[clevernickname]

Thinking of either buying a waterless car wash thing from canadian tire.

Or going to a place for a touchless car wash, but I heard those chemicals can strip your sealant and stuff.

[boostedcivic]

At work

[PDA_86]

Hope it rains and wash in the rain

[bossha]

wash world on 4 and steveston

[AstulzerRZD]

Would Optimum No Rinse work?

[brrrz]

I go to a touchless down the street from me. Pay the $15+ then drive the car home and wipe it down with a microfiber. Then I either use a spray wax after or use my random orbital depending on how much time I got. Pain in the ass but what can you do I guess.

[ime2006]

I do touchless wash too...
Also got microfiber cloth to wipe it after washing.

Each wash Only cost $6.xx with membership

[J.C]

i take it to the wash station @ royal oak
sometimes theres a guy there that sells the tokens at 50% off
can wash the whole car with $2

[XplicitLuder]

just take it to a wash station, those are still running. i go to the one at royal if im near by or the one on 6th ST in new west if im at home

[!Yaminashi]

Probably haven't washed my car for close to 2 months. Usually once a week or so I'll just give the car a good rinse to get rid of all the loose dirt.
I'd rather not strip the wax off my car with commercial wash chemicals

[Akinari]

I use high pressure soap for around 3-4 minutes and high pressure rinse for an additional 3-4 minutes and it gets the car 100% clean and ready for spray wax (I never use the brushes). Works like a charm and typically costs me less than $5 at the local wash bay which is a 5 minute drive from my residence. It's how I've been keeping my car clean for the past month or so.

[SpartanAir]

I've been using Sanszo from Can Tire. Works fine. Buy a pack of microfibers. If you do it regularly it's pretty quick; gets more of a PITA when the car's dirtier.

I know touchless washes have eaten into the black trim on my car, so I don't do them anymore.

[euromoron]

Was near the wash place on Royal Oak last week so I decided to drop in. My wheels are really the only things that get noticeably dirty, so a simple high pressure soap/rinse was good enough for me. Two bucks for a quick wash? Yes please.

[TjAlmeida]

I usually go to the wand wash in Port coquitlam.

For those that do wand washing what steps do you do when you go?

1. If lots of dead bugs from a trip ilI use pre soak setting
2. Soap high pressure rinse
3. Foam brush if it's really dirty *I usually hit the brush with a high pressure shot from the wand before use, and I know omg swirls from da brush*
4. High pressure rinse.

I usually let it air dry but, I'm sure the more caring people towel dry it afterwards.

Been looking into spray on detailers, any tips or quality off the shelf products worth using after a wand wash?

[dared3vil0]

I usually go to the wand wash in Port coquitlam.

For those that do wand washing what steps do you do when you go?

1. If lots of dead bugs from a trip ilI use pre soak setting
2. Soap high pressure rinse
3. Foam brush if it's really dirty *I usually hit the brush with a high pressure shot from the wand before use, and I know omg swirls from da brush*
4. High pressure rinse.

I usually let it air dry but, I'm sure the more caring people towel dry it afterwards.

Been looking into spray on detailers, any tips or quality off the shelf products worth using after a wand wash?

I really like mothers carnuba spray wax.

-

Also just tried the one on 6th. Good facility.

[xXSupa]

I go to VIP Autospa (Behind VIP Autobody) in Burnaby.
Ran by a Revscene member as well. $15 for just exterior including rims, or $25 for full interior and exterior clean. They do a great job!

[E-SPEC]

There is a fire hydrant near my house with a loose bolt.

[vitaminG]

you are still allowed to wash your windows, windshield, lights and reflectors for safety reasons.

[roverT]

I bring my car to any wand wash place and use the brush just to loosen the brake dust from the surface of the wheels. There is usually some left over suds inside the brush and normally there is some standing water I can dip the brush in to keep it wet.

Then I'll just use high pressure rinse to clean the brush so the next user doesn't scrape brake dust all over his hood. After that, I'll high pressure rinse the paint and wheels to keep at least the hard surface dirt under control. I won't towel dry it since there is still thin layer of dirt that high pressure soap or rinse can't remove. Usually it costs me $2-$4 depending how quick I am.

Yesterday with my dad's car we used their grey water & a flower watering can to clean his car. Since the beginning of Stage 3 restrictions they have been collecting "cleanish" water in ice-cream buckets around the sinks as well as all rinse water from fruits/veg/laundry/clean dishes. One full rinse cycle in a top load laundry machine will use around 100L of water. There is always enough grey water to wash a car a couple times a week, water the grass, veg, fruit and flower beds on an average household property. It's amazing how much "cleanish" water goes down the drain!

[Phil@rise]

in my garden :) lol

[sleepywheel]

On Hastings Street in Burnaby, I watched a little old lady use a kleenex to wipe off the dirt on the trunk lid on a dark blue car. Hope it didn't belong to anyone on here taking their relative to Triple A. I could see the scratches from 10 feet away:rukidding:.

[Gerbs]

I go to VIP Autospa (Behind VIP Autobody) in Burnaby.
Ran by a Revscene member as well. $15 for just exterior including rims, or $25 for full interior and exterior clean. They do a great job!

Last time I went, they hand washed all from one bucket and just did circular motions hardly any soap on the mitt. the wash will leave you swirls.:heckno: Interior was really clean though.

[fliptuner]

Wand wash/wash mitt/hot wax rinse.

2 cycles, $2.

People in my neighborhood don't care if they wait a bit if they know you're working expeditiously.

[StylinRed]

On Hastings Street in Burnaby, I watched a little old lady use a kleenex to wipe off the dirt on the trunk lid on a dark blue car. Hope it didn't belong to anyone on here taking their relative to Triple A. I could see the scratches from 10 feet away:rukidding:.

my mom uses kleenex/starbucks sandpaper-napkins on my cars if she sees something dirty when i go out with her FailFish

[fliptuner]

:heckno:

[6o4__boi]

there's a water restriction going on?
:troll:


:okay:
outside of the Terminal car wash once this summer, I haven't fully washed my car at all

[Stealthy]

Wash world quick rinse and spray down with the pressure washer then go home and use optimum no rinse wash n wax/shine with a microfibre.

[hud 91gt]

From what I read it says I can't wash my car outdoors. I have an underground car wash, I just haven't had the balls to try it out as I know someone is going to say something jaha.

[hud 91gt]

Here

[trollguy]

Would Optimum No Rinse work?

i've already asked two municipalities.. lol.. answer is pretty much no..

[smoothie.]

No hand washing allowed, period.

Feel free to call metrovancouver to check.

[ZN6]

I bring out a bottle of water.


http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/12/09/article-2520567-19F9CFF900000578-660_634x425.jpg

[heleu]

Husky touchless at No.3 Rd and Blundell. Washes better than Washworld (on Steveston at least) and is only ~$7 if you buy a pack of 10.

I find the touchless works well if you have decent wax left on your car...so probably only for newer cars.

[snowball]

i've already asked two municipalities.. lol.. answer is pretty much no..

Inside your garage with garage door closed, yes. :accepted:

[MaaaadMan]

Last time I went, they hand washed all from one bucket and just did circular motions hardly any soap on the mitt. the wash will leave you swirls.:heckno: Interior was really clean though.

I would like to ask you when did you came by and what car did you bring? I'm the owner of VIP autospa and we use the two bucket method with grit guards in each bucket. Also we only soap the vehicle after pre-soaking it and pressure washing.

[SpeedStars]

Main St and Terminal. Guy who washes my car does a phenomenal job and its only 25 cents. Just sit at the light and wait 20 seconds poof.
legit haven't washes my car in a month at least...windshield has so much tree sap and water marks and my area also has tons of construction :okay:

[kakucaekz]

Wash? :fuckthatshit: Car is covered in so much tree sap it looks like I have big flecks of pearl in my paint.

I've really been meaning to head out to Royal Oak and wash it there, but every time I drive by, it's really damn busy. Need to go late, one of these days, when I have some free time and feel like going out lol.

[Gerbs]

I would like to ask you when did you came by and what car did you bring? I'm the owner of VIP autospa and we use the two bucket method with grit guards in each bucket. Also we only soap the vehicle after pre-soaking it and pressure washing.

About 2 - 3 weeks ago, It didn't help the car was left in the sun as the soap and water from the pressure washer water dried out really quick. One of the guys who was washing just did circle motions on the hood then did a quick dip in the one bucket multiple times and went back to circle motions on the hood. There was hardly any water/soap in his wash mitt either. :heckno: It was weird cause for a good 15 minutes all he did was wipe the hood and front bumper. Interior was cleaned pretty well though, they got all the dirt and stains on the door sill.

I recommend just washing yourself at royal oak, but you can't really 2 bucket wash cause you can't fill the buckets up. Probably have to bring the water beforehand, since the water pressure is too strong to fill in the bucket.

[MaaaadMan]

About 2 - 3 weeks ago, It didn't help the car was left in the sun as the soap and water from the pressure washer water dried out really quick. One of the guys who was washing just did circle motions on the hood then did a quick dip in the one bucket multiple times and went back to circle motions on the hood. There was hardly any water/soap in his wash mitt either. :heckno: It was weird cause for a good 15 minutes all he did was wipe the hood and front bumper. Interior was cleaned pretty well though, they got all the dirt and stains on the door sill.

I recommend just washing yourself at royal oak, but you can't really 2 bucket wash cause you can't fill the buckets up. Probably have to bring the water beforehand, since the water pressure is too strong to fill in the bucket.

1. We have a tarp covering our wash area so cars are never left out in the sun.

2. We have 3 buckets next to the cars at all times. one is for soap, one is for rinsing and one is for the wheels.

3. We don't randomly start soaping the car on the hood, we actually have a system for where to start.

4. We spend a total of 5 minutes soaping each car so it is not possible that we spent 15 minutes washing the hood and bumper.

5. There's only 3 working here in total ( including me) and we never do circular motions.

[Gerbs]

1. We have a tarp covering our wash area so cars are never left out in the sun.

2. We have 3 buckets next to the cars at all times. one is for soap, one is for rinsing and one is for the wheels.

3. We don't randomly start soaping the car on the hood, we actually have a system for where to start.

4. We spend a total of 5 minutes soaping each car so it is not possible that we spent 15 minutes washing the hood and bumper.

5. There's only 3 working here in total ( including me) and we never do circular motions.

1. I made the effort to google the location and draw the location i was told to pull in. http://i.imgur.com/VUU7nUy.png
2. There was only one bucket I saw that was left on the passenger side wheel. Which was mainly used to wash the passenger side, hood, bumper.
3. The soap that was sprayed on after you pressure washed was dried out within minutes, car was not wet
4. The whole wash inside and out took about 45 - 50 minutes. Took 3 guys to wash, and it costed only 25 dollars I couldn't complain.
5.There was 3 people washing my car at the time. I came in on 7/31/15.

[MaaaadMan]

1. Again, we have 3 buckets, you probably didn't see our other buckets becasue we usually put them next to the wall, which is on the driver's side.
2. We do not spray the soap after we pressure wash it. We spray it, let it soak for a minute or two ( which is why you thought it was dry) . Then we pressure wash the whole vehicle and immediately start soaping it. As far as I know, water doesn't dry in the 10 seconds I put the hose down to start washing it.
3. We do not charge $25 for sedans like you car.

[Gerbs]

1. Again, we have 3 buckets, you probably didn't see our other buckets becasue we usually put them next to the wall, which is on the driver's side.
2. We do not spray the soap after we pressure wash it. We spray it, let it soak for a minute or two ( which is why you thought it was dry) . Then we pressure wash the whole vehicle and immediately start soaping it. As far as I know, water doesn't dry in the 10 seconds I put the hose down to start washing it.
3. We do not charge $25 for sedans like you car.

1. Sorry, I mean't driver side. I was sitting on your chair. had my directions messed up thought the right side was passenger. But I pulled in so my right is driver side. It was 1 bucket on driver side. I probably should have said something after he did my hood for like 3 - 4 minutes.
2.So you guys start washing with dry mitts after you foam gun the car with soap.
3.How much do you charge, for a basic wash, with interior. I also got a spray wax afterwards!

[MaaaadMan]

1. I don't think you undertand. We spray the soap solution. Then we pressure wash. Then we soap. The gun that shoots out the soap is not a foam gun.

2. None of our mitts are ever dry. They are put in the Rinse bucket as soon as a customer comes in.

3. Small car ( mini coopers, hatchbacks etc) : $20
Sedans $23
Small SUV $25
Large SUV $27


Maybe you were'nt paying full attention. I think you should come back and I'll have you stand next to the car as I explain each step we do.

[Gerbs]

https://gyazo.com/b5f0b7abfc6f1e61b5d9a1f2c1ee5c5e
I got charged 23, at least the price was correct. Like I said for the price, you got 3 guys washing your car for almost an hour. I couldn't do that even if I paid all 3 minimum wage. That is worth. :toot:. My complaint was basically one guy did circular motions and dipped the wash mitt in the same bucket over and over again. I wish I took a photo, or atleast told the guy to stop and use two buckets. Idk why I didn't say anything FailFish. I know nothing. Plz rain vancouver. :QQ:

[MaaaadMan]

Well as soon as I find out who used one bucket and circular motions I'm going to have a talk with him...

I'm usually at work 7 days a week and I have not seen this situation happen once, and my employees are denying that they washed your car, so you can see why I'm a bit confused here.

[Gerbs]

:whistle: Imagine this whole time your employees under logs cars and pockets the cash when your gone.

[MaaaadMan]

I'm literally gone 1 or 2 days a month

[Gerbs]

unlucky day for me then. I thought I got set up by a friend telling me to come here and pay for swirls. otherwise good price for a good wash

[MaaaadMan]

As far as I can tell, those swirls were caused by that one guy, which I already know who it is and had it taken care of. Now this won't happen again as we are the only hand car wash place that actually tries not to scratch the customer's cars.

[Klutch]

Perfect i was looking for a place that uses 2 bucket wash method. Do we have to book appointment or just drop in?

[The_AK]

i went through a car wash and my taillight lens flew off, I swear theres other forces at work

[Brianrietta]

Gotta be honest I've fully washed my 4Runner maybe twice in the two and a half years I've owned it so I'm pretty sure it'll survive to the end of the summer. Or next summer, lol.

[ilovebacon]

when will the restriction be over?
everyone in my block is watering their plants, they dont care about the restriction at all but I'm to concern about being ticketed..

[Cman333]

when will the restriction be over?
everyone in my block is watering their plants, they dont care about the restriction at all but I'm to concern about being ticketed..

From my understanding you can water your plants. You just can't use the automated/manual sprinklers.

"Hand watering of trees, shrubs, flowers, decorative planters and vegetable gardens using a spring-loaded shutoff nozzle, containers or a drip irrigation system is permitted. "

[asma123]

I've used Goclean Waterless. This stuff actually surprised me how well it worked
https://redlinenorth.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/waterless-wash_1_grande.png

[thumper]

i had my car opticoated by 911fanatic so i'm not really worried about the carwash soaps thank god :thumbsup:

On Hastings Street in Burnaby, I watched a little old lady use a kleenex to wipe off the dirt on the trunk lid on a dark blue car. Hope it didn't belong to anyone on here taking their relative to Triple A. I could see the scratches from 10 feet away:rukidding:.

i've mentioned this before... i was at the chevron on the corner of hastings/willingdon and watched this woman and kid using the gas station squeegees and the water from the buckets to wash their entire car. she was even telling the kid to scrub harder to get the birdshit off the roof. :facepalm:

[roverT]

I just cleaned the car for $3 at a wand wash place. Car is all clean. LOL.

I had part of my car XPEL wrapped by a local detailer so I can clean that part with just a wet towel. If I create any fine scratches it self heals within 30 minutes. The rest of the car has a hard ceramic coating so not much will stick to it. Perfect for quick pressure washes.

[thumper]

supposed to start getting wet again starting this friday:

Vancouver, British Columbia - 14 Day Weather Trend - The Weather Network (http://www.theweathernetwork.com/14-day-weather-trend/canada/british-columbia/vancouver)

so plan accordingly.

[!Yaminashi]

I plan on it raining a shit ton so this stupid restriction gets lifted and I can give my bish a proper wash.

[thumper]

unfortunately it will take maybe a solid week of rain to get us out of the restrictions :(

[gawesome]

2 buckets of water and ONR in my underground parking lot on a weekday while everyone was at work so I won't get caught by the snitches in my apartment

[Lowered_Klass]

Thankfully I managed to wax both cars right before stage 3 went in, so every few weeks I've just been taking them to a wand wash.

Never using the brush of course, just a soak with the wash soap, then a rinse. Actually does a decent job.

My black car on the other hand... :heckno:

She needs a proper wash. The rinse method just ain't cuttin' it lol.

But even when we get rain, it's gonna take a while before the stage 3 is lifted. It's been dry for so long, we have a lot of catching up to do lol.

[Mining]

My skin is feeling the dryness....as if I wasn't in a dry enough spell already...

[trollguy]

2 buckets of water and ONR in my underground parking lot on a weekday while everyone was at work so I won't get caught by the snitches in my apartment

fail because you dont need to do the "two bucket method" with ONR.

[roverT]

Go ahead & WASH YOUR CARS in your own driveway. (http://www.news1130.com/2015/09/09/metro-vancouver-returns-to-stage-two-water-restrictions/)

http://www.news1130.com/2015/09/09/metro-vancouver-returns-to-stage-two-water-restrictions/

:spamarama:

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[westopher]

YESSSSSSSS car wash party. Wish I had a driveway. Back alley it is.

[Acura604]

stage 2 ftw

http://i.imgur.com/jXsWOuy.jpg

[Xu.Vi]

Yessssssss