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Wash Features and Services

At The Wash Stop, you pick the steps that work for your vehicle. Our self serve bays let you wash in the order that makes sense, using professional-grade equipment and clearly labeled options.

Pre-soak setting at self serve car wash bay loosening dirt before washing

Pre-Soak

Breaks down surface film before washing.
Best used as the first step to loosen dirt and traffic grime so the wash stages work better.

Bug remover option at self serve car wash for windshields and front panels

Bug Off

Loosens dead bugs and road grime.
Ideal for windshields, mirrors, headlights, and front bumpers before brushing or soap.

Tire brush station cleaning wheels and tires at self serve car wash

Tire Brush

Scrubs tires and wheels.
Use this before soap to break down brake dust and road buildup on wheels and tires.

Foam brush with soap used for hand washing vehicle at self serve car wash

Foam Brush

Manual scrubbing with soft, soap-dosed bristles.
Good for targeted cleaning on lower panels, wheels, and areas that need extra attention.

High pressure soap wash cleaning full vehicle surface in self serve bay

High Pressure Soap

Cleans the full vehicle surface with detergent.
This is the main wash stage and works best after pre-soak and bug removal.

High pressure rinse removing soap and debris at self serve car wash

High Pressure Rinse

Rinses off soap and loosened debris.
Clears detergent before wax or protectant steps.

High pressure wax application adding shine at self serve car wash

High Pressure Wax

Adds a glossy shine layer.
Helps improve appearance and water behavior during rinsing.

Clear coat protectant option applied during self serve car wash

Clear Coat

Protective sealant for shine retention.
Adds a layer of protection to help maintain gloss between washes.

Ceramic sealer protectant option for water beading at self serve car wash

Ceramic Sealer

Premium protective coating.
Designed to enhance water beading and surface slickness. This is a protectant layer, not a permanent coating.

Spot free rinse using deionized water at self serve car wash bay

Spot Free Rinse

Deionized water that leaves no streaks.
Best final rinse step before drying to reduce water spots.

Touchless air dryer removing water from vehicle at self serve car wash

Air Dry

Touchless drying.
Final step before departure to remove excess water without towels.

Self serve car wash vacuum cleaning vehicle interior and floor mats

Vacuums

Powerful vacuums for interior cleaning.
Great for carpets, floor mats, and seats before or after washing.

Carpet shampoo and spot remover station for cleaning vehicle upholstery

Carpet Shampoo and Spot Remover

Helps break down stains and high-traffic dirt in carpets and upholstery.
Works best when paired with vacuuming before and after application. Results depend on stain age and material.

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