So Central Rain

I need to work for the weather department, if there is such a place.  It's guaranteed to rain 100% every time I get my car washed ... and I hadn't washed my car because I don't like hanging out at the car wash.  Yea, petty, I know.  Anyway, all this talk of a drought prompted my son talk me into getting a car wash this past weekend [more...]

Date: 2007-09-20 03:30:07
Blog: Maraschino's Blog - Mar...

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Car washing, what to buy

ok, all this talk of pressure washing being bad for your car, I have decided to wash my car myself if it ever stops raining (my previous car, fiesta ST, I just used to drive to the local jetwashing place and pay them to do it, and I thought they did a great job LOL!) Anyway, being a noob to car washing, what basic [more...]

Date: 2007-05-13 19:03:59
Blog: MINI2 - Fuel For Your M...

Better Than a Car Wash

How much do you spend at the car wash each year? Here in the Northeast where road salt eats car finishes for breakfast, it’s not unusual to spend $50 or more a month protecting your car from damage. Why throw money down the drain at the local car wash when you can do it yourself at home – and get the satisfaction [more...]

Date: 2007-09-11 16:59:01
Blog: Puklo.com - Automotives...

4 Ways To Simplify Your To Do List

There are some days when I am overwhelmed. I still haven’t learned to only put on my to do list what I can actually do, ... served by sending an email to multiple people. The other “wash car” was better done (and more environmental, given the Wash’s reuse of wash water) by using the local car wash. Know Your Limits [more...]

Date: 2007-10-09 10:00:00
Blog: SimpleProductivityBlog...

Not fast, nevermind... but must shiny

What do you do when you’re on medical leave, and the weather is good? Wax your car! Here are some waxing tips for dummies. From a fellow dummy ... to your car again. Use a rubber towel. It does a much better job than dry cloth. During waxing: 3. Wax ... . You may find it helpful. Pre-wax preparations: 1. Wash your car first. Any type of car wash [more...]

Date: 2007-09-11 07:45:01
Blog: He who has ears, let hi...

Silver Infinity QX56

But first, a little anecdota: Ben (the owner) told me he wanted to detail his new (to him) Infinity QX56 ... in hardness) -Wash the car with Duragloss Car Wash -Dried using WW Microfiber Towels -Polished ... . At the time, it didn't mean anything to me, since I'm quite behind on the import car scene [more...]

Date: 2007-09-05 03:11:34
Blog: Autogeekonline Car Care...

80’s Chevrolet Cavalier Commercial

Chevrolt Volt Two New Fathers: Compact Power and Continental It is more than apparent that General Motors is serious about its new electric car ? ... ://www.auctionxfactor.com/affiliates.php Chevrolet - Car Wash Chevrolet - Car Washrac1048930 sec - Feb ... Covers has over 30 years of combined experience in car, truck and auto seat cover manufacturing [more...]

Date: 2007-06-13 12:47:31
Blog: Chevrolet Cars, Trucks ...

Big Al!

Big Al! by joe.p 09-01-2007 02:20 PM 276 5,023 Off-Topic (1 Viewing) Chat about anything Joe P ... Go to last post 1,410 23,875 Auto Detailing University Auto detailing information, car cleaning, car polishing, car washing, car waxing Tips. Question [more...]

Date: 2007-08-31 22:24:24
Blog: Autogeekonline Car Care...

“Hollywood Car Wash” Wins Project Publish

Lori Culwell To Be Offered a Publishing Contract from Touchstone Imprint of Simon and Schuster Media Predict and Touchstone ... Car Wash by Lori Culwell is the grand prize winner of Project Publish, a book contest originally ... Amanda Patten will edit. Hollywood Car Wash is a novel about a young actress who finds herself thrust [more...]

Date: 2007-10-09 04:04:40
Blog: Media Predict News ...

Car washing banned- I am freaking out

We are in a drought situation and car washing at home has been banned by the city. No way in h--- I am going to auto bell. I have been going to self service car washes- frequented by thugs- at great personal danger ... a large microfiber towell and drying down with loads of Griots speed shine. This is really bothering [more...]

Date: 2007-09-08 02:28:02
Blog: The Cayman Club ...

California City Considers Car Wash Ban in Front Yards

This little boy already missed out on driving through Main Street on grandpa’s lap, but guess what he’ll miss out on now? Well, if he lives in Fairfax, California he may miss out on washing the family car. While he might ... that’s what I see going on when you pay to have somebody wash your car). Anyhow, here’s the full [more...]

Date: 2007-10-07 22:32:56
Blog: fordmuscle.com ...

New Car Smell

New Car Smell September 11th, 2007 I should have known where this would lead when my husband gave me some of those smelly Christmas trees to hang ... , I noticed a little comment in there. “Inside of car was nasty. Vacuumed interior and washed ... in my car. His car is pretty clean, but he doesn’t tote two little kids and an 85-pound Labrador [more...]

Date: 2007-09-12 03:46:15
Blog: Can’t Holder Tongue ...

I didn’t spell check.. I don’t care.

Wow, I haven’t done my movie reviews in a while. Last week we saw 3:10 to Yuma. It was “ok” ... to steal his car and take it to the car wash. There is a chip in the windshield and those dudes ... ) AND get a car wash. I’m such a friggen great wife. Tomorrow I’m going to 3T’s house because HOLY [more...]

Date: 2007-10-02 18:01:14
Blog: ohmygodyall...

The Falcon is retired

My cab partners and I were called in this week for a driver meeting. In my two and a half years driving a taxi, this has never happened ... all three of us are fairly good workers -- we don't ding the car or get tickets, we wash the car ... ," he told us. This new car, No. 92, makes the Falcon look like a turd. I hadn't realized how many things [more...]

Date: 2007-09-02 12:48:05
Blog: SoCal Cabbie...

Racial Tensions at the Local Car Wash (Children Mentioned)

Updated at the bottom at 8:18 p.m. My car was in urgent need of a cleaning. Which is code for "I've never washed the car and I park it outside and I've had it for three years." But please don't tell my father who always preaches good car care. Truly, the rain washes away [more...]

Date: 2007-10-09 00:18:59
Blog: Stirrup Queens and Sper...

Can I block #s on a Alltel Razer?

Can I block #s on a Alltel... by Truls 09-12-2007 05:03 PM 1,997 32,724 Product Giveaways (1 Viewing) ... ) Auto detailing information, car cleaning, car polishing, car washing, car waxing Tips [more...]

Date: 2007-09-12 21:27:53
Blog: Autogeekonline Car Care...

For Sale: Stuff

-XERD SS Y-pipe (race pipe) $100.00 Local Pick Up Only -HKS Carbon Fiber TI (usually scratches underneath canister - no dents) ... -Meguiar's Car Show Detailing Kit(Brand new in Box) includes: 1 Soft Wash Gel Car Wash Bottle 1 Quik Interior Detailer Mist & Wipe 1 Quik Detailer Mist & Wipe 1 Cleaner Wax 1 Supreme [more...]

Date: 2007-10-09 13:45:15
Blog: my.IS - Lexus IS Forum ...

Bankrate.com: Top 10 Money Drains

Bankrate.com: Top 10 Money Drains Is there something you can do without that might bring extra ka-ching into your pocket by not having it? Bankrate ... about $1,068 per year. 6. Car washes — The average cost for a basic auto detailing package is $58 ... water 5. Manicures 6. Car washes 7. Weekday lunches out 8. Vending machines snacks 9. Interest [more...]

Date: 2007-08-21 20:40:49
Blog: TheScroogeReport...

Top 10 Money Drains

Top 10 Money Drains I read this article and thought it was a nice reminder of where a good portion of our money can go daily if we don't give ... year. 6. Car washes -- The average cost for a basic auto detailing package is $58, according ... 5. Manicures 6. Car washes 7. Weekday lunches out 8. Vending machines snacks 9. Interest charges on credit [more...]

Date: 2007-08-22 17:05:31
Blog: Money Talk With Gabe...

automatic car wash

Would anybody tell me whether the automatic car wash machine based like in the UK I’m writing this from UK will be a success in India. I heard that there is one operating in Bangalore. Do anyone [more...]

Date: 2007-10-09 08:55:46
Blog: Team-BHP - The Definiti...

Is based on the chartbusters of a status symbol. This is to now grace every month, so you can provide used car dallas wash comfort, ... . used car detroit In the scenario has been an answer to own tests to repair ... cars.Mini RC cars. online car insurance Many used cars that they should be properly tuned. Nitro cars [more...]

Date: 2007-08-10 01:00:09
Blog: Oogle Cars...

new to forum - need a shopping list for new car...

I'm looking to purchase a new vehicle - an 04 VW Golf R32 in blue with black leather ... , I was planning to use my old Zymol car wax, buy some Griot's chamois, microfibers & car wash ... . The car has 76k miles and is in great shape for the amount of miles it has. Only a few minor rock [more...]

Date: 2007-09-10 18:21:03
Blog: Autogeekonline Car Care...

Let's Clean...

I can remember the first time I helped my dad vacuum his 1974 Ford Maverick complete with rims and slicks ... the car then we would washing and waxing the car. Now a days I use my regular vacuum cleaner to clean out my car. At CarGuyGarage.com you can get a car vacuum that mounts right to the wall of your garage [more...]

Date: 2007-09-12 20:30:05
Blog: I'm Sorry What?...

TAKING A BREAK

I feel such a big relief after the final exam and now its a holiday for me before the semester start on December. My last paper was on sunday morning and i thought to relax at home or sending the car to car wash. We didnt plan anything but then Amly and Dave dropped to visit us since they were on the way [more...]

Date: 2007-10-09 01:55:19
Blog: CHANTIQUE79...

Happy NSD!!!

Hey Gals! I whole heartily intended to post this morning, but life interrupted ... . The squad is immediately jumping into it all. Starting with a car wash fundraiser. They are meeting this coming Thursday to go around the neighborhood selling presale tickets for the car wash [more...]

Date: 2007-05-06 00:16:12
Blog: Voices Inside My Head...

Traveling with contact lenses

In January, I switched to PureVision disposable lenses to provide more oxygen for my eyes ... started to look "streaky", like your windshield after putting your car through the car wash with the wax option in the old days (those waxes have gotten much better now). I kept washing my hands [more...]

Date: 2007-04-21 03:56:13
Blog: mommy bytes...

Buff it Off!

6331706 My car has been in a terrible state. It has been filthy and dusty, especially after the recent rains. So last weekend, I got down and dirty with my car and set about giving it a good wash and polish ... of elbow grease! :P My dad always advised us that a car wash is never complete without a coat [more...]

Date: 2007-09-08 14:16:09
Blog: Pink Elle Reviews — Foo...

Scratch resistant "self healing" fluid finish paint

2005 Nissan Press Release: "TOKYO (Dec. 2, 2005)-- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., has developed the world’s first clear paint that repairs scratches on painted car surfaces, including scratches from car-washing machines, off-road driving and fingernails. “Scratch Guard Coat” contains a newly developed high elastic resin that helps prevent scratches [more...]

Date: 2007-08-25 02:58:10
Blog: Detail University - Aut...

Driver a little bit too late for brake job

Longview, Wash. -- A man who crashed his car into an automobile service center this week in Longview, Wash ... ," Hendrickson said. While the driver sent the car to another facility for repair following Monday's ... ., had been heading there to get a brake job. Story: The unidentified driver admitted [more...]

Date: 2007-08-16 02:38:02
Blog: The Money Times - Money...

Hydrant Flow Testing Requires Colored T-Shirt Wiping Rags

Wiping dirt and soot from hydrants with polo colored wiping rags is essential before performing water testing Rags come in a variety of variations ... painting and refinish work, janitorial and industrial locations, car and boat dealers, airlines, manufacturing, car washes, die cast manufacturing and hair salons, to name just a few. Practically any [more...]

Date: 2007-08-27 12:01:37
Blog: Products Used At Work...

Can a Baby Boomer Go Car-Free?

Can a Baby Boomer Go Car-Free? August 15th, 2007 I’m pondering a decision that few people my age ever do ... ), maintenance ($700), insurance ($1,400), excise tax ($37), AAA ($44), registration ($41), car washes ... s about giving up my car. I sat down and added up the costs of owning my car over the last year [more...]

Date: 2007-08-15 14:10:56
Blog: The Boomer Chronicles ...

Sweatshirt Cotton Wipers Used by Welders

Welders wipe steel with sweatshirt cotton wipers before the welding job. The wipers remove oils and dirt to create a better weld bead ... t-shirt, gray rags, microfiber spring-cleaning cloths and more. Our tremendous customer service ... and industrial places, car and boat dealers, airlines, manufacturing, car washes, hot water heater [more...]

Date: 2007-09-04 22:44:23
Blog: Products Used At Work...

Autowas

And since, you don’t always get to park your car in front of your door, you can’t wash it with a hose from your own garden tap. Plan B: (Auto) Car wash (Autowas in Dutch). Normal price: €13.5; Happy hour: €9. “Happy” sounds more like a grunt; and damn, I hate those trigger-happy crapping birds. [more...]

Date: 2007-05-03 10:19:47
Blog: ckunte.com | Life, dre...

Flannel Cotton Wipers Used by Beverage Insulator Manufacturers

Flannel cotton wipers are used by maintenance workers to clean machinery used to make insulated beer holders ... and refinish work, janitorial and industrial locations, car and boat dealers, airlines, manufacturing, car washes, leather manufacturing and hair salons, to name just a few. Our tremendous customer [more...]

Date: 2007-09-03 00:18:55
Blog: Products Used At Work...

10 Biggest Daily Expenses

Based on these numbers you could save yourself up to $12,045.60 per year just by keeping your vices in check! That represents a 37 ... . 6. Car Washes - It is common to get a basic wash once a week here in LA primarily because ... for a basic auto detailing package is $58, according to Costhelper.com. The tab for getting your car [more...]

Date: 2007-09-11 22:30:45
Blog: META-DAD...

The Homemakers Fitness Plan

The Homemakers Fitness Plan Hate the treadmill? Pilates not for you? ... Yard work: rake leaves, dig weeds, gardening, shovel snow, mow lawn Wash windows Soap up and wash car ... up for one trip (such as bringing up laundry) Swivel those hips and dance in place when polishing [more...]

Date: 2007-07-03 12:09:32
Blog: TipNut.com...

Phillip, his mom, and my car wash stuff

Posted by: Betsy - How random. Apparently my friend Phillip had borrowed my car washing products and I needed them back. I don't even know if he was finished using them all. I must have been working [more...]

Date: 2007-09-02 12:40:29
Blog: Dream Journal...

Yesterday Came and Went...

Before the sun had a chance to shine, my cousin Julie, woke me up saying, "Corey, I thought yesterday was today! ... . I called our car insurance. When they heard my accent they assumed I was in the USA and connected ... , I drove French husband's car. Since I borrowed his car I thought I would wash it, and fill [more...]

Date: 2007-05-23 10:25:15
Blog: Tongue in Cheek...

Slow Ride, Take it Easy

Lately, The Boy has been watching a cheaply made Peter Pan-brand DVD called Little Cars ... , I’d love to go through the gas station car wash. 6. I hate waxing. 7. That woman in the bikini does ... what Auto Man’s car looked like, here’s a clip that I think does it justice: How ya like that, baby? [more...]

Date: 2007-04-15 21:51:11
Blog: All Rileyed Up...

= NewTon.Sea Food =

Recently the weather is DAMN SUPER HOT lor!!!!!!!!!.Just came out from shower, start sweating already... sigh.. ... for food.... but.... who knows half way he stopped to pump petrol and wash car... !#$%^^U*%$(*(&^&*% SUPER HOT while waiting for the car vacuuming sigh.... and was so hungry =( ... *A Hungry [more...]

Date: 2007-10-08 05:26:12
Blog: = Veorence Jeannie =...

Scratchy BMW 530i - Toto'ized

Well, I tried a wierd combo after all my compounding/wet sanding/polishing (I even snuck some Menzerna 106ff in the polishing mix). I did my usual 3M Ultrafina SE application, then power washed the excess from the car ... ! Overall shot of the entire car. I'm gonna try this combo on a "waiting-in-line" 2001 X5 [more...]

Date: 2007-09-12 23:32:47
Blog: Autogeekonline Car Care...

$10,000 car wash, haha this is just silly...

have you guys ever seen this? I found it randomly. This guys needs to get in contact with meghan, he is paying way too much for detailing products. :D The Automotive Addicts Blog: $10,000 Car Wash [more...]

Date: 2007-09-12 10:42:55
Blog: Autogeekonline Car Care...

i have gone crazy

i have gone crazy by jtford95 Today 12:19 PM 420 4,883 Detailing Product Discussion - Misc. (6 Viewing) ... in your profession. Exterior Car Care (4 Viewing) From proper washing of your wheels ... 2,156 21,435 Auto Detailing & Car Care Forums Whether you are a professional detailer [more...]

Date: 2007-09-12 00:23:51
Blog: DetailCity.org - Auto D...

being someone who is alwas right it was both shocking and stunning to be convinced that i was slightly incorrect about a detail of some importance ... followed by a fillup and a car wash. the wacky people in the lucys at 2am are better than any television ... at this hour youd be scared. people are never washing the things that i am. this fat guy [more...]

Date: 2007-10-05 09:39:32
Blog: tonypierce.com + busblo...

Twin Towers

Property Address : 5 & 7 Persiaran Tanjung Bunga 11200 Penang Location : Tanjung Bungah Completion : 1998 Type : Condominium Tenure : ... storey car park, landscape garden, management office, community hall, car wash bay, games room [more...]

Date: 2007-10-08 14:06:28
Blog: Penang Properties: Real...

Had a very nice time at the Mother's Day Ice Cream Social yesterday afternoon ... garages Paint family room wall Buy/pick up new chaise Wash down baby stuff (car seat, stroller, swing ... day Get drywall for my office Power wash jumper Seal/stain deck Order new window for garage [more...]

Date: 2007-05-11 16:01:05
Blog: Heather Ann Melzer...

Turning Point

Yesterday, I was at East Coast Park to train for the upcoming Half Marathon. We’re supposed to clock 14km for this run ... out of bed, threw on my running kit, without even bother going to wash-up, dashed down to the car park, jumped into my car and sped down the ECP to the start point at the Fort Road carpark. [more...]

Date: 2007-08-12 06:46:55
Blog: The FØØL’s Progress ...

What Are Your Tipping Rules?

I thought I knew what the rules for tipping were. When I'm at a restaurant, my standard is to pay double the tax (comes out to 16 ... *relatively* cheap compared to others I've been to. I'll tip the car wash guys $3-$5 because I know they're ... paid pretty well, especially if the insurance company is covering the repairs. My dad is a retired [more...]

Date: 2007-07-23 04:07:17
Blog: Wise Bread | Personal F...

Attack of the Elvira clones

It's hard to say what they bode for the world, or even which is more startling, but here are two astounding facts: Elvira, ... by an army of her clones, one in every shopping mall and car wash. And when she held tryouts, 2,000 women ... the next day, interviewing just a few of them." Read my full story on Elvira from Sunday's Miami Herald [more...]

Date: 2007-10-06 12:48:14
Blog: Changing Channels...

To a hassle-free road trip

My checklist before a (trans-national) road trip. For the car Check engine oil, brake fluid, radiator coolant, battery fluid, water (used for cleaning windshield by spraying). Car wash — Scrub windshields and rearview mirrors ... within the EU; if you’re driving across different countries), car manual. Maps — Get hold [more...]

Date: 2007-05-25 12:40:29
Blog: ckunte.com | Life, dre...

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