Self-wash carwash stations in the Amherst / UB North Campus area?

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Hey all,

I’ve actually lurked around here for a while but ended up at UB for Law School - finishing up my first year and the weather has been gorgeous.

I don’t like going to auto washes because of the brushes swirling up my paint etc and sometimes just like to give it a quick rinse - plus my tires are disgusting from the winter and Delta Sonic can’t clean them well.

Since I’m living at UB North I don’t have access to a hose.

Anybody know of any self-wash stations around?
I went to undergrad in central PA and they were all over for trucks, etc.

Couldn’t find any with a quick search, so figured I would ask since I am realizing a lot of members are actually in this area (especially after attending a buffalo meet last night and realizing a few members were there - somedude and his w12 for example)

thanks.

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I know there is one on NFB just before ECP. Theres a cpl in amherst headed towards transit as well I believe.

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maple/north forest Robo Wash…not even a mile from the maple UB entrance.

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The laser wash on Millersport (1/4 mile from UB stadium) isn’t a self wash but it does a pretty good “touchless” job.

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The Mobil at Millersport and North Forest has Laserwash, which doesn’t use any brushes and does a surprisingly good job without damaging paint. I think they also have self-service bays. I used to go between classes.

http://www.mobilstations.com/home.php?storenum=64c32b8eb5304d80ba093227975ece13

https://youtu.be/bdW_X8WxsH0

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Thanks guys, I’ll take a look.

I never really go up Millersport - Have only really “explored” NFB area and elmwood/downtown. Life of a law student.

I thought the one at Maple/N Forest was a self “pet wash” since there’s the pet grooming place attached to it… LOL
I guess that one is closest. I need to get that winter grime off of my tires

Thanks guys.

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Millersport runs through UB. :bloated:

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Does the lady in the black trench coat and fake eyelashes and loads of perfume and huge rolling luggage still live in the law library?

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Just don’t buy gas here unless you don’t mind paying 10+ cents over anywhere else! (Last I checked)

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Yes, that’s true (they must want you to think they have some very special fuel). I think the wash price is reasonable though. There are some Laserwashes here that charge $13.

If your wheels are very cruddy from winter, I’d take some wheel cleaner and a brush and give them a good scrub before entering the Laserwash. The wash will rinse away the cleaner (enter the first door slowly – the wheel and underbody jets are right after the entrace to the bay). I really like the Turtle Wax Platinum All-Wheel cleaner. http://www.turtlewax.com/tirewheelhub/products/platinum/all-wheel-tire-cleaner-with-wax. You’ll probably just have to give them a final wipe down with a microfiber (and maybe some spray wax or quick detailer).

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I know this, I mean I don’t go “up” Millersport at all

I guess not. I stick to the 7th floor anyway

I have great stuff at home for it, but that’s at home.
I went to the robo wash earlier and even with a tire cleaner and using the foaming brush the tires still have a nice brown hue to them.
I guess its good enough for the next few weeks until I get home

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HAHAHA DEB C! That woman was nuts!