# True "Touchless" washes with monthly programs? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [March 20, 2017, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/true-touchless-washes-with-monthly-programs/274591 "2017-03-20T15:43:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2017, 12:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/true-touchless-washes-with-monthly-programs/274591/61 "2017-05-02T12:33:59Z")
Haha I was in the middle of that shit yesterday thinking “this is really good @JayS carwash weather.” ---
**Author:** ![97eclipse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/a88e4f/32.png) [@97eclipse](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97eclipse)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2017, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/true-touchless-washes-with-monthly-programs/274591/62 "2017-05-15T17:15:32Z")
So i tried the wash behind basil a few weeks ago. Like everyone else, I left with my car still dripping wet. Really wasn’t worth the 7 or 8 bucks i paid. Where is this place in O.P.? I may have to try that. I also pass a touch-less wash coming home from work, but its normally dark so i haven’t stopped yet. Its over by harlem and clinton, across from consumers. Anyone try this one yet? ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2017, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/true-touchless-washes-with-monthly-programs/274591/63 "2017-05-15T17:31:25Z")
> [@97eclipse](#): > > So i tried the wash behind basil a few weeks ago. Like everyone else, I left with my car still dripping wet. Really wasn’t worth the 7 or 8 bucks i paid. > > Where is this place in O.P.? I may have to try that. > > I also pass a touch-less wash coming home from work, but its normally dark so i haven’t stopped yet. Its over by harlem and clinton, across from consumers. Anyone try this one yet? In the middle of the self wash bays? That place is pretty run down. Hard to even get soap to come of the the brushes. ---
**Author:** ![97eclipse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/a88e4f/32.png) [@97eclipse](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97eclipse)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2017, 11:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/true-touchless-washes-with-monthly-programs/274591/64 "2017-05-16T11:34:54Z")
> [@llink78](#): > > In the middle of the self wash bays? That place is pretty run down. Hard to even get soap to come of the the brushes. Yes. Thats the place. Never stopped there before, but it does have that “run down” look. Guess i’ll skip it. Thanks for the heads up. ---
**Author:** ![Tbirdsc1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tbirdsc1/32/7487_2.png) [@Tbirdsc1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tbirdsc1)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2017, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/true-touchless-washes-with-monthly-programs/274591/65 "2017-05-16T14:33:28Z")
> [@Onyx Z32](#): > > Next time you’re there take a look and see if there are any top-down blowers. I don’t remember seeing any, and even with a slow exit there was a lot of water left on the top of my hood. > > It looks like he has the standard arch option but missing the top-down blowers: So I went back there over the weekend and they definitely have two top down blowers. My truck was 90% dry after the dry time, wondering if the top blowers weren’t working that day you went. I left my moonroof cover open and it blew the water off the glass instantly. Still trying to sell him on the monthly program. What would you pay monthly for that level of place? Just curious… ---
**Author:** ![LowlyOilBurner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a6a055/32.png) [@LowlyOilBurner](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LowlyOilBurner)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2017, 5:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/true-touchless-washes-with-monthly-programs/274591/66 "2017-05-16T17:54:01Z")
I’d like to retract my previous statement about not having any issues with Delta Sonic: [ATTACH]37151[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]37152[/ATTACH] These are the driverside wheels. The passenger side wheels have no “rash” on them at all. I do not go through drive thru’s. Ever. I’m sure this is from going through Delta Sonic washes. I’ve never had an issue with any of my other vehicles, but, none of them have had 21in wheels on them either. ---
**Author:** ![Josh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/45deac/32.png) [@Josh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Josh)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2017, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/true-touchless-washes-with-monthly-programs/274591/67 "2017-05-17T14:14:30Z")
> [@LowlyOilBurner](#): > > I’d like to retract my previous statement about not having any issues with Delta Sonic: > > [ATTACH]37151[/ATTACH] > [ATTACH]37152[/ATTACH] > > These are the driverside wheels. The passenger side wheels have no “rash” on them at all. I do not go through drive thru’s. Ever. I’m sure this is from going through Delta Sonic washes. I’ve never had an issue with any of my other vehicles, but, none of them have had 21in wheels on them either. My A7’s front wheel has an ugly from Delta’s conveyor belt also. Switched to the Lazerwash in OP and it works great, is cheaper (or as cheap) and is much faster with less waiting. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2017, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/true-touchless-washes-with-monthly-programs/274591/68 "2017-05-18T19:58:24Z")
> [@Tbirdsc1](#): > > So I went back there over the weekend and they definitely have two top down blowers. My truck was 90% dry after the dry time, wondering if the top blowers weren’t working that day you went. I left my moonroof cover open and it blew the water off the glass instantly. > Still trying to sell him on the monthly program. What would you pay monthly for that level of place? Just curious… Maybe I need to go back again. I get a wash once a week, so I’d probably pay whatever gets me 1 extra wash a month. ---
**Author:** ![ryanbgb22](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7feea3/32.png) [@ryanbgb22](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanbgb22)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2017, 4:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/true-touchless-washes-with-monthly-programs/274591/69 "2017-05-19T04:24:33Z")
> [@Onyx Z32](#): > > Maybe I need to go back again. > > I get a wash once a week, so I’d probably pay whatever gets me 1 extra wash a month. I used Clinton / Two Rod yesterday. Overall, not bad for the $9. I agree, my truck was nearly dry when I got out. I was somewhat disappointed that there was still some residue left behind. I have a black truck, and after the wash, I could still see a haze of grime on the paint where I could make a ‘clean’ spot with my finger. This is my first time using a touchless carwash, and also the first time my trucks been washed in ~2 years, so maybe my expectations were too high, or maybe my grime was really attached. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2017, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/true-touchless-washes-with-monthly-programs/274591/70 "2017-05-19T06:31:57Z")
> [@ryanbgb22](#): > > … I could still see a haze of grime on the paint where I could make a ‘clean’ spot with my finger… the first time my trucks been washed in ~2 years… If you haven’t waxed your vehicle in a long time this is going to happen. I waxed my black truck in February and that was enough to keep it clean with a touch-less wash for the winter. I still haven’t waxed it since then so I’m starting to see the same haze. ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2017, 7:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/true-touchless-washes-with-monthly-programs/274591/71 "2017-05-19T07:07:03Z")
My Black AMG is ceramic coated and there is still NOTHING better than a hand wash. The agitation gets the dirt and crud off. Pollen is about all the touchless wash removes and some rain spots. The wash in OP is a joke. Left all kinds of bird residue as the water jets were not as powerful as other washes. So far, Kwik Fill in Elma is the best of its kind. ---
**Author:** ![Norb\_O](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/norb_o/32/5189_2.png) [@Norb\_O](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Norb_O)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2017, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/true-touchless-washes-with-monthly-programs/274591/72 "2017-05-19T11:35:45Z")
> [@ryanbgb22](#): > > I used Clinton / Two Rod yesterday. Overall, not bad for the $9. I agree, my truck was nearly dry when I got out. I was somewhat disappointed that there was still some residue left behind. I have a black truck, and after the wash, I could still see a haze of grime on the paint where I could make a ‘clean’ spot with my finger. > > This is my first time using a touchless carwash, and also the first time my trucks been washed in ~2 years, so maybe my expectations were too high, or maybe my grime was really attached. Same thing happened to me - I ran the car through the Basil wash and still had residue left over. Granted, the car was sitting in the garage for 2 weeks uncovered getting all sorts of dust, grime, and even pollen on it from the door being open. @2TurboZ is correct - hand wash is pretty much the only way to go. Who wants to have a wash party? ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2017, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/true-touchless-washes-with-monthly-programs/274591/73 "2017-05-19T12:04:28Z")
Only if you are wearing your bikini! ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2017, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/true-touchless-washes-with-monthly-programs/274591/74 "2017-06-04T17:46:51Z")
@Onyx_Z32 I see there’s a Royal car wash opening up on Transit Rd in Amherst…although I’m not too sure if they’re any different from a Delta Sonic. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2017, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/true-touchless-washes-with-monthly-programs/274591/75 "2017-09-21T10:18:07Z")
Paging the car wash connoisseur @**[Onyx Z32](http://www.nyspeed.com/member.php?u=30)** … New place for you to check out: > **[Royal Car Wash expands into Delta Sonic's turf](https://buffalonews.com/2017/03/10/royal-car-wash-ready-battle-delta-sonic-buffalo/)** > > Danny Daniele fondly remembers rolling through Delta Sonic car washes as a kid – him in the backseat, his parents in the front. Today, he... And they’re doing free washes until Oct 13th! > **[Royal Car Wash opens with unlimited free washes](https://buffalonews.com/2017/09/21/royal-car-wash-opens-unlimited-free-washes/)** > > Royal Car Wash, has opened it first location in Lancaster and is offering unlimited free washes until Oct. 13. The car wash is located at... ![http://s3.amazonaws.com/bncore/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/car1.jpg](http://s3.amazonaws.com/bncore/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/car1.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2017, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/true-touchless-washes-with-monthly-programs/274591/76 "2017-09-21T10:42:20Z")
@JayS I’ve been scoping locations for one for a while now, one of which was where they’re putting the Transit build. It’s a great spot, but I don’t like any wash model right now that has employees and for this they’ll need a few. Not as many as Delta, but still hands on. One of the BEST washes I’ve ever been to was in Knoxville with a similar setup to Royal. Not kidding, I’d drive my RR down from Buffalo in the winter covered in salt with wheels looking like poo and this thing would come out perfect. The most impressive was the wheels though. They’d not only be clean but have perfect tire shine on them with ZERO over spray on anything. I’m hoping Royal will be similar :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2017, 6:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/true-touchless-washes-with-monthly-programs/274591/77 "2017-09-26T06:18:32Z")
Alright, so I went to Royal for the free wash… and got exactly what I paid for, lol. ![http://www.theroyalwash.com/wp-content/themes/accelerate/images/header/logo.png](http://www.theroyalwash.com/wp-content/themes/accelerate/images/header/logo.png) This is really no different than Delta except for the side spinning brushes. The brushes get the sides MUCH more clean than delta but at the risk of scratches. I figured since it was pretty much brand new I’d have less scratch risk… nope! Royal even has the same shitty dragging arms as Delta that flaccidly scrape over your hood. I was really hoping they’d have a horizontal spinning brush like at the out of state wash I described in my previous post… So much for that dream. The tire shine option is laughable. Maybe it’ll get better at some point but holy hell… What I LIKE about it was the free vacs and the dryer mechanism. I’ll probably just roll in at some point and use the vacs again for free, since unlike some wash places you can access the dryer area without going though a gate. And the dryer really did a great job especially on the rear of my truck which tends to retain a lot of water. If you have a really dirty vehicle that hasn’t been waxed in a while, this place will get you more clean than Delta for sure. And if you’re into dudes wearing bow ties, then you’ll really love this place. Pictures… first up, the rag drag over the hood a-la-Delta is in full effect. Small scratches all down the hood. I can get these out pretty easy, but it’s annoying: ![http://www.nyspeed.com/pictures/royalwash1.jpg](http://www.nyspeed.com/pictures/royalwash1.jpg) Tire shine option: ![http://www.nyspeed.com/pictures/royalwash2.jpg](http://www.nyspeed.com/pictures/royalwash2.jpg) ![http://www.nyspeed.com/pictures/royalwash3.jpg](http://www.nyspeed.com/pictures/royalwash3.jpg) ![http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/avd.gif](http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/avd.gif) ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2022, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/true-touchless-washes-with-monthly-programs/274591/78 "2022-01-22T12:37:42Z")
Bump. My 2nd favorite carwash bites the dust… > **[Reported electrical fire occurs at Orchard Park car wash](https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/erie-county/orchard-park/fire-occurs-at-orchard-park-car-wash/amp/)** > > ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — News 4 has received reports of a fire at a car wash near the corner of Southwestern Boulevard and California Road. Orchard Park FD confirmed a fire at the Hog Wash… ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2025, 12:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/true-touchless-washes-with-monthly-programs/274591/79 "2025-06-25T00:30:14Z")
Bump! I tried out Tidal Wave Auto Spa in Niagara Falls today. It’s not touch less… But with the amount of bugs on my truck I really needed a scrubbing. $30 for the top wash… Woof. Especially looking back at this thread and seeing $9 washes, lol. But honestly that’s the only complaint I have. Sure, the tire shine could have been better but everything else was solid. They even have window cleaner and microfiber towels you can use in addition to the now standard free vacuums, compressed air guns, etc. My truck came out looking great. Also the staff was super nice and friendly. I will be returning 👍 ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2025, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/true-touchless-washes-with-monthly-programs/274591/80 "2025-06-25T12:36:43Z")
My wife had a membership for the one on Sheridan drive next to Caputis. It was fine. Before it was rebranded, they replaced the wiper blade that was ripped off on my MB. The new owner has terrible reviews for ripping things off and them not paying. Once we got the Tahoe, she was not allowed to go there. Not that it matters anymore. The dealership had the Tahoe in their lot for over 3 months and NEVER touched it. The paint is not in good shape and there was bird shit all over it when we got it back. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/true-touchless-washes-with-monthly-programs/274591.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/true-touchless-washes-with-monthly-programs/274591.md?page=5)