NoVA, MD, DC touchless carwash directory.

jailonacs99 · 02-27-2017, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by s0ul

Hey, thanks for recommending this. I couldn't find it at first because I remember taking my e46 to a car wash that used to be in that same building. They did a poor job, so I have been ignoring that building for quite some years.

after seeing that they're a different group, I gave them a try per your recommendation. I'm impressed, and for the price, I'm happy with it. no damage/scratches. I like the results.

Right on. I'm definitely spreading the word; it's the only true hand wash I've found in the area so I'm hoping they stick around.

They're pretty responsive too. Last time I asked the guy at the counter (Sam?) not to armor-all the interior, and they also brought out an air hose at the end while I was inspecting to get water out of the crevices.

s0ul · 02-27-2017, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jailonacs99

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Originally Posted by s0ul

Hey, thanks for recommending this. I couldn't find it at first because I remember taking my e46 to a car wash that used to be in that same building. They did a poor job, so I have been ignoring that building for quite some years.

after seeing that they're a different group, I gave them a try per your recommendation. I'm impressed, and for the price, I'm happy with it. no damage/scratches. I like the results.

Right on. I'm definitely spreading the word; it's the only true hand wash I've found in the area so I'm hoping they stick around.

They're pretty responsive too. Last time I asked the guy at the counter (Sam?) not to armor-all the interior, and they also brought out an air hose at the end while I was inspecting to get water out of the crevices.

will do. yah, I asked them to vacuum interior only.

Are you in Annandale? I've been seeing a White M3 and SO M4 recently in the area.

jailonacs99 · 02-27-2017, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by s0ul

will do. yah, I asked them to vacuum interior only.

Are you in Annandale? I've been seeing a White M3 and SO M4 recently in the area.

I actually live in DC but am out in and around Annandale or Alexandria pretty frequently on the weekends. Mine's black on black, and still plate-less for now...

jailonacs99 · 03-19-2017, 02:02 PM

Getting the salt from the past few days off the car at the hand wash in Alexandria.

There was a nice looking E92 M3 in front of me. Sometimes seeing that CF roof against the white makes me wish I'd gotten an MW or SO exterior...

M_Swee · 03-19-2017, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jailonacs99

Getting the salt from the past few days off the car at the hand wash in Alexandria.

There was a nice looking E92 M3 in front of me. Sometimes seeing that CF roof against the white makes me wish I'd gotten an MW or SO exterior...

Nice, great find and thanks for sharing. After going there a few times, any indications of swirls in the paint? Do they hand wash and hand dry?

HokieM4 · 03-20-2017, 02:21 PM

There is a touch-less and rail-less wash at the Sunco gas station in South Riding. It does the job for when you just want to quickly get the salt off your car. Plus you get 20 cents off per gallon if you buy the $8 wash.

43270 Defender Drive
South Riding, VA

jailonacs99 · 03-20-2017, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jailonacs99

Getting the salt from the past few days off the car at the hand wash in Alexandria.

There was a nice looking E92 M3 in front of me. Sometimes seeing that CF roof against the white makes me wish I'd gotten an MW or SO exterior...

Nice, great find and thanks for sharing. After going there a few times, any indications of swirls in the paint? Do they hand wash and hand dry?

No swirling issues so far. Last weekend I was just in for a hand wash; actually asked for a mini detail but the manager suggested I just do a hand wash since it had only been a few weeks since the last mini detail.

They hand soaped, pressure hose off (didn't look too aggressive a high pressure), and hand dried. My hood has a clear bra on it but the next time I take it in for a quick detail I'll take a closer look, take some pics in the sun. I wasn't looking through the little window last mini detail, so I haven't seen how they do it or what products they use.

AIRPOWER · 03-20-2017, 04:53 PM

If you can get on base, Henderson Hall (aka Fort Meyer) has a cheap DIY Spray wash with 3 bays.

MrSmileyDC · 03-20-2017, 05:45 PM

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If you can get on base, Henderson Hall (aka Fort Meyer) has a cheap DIY Spray wash with 3 bays.

I did not not know this. Is it normally busy?

shortseller · 10-29-2017, 07:51 PM

Anyone know of a good coin operated self service car wash in the NOVA area?

Topdwnz · 11-08-2017, 03:46 PM

I use Odds and Ends Detailing. Darryl uses either a two bucket method, waterless, or rinseless depending on the weather. I never put any of my vehicles in a car wash. It leaves you with micro-maring that will need to be polished out. If you're serious about your paint finish, DO NOT put your car through any car wash. These brushless washes have cloth's that wash hundreds of cars every day. Some of that dirt remains on the cloths. Now, these cloths act like sand paper on your car.

Odds and Ends Detailing
112 Oakgrove Rd. #111
Sterling, VA 20166
Email@oddsandendsdetailing.com

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HokieM4 Private First Class 100 Rep 147 Posts Drives: 2015 F82 Mineral Grey Metallic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	There is a touch-less and rail-less wash at the Sunco gas station in South Riding. It does the job for when you just want to quickly get the salt off your car. Plus you get 20 cents off per gallon if you buy the $8 wash. 43270 Defender Drive South Riding, VA
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AIRPOWER Lieutenant Colonel 1683 Rep 1,812 Posts Drives: 2015 6MT YMB M3, 1974 Corvette Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NW Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [9.67]	If you can get on base, Henderson Hall (aka Fort Meyer) has a cheap DIY Spray wash with 3 bays. __________________ AIRPOWER
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shortseller Brigadier General 1003 Rep 3,396 Posts Drives: ‘18 ABM F80ZCP/dct Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	Anyone know of a good coin operated self service car wash in the NOVA area? __________________
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Topdwnz Private First Class 61 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 ZCP DCT Alpine White Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 M40 [0.00] 2018 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00]	Hand wash only I use Odds and Ends Detailing. Darryl uses either a two bucket method, waterless, or rinseless depending on the weather. I never put any of my vehicles in a car wash. It leaves you with micro-maring that will need to be polished out. If you're serious about your paint finish, DO NOT put your car through any car wash. These brushless washes have cloth's that wash hundreds of cars every day. Some of that dirt remains on the cloths. Now, these cloths act like sand paper on your car. Odds and Ends Detailing 112 Oakgrove Rd. #111 Sterling, VA 20166 Email@oddsandendsdetailing.com Last edited by Topdwnz; 11-15-2017 at 07:42 AM..
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