Car wash preferences in or near Bloomfield Hills?

[simba-lwa]

Hi Everyone!

We just brought home our orphan a week and a half ago and we're LOVING it! I had a quick question though...our little smartie is super dirty after all the rain we just had, and we need a wash...does anyone have a carwash location that they take their smart car to? Had any really positive experiences? I called the dealer, and they said any regular carwash would be fine. I just thought I'd see what others are doing .
Thanks!!

[redbluff]

Use only car wash that use brushes. Brushless have very hight water pressure and there has been damage to hoods and doors blowing off from the pressure

[smartHHO]

Originally Posted by redbluff

Use only car wash that use brushes. Brushless have very hight water pressure and there has been damage to hoods and doors blowing off from the pressure

Agree, but better yet, get the bucket and sponge out and give her a bath in your driveway. Much safer that way and you get to enjoy it more.

[simba-lwa]

Thanks for the posts!
So here's what I did...I went to the local JAX car wash in Birmingham...I asked them if they've washed any Smarties, and if it was ok to go through...the manager/supervisor said they have a few that go through regularly, and they haven't had any issues. So, I did the exterior wash with the wax, tireshine etc...everything came out fine. I inspected the car as they were drying it, and everything was great. Driving home, the car sounded a little different...as though it had water in places it didn't prefer water...but nothing serious...it was back to normal in an hour. The left side of the car (the side that was on the rollers) was really nice and super clean...the right side, however, was just clean...not super clean. I mean, it makes sense...the brushes weren't exactly making complete contact.

So, I think for regular cleaning, I'll just use some environmentally friendly soap or waterless car cleaner...but I still need to figure sothg out for when the underbody needs to be cleaned in the winter.

BTW, they charged me the full price for my little smartie! haha! I tried to flash a smile, tell them I had "half a car" and get a discount, but all I got back was a "nice try", a smile and a premoistened wipe for my dash haha! I don't know that it's really "worth it" to go through that wash again.

[Kawgirl]

Basically I clean off the dirt by hand with a nice soapy car cleaner. Then I use a waterless wash to make her shine! It works great in the in-between times. I don't use soap and water often unless it's really dirty. The waterless stuff I use makes the rain bead off too. If I can get the manufacturer I'll post it here.
Anne

[jwight]

Once you have your smart all cleaned up, try giving it a final shine with REJEX: RejeX Wax Soil Barrier Anti-stain Protection Polish, 16 Oz Bottle* The largest selection of Aircraft parts and Pilot Supplies.- SkyGeek.com

This stuff really works!

[Mr. Incredible]

When I do not hand wash my smart car. I take it to the car wash on located on the north side of South Boulevard, just east of Opdyke. The car wash installed an automatic brushless system about a year and half ago.

For the $4 wash it does the exterior.
In the winter i do the $5 and get underbody spray and jet air dry.

Grand Prix Auto Wash Inc
2085 South Blvd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Mark
Mr. Incredible