Car Care
06-17-14, 08:28 AM
#17
The only car wash I trust as I explained on my other post here, is Mr. Car Wash. They do a fantastic job.
06-17-14, 08:43 AM
#18
I've always used an automated car wash. From any distance greater than one inch, you can't see any blemishes on my paint at all. I used to use a magnifying glass to inspect my paint every hour. Now, I just spend my time enjoying the ride in my LS.
06-17-14, 09:00 AM
#19
Instructor
I've been running my car every other week through the brushless wash since the day I got it. The week in between, I hand wash. The only thing I do is wash the wheels before taking it to the drive thru. During certain times of the year, like now, I'll take it to the drive thru weekly since it seems to rain every day for a month or so. I hate to handwash and get rain the same day. Cant see any issues as of yet.
06-17-14, 11:11 AM
#20
Moderator
Last edited by CJITTY; 06-17-14 at 11:17 AM.
06-17-14, 10:23 PM
#22
I do make sure to get those off as soon as I get to my destination. I never really drive on the highway that much anymore unless on a road trip so I rarely have bugs..even here in the south. On a road trip at night..it's wrap tho lol! Or use blue painters tape on the entire bumper, mirrors and leading edges of hood and roof. Looks ridiculous but it really does help with reducing pitting, chips and bugs of course..just peel off.
06-18-14, 03:06 AM
#23
I do make sure to get those off as soon as I get to my destination. I never really drive on the highway that much anymore unless on a road trip so I rarely have bugs..even here in the south. On a road trip at night..it's wrap tho lol! Or use blue painters tape on the entire bumper, mirrors and leading edges of hood and roof. Looks ridiculous but it really does help with reducing pitting, chips and bugs of course..just peel off.
06-18-14, 04:05 AM
#24
Driver
Thread Starter
For bugs this works really good! I imagine if you were to spray it on and then go through a car wash it would remove all the bugs. I hand wash only and works like a charm.
06-18-14, 04:10 AM
#25
Instructor
Auto Geek is my favorite online store for the best in car care products! Just dropped $400 there last week and am doing everything from clay bar to Dual Action polisher sealant and wax with #1 gear. AWESOME customer service and freebees too!
06-18-14, 05:33 AM
#27
Driver
Thread Starter
Have you ever used detailed image? They are an affiliate on here.
06-18-14, 10:02 PM
#28
I'm in the minority here but I have been taking my cars to a car wash called Mr. Car Wash here in Des Moines. I've been using this fabulous full service car wash since I bought my LS 460L in Dec. 2008. I still use it now that I own an S550. This is not your typical automatic car wash. They do a fantastic job washing the car and also vacuuming and cleaning the glass inside. I pay about $42/month for unlimited washes and vacuums. I have never seen any scratches or streaks on my cars using this place. I will continue to use this place. I can't remember the last time I actually washed the car myself.
06-18-14, 10:04 PM
#29
I truly believe this based on my experience. Our new black Durango has seen nothing but newer automated car washes since purchased in October 2013. I have yet to see one swirl mark on it at all. The truck comes our looking great everytime. I see the handwash places using sponges sitting in buckets with no grit guards or anything, so my opinions of handwashes only have changed over the past couple years. I pay $20 a month and can drive through the wash with the best wash service available anytime I want..I go twice a week sometimes.
06-18-14, 11:45 PM
#30
Driver School Candidate
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Nevada
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Glad I found this thread. Not to thread jack but my 08 ls had tons of swirls from the previous owner. Its now only hand washed but the damage had been done. Would a DA polisher along with some meguiars compound and polish be enough to at least lessen the marks?