Car Wash Requirement Survey

[Reepicheep]

1. Wash Mitts
2. Microfiber Towels (Pref. Microtex if you can afford it)
3. 2 bucket method
4. Blower
5. Matte-finish tire black (Big NO to likes of Rain Harry)
6. Professionally trained personnel
7. 120-140 charge for SUVs.
8. Seats with at least an electric fan for waiting customers.

Try out the prominent detailers (BB, ZeroStain, Hillsborough, etc) out there and you can probably observe their equipment and procedures.

[carpanatic]

Galing ng mga response nyo mga bossing, I will consolidate everything then ilalagay ko sya sa Shop ko more suggestions please

[robot.sonic]

saan ba shop mo? dapat may free carwash sa mga nagreply.

[111prez]

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[carpanatic]

saan ba shop mo? dapat may free carwash sa mga nagreply.

Yun lang pala eh, walang problema yan kaso sa paco area nga lang ako near paco park

[umi001]

Have to concur with those who've posted above - proper materials, chemicals and, most of all, wash technique. So:

• Proper working area - should be in a roofed, preferably walled area so that the car is not washed in the sunlight. Proper drainage is a must, so you're not driving your newly washed car into a puddle of dirty water.
• Pressure washer, to remove loose dust and dirt from the vehicle - but not so strong as to strip wax or sealants, or worse, push dirt against the paint such that it causes scratches.
• Mild car shampoo, in proper dilution, so the wash is properly lubricated, but not so strong as to strip wax or sealant.
• At least 2-bucket method - better if 3 buckets (wash bucket, rinse bucket, wheel and tire bucket); top-down, and a mild touch - no pressure applied!
• Separate wash mitts for upper body, lower body, and wheels/tires/wheel wells.
• Make sure that wheel wells and the back of the mags are cleaned as well.
• Door jambs and gas filling area are cleaned as well; same goes for the engine bay (just a quick wipedown).
• Blower to ensure that no water is left in any cracks or crevices.
• Proper microfiber towels - preferably waffle-weave - for drying.
• Tire black should be water-based - none of that clear, silicone-heavy goop (Rain Harry and the like) which can degrade tires and sling.
• Proper vacuum and light cleaning/wipedown of interior.

That's what I can come up with, off the top of my head, with regards to car washing. Of course, waxing and full detailing services would entail a lot of additional requirements!

[junerski]

may supervisor/manager na sasalubong sayo to ask kung ano pagagawa mo sa shop... carwash ba? detailing etc?

minsan kasi kapag first time ka sa isang carwash shop eh mangangapa ka kung sino ba dapat kausapin sa mga pagagawa mo sa auto... lalo kapag carwash boys lang ang bantay tapos patambay tambay lang

[tengchuachay]

Yun lang pala eh, walang problema yan kaso sa paco area nga lang ako near paco park

Saan sa Paco? What name ng shop? Taga Cristobal lang ako para sayo na ko pa car wash. Meron kasi ako pinagcacar washan along Quirino Ave. ok dati ngayon pangit na gawa. Meron din kami pinag carcar washan sa likod lang ng Cristobal ok sana gawa kaya lang yung mga boys walang damit tapos papasok sa auto mo pawisan ayun tulo ng pawis yung seat cover hehehe

[tengchuachay]

Nasubukan ko na magpa car wash dito yesterday. Ok naman. May system sila, may blower pa nga. Bago pa lang place. Nakausap ko rin yung may ari. Accommodating, ayos! Sulit sa halagang P70.

[snowking]

hi huys may ask lng po ako... mga kelan ba dapat i cacarwash ang sasakyan? once a week? once a month?
pag ako kasi nag cacarwash im using 3M shampoo. 6 months old na un SUV nmin. mga tuwing kelan ba dapat gumamit ng car wax?

thanks po sa mga sasagot