Carwash recommendations

Boyscout352

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Until the weather get warmer, any recommendations for a good automated carwash in the GTA?

Some of the ones at gas stations are really crap, some are not too bad. Shell and Petro is hit and miss, Sunoco is not too bad.
 
I thought the touchless ones at some of the Esso stations where the car is stationary and the equipment moves was pretty good.
 
Boyscout352 said:
Until the weather get warmer, any recommendations for a good automated carwash in the GTA?

Some of the ones at gas stations are really crap, some are not too bad. Shell and Petro is hit and miss, Sunoco is not too bad.

I was at this one once, at a catholic high school, the seniors were having a car wash day to raise money for..............nevermind......that was that cheesy playboy chanel again.
 
The only way to go is to wash it yourself at the carwash pit stops, where you put 2 bucks and use their jet spray. Then use a chamie afterwards. Never again will I go to a car wash after my 18" gunmetal rims got scratched.
 
I'd recommend a wash at Keele/Wilson just behind the OLCO station (don't buy the gas). You get a wash, clean your carpets, and interior, all windows, hand dry...all for $12.00...same thing on Avenue rd./Lawrence (beside Pusateris) for $30.00 your choice.
 
kennedy rd in brampton has one too
 
The absolute best carwash I have found is on Sheppard just west of Leslie. (entrance to Ikea/New Canadian Tire) Its a PetroCan station but the carwash is not a regular PetroCan. Way better it uses Lambscloth. Plus you can use your petro points.
Trust me, you won't be disappointed. :D
 
Has anyone tried the carwash at the corner of Queen & Woodbine ?
 
I've heard that the chemicals more intense at "touchless" places. The need to be because there is no brushing. I'm wondering if this is toughter on the paint. Regardless, I prefer the touchless wash at the newer Crappy Tire super stores. They also have shampoo machines for 2 clams.
 
Thanks for the info RM.

Any recs on places that specialize in cleaning interiors? I got salt stains that have worked their way into hard to shampoo areas. I also want to get the smoke smell out of my other car.
 
Any other good car detailing places around? I've used Fine Details but would some opinions of other places.

The car wash beside Pusateris is overpriced IMO.
 
Frugal Einar goes to an Esso station where Pape becomes Laird, just north of Overlea and just south of the railroad tracks. You can stay in your car and enjoy the whole wash cycle. Fee is, I believe, $7-$8.

There are also a several long-hose car vacuums you can play with there for $1. (I use 'em for the car's interior, just to clarify.)
 
Wow a thread two years ago I started...:)

There's a place I found called Parkway Car Wash on Sheppard west of Vic Park before 404. $22 for the works. Cash only.

Just before you put the car in neutral, two guys use a high pressure water hose to clean your rubber mats, you get out the of the car walk through the short tunnel, hit a button if you want the undercarriage rinsed, then pay the cashier.

Once your car comes out, 3 guys will hand dry the car & mirrors, and the inside windows. Tip box near the exit. Decent wash.
 
Need recommendations for detailing - wax job outside, detailing inside, engine wash. For around 100-120.

Thanks.