mike Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I am pretty sure I know the answer from most (if not all) of you on this one. Thought I would ask anyway. We have some very nice cars where I work (porsche, 350Z, mercedes) and they all use Autobell to get their cars cleaned. I always hear "they have a sign that says your car has been washed by the same machine 3 times before you purchased it". Whatever! I just don't know about that. I can make a sign that says anything if I want to get people to purchase my service. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted February 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 VA Beach yea, i always wash mine in the driveway too. pretty much every week. i will be out there tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superchief Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I thought the Shelby manual said do not take your car to automatic wash places....maybe the clearence etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I am pretty particular on how my car is washed so I always do it myself in my driveway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 What's an "autobell"??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superchief Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 What's an "autobell"??? I think it's the same as Waterways... which is a local carwash place...automatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YZD263 Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I would not use that on my car. I always wash it myself too. There is another thread where one of our members (GT500FLYBOY) shows pics of damage done to his side stripes after he went to an automatic car wash. I would definitely stay away from those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted February 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I would not use that on my car. I always wash it myself too. There is another thread wher one of our members (GT500FLYBOY) shows pics of samage done to his side stripes after he went to an automatic car wash. I would definitely stay away from those. I just read that post by GT500FLYBOY. That pretty much seals it for me. I will be sticking with the driveway hand washing my car. I am going to send one of the pics of FLYBOYs car to the guys at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSURB Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 What's an "autobell"??? I think it is similar to a Taco Bell - except their all located in the Northeast. HSURB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted February 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 What are you driving Mike? Blue GT500 Vert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSURB Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I don't think I've seen you around. It is most likely that he hangs at much classier establishments than you Snoop. HSURB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted February 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I don't think I've seen you around. didnt you stop by the car show at Kimnach ford back in november? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I think it is similar to a Taco Bell - except their all located in the Northeast. HSURB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 One thing I don't do is classy. No dressy mess, no over priced food. etc., etc. I got ya covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSURB Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 One thing I don't do is classy. No dressy mess, no over priced food. etc., etc. Over Priced Food? That could be a thread all on its own. Can you tell us what your limit is on a steak? Lets say - a 12 ounce choice cut. HSURBY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckstang Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 DO NOT LET ANYONE ELSE WASH YOUR CAR I made that mistake last weekend, I thought it was safe because it was done by hand but now my car is covered in swirls and scratches, some bad, I don't know if they can all be buffed out. Ill be taking it to someone about 500 miles from me that I consider the best so if they can be removed hes the guy for the job. Im worried, and very upset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 DO NOT LET ANYONE ELSE WASH YOUR CAR I made that mistake last weekend, I thought it was safe because it was done by hand but now my car is covered in swirls and scratches, some bad, I don't know if they can all be buffed out. Ill be taking it to someone about 500 miles from me that I consider the best so if they can be removed hes the guy for the job. Im worried, and very upset That sucks Chuck. Dirty rags, grit on sponges, careless workers... that's why NO ONE touches my car. I was with a customer last summer to pick up his $150,000 Porsche from a "top notch" detail shop... when I was waiting for him to check out I watched 2 of the workers drop the microfibre cloths they were using on the ground. They picked it up, shook it off, and kept on going on the AMG Mercedes they were working on. I immediately told the owner what I saw. He said, "the floors clean, don't worry about it." My customer was pretty pissed to say the least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regalt87 Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 I have cleaning supplies at home that are only for the Shelby and I am the only one that cleans it. Funny thing now that we are on the subject. my kid (who I am supporting through college, gas insurance etc..) went to a automatic car washand charged the $10.00 bill to my debit card) Need I say more? that won't happen again!! They have plenty of time for video games but won't do mannual labor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckstang Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I would be the only one to clean my car but up here where it snows, it is just too cold to wash it myself, so I have to take it to a detailer with a heated garage to wash. I took it to the wrong one apparently. Im optimistic after a "good" detailer buffs it and waxes it, all the scratches will come out. I mean how much damage can you really get from just a wash? They must be superficial scratches not all the way through eeehhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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