which car was place do you get your car washed

[gerds]

just wondering who else gets their car washed by those wash stations. I think the convenience of drinking coffee whilst someone washes my car has finally caught up with me and i've see a few scratches on drivers side door. Anyways who else gets doesn't wash their own car.

[PantherX]

I get mine washed at the dealer. When I purchased the car it came with free "Wash for Life" which means I can just drive it down there as often as I like and they will clean it for me - for FREE! It's a pretty good deal if you ask me.

[Kesawi]

If you don't want to get swirls in your paint work, get the proper gear and do it yourself, otherwise just accept scratches.

Check out the following clip on utube:

[outback]

^^ makes me cringe to see those scratches

the last time the toyota dealer washed my car.. they washed the engine.. and for about 2 weeks the car was acting very strange.. juttering jerking.. eventually found water in the spark plugs got the water out and car was a bit happier.. still something was not rite.. got it to a mechanic.. and one of the leads was all rooted from the water, ! never again! the best harm free way is doing it yourself ^_^

Edited November 8, 2009 by outback

[luvthekluges]

Do it myself everytime.

[KXRuising]

Do it myself everytime.

I second that.

It's hard with water restrictions etc, etc so I collect rainwater and run a gravity feed system to my high pressure cleaner, works a treat. Also use the stupid looking hand mitt rather than a sponge.

I'll post some pics up when I do my next wash for those that are interested.

Have used car washes with the brooms, shopping centre hand car washes on previous cars / work vehicles, but will only do the Kluger myself - until the novelty wears off or like the youtube clip suggested, winter comes along and it's too cold.....

Edited November 8, 2009 by KXRuising

[Kesawi]

Check out video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7598756069207401372 which gives a great run down on correct washing technique.

The guy presenting the video is Mike Phillips, who is the admin of the Meguiar's Online forum.

Also check out http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=24722 and http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=18390

Edited November 8, 2009 by Kesawi

[Taka]

Stop that!

I am in Victoria and it is illegal to wash your car or Kluger at home.

I go to the one on Hoddle street Collingwood. Highly recommended.

[Dave L]

Stop that!

I am in Victoria and it is illegal to wash your car or Kluger at home.

I go to the one on Hoddle street Collingwood. Highly recommended.

It's not illegal if you use rainwater from your water tanks :)

[chicaboo]

Front yard...

[eviltwin]

i find much therapy in spending a while down at the car wash making sure everythings nice and clean ;)

[Taka]

Stop that!

I am in Victoria and it is illegal to wash your car or Kluger at home.

I go to the one on Hoddle street Collingwood. Highly recommended.

It's not illegal if you use rainwater from your water tanks :)

The rain water tank is hardly full until recently.

The tank is full of dirt though. I don't know it is worse to use that water than the one in the carwash. I used to pretending washing my car when the tank is empty and using the tap water instead :P. But I could not bear the stare from people walking by LOL

I have a black sports car and I take care of it. Collingwood's magic hand is the only place that does not leave swirl mark after washing. That is next to washing yourself.