[a l l a n]

Anyone knows a paint-friendly / Bimmer-approved car wash in these areas?

I wash my car myself but with the lack of time lately, and cold weather of course, I hope to find a good car wash that won't do damage to the paint.

Thanks in advance.

[HyperM3]

Unfortunately Im biased to only hand washing. However, if you NEED to go to a car wash, Im a fan of the one on Rt-1 south by Princetonian Diner. My dad takes his cars there and they do a great job at everything including the wheels.

If you can deal with doing it yourself, theres a self wash place off of Sloan Ave(across from the Hamilton train station) on the way to the Sculpture Gardens.

[a l l a n]

The place across from Hamilton train station looks like some kind of warehouses. I only see trucks going there. Not sure if this is the self wash place you're also referring to. I go to the Hamilton Station every weekday so I'll check this out in the next few days. Thanks for the info.

[HyperM3]

If you cross over Sloan and follow the road down to the right and then over some train tracks(or they used to be there, think they got pulled up) right before the light look to the left. Theres a self serve car wash with about 3 bays.

[a l l a n]

Got ya. I've taken that road once or twice so I think I know where this is. Guess I have to bring my own stuff? I might go there tomorrow as my car has not seen a car wash for a month.

[HyperM3]

They have built-in brushes and stuff but I wouldnt trust them on paint, wheels maybe.

They dont really like when you bring your own stuff and I think there are signs forbidding it. However, Ive never seen "they" complaining about it when Ive done it.

[a l l a n]

Thanks again for the tips.

If you later see a tinted Montego Blue 328 (debadged) with stock wheels (my winter setup) waving at you that would be me.

[HyperM3]

Originally Posted by a l l a n

Thanks again for the tips.

If you later see a tinted Montego Blue 328 (debadged) with stock wheels (my winter setup) waving at you that would be me.

Im wondering if Ive seen you around by me. I live in Avalon Run on quakerbridge road and saw a Montego E90 in the little shopping center by DD a couple times.

[a l l a n]

Not sure where that DD shopping center is. If it's the one next or at the back of Exxon gas station in QB / Sloan then it would most likely be me. I go there on weekends regularly around lunch time.

I haven't been to any meets but if you know of any plans in the future keep me in mind and let me know so I can meet you and the rest of the South Central NJ members.

[HyperM3]

Sounds good. If you need help with any mods let me know. Im good with the wrench.

[a l l a n]

Cool. Thanks for the offer. I lack the skill to do most of the mods but I've done the simple ones myself (blacklines, grille, debadge). For my tire/wheel summer/winter setup swap I go to the American Tire in Quakerbridge. They are cool guys.

I'm waiting for my silver CF trim to arrive and I'll be installing as soon as I get my hands on it.

I'm holding back on getting xenons (to replace my halogens), CF intake and exhaust as I don't think I could do those. Haha. Maybe your offer (or suggestions) might come in handy sometime. And hopefully I'd get a chance to help you out or our fellow E90Post members.

[a l l a n]

Oh and I forgot the alum pedals. I did that too! That was a bit of a pain. Haha.