[Syes_me]

Anyone know any good hand car washes in or near Dallas/Frisco? And what would the cost be?
Also would you suggest automatic car washes, since some said these days it’s better to do that instead of hand washes at home.

[prostcfc]

Automatic car washes will give you swirls at best (maybe not too bad initially, but over time it'll get worse), at worst, scratches. I live in Chicago and I do take mine through an auto wash maybe once a year in the winter, but I actively try and avoid that. Touchless car wash or one you're in a bay spraying it yourself are better options that a traditional automatic car wash.

[JackMK]

Originally Posted by prostcfc

Automatic car washes will give you swirls at best (maybe not too bad initially, but over time it'll get worse), at worst, scratches. I live in Chicago and I do take mine through an auto wash maybe once a year in the winter, but I actively try and avoid that. Touchless car wash or one you're in a bay spraying it yourself are better options that a traditional automatic car wash.

I second this^

But if you really care about your car, you're never going to get a better wash than doing a hand wash yourself. If you don't have the supplies, it might be time to invest. Or even if you'd rather someone do it for you, just find a reliable mobile detailer

[nav5596]

Originally Posted by Syes_me

Anyone know any good hand car washes in or near Dallas/Frisco? And what would the cost be?
Also would you suggest automatic car washes, since some said these days it’s better to do that instead of hand washes at home.

I would recommend hand washing at home if possible or touchless car wash(not recommended frequently). I recently moved to Dallas and it is hard to find touchless car washes. I had to go 13 miles to the colony for laserwash. Instead, I'm planning for a self-service car wash.

[LeonHtownM440]

Originally Posted by Syes_me

Anyone know any good hand car washes in or near Dallas/Frisco? And what would the cost be?
Also would you suggest automatic car washes, since some said these days it’s better to do that instead of hand washes at home.

No one will wash your car with care but yourself. The car wash place is aiming at making money in the shortest time and least effort. However, if you invest in getting the foam canon, pressure wash machine, pH neutral foam soap, brushes, and the right microfiber towels and rapid drying towels. It only took me 20-30 minutes to get the car back to the new car state without one single scratch.

[Two3Series858]

Originally Posted by nav5596

I would recommend hand washing at home if possible or touchless car wash(not recommended frequently). I recently moved to Dallas and it is hard to find touchless car washes. I had to go 13 miles to the colony for laserwash. Instead, I'm planning for a self-service car wash.

Laserwash? I must use the Google to unlock this secret method. Never heard of it

[nav5596]

This is the one, it’s getting hard to find these.

[LeonHtownM440]

Originally Posted by nav5596

This is the one, it’s getting hard to find these.

Laser wash is good if you are in a rush, but if you have PPF, it's difficult to know what kind of pressure they are applying and may peel the edge of the film.

[weinerbarn]

Originally Posted by LeonHtownM440

No one will wash your car with care but yourself. The car wash place is aiming at making money in the shortest time and least effort. However, if you invest in getting the foam canon, pressure wash machine, pH neutral foam soap, brushes, and the right microfiber towels and rapid drying towels. It only took me 20-30 minutes to get the car back to the new car state without one single scratch.

This is the trap I often find myself falling into. By the time you invest $1000 in tools and consumable supplies, you could have just paid a professional to do it many times over. The unlimited wash clubs around here are $20-40/month. Completely touch free wash, hand dry, etc. You can even get more advanced detailing services as needed if you want paint correction, hand wax, etc.

[Syes_me]

Originally Posted by nav5596

This is the one, it’s getting hard to find these.

Does your tires get washed when you do the touchless car wash!?

[LeonHtownM440]

Originally Posted by weinerbarn

This is the trap I often find myself falling into. By the time you invest $1000 in tools and consumable supplies, you could have just paid a professional to do it many times over. The unlimited wash clubs around here are $20-40/month. Completely touch free wash, hand dry, etc. You can even get more advanced detailing services as needed if you want paint correction, hand wax, etc.

You see, that's the problem when you are comparing different level of car wash. Yes it is touch free, but a big risk for the cars with PPF, and you can never be sure those towel provided for drying is properly washed and cleaned. If you don't care for the swirl marks and potentially damaging your paint job, the $20-40/Mo wash club is perfect for you.

You don't need to invest $1000 in tools. I got all my tools and supplies off Amazon, and spent around total of $200.

[chutoy]

My dilemma is during winter where it’s too cold to hand wash yourself, no touchless car wash nearby and detailer for a nominal charge and will get dirty again before you even arrive home

[LeonHtownM440]

Originally Posted by chutoy

My dilemma is during winter where it’s too cold to hand wash yourself, no touchless car wash nearby and detailer for a nominal charge and will get dirty again before you even arrive home

Ceramic coating may help you to keep the car clean longer and no wax for a long while.

[weinerbarn]

Originally Posted by LeonHtownM440

You see, that's the problem when you are comparing different level of car wash. Yes it is touch free, but a big risk for the cars with PPF, and you can never be sure those towel provided for drying is properly washed and cleaned. If you don't care for the swirl marks and potentially damaging your paint job, the $20-40/Mo wash club is perfect for you.

You don't need to invest $1000 in tools. I got all my tools and supplies off Amazon, and spent around total of $200.

If you got "foam canon, pressure wash machine, pH neutral foam soap, brushes, and the right microfiber towels and rapid drying towels." for $200 total, I can't wait to see the results over a year.

A good foam cannon alone will cost you around $100 and that doesn't even include a pressure washer which honestly, even the ones that are $100-200 are a joke.

[nav5596]

Originally Posted by Syes_me

Does your tires get washed when you do the touchless car wash!?

No, they wont.

[escoeg]

Originally Posted by nav5596

I would recommend hand washing at home if possible or touchless car wash(not recommended frequently). I recently moved to Dallas and it is hard to find touchless car washes. I had to go 13 miles to the colony for laserwash. Instead, I'm planning for a self-service car wash.

Where at in the colony?

Live in mckinney and found 2 touchless. 75 and El Dorado, El Dorado and S Hardin.

[nav5596]

Originally Posted by escoeg

Where at in the colony?

Live in mckinney and found 2 touchless. 75 and El Dorado, El Dorado and S Hardin.

This one is behind exxon gas station

5749 State Hwy 121, The Colony, TX 75056