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      12-21-2014, 08:51 AM   #1
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Winter Car Wash

Hey guys,

I live in NOVA (Alexandria to be specific) and just got a 128i vert in September. I'm curious to know what you guys do for washing your cars in the winter months. I know going threw the car wash isn't ideal (especially with a vert) but I have no place to wash it at my apartment complex. Any suggestions would be great, she's in desperate need of a bath.

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      12-21-2014, 10:02 AM   #2
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I'm retired USAF so I take mine to Andrews AFB and use the self-serve bays. When I don't go to Andrews and just want to get the crap off, the Shell station on Franconia Rd (near S. Van Dorn) is touch less and does a decent job.
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      12-21-2014, 11:55 AM   #3
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Cross the Wilson bridge and goto National Harbor. There is a sunnoco on the left before you get to the buildings...turn left and stay left before that colorful sculpture you'll find a Touch-less drive through wash there. $12 and then you can park and wipe down the car with some microfiber towels and you'll be all set.
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      12-24-2014, 07:41 AM   #4
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thanks guys, i'll check those places out. is there anything i should be doing for the soft top? I'm going to be picking up some lexol for the leather.
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      12-24-2014, 08:05 AM   #5
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Go to bavauto.com and see what they have for vert tops. Likely too late for this year but apply their product next Fall. Use BavAuto for anything you need for your car.
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