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Old 10-20-2006, 06:40 PM
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Power Washing In SF Bay Area/NorthBay?

Hi, now that my oil lines are replaced it is time to steam clean driver side and remove excess oil blowby form leaking hose that has coated front suspension, lower block, and trans. Are there any places in the Bay Area that use really hot water and that I can trust to do job right? I did a diesel Landcruiser in my backyard with a Karcher 2200 psi unit and attached hose to my water heater which worked great but made quite a mess! Nay thoughts, suggestions? Thanks!

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Old 10-20-2006, 09:48 PM
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Be careful in choosing a washing place!

Before I started work on my new-to-me 300D, I had the engine and underside power washed by a detail shop in Santa Rosa. They actually took it someplace else because of environmental regs -- they didn't have the proper disposal equipment. If you call around in your area you should be able to find a place.

Make sure they have experience doing this kind of a job -- I have heard that in the hands of a novice it is way too easy to squirt high-pressure water into places where it doesn't belong. Gaskets and seals are generally not guaranteed to keep out water from a pressure washer!!
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On spruce ave. South San francisco. $5 for an hour and a half. unless theyve raised it.....
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Thanks Ruben, so they have hot water and allow you to do it? Or do you take it there and they put it on a lift and do it? Sounds like it's worth the drive!

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Old 10-21-2006, 03:32 AM
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Its a drive in deal. Imagine parking spots with all the tools to wash the car. So youll have to do it yourself. Love the place!

They had hot water when i went. I havent gone there in a while though as i bought my own pressure washer. But i pass by it everyday on my way to work ill stop by this weekend and wash my car, its filthy anyway. Ill let you know and make sure before you drive down here.
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Old 10-21-2006, 03:36 AM
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Please do. All the coin ops in San Jose/Santa Clara that I've been to don't allow engine washing. Some even have a guy who tells you to not spray the bottom of the engine. B... b... but I've got encapsulation panels...

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Stopped by and washed the car. They do allow engine washing, and they have a special soap for the engine along with hot water!

Prices are up though since i last went. Its on spruce ave next to a bank, cant miss it.
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You rock Ruben, thanks . . hey, my last gf was Mex and she mocked me for driving a diesel!
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It's usually the driver behind me that mocks me

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You rock Ruben, thanks . . hey, my last gf was Mex and she mocked me for driving a diesel!
thats why i love blonde white women
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hahaha . . hey does this place have lifts or is it your basic drive in carwash? I wish that I could get my car up in the air to wash it good, thanks

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sorry no lift, just a drive in.
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Will they mind if you bring ramps?

Is there a change machine or do you pay a clerk?

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Old 10-22-2006, 01:22 PM
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i dont think theyll care, the guy that operates the place is a real friendly guy. They have a change machine that you put yout dollor bills in and you get tokens for the machine. Or you can bring your own quarters,nickels,dimes, etc to use.

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