best bay area car wash?

topsouls · 09-03-2005, 12:45 PM

I live in a townhome and all the garages are small and if I pull out to the driveway, I would be blocking neighbors from entering and exiting their garages. So a professional car wash is the next best thing. Any suggestions for the SF Bay Area? South Bay? Penninsula?

mduchesne,
you mentioned your step dad owns a few, where are they?

actionj_99 · 09-10-2005, 07:20 PM

Pristine Auto Detail
1323 Rollins Road
Burlingame, CA
(650) 342-1660

By appointment only. They usually only do full details, but ask for Berto and see if he has time to wash your car. One of the few detail shops in the entire Bay Area that actually has a water filtration system (its like using Evian to wash your car!) to prevent water spots.

I live in the East Bay and I still make the drive, they are that good.

BTW: The 3 step exterior detail is awesome - clay, polish, wax. Your car's paint will look AND feel like glass when they are done. People have used him to win quite a few concours.

-Sam

UCe90 · 09-11-2005, 01:54 AM

Wow, car wash by appointment! It may get the wife and dog jealous!

Atrain · 09-11-2005, 02:35 AM

what do they charge to do the full detail???

actionj_99 · 09-12-2005, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Atrain

what do they charge to do the full detail???

For a standard passenger car I believe its ~$280 for complete interior and exterior. But call to get a quote from him, he might need to inspect your car if you have neglected it for a while.

-Sam

E90RWC · 11-02-2005, 02:09 AM

Luxury Detail in San Mateo i go there all the time i usually get a carwash and vacum for 25 and then anothe 20 for engine cleaning they do a good job for sure!!

KevinC · 11-02-2005, 09:54 AM

Consider a mobile car wash at your office. When I was still in SoCal, there were a ton of these businesses, it's very competitive there. We had 3 different crews coming to a tiny executive suite complex every week. All were very professional, including carrying their own deionized water. And a full-service wash was about $15, a relative bargain, especially considering the convenience factor.. and of course they all offered full-detail services as well. I've gotta believe such guys exist in the bay area. Track one down and get him started, and help drum up some regular weekly business so they'll keep coming back.

sdbcerda · 06-20-2006, 10:26 AM

Do you have any recommendations for a mobile car wash or detail shop to do clay and wax in the East Bay?

saini023 · 06-25-2006, 11:28 PM

i just started takin my car to ADS mobile in San bruno/south san francisco. PM me for more info..he will show you a free sample of the work he does on your car..$80 first wash..$20 each wash after..takes out all swirl marks..knows wat he is doing..also does tint and clear bra.

marie-louise · 06-27-2006, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sdbcerda

Do you have any recommendations for a mobile car wash or detail shop to do clay and wax in the East Bay?

The detailer (not mobile) that works out of Weatherford BMW is awesome. You make an appointment through the service department.

sdbcerda · 06-29-2006, 11:55 AM

Marie-Louise,
Thank you. I will give Weatherford a try during my next unscheduled oil change.

LWL · 06-29-2006, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by saini023

i just started takin my car to ADS mobile in San bruno/south san francisco. PM me for more info..he will show you a free sample of the work he does on your car..$80 first wash..$20 each wash after..takes out all swirl marks..knows wat he is doing..also does tint and clear bra.

You live around San Bruno area? I have been going to ADS since day 1 I got my E90 last year in June. I always take my car to ADS for car wash, if not, I wash it myself. Can't bet his service and price, highly highly recommand ADS. He needs a bigger place thou.

saini023 · 07-03-2006, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by LWL

You live around San Bruno area? I have been going to ADS since day 1 I got my E90 last year in June. I always take my car to ADS for car wash, if not, I wash it myself. Can't bet his service and price, highly highly recommand ADS. He needs a bigger place thou.

yup i live in san bruno..i found about his shop around feb/march..but that was the rainy days for us..so i took it to him for the first time couple weeks ago..did a great job....good guy..yea does need a bigger shop..he does take care of customers though..rental cars..waiting room wit xbox360..or he working on it...

Snowman811 · 07-10-2006, 06:21 PM

Just to offer my $.02, do NOT use Ducky's in Burlingame. I went there a few times and have always had some problem with the car after. They forget to vacuum areas, I've had things broken (which they replaced), etc. What they do to the car is nice, but always something I wasn't expecting.

marie-louise · 07-11-2006, 09:23 AM

Besides the Weatherford dealer, who is great for detailing, can anyone recommend a good carwash in the Oakland/ Berkeley area? I'm too busy/ lazy to drive across the Bay to get my car washed on a regular basis.

saini023 · 09-03-2006, 01:03 AM

where is a good place in san jose? just moved back to san jose..need to find a local place to get the car wash.

ahnh77 · 09-26-2006, 02:49 PM

where is ADS mobile..contact information?

Quote:

Originally Posted by saini023

i just started takin my car to ADS mobile in San bruno/south san francisco. PM me for more info..he will show you a free sample of the work he does on your car..$80 first wash..$20 each wash after..takes out all swirl marks..knows wat he is doing..also does tint and clear bra.

Phila · 09-26-2006, 04:55 PM

I bet my little brother will do it for you for like $25, he washes cars the way the Detailing 101 thread says to do it. If you pay extra, he can clay and wax too.

saini023 · 09-26-2006, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ahnh77

where is ADS mobile..contact information?

i have to look for his # my cell phone went out on me..so i dnt have his # on me..he is near tanforan mall in san bruno..PM LWL she might have the # she also goes there..

SRDV · 04-20-2008, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by marie-louise

Besides the Weatherford dealer, who is great for detailing, can anyone recommend a good carwash in the Oakland/ Berkeley area? I'm too busy/ lazy to drive across the Bay to get my car washed on a regular basis.

My experience with Touchless Car Wash in Berkeley was pretty bad. After 2-3 times washing my car there, I started to see swirl marks, a LOT of scratches, etc.

Autopia in Walnut Creek is acceptable, many high end cars. I would like to know more about their detailing quality. I doubt it's gonna be good.

I think I should try from the above posts, either ADS mobile or Pristine Auto Detail, when I am ready to take it for detailing.

328i · 04-20-2008, 10:25 PM

I recommend you guys take it to one of the detailers from the forum here, Fminus, LRG So cal, and AoshichanX, and ADHD all do great work and they're from Cali. If someone is taking out swirl marks for 80 bucks they are either a fool or using products that fill the swirls not remove them. Using quality products I say you use atleast 30-40 dollars worth if not more. Not to mention the cost of all the towels, supplies, equipment etc.

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topsouls Private 4 Rep 72 Posts Drives: TiAg 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: san jose, ca iTrader: (0)	best bay area car wash? I live in a townhome and all the garages are small and if I pull out to the driveway, I would be blocking neighbors from entering and exiting their garages. So a professional car wash is the next best thing. Any suggestions for the SF Bay Area? South Bay? Penninsula? mduchesne, you mentioned your step dad owns a few, where are they?
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actionj_99 Private 31 Rep 57 Posts Drives: Ex-BMW Owner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Pristine Auto Detail 1323 Rollins Road Burlingame, CA (650) 342-1660 By appointment only. They usually only do full details, but ask for Berto and see if he has time to wash your car. One of the few detail shops in the entire Bay Area that actually has a water filtration system (its like using Evian to wash your car!) to prevent water spots. I live in the East Bay and I still make the drive, they are that good. BTW: The 3 step exterior detail is awesome - clay, polish, wax. Your car's paint will look AND feel like glass when they are done. People have used him to win quite a few concours. -Sam
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UCe90 New Member 0 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2006 325i White Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Wow, car wash by appointment! It may get the wife and dog jealous!
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E90RWC What you know about the twins? 21 Rep 989 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	Luxury Detail in San Mateo i go there all the time i usually get a carwash and vacum for 25 and then anothe 20 for engine cleaning they do a good job for sure!!
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KevinC your average JAMF 3640 Rep 4,235 Posts Drives: '21 M2 Comp, '19 Golf R Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cochise County, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 VW Golf R [5.00] 2021 BMW M2 Competi ... [3.50]	Consider a mobile car wash at your office. When I was still in SoCal, there were a ton of these businesses, it's very competitive there. We had 3 different crews coming to a tiny executive suite complex every week. All were very professional, including carrying their own deionized water. And a full-service wash was about $15, a relative bargain, especially considering the convenience factor.. and of course they all offered full-detail services as well. I've gotta believe such guys exist in the bay area. Track one down and get him started, and help drum up some regular weekly business so they'll keep coming back. __________________ '21 M2 Comp '19 Golf R
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sdbcerda Private 0 Rep 63 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alameda, California iTrader: (0)	Do you have any recommendations for a mobile car wash or detail shop to do clay and wax in the East Bay? __________________ 2006 E90 330i Arctic, Beige Leather, Burl Walnut, Sport pkg, Steptronic, Premium pkg, Nav, Heated seats, Fold down rear seats, Satellite Radio.
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saini023 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	i just started takin my car to ADS mobile in San bruno/south san francisco. PM me for more info..he will show you a free sample of the work he does on your car..$80 first wash..$20 each wash after..takes out all swirl marks..knows wat he is doing..also does tint and clear bra. __________________ 330i Jet Black on Black, ZSP, ZPP, Steptronic, Clear Bra, Comfort Acess, Sirius, OEM Alarm Mods:20% Tint F/R, Xenon Interior Lights, Xenenis Tru-match Fog Lights, , V1 (hardwire), Black and White Roundels, Blackline Tailights, White Angel Eyes (PMB), (2) 12'' Kicker L7,TvandNav2go, Playstation 2, ACS Roof Spoiler, 5 Series iDrive Leather Knob, Brex kit
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sdbcerda Private 0 Rep 63 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alameda, California iTrader: (0)	Marie-Louise, Thank you. I will give Weatherford a try during my next unscheduled oil change. __________________ 2006 E90 330i Arctic, Beige Leather, Burl Walnut, Sport pkg, Steptronic, Premium pkg, Nav, Heated seats, Fold down rear seats, Satellite Radio.
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Snowman811 Black Sapphire 330i 35 Rep 362 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (1)	Just to offer my $.02, do NOT use Ducky's in Burlingame. I went there a few times and have always had some problem with the car after. They forget to vacuum areas, I've had things broken (which they replaced), etc. What they do to the car is nice, but always something I wasn't expecting.
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marie-louise Enlisted Member 4 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oakland, CA iTrader: (0)	Besides the Weatherford dealer, who is great for detailing, can anyone recommend a good carwash in the Oakland/ Berkeley area? I'm too busy/ lazy to drive across the Bay to get my car washed on a regular basis. __________________ 325i Arctic w/ Beige leather & Poplar Trim; Premium Package/ Sports Package; Manual transmission; Xenon headlights; iDrive; heated seats, Comfort Access, Park Assist Ordered 5/3; picked up at SF Bay Area dealer 6/28 (55 days)
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saini023 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	where is a good place in san jose? just moved back to san jose..need to find a local place to get the car wash. __________________ 330i Jet Black on Black, ZSP, ZPP, Steptronic, Clear Bra, Comfort Acess, Sirius, OEM Alarm Mods:20% Tint F/R, Xenon Interior Lights, Xenenis Tru-match Fog Lights, , V1 (hardwire), Black and White Roundels, Blackline Tailights, White Angel Eyes (PMB), (2) 12'' Kicker L7,TvandNav2go, Playstation 2, ACS Roof Spoiler, 5 Series iDrive Leather Knob, Brex kit
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Phila Lieutenant 7 Rep 417 Posts Drives: 325xi Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I bet my little brother will do it for you for like $25, he washes cars the way the Detailing 101 thread says to do it. If you pay extra, he can clay and wax too. __________________ 2006 e90 325xi \| Alpine White \| Beige Leather \| Burl Walnut Wood Trim \| Premium Package \| Steptronic \| Comfort Access \| Xenons \| Lux 4.0
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328i Colonel 153 Rep 2,934 Posts Drives: E46 ///M Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: central NJ iTrader: (15)	I recommend you guys take it to one of the detailers from the forum here, Fminus, LRG So cal, and AoshichanX, and ADHD all do great work and they're from Cali. If someone is taking out swirl marks for 80 bucks they are either a fool or using products that fill the swirls not remove them. Using quality products I say you use atleast 30-40 dollars worth if not more. Not to mention the cost of all the towels, supplies, equipment etc. __________________
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