[jarodrig]

Originally Posted by ladydi9060

Does the Sam’s car wash provide you rags and vacuum so you can dry it yourself? We’ve always done that ourselves. If not, where can we take our car when this service? We’re new here.

That would be no and no

Sweetwater has the vacuums and last I was there , you have to ask for the towels .

They used to have them out by the vacuums but people kept stealing them . Imagine that ! 😂

Best option as has been suggested, bring your own towels .

[Berwin]

I drive a Jeep. What are these car washes of which you speak? :-)

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by westernrider75

Curious about “paint corrected” and ceramic coated. What is this and who does it?

Total Recon in Leesburg does an excellent job @ ceramic

[mraines]

Originally Posted by GreggC69

Curious on others thoughts re the automatic car washes and the long term impact on a car paint's finish. Have been taking my new car to the car wash once a week for a year. (Those washes like Sweetwater or Mister Car Wash). Have been reading lately about the negative impact of those washes on a car's finish, from the "soft brushes" used by them and the strong chemicals in the soaps and detergents. Curious if others use the auto car washes often and any impacts you have seen or what others might do to protect the car's finish. Thanks in advance.

I had used them many times when I lived in LA. I can't really say there was damage to my car.

[jimhoward]

I don't think the detergent in a car wash will damage your paint. I think that road grime including bugs, tree sap and tar if left on there will eventually etch the finish.

The danger of car washes to me is more mechanical. Side mirrors, windshield wipers, rood racks and tires are all potentially at risk depending on the set up. I like the no touch laser controlled ones. They do a bad job removing dirt, but they don't hit anything nor pull my car on a track. I also just like to let the dealership wash it when they service the car. Most do that for free (as part of their expensive service)

[merrymini]

Sweetwater was pretty good when it first opened but when I went there on a repeat visit, I decided a big “no” and have never gone back. I see no need to car wash a car here very frequently but do occasionally take it up to Spanish springs for an inside outside clean. Have not tried any of the new guys nearer to me but may do so. I always clean the bugs off. If you do not, it can and will damage your paint.