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10-18-2016, 03:46 AM
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#26 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
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hey always i was in the process of getting my car wrapped. what should i do was wise ect to keep it looking good and last long?
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10-19-2016, 10:30 AM
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#27 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
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Originally Posted by jmanhas00  hey always i was in the process of getting my car wrapped. what should i do was wise ect to keep it looking good and last long? | Use a basic soap and make sure to dry the car right away after rinsing. Stay away from wax or coatings.
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10-19-2016, 10:50 PM
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#28 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
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Originally Posted by dhari Use a basic soap and make sure to dry the car right away after rinsing. Stay away from wax or coatings. | cool thanks lol i would probably one with
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10-25-2016, 04:25 PM
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#29 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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Originally Posted by Gsxrghostrider In my opinion most of these hand car washes are never going to do a good job.They're all about production base business.Getting as many cars washed and out the door. $$ I've watched most of those hand car washes drag those dirty wash mitts from one end the car to the other. Your car will look washed,and clean with some added micro-scratches. Depending on your paints condition you may want to go brushless carwashes instead.
Here are a couple of locations that I've used in the past:
Vancouver
Riley Park
3220 Cambie Street
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W4
Phone number (604) 875-6454
Burnaby AutoXpress Carwash ? Featuring LaserWash Touchless Wash Bays, Wand Wash Bays, A Dog Wash and Vacuum Center in Burnaby
Hours of Operation
Auto wash: 7am to 10pm (daily)
Dog wash: 9am to 6pm (daily)
7817 6th Street, Burnaby BC | T 604.553.4227 | points for auto x press car wash. i just discovered this two weeks ago from a friend and i was amazed. wish there were some in vancouver!!!
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11-07-2016, 12:05 PM
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#30 | | I am Hook'd on RS
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Does anyone have a price list for Spades Auto Spa? Unable to find any information or reviews on this shop. Do they also sell products?
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12-09-2016, 07:06 AM
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#31 | | Witness protection
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Originally Posted by guurl points for auto x press car wash. i just discovered this two weeks ago from a friend and i was amazed. wish there were some in vancouver!!! | does anyone know of a decent touchless carwash that has bothered to plow their lot? i tried to use auto x press but they did zero snow removal and even though the wash bays are clear, everything else is a skating rink 
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01-06-2017, 05:03 AM
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#32 | | i like gifs
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Originally Posted by thumper does anyone know of a decent touchless carwash that has bothered to plow their lot? i tried to use auto x press but they did zero snow removal and even though the wash bays are clear, everything else is a skating rink | Petro Canada has a promo where they have 5 "SuperWash" car washes on sale for $50. They regularly go for $60. If you register the card online, then you'll get an additional free wash, so it'll be 6 "SuperWash" for $50.
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01-06-2017, 09:53 PM
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#33 | | RS Lurker, I don't post!
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I think DIY are the most anticipating carwash nowadays. Aside from that they really do a good job.
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02-25-2019, 02:48 PM
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#34 | | SFICC-03*
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those guys are in ontario, what are you on?
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02-25-2019, 03:09 PM
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#35 | | (ノº _ º)ノ彡┻━┻
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self wash is best wash.
after the snowy season, i bring my car through the touchless at husky on marine. i only run it through the touchless wash maybe once or twice a year to wash the underside.
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03-10-2019, 08:13 PM
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#36 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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Bird took a huge shit on my car today and had to drive across town to Archipelago Auto Spa as the touchless ones were all jammed packed. Did a solid job - would have liked that they rinsed their mitts a lot more though but otherwise they hit all the dirty spots.
I usually go to Ultra Shine but even they can be sloppy. A DIY hand wash is still best when time permits.
Tangent: I'm curious if Tiago's auto spa is any good for a basic exterior detail though.
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03-24-2019, 04:11 PM
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#37 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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I've brought my car to Tiago's Auto Spa multiple times. They are my preferred detail shop. I've peeked at their ig as well, they do a TON of high end exotics but also normal passenger vehicles. My 2013 Abarth was full of swirls from my own mistakes in handwashing techniques and they did a phenomenal job on the exterior. I plan to bring my 2018 Stinger to them for ceramic soon.
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03-31-2019, 08:56 PM
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#38 | | Captain Happy Bubble is my Homeboy
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Originally Posted by Rustynuts16 been to a few washes but was never happy with either the service or price. learned a while ago that cheap washes just mess up the paint and some expensive shops dont do a thorough enough job.
Just discovered this new detail shop in burnaby. goes by spades and a buddy of mine reffered me to them.
Buddy got his jag f type done there and they nailed the detail!. took my m6 there and no regrets!
gonna send a few more cars and will take before and after pics! | What did they charge?
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