DIY Carwash in Toronto?
Jan 12th 2008, 2:28 am
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DIY Carwash in Toronto?
Anyone know where I might find a do it yourself car wash.
I'm not a fan of the automated ones, they're expensive and don't do a perfect job. I can't seem to find one where you use the sprayer and the brush etc.
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I'm not a fan of the automated ones, they're expensive and don't do a perfect job. I can't seem to find one where you use the sprayer and the brush etc.
Ta
Rob.
Jan 12th 2008, 2:47 am
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Re: DIY Carwash in Toronto?
I didn't one time and ruined a paint job on a six month old car. Not enough light in the bay to see it while I was washing the car. Had to get it power polished to get all the scratches out. Not cheap.
Person before me had used the brush to clean his wheel wells or underneath the car and left it full of grit and gravel. :curse::curse::curse:
Jan 12th 2008, 2:49 am
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Re: DIY Carwash in Toronto?
There's a good one at the back of Murphy's Law (big pub at Kingston Road and Queen St.) You'll need about five bucks in change, more if you want to vacuum. There's another at Warden and Danforth but I haven't tried it.
Jan 12th 2008, 2:52 am
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Re: DIY Carwash in Toronto?
Have you thought of putting "DIY car wash toronto" into google?
Jan 12th 2008, 2:42 pm
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Re: DIY Carwash in Toronto?
Thanks very much, will give them a go.
Jan 12th 2008, 2:43 pm
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When you do find one make sure you check the brush before you use it.
I didn't one time and ruined a paint job on a six month old car. Not enough light in the bay to see it while I was washing the car. Had to get it power polished to get all the scratches out. Not cheap.
Person before me had used the brush to clean his wheel wells or underneath the car and left it full of grit and gravel. :curse::curse::curse:
I didn't one time and ruined a paint job on a six month old car. Not enough light in the bay to see it while I was washing the car. Had to get it power polished to get all the scratches out. Not cheap.
Person before me had used the brush to clean his wheel wells or underneath the car and left it full of grit and gravel. :curse::curse::curse:
Jan 12th 2008, 2:50 pm
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Re: DIY Carwash in Toronto?
Yes thanks, google was my first stop, but it gives me very little and it seems that DIY here means coin operated - I was looking for a little more involvement in the washing of my car!
Jan 12th 2008, 2:56 pm
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You do know that they have a "No Pail" rule don't you? Don't turn up hoping to use your special bucket.
Jan 12th 2008, 3:16 pm
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I just want to be able to use the high pressure spray, the brush, making sure I get all the dirt and rinse.
I used a touchless one yesterday which was good, but still some spots not done. Did it myself in the basement parking, but it's a frowned upon activity.
Jan 12th 2008, 3:32 pm
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I didn't, but that's a little more involved than I was planning.
I just want to be able to use the high pressure spray, the brush, making sure I get all the dirt and rinse.
I used a touchless one yesterday which was good, but still some spots not done. Did it myself in the basement parking, but it's a frowned upon activity.
I just want to be able to use the high pressure spray, the brush, making sure I get all the dirt and rinse.
I used a touchless one yesterday which was good, but still some spots not done. Did it myself in the basement parking, but it's a frowned upon activity.
My strategy is to wash in the stall, then drive out to the street, polish and then leave for a hour or more to finish drying. I think it's important not to move the car at this stage in case water comes out of a crevice and beads on the paint. Thus proximity of wash and pub is important.
Jan 12th 2008, 4:09 pm
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My strategy is to wash in the stall, then drive out to the street, polish and then leave for a hour or more to finish drying. I think it's important not to move the car at this stage in case water comes out of a crevice and beads on the paint. Thus proximity of wash and pub is important.
