Who washes your car?

Mattingly · 11-09-2008, 08:58 PM

I know this has probably been addressed before, but not able to find it under search. And I know (shame on me), if I were a purist, I'd take the time to wash my car myself, right? Well I don't have time and my car is jet black so... Can anyone out there make recommendations on reputable detailers/washers in the DC/NoVA area? Thanks!

f10mmmmm · 11-10-2008, 08:30 AM

How about a compromise? A self-service car wash bay?? Especially with Jet Blacks, you want to limit the exposure to auto car wash with brushes and rails...etc. If you go the detailer route, that's a another story. But that would conflict with the time constraint, unless you just wanted a wash, period.

f82phan · 11-10-2008, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by e90mdrei

How about a compromise? A self-service car wash bay?? Especially with Jet Blacks, you want to limit the exposure to auto car wash with brushes and rails...etc. If you go the detailer route, that's a another story. But that would conflict with the time constraint, unless you just wanted a wash, period.

a self service wash bay is the best way to go, esp if you don't have the luxury of a driveway.

Sniz · 11-10-2008, 09:12 AM

me and only me

Raja Ventureshield · 11-10-2008, 09:17 AM

If you need a detailer - that would be me.
Excellent service + great value = Raja's services.

f10mmmmm · 11-10-2008, 09:37 AM

Hey Raja! You back or are you posting from Europe?

Raja Ventureshield · 11-10-2008, 10:16 AM

lol. yeah, just got back and flying out to Chicago this afternoon.
Will be back on friday again. :-)

IDreamofBimmers · 11-10-2008, 12:43 PM

where are the pix from europe???
we are waiting!!!

Raja Ventureshield · 11-10-2008, 10:44 PM

lol, i have such a busy schedule that i might not get to upload for a week or even longer. :-( Working for a living is soooo over rateeeeeeeeeed.

Scottz71 · 11-11-2008, 12:10 PM

i wash my car...the only other person i trust would be god...and then after he is done washing my car...i'll wash it again for good measure.

DoNDoN · 11-11-2008, 02:03 PM

I just finished washing my car and my hands are about to fall off.

madman · 11-11-2008, 02:34 PM

Me and only me.

The dealer once washed it while it was in for some work, despite being specifically told NOT TO WASH IT

Luckily it came back pretty good and swirl free.

I can easily spend 4 hours+ washing, drying and detailing the car inside and out. When its finished it looks brand new again.

I hate washing the wheels though, thats the worst part, such a pain in the ass. The exhaust pipe is a bitch too. But its awesome when its finished.

f82phan · 11-11-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by madman

...I can easily spend 4 hours+ washing, drying and detailing the car inside and out.

you truly are a madman

MnK6 · 11-11-2008, 03:35 PM

I once too had a clean car, 2 years ago...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23862

Now I wash once every month

f82phan · 11-11-2008, 03:40 PM

mother natures tells me when it needs a wash

then i do a follow up quick detail, once the rain subsides

madman · 11-11-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by e90phan

you truly are a madman

MWAHAHAHAHA

M3-ADDICT · 11-11-2008, 06:20 PM

My self, but also having a Tiag is a big help.

madman · 11-11-2008, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by M3-ADDICT

My self, but also having a Tiag is a big help.

Yeah, i agree. My paintwork looks like it did the day I got it, and i dont use any special treatments and have only polished it once.

I just use the 2 bucket method, microfibre mitts and lots of microfibre towels.

M3-ADDICT · 11-11-2008, 06:34 PM

Yep, I never have a dirty car. Paint almost looks as factory, and no swirls. I use dish washing agent, smells good, and does a great job. Wash the car every a few weeks, if we have rain then that following week because it makes the break dust noticeable.

00angela00 · 11-11-2008, 10:13 PM

Guess who washes my car??

shimshimhada · 11-11-2008, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madman

Me and only me.

The dealer once washed it while it was in for some work, despite being specifically told NOT TO WASH IT

Luckily it came back pretty good and swirl free.

I can easily spend 4 hours+ washing, drying and detailing the car inside and out. When its finished it looks brand new again.

I hate washing the wheels though, thats the worst part, such a pain in the ass. The exhaust pipe is a bitch too. But its awesome when its finished.

Try Never Dull for the tips. Works great!

I detail a little bit...

Raja Ventureshield · 11-12-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattingly

I know this has probably been addressed before, but not able to find it under search. And I know (shame on me), if I were a purist, I'd take the time to wash my car myself, right? Well I don't have time and my car is jet black so... Can anyone out there make recommendations on reputable detailers/washers in the DC/NoVA area? Thanks!

examples of my werkz.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...14#post3632614

thanks!

Raja

11-09-2008, 08:58 PM	#1
Mattingly Enlisted Member 1 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2009 E92/335i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0)	Who washes your car? I know this has probably been addressed before, but not able to find it under search. And I know (shame on me), if I were a purist, I'd take the time to wash my car myself, right? Well I don't have time and my car is jet black so... Can anyone out there make recommendations on reputable detailers/washers in the DC/NoVA area? Thanks! __________________ 2009 Jet Black E92 335i/Dakota Gray/Aluminum/Heated Seats/Nav/HD Radio/iPod & USB/Prem Pkg/Sport Pkg Ordered: September 20, 2008 Delivered: November 7, 2008
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f10mmmmm Lieutenant 89 Rep 441 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Overland Park, KS iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW M5 [0.00]	How about a compromise? A self-service car wash bay?? Especially with Jet Blacks, you want to limit the exposure to auto car wash with brushes and rails...etc. If you go the detailer route, that's a another story. But that would conflict with the time constraint, unless you just wanted a wash, period. __________________ 2014 BMW M5 Competition 2011 VW GTI (Sold) 2008 BMW M3 Sedan (Sold) 2002 BMW M3 Vert (Sold) 2003 Honda S2K (Sold)
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11-10-2008, 09:12 AM	#4
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Raja Ventureshield Major General 288 Rep 5,686 Posts Drives: BMW M3 coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (6)	If you need a detailer - that would be me. Excellent service + great value = Raja's services. __________________ ************************************* Un4gettable 435i Extended Test drive thread: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=881491
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f10mmmmm Lieutenant 89 Rep 441 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Overland Park, KS iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW M5 [0.00]	Hey Raja! You back or are you posting from Europe? __________________ 2014 BMW M5 Competition 2011 VW GTI (Sold) 2008 BMW M3 Sedan (Sold) 2002 BMW M3 Vert (Sold) 2003 Honda S2K (Sold)
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11-10-2008, 10:16 AM	#7
Raja Ventureshield Major General 288 Rep 5,686 Posts Drives: BMW M3 coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (6)	lol. yeah, just got back and flying out to Chicago this afternoon. Will be back on friday again. :-) __________________ ************************************* Un4gettable 435i Extended Test drive thread: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=881491
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IDreamofBimmers Captain 23 Rep 986 Posts Drives: 2008 VW GTI Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bethesda, MD iTrader: (0)	where are the pix from europe??? we are waiting!!! __________________ 2008 VW GTI
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11-10-2008, 10:44 PM	#9
Raja Ventureshield Major General 288 Rep 5,686 Posts Drives: BMW M3 coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (6)	lol, i have such a busy schedule that i might not get to upload for a week or even longer. :-( Working for a living is soooo over rateeeeeeeeeed. __________________ ************************************* Un4gettable 435i Extended Test drive thread: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=881491
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11-11-2008, 12:10 PM	#10
Scottz71 Colonel 62 Rep 2,577 Posts Drives: '16 F25 X3 - Space Grey Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Redondo Beach, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Porsche Cayman ... [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i (E90) [0.00] 2016 BMW X3 35xLine ... [0.00]	i wash my car...the only other person i trust would be god...and then after he is done washing my car...i'll wash it again for good measure. __________________ '16 F25 X3 3.5XLine - Space Gray (Riley) '15 981 Cayman GTS - Pure White (The Wolf) '07 E90 335i - Titanium Silver (Kreiger) '07 E92 335i - Space Gray (Brock) retired '15 i3 REx Giga World - Capparis White (Randy) retired
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DoNDoN Colonel 102 Rep 2,037 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 AW Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	I just finished washing my car and my hands are about to fall off.
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11-11-2008, 02:34 PM	#12
madman Major 108 Rep 1,252 Posts Drives: The Above Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lincolnshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Me and only me. The dealer once washed it while it was in for some work, despite being specifically told NOT TO WASH IT Luckily it came back pretty good and swirl free. I can easily spend 4 hours+ washing, drying and detailing the car inside and out. When its finished it looks brand new again. I hate washing the wheels though, thats the worst part, such a pain in the ass. The exhaust pipe is a bitch too. But its awesome when its finished. __________________ If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.
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MnK6 Lieutenant Colonel 48 Rep 1,887 Posts Drives: 엠쓰리 Join Date: May 2006 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I once too had a clean car, 2 years ago... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23862 Now I wash once every month __________________
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11-11-2008, 03:40 PM	#15
f82phan Colonel 54 Rep 2,863 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: in your rear view mirror iTrader: (22)	mother natures tells me when it needs a wash then i do a follow up quick detail, once the rain subsides __________________
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M3-ADDICT GAM3-OVR 49 Rep 259 Posts Drives: Dinan E46 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	My self, but also having a Tiag is a big help. __________________ 2006 BMW 325I 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS SOLD 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE LUX SOLD 2005 Mercedes E55 AMG SOLD 2004 + 2005 BMW E46 M3 SOLD
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M3-ADDICT GAM3-OVR 49 Rep 259 Posts Drives: Dinan E46 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	Yep, I never have a dirty car. Paint almost looks as factory, and no swirls. I use dish washing agent, smells good, and does a great job. Wash the car every a few weeks, if we have rain then that following week because it makes the break dust noticeable. Attached Images __________________ 2006 BMW 325I 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS SOLD 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE LUX SOLD 2005 Mercedes E55 AMG SOLD 2004 + 2005 BMW E46 M3 SOLD
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11-11-2008, 10:13 PM	#20
00angela00 Lieutenant 22 Rep 515 Posts Drives: '08 E92 335i AW Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Germantown, MD iTrader: (0)	Guess who washes my car??
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