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Mull3t · May 14th, 2008, 12:40 PM

Bit of a random question, but today, I witnessed a 07 Plate MC Using a Car wash (tut naughty you). And then 5 minutes later, a brand spanker of a Porsche rolls up and goes through!

Is it just me, but who in their right mind would use a car wash at a garage? they pick up stones etc.

Me Personally I think they are no good, but each to their own.

So whos guilty enough to have or do use a car wash?

Rakey · May 14th, 2008, 12:47 PM

You need a poll

No, would never use one

neilobe · May 14th, 2008, 12:48 PM

Last time i used one was 10 years ago

And never again, the damm thing damaged my mirror at the time, well practically ripped it off!!
Plus they dont clean the wheels properly especially when you have alloy wheels..

Mull3t · May 14th, 2008, 12:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

You need a poll

No, would never use one

Didnt think of that! seems I cant add one now

KPKalle · May 14th, 2008, 12:50 PM

Some people (like me) don't have any choice

My parking place is in a public car park. I'd much rather handwash

KPKalle · May 14th, 2008, 12:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mull3t (original)

Didnt think of that! seems I cant add one now

Poll added

NeuroBeaker · May 14th, 2008, 12:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mull3t (original)

Didnt think of that! seems I cant add one now

Sure you can - go to thread tools near the first post and select the poll option.

NeuroBeaker · May 14th, 2008, 12:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by KPKalle (original)

Poll added

You beat me to it.

KPKalle · May 14th, 2008, 12:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by NeuroBeaker (original)

You beat me to it.

Feeling generous and getting in the Ball spirit

Mull3t · May 14th, 2008, 01:08 PM

haha, I was blind today, I could'nt see it! haha.

The only time I've ever used a car wash was for my L reg fiesta when I first passed, But with it being an old car I was not worried. But as for new=ish cars I think its silly to use a car wash

BRG/Blk Cooper S · May 14th, 2008, 01:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by KPKalle (original)

Some people (like me) don't have any choice

My parking place is in a public car park. I'd much rather handwash

???
Find a Jet-wash that allows you to pay for what you want (i.e. just water, just suds etc) and has a tap, take your buckets, tools, products - one instant hand carwash....

The hot foam brush is actually quite good for cleaning the underneath of the car - especially in winter with all that horrible salty crud all over the roads.......

I did this for 3 years at a local place (5mins away from home) and it's the norm in Germany (they however are way smarter than us and set up nice big places that have multiple washing bays and plenty of parking space so you can dry, polish, wax, vacuum etc at your leisure.

Now I have an outdoor tap so those days are gone, however if there's another hose-pipe ban it'll be back to the Jet-wash.

Automated car-washes are loads of fun, love them, but only in rental cars.

Cheers, Geoff.

Mull3t · May 14th, 2008, 02:35 PM

Good Idea there Geoff,

I invested in a jet washer for £40, works just as good as the ones at the hand car wash places you see across the UK.

I still am shocked that some one would take a New Mini or even a Porsche through one of these Garage Car Washers.

James · May 14th, 2008, 02:58 PM

i took my old mini through automatic carwashes for the 2 years i had it and it didnt do any visible harm, I try not to take my new mini through them anymore but when my cars up at uni I can't hand wash it so I occasionally take i through the machine...

BRG/Blk Cooper S · May 14th, 2008, 04:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Crammy (original)

i took my old mini through automatic carwashes for the 2 years i had it and it didnt do any visible harm, I try not to take my new mini through them anymore but when my cars up at uni I can't hand wash it so I occasionally take i through the machine...

Ok........
Sorry but you can't have had a great eye for detail at that point - an automatic car wash will inflict swirls with just one use (it's down to the brilliant scrubbing action of those nice big bristles and the dirt that is still on your car - the rare occasions when I use a carwash for a rental vehicle I can honestly say the car rarely comes out with more than 60% of the dirt actually removed, so mostly it's just being ground into your paint.........just like sandpaper

).

2 years of automatic carwashes and your paint would have been absolutely covered in swirl marks - somewhere in the vicinity of a 12 - 14+ hour job for a professional detailer to correct.

Carwash = swirls every time, but what a ride

Streeters · May 14th, 2008, 04:43 PM

Only a jet wash and then only once in the last 12 months out of desperation, handwashed with tlc is the way forward

James · May 14th, 2008, 04:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by drainaudio (original)

Ok........
Sorry but you can't have had a great eye for detail at that point - an automatic car wash will inflict swirls with just one use (it's down to the brilliant scrubbing action of those nice big bristles and the dirt that is still on your car - the rare occasions when I use a carwash for a rental vehicle I can honestly say the car rarely comes out with more than 60% of the dirt actually removed, so mostly it's just being ground into your paint.........just like sandpaper

).

2 years of automatic carwashes and your paint would have been absolutely covered in swirl marks - somewhere in the vicinity of a 12 - 14+ hour job for a professional detailer to correct.

Carwash = swirls every time, but what a ride

maybe it was a good car wash plus im not the sort of person to go over my paintwork each weekend with a microscope but it didnt have any obvious "swirl marks"

ScottyBoy · May 14th, 2008, 04:56 PM

Ive clicked rarely as i only use the jetwash but then i should of really clicked never because the poll is for the drive through wash....

Only when i dont have time i use the jet wash, never do anything else.... i saw a 07 plate Porsche cayenne getting washed with the brush in the jet wash part of it, all i felt was.. scratch, scratch.

..Blackadder.. · May 14th, 2008, 04:58 PM

Hand wash for me

mister.t · May 14th, 2008, 05:02 PM

I took the Shogun through the local car wash - When it was covered top to toe in mud and clay

My ASBO side coming out again

Before you ask, the car wash was about to be shut down, so I don't think anyone else used it

Good job too, the car was covered when it went in, and it looked alright when it drove out

mini33 · May 14th, 2008, 05:20 PM

I always you use a jet wash - i sometimes use the one at my local petrol station but never an automatic car wash - i do normally try to hand wash but when i feel lazy i have now found hand wash that charge £6 & a good job to

I got to do it again & as it capped in silver birch again :-(

View Poll Results: So do you use a carwash?
Never - only a handwash for me	84	79.25%
Rarely - only when absolutely necessary	11	10.38%
Sometimes - when I feel lazy	6	5.66%
Always - I've no choice	5	4.72%
Voters: 106. You may not vote on this poll

May 14th, 2008, 12:40 PM	#1
Mull3t Mini Lover Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Leicester Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 418 Offline	Who Uses Car Washes? Bit of a random question, but today, I witnessed a 07 Plate MC Using a Car wash (tut naughty you). And then 5 minutes later, a brand spanker of a Porsche rolls up and goes through! Is it just me, but who in their right mind would use a car wash at a garage? they pick up stones etc. Me Personally I think they are no good, but each to their own. So whos guilty enough to have or do use a car wash?

May 14th, 2008, 12:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 51,172 Offline	You need a poll No, would never use one The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?
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May 14th, 2008, 12:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 21,492 Offline	Some people (like me) don't have any choice My parking place is in a public car park. I'd much rather handwash Global Moderator

May 14th, 2008, 12:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 21,492 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mull3t (original) Didnt think of that! seems I cant add one now Poll added Global Moderator

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May 14th, 2008, 12:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
neilobe MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Herts Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 433 Offline	Last time i used one was 10 years ago And never again, the damm thing damaged my mirror at the time, well practically ripped it off!! Plus they dont clean the wheels properly especially when you have alloy wheels..

May 14th, 2008, 12:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mull3t Mini Lover Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Leicester Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 418 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original) You need a poll No, would never use one Didnt think of that! seems I cant add one now

May 14th, 2008, 12:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Where's my navigator?! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 6,246 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mull3t (original) Didnt think of that! seems I cant add one now Sure you can - go to thread tools near the first post and select the poll option. NeuroBeaker - Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 MINI ONE). *WARNING!* Thesis writing in progress. Experiments continue. Multi-tasking? Explosion imminent!

May 14th, 2008, 12:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Where's my navigator?! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 6,246 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KPKalle (original) Poll added You beat me to it. NeuroBeaker - Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 MINI ONE). *WARNING!* Thesis writing in progress. Experiments continue. Multi-tasking? Explosion imminent!

May 14th, 2008, 12:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 21,492 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by NeuroBeaker (original) You beat me to it. Feeling generous and getting in the Ball spirit Global Moderator

May 14th, 2008, 01:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mull3t Mini Lover Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Leicester Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 418 Offline	haha, I was blind today, I could'nt see it! haha. The only time I've ever used a car wash was for my L reg fiesta when I first passed, But with it being an old car I was not worried. But as for new=ish cars I think its silly to use a car wash

May 14th, 2008, 01:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
BRG/Blk Cooper S w' all the toys.. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: United Kingdom Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 602 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KPKalle (original) Some people (like me) don't have any choice My parking place is in a public car park. I'd much rather handwash ??? Find a Jet-wash that allows you to pay for what you want (i.e. just water, just suds etc) and has a tap, take your buckets, tools, products - one instant hand carwash.... The hot foam brush is actually quite good for cleaning the underneath of the car - especially in winter with all that horrible salty crud all over the roads....... I did this for 3 years at a local place (5mins away from home) and it's the norm in Germany (they however are way smarter than us and set up nice big places that have multiple washing bays and plenty of parking space so you can dry, polish, wax, vacuum etc at your leisure. Now I have an outdoor tap so those days are gone, however if there's another hose-pipe ban it'll be back to the Jet-wash. Automated car-washes are loads of fun, love them, but only in rental cars. Cheers, Geoff.

May 14th, 2008, 02:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mull3t Mini Lover Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Leicester Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 418 Offline	Good Idea there Geoff, I invested in a jet washer for £40, works just as good as the ones at the hand car wash places you see across the UK. I still am shocked that some one would take a New Mini or even a Porsche through one of these Garage Car Washers.

May 14th, 2008, 02:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
James MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 1,006 Offline	i took my old mini through automatic carwashes for the 2 years i had it and it didnt do any visible harm, I try not to take my new mini through them anymore but when my cars up at uni I can't hand wash it so I occasionally take i through the machine...

May 14th, 2008, 04:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
BRG/Blk Cooper S w' all the toys.. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: United Kingdom Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 602 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Crammy (original) i took my old mini through automatic carwashes for the 2 years i had it and it didnt do any visible harm, I try not to take my new mini through them anymore but when my cars up at uni I can't hand wash it so I occasionally take i through the machine... Ok........ Sorry but you can't have had a great eye for detail at that point - an automatic car wash will inflict swirls with just one use (it's down to the brilliant scrubbing action of those nice big bristles and the dirt that is still on your car - the rare occasions when I use a carwash for a rental vehicle I can honestly say the car rarely comes out with more than 60% of the dirt actually removed, so mostly it's just being ground into your paint.........just like sandpaper ). 2 years of automatic carwashes and your paint would have been absolutely covered in swirl marks - somewhere in the vicinity of a 12 - 14+ hour job for a professional detailer to correct. Carwash = swirls every time, but what a ride

May 14th, 2008, 04:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
Streeters ECMC Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Essex Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 555 Offline	Only a jet wash and then only once in the last 12 months out of desperation, handwashed with tlc is the way forward Modern Mini Mag Oscars 2008 "Spirit of MINI Ownership" nominee

May 14th, 2008, 04:50 PM	#16 (permalink)
James MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 1,006 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by drainaudio (original) Ok........ Sorry but you can't have had a great eye for detail at that point - an automatic car wash will inflict swirls with just one use (it's down to the brilliant scrubbing action of those nice big bristles and the dirt that is still on your car - the rare occasions when I use a carwash for a rental vehicle I can honestly say the car rarely comes out with more than 60% of the dirt actually removed, so mostly it's just being ground into your paint.........just like sandpaper ). 2 years of automatic carwashes and your paint would have been absolutely covered in swirl marks - somewhere in the vicinity of a 12 - 14+ hour job for a professional detailer to correct. Carwash = swirls every time, but what a ride maybe it was a good car wash plus im not the sort of person to go over my paintwork each weekend with a microscope but it didnt have any obvious "swirl marks"

May 14th, 2008, 04:56 PM	#17 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Ive clicked rarely as i only use the jetwash but then i should of really clicked never because the poll is for the drive through wash.... Only when i dont have time i use the jet wash, never do anything else.... i saw a 07 plate Porsche cayenne getting washed with the brush in the jet wash part of it, all i felt was.. scratch, scratch.

May 14th, 2008, 04:58 PM	#18 (permalink)
..Blackadder.. I can't get no sleep Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Errr somewhere. Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 868 Offline	Hand wash for me

May 14th, 2008, 05:02 PM	#19 (permalink)
mister.t Not the best Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 5,828 Offline	I took the Shogun through the local car wash - When it was covered top to toe in mud and clay My ASBO side coming out again Before you ask, the car wash was about to be shut down, so I don't think anyone else used it Good job too, the car was covered when it went in, and it looked alright when it drove out A wet dream can only become a reality if you chase it...

May 14th, 2008, 05:20 PM	#20 (permalink)
mini33 Perfectionist Cooper S My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 274 Offline	I always you use a jet wash - i sometimes use the one at my local petrol station but never an automatic car wash - i do normally try to hand wash but when i feel lazy i have now found hand wash that charge £6 & a good job to I got to do it again & as it capped in silver birch again :-(

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