Cars get filthy in the winter; sometimes without even trying…I saw this place last night and decided to give it a shot today. Damn glad I did -- it is now my go-to place to get the car washed without exception.
Things to like:
1) The place takes credit/debit cards…
2) The pressure.from the spray wand: It's *STRONG*. Not gutless like I've seen at various other spray-n-washes over the years…
3) *THE PRICE*. In an area close to Flatirons Crossing mall, you possibly expect subconsciously to pay a premium for things. Not so this place…Bah. No longer will I have to suffer average washes...
4) Your options: are many in number. Presoak. Soapy spray . Tire cleaner. Clearcoat protectant. Got a car soaking in mag chloride? They have a special setting/substance to clean that. off. A final rinse setting, of course. And if it's so grimy that the powerful spray won't sluice through the dirt, I believe they have soap brushes you can use, too.
Finally:
5) Environmentally friendly. The owner apparently believes in being very eco-friendly, and walks the walk too: photo-voltaic solar cells on the roof to capture the sun's energy and convert it to electricity, Ultra High Efficiency boilers to heat water snow melt systems, thereby decreasing demand for natural gas, while reducing our carbon footprint; a water reclaim system that cleans and recycles a key limited natural resource; and environmentally safe detergents.
They have 5 self-serve pays and 1 "touchless" automatic wash, as well as 2 vacuum islands and detailing capability on 2 stations. I've pretty much repeated everything from their small but informative website. You can also buy gift cards from $20 upwards …
It's a shame most self-serve car washes aren't run this well or this cleanly. All that being said, the smart money's on paying for what you use and dumping your visit on a credit or debit card -- *just be sure to press the stop sign on the touch screen when you're done*. Dollars cheaper than most drive throughs, and a better result too.
