Best Car Wash In The East Bay?

Pharaoh2716 · 01-19-2011, 02:53 AM

Hello. I am located in Walnut Creek, and no longer have the time to wash my Black Sapphire Metallic 335 coupe anymore. Can anyone recommend any good car washes in the area? I know that a lot of expensive high class cars go to Autopia in downtown Walnut Creek. I just want something that will be careful with my paint, and avoid swirl marks. Thanks so much!

Pharaoh2716 · 01-19-2011, 03:50 PM

anyone?

TommyK · 01-19-2011, 03:52 PM

If Santa clara isn't too far out of ur commute hit up Leo at detailaddict or there's a great place off Santa Rita near the mcdonalds in Dublin

Joonsup · 01-19-2011, 04:51 PM

Any car wash places that does not specialize in detailing cars will give you swirl marks and/or holograms. Autopia in Walnut Creek will definitely give you swirls. It's because they have to go through many cars so they aren't going to use new towels/mitts on your car. The best thing for you to do is to have your car detailed at a reputable place and then wash your car yourself using the two bucket method. The better the finish of the detail, the longer your car will be protected after each proper wash. Detailaddict is the place to go if you're in the southbay

Pharaoh2716 · 01-19-2011, 05:09 PM

Ok thanks for the info. That's weird about Autopia I usually see Audi R8s, Ferraris, Porsche's, and M6s there. I think I will wash it myself after hearing what you had to say about Autopia.

Joonsup · 01-19-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharaoh2716

Ok thanks for the info. That's weird about Autopia I usually see Audi R8s, Ferraris, Porsche's, and M6s there. I think I will wash it myself after hearing what you had to say about Autopia.

Yeah I used to live in Concord/Walnut Creek area so I have been to that one when I had a black Honda and although you may not see "spider web" swirls, you'll see the hologram marks from them wiping side to side with drying towel that have trapped dirt particles. The owners of those fancy cars you see there have the money to get a high price detailing whereas most of us want to keep the paint as shiny and glossy as possible before having to detail the car. haha.

Check out the link there's a promo going on for drying waffle weave towels that you should be using to dry your car after a wash.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=478034

Or if you need other car wash products you can add to the order and get free shipping. good luck!

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Joonsup Lieutenant General 328 Rep 17,315 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E30 325i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [9.50]	Any car wash places that does not specialize in detailing cars will give you swirl marks and/or holograms. Autopia in Walnut Creek will definitely give you swirls. It's because they have to go through many cars so they aren't going to use new towels/mitts on your car. The best thing for you to do is to have your car detailed at a reputable place and then wash your car yourself using the two bucket method. The better the finish of the detail, the longer your car will be protected after each proper wash. Detailaddict is the place to go if you're in the southbay
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Pharaoh2716 Private First Class 98 Rep 180 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bay Area, California iTrader: (0)	Ok thanks for the info. That's weird about Autopia I usually see Audi R8s, Ferraris, Porsche's, and M6s there. I think I will wash it myself after hearing what you had to say about Autopia.
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