Mt Gravatt Hand Car Wash

[SMR33]

I certainly wouldn't agree with laziness John, sorry.

I used to live in a house and I used to wash and polish my car every week. Now with water restrictions up to level 4 and the fact I now live in an apartment as opposed to a house, does this mean I'm now a lazy car owner?? (BTW I still manage to get it washed or I wash it very regularly)

If I have the money and I choose to have it washed by someone else because I literally cannot do it myself at home any more, its really not for anyone else to have an opinion on because its my business.

If a person chooses NOT to wash their car at all, why should you care?

/end rant

[Mr-Toy33]

I certainly wouldn't agree with laziness John, sorry.

I used to live in a house and I used to wash and polish my car every week. Now with water restrictions up to level 4 and the fact I now live in an apartment as opposed to a house, does this mean I'm now a lazy car owner?? (BTW I still manage to get it washed or I wash it very regularly)

If I have the money and I choose to have it washed by someone else because I literally cannot do it myself at home any more, its really not for anyone else to have an opinion on because its my business.

If a person chooses NOT to wash their car at all, why should you care?

/end rant

What i ment in terms of laziness is them not actually cleaning the car themselves...

there are plenty of car washing places around that allow you to use there recycled water and brushes to wash your car along with extra accessories there like vaccuming it, etc.

I atleast once a week (Saturday or Sunday) if not, once every fortnight wash my car.

Head up to freedom fuels on logan road in Eight Miles Planes and head out the back, wash it with the water (recycled, not breaking any water restrictions here), brush it down with the soap they have (far better then Car Lovers), water it down and then go park in the shade and shammy dry it.

After that, happy to spend another odd 3 or 4 hours vaccuming it, polishing it up, cleaning the dash and other areas, gettin out any stains that may be in the seat (recently found 2 grease marks on the backseat from taking it out to install the teins at shanes) and then give it a nice wipe over with a dry microfiber cloth to get rid of any dust or leaves that have fallen on it while cleanin the inside.

Skylines are suppose to be our own pride and joy rides... not others to touch and take pride in cleaning something that we own, etc.

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[phatboi2010]

What i ment in terms of laziness is them not actually cleaning the car themselves...

there are plenty of car washing places around that allow you to use there recycled water and brushes to wash your car along with extra accessories there like vaccuming it, etc.

I atleast once a week (Saturday or Sunday) if not, once every fortnight wash my car.

Head up to freedom fuels on logan road in Eight Miles Planes and head out the back, wash it with the water (recycled, not breaking any water restrictions here), brush it down with the soap they have (far better then Car Lovers), water it down and then go park in the shade and shammy dry it.

After that, happy to spend another odd 3 or 4 hours vaccuming it, polishing it up, cleaning the dash and other areas, gettin out any stains that may be in the seat (recently found 2 grease marks on the backseat from taking it out to install the teins at shanes) and then give it a nice wipe over with a dry microfiber cloth to get rid of any dust or leaves that have fallen on it while cleanin the inside.

Skylines are suppose to be our own pride and joy rides... not others to touch and take pride in cleaning something that we own, etc.

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Have you been down to the car wash yet john?

Don’t knock it till you try it. They do a great job. So what’s the difference if you wash at the car bays? Those brushes tend to have shit stuck to them and scratch the paint (happened to me before) I pay that little bit more and save my self an hour of washing and vacuuming. But when it’s done my car is all dry and cool and ready for me to wax her! You don’t have to have the wax if you don’t want, you'll prolly find the stuff in side a bottle of McGuire’s is prolly the same cheap Shit they use.

They do have a complete package where they do a professional detailing takes them all day, you leave your car there at 7:30 and then pick it up at 4:30 and 2 of them spend the whole day cleaning, polishing, waxing claying, shampooing your car, cost a packet though but the results are amazing

An Opinion as like a Mum every one has one, so keep it to your self, there is no need for you to come on here and preach yours. Especially if you haven't even had any experience with the company we are talking about.

[Col-GTSX]

I agree with John on the lazyness but I also agree with Karen on the water restrictions...

Where i live atm has 16000 litres worth of water tanks so i wash my car (when its running) every fortnight...

The only thing i dont like about washing my car is that you find new scratches or little imperfections everytime... This upsets me...

But i polish them out straight away...

But i do find if you wash your car every 2 weeks you dont have to do much, i mean it takes me 30 minutes wash & dry...

Every 3 months or 4 months I polish it and thats it...

As for vacuming and interia care well this is something i do in the garage with the music cranking and as i dont do more than 3000km's per year in the R33 it does not need much interia cleaning...

The longer you leave it between washs the more damgae you do to your paint and of course the more attention and the more time it takes to wash...

However if i didnt have water in the tanks I would have to use on of these services...

[Bobjones]

Col,

Sorry to go off topic, but if you use harsh washing detergents on your car you are stripping away the wax, weather it be natural or polymers. Also if you merely wash then polish your car and the paint is not perfectly clean, you may in fact be damaging the paint more than you think. Thus why at times, especially on custom paint, you will notice additional marks that you "polish out" but in part the polish you may be using may contain fillers and actually hide the fact that the marks are still there.

You should use detailing clay on your car prior to polishing if the finish is not mirror smooth. The best method to work this out is use a thin plastic bag, but it on your hand and move over a SMALL section of the paint when the car is dry, if it grabs at all you need to clay before you polish.

The other problem is that polishes that are a 2 in 1, being they polish and wax, every application essentially removes the previous layer of protection. If you want to stick with Meguiars then I would recommend the 3 step process they have after using their Quick Clay at the very least.

At the end of the day, a car detail is a car detail and you get what you pay for. It may be exy or appear so, but compare that over the life of the car to maintain it, and it far outweighs a new paint job if you don't want to spend your money on that...

I might also add while I am on the topic, new cars, you can buy enough products to last well and truly beyond the life of the car compared to the cost of paint protection, and if done properly will make the car look better and maintain the paint if a far better condition.

Just my 2c. And yes you are right. The longer you leave it between washes the more damage and the more rectification is required.

Cheers

Neill

[Col-GTSX]

Yeah i use clay...

After the $3700 paint job my car recieved in late 2005 I spent about and hour and a half taking tips and pointers from the body shops detailer/painter on detailing...

He actually taught me how to use clay and what products to use and in what order... When i say polish it does take me a good 3 hours to do with the clay and moisture pat down process...

Speaking honestlly, I would always wash my own car myself as i have trust issues with people i dont know... But in saying that I do take the company car to these places as its not my money or my car and i get to drink coffee so its a win win win...

[Bobjones]

Yes I agree Col, Co. cars are usually commonwhores so who cares, plus the paint on them is average at best.

Moisture pat down process??? (Confused look)

[Col-GTSX]

Yes I agree Col, Co. cars are usually commonwhores so who cares, plus the paint on them is average at best.

Moisture pat down process??? (Confused look)

After using the clay block you spray a fine mist of water over the car using a spray bottle...

Then you mop this water up with a towel, this will remove any clay residue before applying the top coat of liquid polish... Before the buffing process takes place... As if you mix the clay with the top coat of liquid polish you will get marks and stains through the polish and it will never come out...

[Bobjones]

After using the clay block you spray a fine mist of water over the car using a spray bottle...

Then you mop this water up with a towel, this will remove any clay residue before applying the top coat of liquid polish... Before the buffing process takes place... As if you mix the clay with the top coat of liquid polish you will get marks and stains through the polish and it will never come out...

I get you. This I would not recommend.

I actually just re-wash the entire car. I understand about the residue and the effects that it can cause. I have seen some intellectual pigmies just wipe off "the excess" with detailer and it still streaks then wonder why it can effect the compound/wirl remover or the polish...

Oh and I don't use towels...microfibre is the ONLY thing I use on the paint...the Megs towells I use to apply Wheel Sealant or Metal Polish...

[franky boy]

Hey guys i had my baby at the car wash today and i can not b happier, great job, car was sparkling!!!!

I really recommend this place guys

I even got myself a frequent user's card.

[ttsoarer]

Does anyone know the cost of a carpet shampoo? I have been thinking about checking this place out, not sure when i'll get time to do it though

There is also one near my work @ Cannon Hill (I think someone already mentioned this) but I believe it is a different company because that one is called "Dolphin Hand Car Wash".

[phatboi2010]

Does anyone know the cost of a carpet shampoo? I have been thinking about checking this place out, not sure when i'll get time to do it though

There is also one near my work @ Cannon Hill (I think someone already mentioned this) but I believe it is a different company because that one is called "Dolphin Hand Car Wash".

i have used them they are same price but they just dont have the quality as the other one, i actually live closer to the dolphin one but prefer to drive to the other....

[Col-GTSX]

I used dolphin for the company hack as its up the road from work...

They job was good, they even wiped all the dust out of the door sills after i went off road... They also put tyre shine on the spare wheel which is up under the rear of the car where no one will see it...

But ill try and use this Mt Gravett one some time, its just i dont get over that way at all with out making a special trip...

[Einstein]

Bumping post

Since we're entering level 5 restrictions which prohbits anyone washing their cars, you might want to keep this car wash in mind as they now offer 10% discount to SAU members.

They recycle their water and will be able to continue operation as we sink further into drought, and a dirty skyline makes baby jesus cry.

[SMR33]

Bumping post

Since we're entering level 5 restrictions which prohbits anyone washing their cars, you might want to keep this car wash in mind as they now offer 10% discount to SAU members.

They recycle their water and will be able to continue operation as we sink further into drought, and a dirty skyline makes baby jesus cry.

Just to clarify - the discount is for SAu Qld Club Members (ie you will need to flash your member card).

[Demoniak]

Just to clarify - the discount is for SAu Qld Club Members (ie you will need to flash your member card).

is that also for the one on the northside K?

[SMR33]

Not sure which shop you are referring to there C, but the SAu Qld Club sponsor is called "One Stop Hand Car Wash Cafe" and they are located at 1463 Logan Road Mt Gravatt (they have only the one location).

Click here for their website.

Please do not confuse the Hand Wash Cafe with the above Club sponsor.

Any questions please ask the SAu Qld Club Exec.

[madr32]

Yeah, that MT GRAVATT car wash is great!

The owner/manager howard is a top bloke, very honest. I thought we'd stuffed something with some water, he went to endless lengths to fix it and in the end it wasn't his fault- he laughed and each time I've gone back he's still be awsome.

Great workers, careful, consistent and good people. Few of the guys have skylines!

BY THE WAY- if you're a SAU person they'll give you 10% off- good support for the skylines!

Couldn't recommend the experience of a car wash and complete vac for my $30 and a coffe to boot!!!

[TommyR34]

Wheres the babe car wash in mt gravatt? I'd perfer 2 watch the babes than the guys

[H@ME]

That sounds like a good idea maybe he can buff my car manualy for $10

Hey i seen that wash all the time but i agre with some it looks hard to get up! lol

Hame