Car wash for low cars
10-29-2012, 07:09 AM
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Car wash for low cars
Car needs a wash but its cold and Ive been busy, so I need a car wash that friendly for low cars. I have always washed the car myself so don't know where to go, Woodfield area would be preferred.
10-29-2012, 11:42 AM
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Some gas station washes that are 'touchless' just have a since 12" section or rail you put 1 tire on that holds the car in place when the car wash is rotating around your car. I've gone through these in the Evo before without issue. Granted that was before it was dropped. When it's -5 degrees outside that last thing I want to do is spray my car with water for 5 minutes.
If you're anywhere near downtown Des Plaines there is a place at Rand Rd and River Rd that is part of the 7-11 gas station. It's a hand wash for $10...inside and out. I used to use that place all the time in the winter when I lived up there. Way better then having to wash your car in the cold.
If you're anywhere near downtown Des Plaines there is a place at Rand Rd and River Rd that is part of the 7-11 gas station. It's a hand wash for $10...inside and out. I used to use that place all the time in the winter when I lived up there. Way better then having to wash your car in the cold.
10-29-2012, 03:30 PM
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Hand wash places are great for lowered cars, just make sure you drive thru something that will also spray under your car to blast out sand/salt. Many of the newer Self-Serve washes have these with no rails when you drive in. I suggest the hand washes if its an option.
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10-29-2012, 05:41 PM
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with everything Mike is saying here. My go-to hand wash place is in the city (We Wash II on Halsted near Canalport) where they take good care of my car and give me extras for free now and then.
10-30-2012, 02:30 AM
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I'd look for a handwash place for a convertable. The automatic places tend to drive the water up under the seals around the windows. Even if it doesn't leak it can dammage the seals and eventually cause a leak.
That said, there is an automatic wash at 59 and Stearns in Bartlett (a pretty good haul from Woodfield) that has no rails/wheel guides. I have used it many times, but like I said, never for a 'vert. It is Just north of the intersection on the East side of 59. It's attached to an oil change place which is next to a Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins.
If people know of other car washes without the rails, I'd love to hear about them. I don't want to scratch the wheels of my daily driver.
That said, there is an automatic wash at 59 and Stearns in Bartlett (a pretty good haul from Woodfield) that has no rails/wheel guides. I have used it many times, but like I said, never for a 'vert. It is Just north of the intersection on the East side of 59. It's attached to an oil change place which is next to a Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins.
If people know of other car washes without the rails, I'd love to hear about them. I don't want to scratch the wheels of my daily driver.
11-01-2012, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by passnu2' timestamp='1351553428' post='22116698
Hand wash places are great for lowered cars, just make sure you drive thru something that will also spray under your car to blast out sand/salt. Many of the newer Self-Serve washes have these with no rails when you drive in. I suggest the hand washes if its an option.
with everything Mike is saying here. My go-to hand wash place is in the city (We Wash II on Halsted near Canalport) where they take good care of my car and give me extras for free now and then.