::The Official Car Wash Thread:::

**Hugh@EuropaParts** · 12-04-2012 06:52 AM

With the winter weather on its way I thought it would be a good idea to start an official car wash thread so that members in your area know which car washes are suitable for their needs. I personally hand wash my car once a week during the warmer months and hate going to car washed however in a few weeks we will no longer have a choice...

Please let us know what car wash you go to, if it is low car friendly, if it is touchless/hand/machine, and a rough estimate of cost. Also post where the car wash is located and hours of operation if applicable. Thank you!

**CHARLES A4** · 12-04-2012 07:20 AM

I dont go to a car wash only cuz i have roof racks but I would usually wash my car at home. If its really dirty I would wash the car with dish washing liquid or even laundry detergent first to get off all the BS then use turtle wax ice car wash then the rest off the process. I would even use toilet bowl cleaner on my rims best shit I ever used lol

**Hugh@EuropaParts** · 12-04-2012 08:35 AM

The problem I am having with car washes is that it usually takes me longer to "fix" their mistakes rather then washing the car myself... however in the winter there is no other choice.

**Rodmar** · 12-04-2012 08:59 AM

I wash mine outside no matter the temp. Just saying Hugh..... Stop being soft

Edit: who's r8?

**sschwar2** · 12-04-2012 08:59 AM

$35 hand car wash / int. wipe in Brooklyn. Williamsburg Hand Wash & Detail Center.

**shonseb** · 12-04-2012 03:21 PM

Sonic hand wash in bellerose queens. Track is belt drivin so they don't touch your rims, has an undercarriage rinse, most of the water is blown off by air at the end of the track, and when they finally get it out they blow out all the drippies from the nooks and crevices with compressed air. Also they offer an unlimited monthly service for ~$80 a month. Click on the image

**CHARLES A4** · 12-04-2012 08:32 PM

$80 a month is a lot I saw a place in farmingdale they wanted $35 a month unlimited but it was weekday only

**JmanEspresso** · 12-13-2012 03:08 PM

If you live in the Hudson Valley region, you probably are familiar with Foam & Wash. They have locations pretty much all over the Hudson Valley. Now, some of them are Drive-Thru washes, which I haven't personally gone through with my Audi, so I can't tell you if they are low-friendly or wheel-friendly. Personally, I wouldn't go through the Auto-Washes even if they are low and wheel friendly, but thats just me.

However, many of the Foam&Wash locations also have the DIY booths. Generally 8-12 garages with semi-high pressure wands, brushes, and an assortment of different soaps, polishes and protectants which you can make come out of the wands. When I can't wash my car in my driveway(or am feeling lazy), I will go to one of these. The water is warm during the winter, and as long as you stay FAR away from the brush, you can get a pretty decent wash using the water wand.

Definitely give Foam&Wash a thumbs up for the colder months of the year.

That is one BEAUTIFUL R8. I really love that car in red.

**Coderedpl** · 12-14-2012 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by shonseb

Sonic hand wash in bellerose queens. Track is belt drivin so they don't touch your rims, has an undercarriage rinse, most of the water is blown off by air at the end of the track, and when they finally get it out they blow out all the drippies from the nooks and crevices with compressed air. Also they offer an unlimited monthly service for ~$80 a month. Click on the image

This is where I go during the winter when it's too cold for me to wash my own car, I do a full correction in the spring anyway so it's alright.

Originally Posted by CHARLES A4

$80 a month is a lot I saw a place in farmingdale they wanted $35 a month unlimited but it was weekday only

for the 79.95$ + tax a month you can go every single day for the whole month.
As it turns out I have the flyer in my jacket so here is what that includes:

Exterior Hand wash (they use mitts, but sometimes like to get lazy and use brushes on some cars, i request no brushes each and every-time), windows cleaned, interior vacuum, air blown door jambs, wheels cleaned, towel dried, triple foam polish, velocity clear coat wax, black magic tire shine, under carriage wash, and spray a fragrance of your choice if you choose to do it.
Regularly this would cost 21.95 per wash.

They have an exterior only, and a more basic package aswell.

Here is the flyer page with prices.

**Ryan516** · 12-14-2012 05:35 PM

Hands down, sonic car wash in bellrose is the best you will get in queens/long island area.

Belt driven so slammed cars or fancy rims are okay. Literally a brushless hand wash - there are actual guys inside the wash giving you a real hand wash.

Once your car is outside, they go to town on your interior for 20-25 min. Its like a detail everytime you go.

Everytime i go i see exotics and high end cars mainly.

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**shonseb** · 12-15-2012 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by Coderedpl

for the 79.95$ + tax a month you can go every single day for the whole month.

Once I went in the morning, then a bird shit on my car and I went back in the afternoon. Unlimited truly means unlimited

**Coderedpl** · 12-15-2012 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by shonseb

Once I went in the morning, then a bird shit on my car and I went back in the afternoon. Unlimited truly means unlimited

You got lucky then.

**shonseb** · 12-15-2012 04:23 PM

lol guess i did! they know me well over there though, so they must've let me pass

**jsantiago17** · 12-15-2012 04:37 PM

In Eastchester....used to be called Cermele's, but was sold and is now called Eastchester Auto Detailing. On Route 22 (292 White Plains Rd); hours are Monday thru Saturday, 8am to 6pm; hand car wash. They do a nice thorough job for $26....always a sweet ride there getting washed....

**CHARLES A4** · 12-16-2012 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by Coderedpl

This is where I go during the winter when it's too cold for me to wash my own car, I do a full correction in the spring anyway so it's alright.

for the 79.95$ + tax a month you can go every single day for the whole month.
As it turns out I have the flyer in my jacket so here is what that includes:

Exterior Hand wash (they use mitts, but sometimes like to get lazy and use brushes on some cars, i request no brushes each and every-time), windows cleaned, interior vacuum, air blown door jambs, wheels cleaned, towel dried, triple foam polish, velocity clear coat wax, black magic tire shine, under carriage wash, and spray a fragrance of your choice if you choose to do it.
Regularly this would cost 21.95 per wash.

They have an exterior only, and a more basic package aswell.

Here is the flyer page with prices.

Can't beat that

**S4fever** · 12-16-2012 10:36 AM

Seems like I'm the only one who had a horrible experience with ultra sonic -_-

**Coderedpl** · 12-16-2012 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by S4fever

Seems like I'm the only one who had a horrible experience with ultra sonic -_-

Elaborate?

**S4fever** · 12-16-2012 05:40 PM

I've had a few bad experiences with my previous Audi. Not just me my friend also took his GTR to get a wash around October and he witness the worker wipe each wheel and then used that same rag to wipe some dried up dirt on the trunk and the rear of the car, causing heavy scratches. I'm a picky guy and I notice every scratch on my car and I hate swirl marks, so I just avoid places like that. I just go to my guy Andrew (big A detailing) 20$ hand wash.

**mcnouman** · 12-17-2012 10:43 AM

I'd recommend Elite Car Salon in Englewood, nj. it's cheap ~10 bucks for exterior, and all hand wash. i believe they have a contract with a nearby merc dealer, so the shop is usually filled with mercs being washed n detailed.

personally, i wash my car myself all year round.

**swanky1** · 12-19-2012 06:59 AM

i go to the Puddle in Ridgefield Park. I think a full service in/out hand wash is $20ish. Spray wax makes it $25. They do great work. I've been there just to fix the swirls made at other shops....

Puddle Hand Car Wash & Detail
191 Bergen Turnpike, Ridgefield Park, NJ
(201) 641-2311

M-Sun
8a-6p or 7pm

**2modfast** · 12-19-2012 10:02 AM

Automotive Tailors
120 Lincoln Ave.
Dunellen, NJ 08812
732-752-0256
Tues. - Sat.
Usually busy, call for an appointment to reserve a spot.

**Rounic** · 12-30-2012 12:04 AM

Anyone know of a good DIY place in Bergen county NJ? I can't stand swirl marks.

**swanky1** · 12-30-2012 02:26 PM

See above for Puddle

**swanky1** · 12-30-2012 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by swanky1

See above for Puddle

Sorry didn't see "do it yourself".

**mx22** · 12-31-2012 06:24 AM

In winters, I either try to do it myself or take it to Auto Bath Hand Car Wash here in Brooklyn (8759 18th Avenue). They do a decent job - not as good as I would have done myself, but fair enough for me to consider if I really want to spend couple of hours in cold water or just pay $30 and be done with it...

**GoNavy** · 12-31-2012 07:40 AM

--DC/MD Area--

Peachtree Self-Serv Car Wash
8203 Landover Road
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 322-2144

I'm about to go there again today, but it's self-serve power wash. 8 wash bays. I bring a bucket and 1Z einszett W99 with a glove. Easy to use. $6.00 will get you TWO 5-minute power washes (pre-spray and wash off).

**mx22** · 12-31-2012 07:45 AM

Originally Posted by GoNavy

--DC/MD Area--

Peachtree Self-Serv Car Wash
8203 Landover Road
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 322-2144

I'm about to go there again today, but it's self-serve power wash. 8 wash bays. I bring a bucket and 1Z einszett W99 with a glove. Easy to use. $6.00 will get you TWO 5-minute power washes (pre-spray and wash off).

I wish we had these here in NYC...

**CHARLES A4** · 01-01-2013 09:14 AM

I wish also

**S4fever** · 01-02-2013 06:29 AM

We do have one in NYC. Smh one in island park I think

**S4fever** · 01-02-2013 06:31 AM

Found the address.

15 Texas Ave Island Park, NY 11558

**CHARLES A4** · 01-03-2013 05:23 AM

I just realized that a lot of gas stations have diy car washes but i think its $4 for 8 minutes

**sschwar2** · 01-03-2013 06:18 AM

Many of the BP stations near me in Brooklyn have self car washes (not covered). I think I usually do $5 for 10 minutes or something along those lines. I pre-treat the wheels first and then turn on the high-pressure water. The one I frequent (in the summer) is 1049 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211. This one uses dollars, some of them you need to exchange inside for tokens.

**S4fever** · 01-03-2013 09:48 AM

Yes. Correct but those gas stations don't have bays. It's just out in the open next to the air machine...

**S4 Big Head** · 01-03-2013 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by sschwar2

Many of the BP stations near me in Brooklyn have self car washes (not covered). I think I usually do $5 for 10 minutes or something along those lines. I pre-treat the wheels first and then turn on the high-pressure water. The one I frequent (in the summer) is 1049 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211. This one uses dollars, some of them you need to exchange inside for tokens.

I use the BP stations all the time. I only use their high pressure water and have my own bucket, soap and mitten to wash the car. It makes me cringe when I see the gas station brushes being used..

$5 for 10 minutes.. enough time for me to go through the whole car and go over the wheels fast but gota hustle.

**sschwar2** · 01-03-2013 10:11 AM

So do you pre-rinse/fill your bucket and then wash by hand? The one near me gets busy on nice days so you dry the car away from the machines. I'm sure it wouldn't go over too well to wash the car and then rinse the soap. The other issue I imagine is I would have wait to rinse the soap off.

**Edvan** · 01-03-2013 11:59 AM

One of the self car wash from the gas station that i go to is closed down due to weather.I guess they don't want water to freeze.

**Kingfonzy** · 01-08-2013 10:48 AM

3 dolla car washes in the Bronx Webster ave ! Lol frm 7:30pm to 7:30am

**Hugh@EuropaParts** · 01-10-2013 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by Kingfonzy

3 dolla car washes in the Bronx Webster ave ! Lol frm 7:30pm to 7:30am

There is also a spot in washington heights that does $3.00 washes at night... it's actually not that bad... I think it's on broadway and like 200th

**FastEddie** · 01-19-2013 01:15 PM

There is a place in queens near middle village called Imperial car wash. Its just as good as sonic. Pretty much the same price. belt driven and they only use mitts as well. Both places have thier ups and downs. I usually go to Imperial because its closer.

**mightydog** · 01-21-2013 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by sschwar2

$35 hand car wash / int. wipe in Brooklyn. Williamsburg Hand Wash & Detail Center.

+1 I went to Williamsburgh Hand Wash 2 weeks ago. I live in an apartment in NYC and don't have easy access to a hose and will use them again. Wide range of services, not cheap but what is in NYC, the owner is a car fan and his crew treat cars with care. I paid for a wash, wax and interior wipe down/vaccumn and I think it was $65 bucks and took about 90 mins on a weekday. The owner said he tracks customers and will give 10th wash free.

For North Jersey peeps looking for self service or touchless try Spotless Self Serv at 424 River Street Hackensack. They have self service bays, a touchless drive through and a regular auto wash drive through. I've used their touchless and while not perfect, did remove dirt and grime and good for a quickie.