airhog Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I was just wondering if it is true that touchless car washes use stronger soaps than the wand wash car washes? Do car washes of any type use just plain city water or do they filter it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 estecoca Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I dont know about the strength of the soaps, but I do know that many carwashes in the southwest recycle their water. ugh! I have asked the owners/operators of about a dozen wand washes in NM, AZ, CA if they recycle their water and they reluctantly confirm that many places do this. that means that you may be blasting your car with dirt whih was not properly filtered...caveat emtpor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nitelord Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I believe in PA, they are required to recycle the water. It may also be filtered, but I don't know that for a fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ss-truck Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Recycling the was water is kind of like dropping your wash mitt on the ground , picking it up and continuing to wash your car . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nitelord Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 That's why I almost have to think the water is filtered during the recycle process.. But IDK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jjwvette Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Let's hope they use clean not recycled water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 airhog Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 Would they be allowed to use dirty water? If they can people would become mad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ozzy Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 How Car Washes Work This does not apply to all car washes that recycle water, but it is good to know To cut down on the amount of water used, a lot of car washes recycle water. The recycled water is normally used in the early rinses and to mix with the detergents. It may also be used in the high-pressure washer. It should never be used in the final rinse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mikelebo Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I worked for a chain of car washes in PA , back in 1992, and they used all recycled water. NOT filtered. It was not a good thing, however it kept costs down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junkman2008 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Hell, recycled water is fine for your daily driver or any car that you are willing to take through a drive through car wash. If you are taking a car through a drive through, then the last thing you have to worry about is recycled water. Try looking at the damage that those 2000 grit rags do when they use them to dry off your car. I shudder at the thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I was just wondering if it is true that touchless car washes use stronger soaps than the wand wash car washes? Do car washes of any type use just plain city water or do they filter it?
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