1 owners in Toronto: Where do you get your car washed?

1HungryMan · 09-13-2008, 11:30 AM

I must say that simply keeping the car clean has become a time and energy waster, given all the hazards of "don't do this, don't do that."

In other threads, people say don't let anyone hand wash your car, no carwashes, touchless or otherwise for differing reasons.

Now before I had Bimmer, I had my car detailed in Bay Bloor's high end detailing place, and they did a great job. Now I don't know where to take it. They certainly deal with a LOT of high end cars (Yorkville after all) so I wonder how bad could it be.

Anyway, wondering what downtown Toronto peeps are doing about their dirty 1 Series?

The rims alone are consuming an hour a week because of brake dust. !

Thanks!
C.

Qube · 09-13-2008, 12:24 PM

Glide Auto Wash. Season pass.

1HungryMan · 09-14-2008, 07:15 AM

Thanks but all of those are in the burbs. Anyone else?

bimmerfile · 09-14-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 1HungryMan

Thanks but all of those are in the burbs. Anyone else?

There's a high end car wash and detailing center on Avenue Rd south of the 401 (the north-east corner of Avenue rd and Lawrence Ave).

Qube · 09-14-2008, 04:09 PM

Glide wash opening at Kennedy and hwy 7. I can imagine it will be frequently used. Now I have another place to use my season pass

shiccobm · 09-15-2008, 12:18 AM

how much is it for the season pass Qube

Advanced · 09-17-2008, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Qube

Glide wash opening at Kennedy and hwy 7. I can imagine it will be frequently used. Now I have another place to use my season pass

ooooo kennedy and hwy 7!!

where is it? i drive by there often but i haven't noticed such a place :iono:

tarrant · 12-20-2008, 04:44 PM

With the Glide locations, do you use Touchless or ClothClean? Both seem to have their drawbacks, so it's a bit confusing for me.

I just got my 135i a bit over a week ago, and given the weather I think it's time for the first clean.

jotapeh · 01-20-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by shiccobm

how much is it for the season pass Qube

I believe the season pass for all Petro Canada SuperWash/Glide Wash locations is $139+tax.

Good for 90 days iirc

untouchableE82 · 02-03-2009, 09:57 AM

bayview major mackenzie or those sunoco gas stations =)

AlienDNA · 02-03-2009, 11:56 AM

In these crappy conditions, I just go to the touchless wash at the Lawrence & Leslie Esso. I'll look for something better when the slop is off the ground.

Oh, and the secret for brake dust is to buy grey wheels for your snow tires.

turbojayc · 02-03-2009, 01:27 PM

Going to try Supreme Auto Bath in about 20 min. I family friend recommended them to me.
http://www.supremeautobath.com/

jotapeh · 02-03-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by turbojayc

Going to try Supreme Auto Bath in about 20 min. I family friend recommended them to me.
http://www.supremeautobath.com/

Let me know how that goes... I tried Express Auto Detail on the recommendation of a family friend. Big, big mistake..

Dave · 02-03-2009, 03:00 PM

season pass for washes?! that is a brilliant idea... how much does it run up there in canada?

turbojayc · 02-03-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jotapeh

Let me know how that goes... I tried Express Auto Detail on the recommendation of a family friend. Big, big mistake..

I didn't go yet. Work got busy, just as I wanted to leave the office. I'll keep you guys updated.

jotapeh · 02-03-2009, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by izzodesh

season pass for washes?! that is a brilliant idea... how much does it run up there in canada?

Do you mean the Glide/SuperWash pass? That is $139 for 90 days. One wash per day. Theoretically if you use it every single day you save about $700..

M3Newbie88 · 02-03-2009, 09:54 PM

Essos are good.. I would love to go to the Glide wash but kinda far...

jotapeh · 02-04-2009, 07:11 AM

Supposed to be 6 degrees above (Celsius of course) on Sat!! Break out the wash mitts!!!!

wtiger127 · 02-04-2009, 03:39 PM

Have a look at my posting....

In addition, I found a 2 week old 'California Wash' using sponges that is really quick (4minutes) and good for a white car. And you know how dirty a white car gets.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ight=canadians

M3Newbie88 · 02-04-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jotapeh

Supposed to be 6 degrees above (Celsius of course) on Sat!! Break out the wash mitts!!!!

Oh ya.. then it rains on Sat lol...

jotapeh · 02-04-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Pirate

Where is Espresso Boy?

Use the force, and find him you may. Mmmmyessss.

turbojayc · 02-05-2009, 09:26 AM

Ok, so I tried out Supreme Auto Bath on Bathurst yesterday. Overall I was pretty happy. For $27 it was well worth it to have the car vacuumed, mats hosed down, dash wiped and the car be totally washed and dried by hand. Will I go back? Maybe once a month until spring just to have the car hand washed, otherwise the Sunoco touchless wash is good enough for me.

Bottom line, I can't wait till spring so I can wash my car myself. "If you want things done right, you gotta do it yourself"

09-13-2008, 11:30 AM	#1
1HungryMan Lieutenant 24 Rep 536 Posts Drives: 2008 128i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	1 owners in Toronto: Where do you get your car washed? I must say that simply keeping the car clean has become a time and energy waster, given all the hazards of "don't do this, don't do that." In other threads, people say don't let anyone hand wash your car, no carwashes, touchless or otherwise for differing reasons. Now before I had Bimmer, I had my car detailed in Bay Bloor's high end detailing place, and they did a great job. Now I don't know where to take it. They certainly deal with a LOT of high end cars (Yorkville after all) so I wonder how bad could it be. Anyway, wondering what downtown Toronto peeps are doing about their dirty 1 Series? The rims alone are consuming an hour a week because of brake dust. ! Thanks! C.
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09-13-2008, 12:24 PM	#2
Qube Lieutenant 34 Rep 531 Posts Drives: E39 540 :: 09 STi Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Right here. iTrader: (0)	Glide Auto Wash. Season pass. __________________ :: www.HIDCanada.com
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09-14-2008, 07:15 AM	#3
1HungryMan Lieutenant 24 Rep 536 Posts Drives: 2008 128i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Thanks but all of those are in the burbs. Anyone else?
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09-14-2008, 04:09 PM	#5
Qube Lieutenant 34 Rep 531 Posts Drives: E39 540 :: 09 STi Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Right here. iTrader: (0)	Glide wash opening at Kennedy and hwy 7. I can imagine it will be frequently used. Now I have another place to use my season pass __________________ :: www.HIDCanada.com
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09-15-2008, 12:18 AM	#6
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12-20-2008, 04:44 PM	#8
tarrant New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: LMB 135i Coupe w/MPremComf Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	With the Glide locations, do you use Touchless or ClothClean? Both seem to have their drawbacks, so it's a bit confusing for me. I just got my 135i a bit over a week ago, and given the weather I think it's time for the first clean.
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untouchableE82 1Addict, and Proud 88 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: 2008 modified 135i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	bayview major mackenzie or those sunoco gas stations =) __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] the old look: bmw performance http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=299703 the new look: Widebody 135i http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...98#post7686798
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02-03-2009, 11:56 AM	#11
AlienDNA Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 2008 135i LeMans Blue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Margaritaville iTrader: (0)	In these crappy conditions, I just go to the touchless wash at the Lawrence & Leslie Esso. I'll look for something better when the slop is off the ground. Oh, and the secret for brake dust is to buy grey wheels for your snow tires. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2008 135i Performance suspension, exhaust, grilles, front bumper, skirts, shift kit, spoiler. M3 front control arms, rear subframe bushings. Cobb'd.
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02-03-2009, 01:27 PM	#12
turbojayc Private 0 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Going to try Supreme Auto Bath in about 20 min. I family friend recommended them to me. http://www.supremeautobath.com/
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Dave formerly izzo/comeback 287 Rep 3,382 Posts Drives: 2016 RC 350 F Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i [6.80]	season pass for washes?! that is a brilliant idea... how much does it run up there in canada?
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M3Newbie88 Brigadier General 138 Rep 4,053 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (5)	Essos are good.. I would love to go to the Glide wash but kinda far...
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02-04-2009, 07:11 AM	#18
jotapeh Private First Class 1 Rep 153 Posts Drives: Sedona Red 128i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 128i [0.00]	Supposed to be 6 degrees above (Celsius of course) on Sat!! Break out the wash mitts!!!!
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wtiger127 Private First Class 12 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 128i VERT A/W Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North York iTrader: (0)	Have a look at my posting.... In addition, I found a 2 week old 'California Wash' using sponges that is really quick (4minutes) and good for a white car. And you know how dirty a white car gets. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ight=canadians __________________ 1.28i CAB Alpine White / Toupe Leather / Prem Pkg / Snd Pkg / Sport Pkg / USB / iPod Recommended Reading 08/08/08 Summer (In-Service-start) (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14493) Winter Shoes -AW (Vert) (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19947) The Winter 128i/135iCAB for Canadians (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19738) 1000+ Miles on new winters across the US (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19948)
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02-05-2009, 09:26 AM	#22
turbojayc Private 0 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Ok, so I tried out Supreme Auto Bath on Bathurst yesterday. Overall I was pretty happy. For $27 it was well worth it to have the car vacuumed, mats hosed down, dash wiped and the car be totally washed and dried by hand. Will I go back? Maybe once a month until spring just to have the car hand washed, otherwise the Sunoco touchless wash is good enough for me. Bottom line, I can't wait till spring so I can wash my car myself. "If you want things done right, you gotta do it yourself"
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