undercarriage. If you can find one specific for your car they arent so bad. You hardly notice mine https://m.imgur.com/a/csaog --- imaginary <cite>J E S U S posted [p:894843887] in Any car wa... [t:76243185]...</cite> <quote><cite>Muffinz0rz posted...</cite> <quote><cite>J E S U S posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Super Saiyan 3 Goku posted...</cite> <quote><cite>J E S U S posted...</cite> <quote>Put splash guards on if you are concerned with slush. I put them on my car because I got sick of getting dirty right after a car wash. My car is white too</quote> I'm seriously about to do this too. Might be my next project.</quote> I went with ones that are specific for my car, they dont look too bad actually and blend in well enough. So far they work really well in stopping splash marks</quote> Maybe if I can find some subtle enough. Aesthetic is everything <cite>l0bcity posted...</cite> <quote>Make sure you get your undercarriage washed if you go through an automatic wash. I had a Honda Civic once and the salt rusted out my gas tank. It was like 650 to get a new one</quote> Yeah the BP one does have undercarriage.</quote> If you can find one specific for your car they arent so bad. You hardly notice mine https://m.imgur.com/a/csaog</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Current Events > Any car wash experts here? (how often, what kind, touchless or nah, etc.) (+) Yeah! (+)

Current Events > Any car wash experts here? (how often, what kind, touchless or nah, etc.)