[spacemanrick]

Has anyone tried the new automated car wash in Coquitlam just off highway 1 by Ikea? If yes, how good is it and how much does it cost? I drove by a few days ago and there were 4 or 5 cars lined up just past the gates where you pay.....

[ImportPsycho]

https://www.shineautowash.ca/

I saw that too, looks pretty fancy, state of the art

[!Aznboi128]

Looks like all the other Shine washes in Vancouver

I have a cx-3 and the rear is never cleaned properly.

[Klondike]

"Respectful of our environment, Shine Auto Wash recycles water used in our wash process. Computer controlled metering delivers the precise volume of water to ensure optimal cleaning with no waste."

TL;DR: Brine your car with recycled salt water this winter. PJSalt

[FerrariEnzo]

I go to the Burnaby one a lot during summer.. not bad.. its quick, dont have to wait forever. Id use this one over the hand car wash, IMO

[twitchyzero]

TL;DR: Brine your car with recycled salt water this winter. PJSalt

would be surprised if most newer systems don't use grey water

[teggy604]

it works okay. its around 10 to 15 bucks. It wont get under spoilers or parts of your mirror, and it wont do underneath or wheel wells. Depends how picky you are with scratches as well. I go to the self serves car wash bay with a bucket and soap. They have pressure washer so I can get underneath the wheel well as well as underneath the car and give it a good cleaning.

[twitchyzero]

um are there any automated car washes that hits under the wing and into the wheel well?

I just go to xpressauto wash or whatever in Edmunds. $13 and gets undercarriage

[westopher]

No wand wash no care. What the hell is wrong with this city?!

[320icar]

No wand wash no care. What the hell is wrong with this city?!

It’s because we don’t have lifted rigs that go muddin’

[snails]

It’s because we don’t have lifted rigs that go muddin’

I actually take the xterra to a washworld for this reason, I don't want that mud in my driveway haha

[dinfung]

Looks like all the other Shine washes in Vancouver

I have a cx-3 and the rear is never cleaned properly.

I use the Vancouver Shine all the time and it never do clean the back of the R350 properly. I usually bring a microfiber and wipe it after since there will be water remain on the service anyway.

but the machine do wash it quite so even with line up the wait is not that long.

[Acura604]

TL;DR - if you go to SHINE or SPEEDWASH - don't forget to wipe your ass.... your car behind that is..

[!Aznboi128]

I use the Vancouver Shine all the time and it never do clean the back of the R350 properly. I usually bring a microfiber and wipe it after since there will be water remain on the service anyway.

but the machine do wash it quite so even with line up the wait is not that long.
It's just bad above the rear bumper because where the plates is the panel indents in. Same with the rear badge, because of the contours it always leaves tons of crap around. But time and time again I still keep going cause I'm wayyyy too lazy to it myself haha

[!LittleDragon]

Lol, I never wash my cars. It gets washed at the dealer when I get my oil changed.

[Badhobz]

Those nontouchless always scratch paint. Touch less is better but still quite harsh

[PLUJ]

Tried the Coquitlam one the other day, came out a lot cleaner than any other touchless washes I've tried. I chose the $15 wash which included undercarriage spray. If you don't mind swirls it's great, I bring my daily there cause I don't really care lol.

[twitchyzero]

paint/clear coat noob, didn't realize touchless can still cause swirls?
mine's already swirl-ception so makes no diff

[Acethriller]

paint/clear coat noob, didn't realize touchless can still cause swirls?
mine's already swirl-ception so makes no diff

Touchless washes don't cause swirls, but they use harsher chemicals in lieu of the brushes used in non-touchless washes.

[twitchyzero]

yep i figured, just read pluj's post wrong

[Special K]

The new Mobil wash bt No. 5 and Brideport is pretty good

[Akinari]

The new Mobil wash bt No. 5 and Brideport is pretty good
This.

Definitely the best car wash in town. I've tried them all, this one gets the car the most clean. Costs more though.

[BIC_BAWS]

This.

Definitely the best car wash in town. I've tried them all, this one gets the car the most clean. Costs more though.

Does it induce swirls? E46 needs a wash badly - when I get her fixed.

[yray]

This.

Definitely the best car wash in town. I've tried them all, this one gets the car the most clean. Costs more though.

how much was it?

PITA its not open 24 hours and fuck that intersection in the afternoons

[BIC_BAWS]

how much was it?

PITA its not open 24 hours and fuck that intersection in the afternoons

That intersection isn't bad in the afternoons, best time to avoid is morning rush hour and 4:30pm on to 6:30pm (when everyone gets off work). I usually stay late in the office just to avoid that.

[Acethriller]

how much was it?

PITA its not open 24 hours and fuck that intersection in the afternoons

They are open 24/7. Prices are $12-16 depending on what you want.

[MG1]

I've been to the Coquitlam Shine four or five times now and it's pretty good. I'm cheap, so I do the $8.00 wash, but go more often. I should try the more expensive options just to see how much of a difference it makes.

None of my cars drink Red Bull, so never need to worry about that part.

[SupraTTturbo2jz]

Have a look at your guys car paint after a few months, all those scratches and swirls.

[MG1]

don't really care............ scratches, no........ swirls, plenty. But car looks amazing after going through. Much better than driving around in a dirty girl.

Also, it'll buff right out.


Funny thing is, I have a Porter Cable polisher and all the shit I need, but have no time. Like the verse in that Shania Twain song, "That Don't Impress Me Much."


You're one of those guys who likes to shine his machine
You make me take off my shoes before you let me get in
I can't believe you kiss your car good night
C'mon baby tell me-you must be jokin', right!

Oh-oo-oh, so you think you're something special
Oh-oo-oh, you think you're something else

Okay, so you've got a car
That don't impress me much


Now Shania can wear the dirtiest boots in the world and I will let her in my car any day or night............

[Special K]

How does a touchless wash give swirls??

[MG1]

It's not touchless......

[Akinari]

Does it induce swirls? E46 needs a wash badly - when I get her fixed.

how much was it?

PITA its not open 24 hours and fuck that intersection in the afternoons
Those who know me know I maintained the condition of the paint on my Element religiously. This place is the only place (Mobil 1) I trust if I needed a quick wash but didn’t have time to do a proper hand wash. Never got any swirls. It’s a touchless Sabre system.

Strangely enough, the two times I’ve had issues with the car wash was once in the winter when something froze or the sensors broke, and another time I can’t remember. Called up the owner and he gave me a free wash both times. So if it matters, if something goes wrong they’re pretty quick to correct it.

[gilly]

I went recently. Very clean. Car is a hatchback so there were a few spots that were missed in the back but the dirt was easily wiped off with my microfiber cloth.

[jinxcrusader]

I brought my beater to the shineworld ones. They're great and do a good job on the wheels IMO.
The Mobil1 is ok. It's touchless so that's a big plus but the wheels come out looking the same as before.