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Old 07-01-2012, 11:39 AM
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So Bubbles in Sunnyvale seems to be under new management and subsequently raised their prices. So it's time to find someone willing to do the work without blatantly raping my wallet. Do any of you know of a car wash that still does it 100% by hand, does a great job, and charges at most $50 for a wash and wax?
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I was at bubbles it was 15.99 (as usual) inside and outside, and same owner was there

and thats hella cheap for full hand wash, dry
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You can try Detail addict, they did a great job on the Camry inside and out.
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Sunnyvale carwash. Corner of el camino and wolfe. They do a really good job for cheap. Warning... If u come later in the day your car may smell like wet towels
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Originally Posted by kaansahbaz
I was at bubbles it was 15.99 (as usual) inside and outside, and same owner was there

and thats hella cheap for full hand wash, dry
The regular wash is the same price yes, but the wash and wax is much more. They ran a $50 special for the better part of a year but have since stopped doing so. Now they want $70.

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Sunnyvale carwash. Corner of el camino and wolfe. They do a really good job for cheap. Warning... If u come later in the day your car may smell like wet towels
Pretty sure these guys use blowers to dry cars. Not on my convertible top.
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My detailer is in Morgan hill if you want to make the drive. Hand wash and dried and the crevices are air blown for $30
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Originally Posted by DaPhatty
Originally Posted by kaansahbaz' timestamp='1341171840' post='21826221
I was at bubbles it was 15.99 (as usual) inside and outside, and same owner was there

and thats hella cheap for full hand wash, dry
The regular wash is the same price yes, but the wash and wax is much more. They ran a $50 special for the better part of a year but have since stopped doing so. Now they want $70.

Originally Posted by iDashX
Sunnyvale carwash. Corner of el camino and wolfe. They do a really good job for cheap. Warning... If u come later in the day your car may smell like wet towels
Pretty sure these guys use blowers to dry cars. Not on my convertible top.
nope they dont. Tell them your car is too low for the dryer an they hand dry it.
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There's a hand wash place at the 76 gas station off almaden expressway. Think it's $15 hand wash/dry and they put that rain x over the vehicle...
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My favorite place is Country Club Car Wash on Stevens Creek, near Lawrence. Never taken my S there (I wash it myself), but that place is super consistent. Never any dirt left anywhere. They probably use blowers as a first pass, but you might be able to get them not to.
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