Products to use at self car wash.

[Vitrox]

Hey everyone, I am shopping for supplies to use at those Self Car Wash places.

Now, I know certain colors are harder to maintain, but for my Slate color, does it need anything special or whatever would work fine? Gonna take advantage of that BOGO for the towels.

Looking for recommendations for exterior, interior and wheels cleaning supplies and whatever else I am missing.

Currently have:

Glass: Invisible glass

Thats it lol, been taking it to those hand wash only places.

Color: Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet (http://imgur.com/YsgtE40)

Thanks!

[glfnaz]

I assume you mean the coin operated spray wash place.

I sometimes go there, especially when I am desperate for a vacuum or if I want to spray under the hood or in wheel wells.

I like to have these products on hand.

1) Inexpensive quick detailer:

Duragloss Fast Clean & Shine Detail Spray #921 (http://www.autogeek.net/duragloss-fast-clean-shine-detail-spray.html)

works on the entire exterior, paint, trim, glass.

2) I also like to use a spray wax that is known to work when you are drying the car:

Duragloss Aquawax (AW) #951 (http://www.autogeek.net/duragloss-aquawax--951.html)

works on entire exterior, paint, trim, glass.

or

Prima Hydro Wax As You Dry Spray, spray wax (http://www.autogeek.net/prima-hydro-spray-wax.html)

3) Interior cleaner and protectant:

Optimum Opti Clean Cleaner & Protectant, Opticlean all purpose cleaner protectant (http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-opti-clean-cleaner.html)

Everyone will have their own favorite brands, but I carry these when I visit the coin op.

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[vanev]

Towels:
Always have a bag full of Microfiber Towels as well as other towels specifically designed for professional cleaning that do not leave lint nor damage surfaces.
http://i.imgur.com/NCFWl6gb.jpg

Auto Glass Cleaner:
Firstly, you can serve yourself well by tossing the Stoner Invisible Glass, should this be the original.
This product performs poorly compared to many other auto glass products.
http://i.imgur.com/shjjpqZb.jpg

The Stoner Invisible Glass Rain Repellent is a noticeable improvement over the original product.
If you are set on Stoner brand for some reason, then this product is actually fantastic in both application, performance, and final result.
http://i.imgur.com/pPTqn8sb.jpg

My recommendation for auto glass cleaner specifically to have in your car at all times would be one these two:
Armor All Auto Glass or Meguiars Perfect Clarity Glass Cleaner.
http://i.imgur.com/YSGlw62b.jpg http://i.imgur.com/rzjo9i2b.jpg

Detail Spray:
Always have a bottle of Detail Spray.
What brand is your choice.
I suggest these two products for great results:
Turtle Wax Ice Spray Detailer or Meguiars Quick Detail Spray
http://i.imgur.com/vWuLx06b.jpg http://i.imgur.com/iOyxtHXb.jpg

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning:
I highly recommend this product:
Turtle Wax Ice Heavy Duty Mat and Carpet Cleaner.
It cleans great, smells great, and has a scrub brush contained.
http://i.imgur.com/Y9ntGPeb.jpg

Dash and Interior Surface Panels:
Experiment with various brands of surface wipes.
They are convenient, accessible, and come in all types of scents.
Find one that you like and go with it.
http://i.imgur.com/YTASF5Qb.jpg

Interior Cleaning Tools:
Always a good idea to have a small bag, or bag compartment, for interior cleaning tools.
http://i.imgur.com/7TMDXDOb.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/kV2jsldb.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/WsDHgmEb.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/ePWv8Udb.jpg

Degreaser:
You will need a bottle of a quality degreaser:
Many degreasers need to be diluted, so have a spray bottle convenient to carry in your vehicle with the rest of your auto supplies.
http://i.imgur.com/Sx9ONpvb.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/6iprLPob.jpg

Tires and Wheels:
I it is a self car wash, then your wheels and tires should be mostly clean from the pressure washer and soap.
I suggest using your degreaser to finish any cleaning that needs to be done.

Then have a bottle of a wheel finisher/cleaner of your choice and a bottle of tire dressing.
For the wheel cleaner, the product choice depends on what wheels you have and the material they are made from.
Typically, a good class cleaner, such as the ones mentioned above, can clean your wheels and give it a showroom ready shine. So consider that.
http://i.imgur.com/YSGlw62b.jpg

Then use the tire dressing as a finisher to treat the rubber of your tires and make them shine.
http://i.imgur.com/7rL5xp0b.jpg

This advice is intended to be simple and to cut to the chase.
It is intended with the daily driver vehicle in mind, and not a museum quality vehicle.
Hope the OP finds this helpful.

[pheerix]

Hose the car down at the self car wash then do a rinseless at your home.

[kevincwelch]

Hose the car down at the self car wash then do a rinseless at your home.

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