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Old 01-05-08, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by PetesLS400
Theres a new place in Bartlett, touchless with no rails. Has a Debit car pay machine right before you drive in, very convenient.
Do you happen to know the road's it's located on?
Old 01-05-08, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by sc300STED
Do you happen to know the road's it's located on?
Its on RT59, 1/4 mile north of Stearns on the east side of the road, right next to the Dunkin Donuts. Its together with the Quick Lube place.
Old 01-05-08, 01:03 PM
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2 places I have used. One is in Bellwood just north of 290 on Manheim RD. In the city I go to We Wash on halsted about 2-3 blocks north of archer right around 20th st.
Old 01-06-08, 04:55 PM
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today was nice out and i was able to wash both the cars today. nothing like 2 nice clean black cars....well for a few days anyway!
Old 01-06-08, 08:13 PM
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Sudsational in Downers Grove on Ogden Ave across from steak and shake.
Old 01-09-08, 11:01 PM
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My drive way seems to be the best spot
Old 01-18-08, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by sc300STED
Are touchless wash stations safe for lowered cars to go through?
If you are in the North Burbs, the carwash at Hwy 41 and Rte 137 removed all the rails.
Old 01-28-08, 01:12 PM
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Theres a place on golf and higgins called Busy Bee. The left and middle touchless bays have no rails. It does a pretty good job.
Old 01-28-08, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by LEXUS_KID
My drive way seems to be the best spot
Or mine

I agree though...I took my car to a Boardwalk which is supposed to be one of the best carwashes around and I had to buff out my whole car afterwards....maybe I'm just a tad too picky...
Old 01-30-08, 04:55 PM
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fullers' route 47 south of algonquin rd if you all are out this way. i have them do just outside and add wheel brite and undercarriage wash for about $15... gets the salt out a little bit just enough to hold it til springtime for a power wash
Old 01-30-08, 07:21 PM
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man... i can't wait for the weather to warm up so i can hand wash my baby!
Old 01-31-08, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by aliti19
man... i can't wait for the weather to warm up so i can hand wash my baby!
My sc300 still hasnt been handwashed since i got her
Old 04-04-08, 03:41 AM
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Normally when it's really cold, I fill up buckets full of hot water from the bathroom. Works pretty well, but it's going to be hard to dry up your car because it'll be condensing too much.
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