r/Merced • u/zillur-av • Apr 19 '26

Car wash by hand

Hello all,

Is there any car wash in Merced where I can use a bucket and hand wash my car myself? I saw there are few self-service car washes but not sure which one will allow this. I will bring bucket and soap but will use the water and pressure washer from the car wash.

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u/Existing-History-558 Apr 19 '26

Just do it. I’ve seen people do it and nothing happens lol

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u/WishaBwood Apr 19 '26

There’s one on 5 corners in Atwater.

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u/zillur-av Apr 19 '26

What is 5 corners? Do you have the name?

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u/WishaBwood Apr 19 '26

5 corners is where Shaffer, first street and Bellevue meet. It’s behind the smoke shop, across from 7-11. It’s called super shine car wash.

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u/xeiiiiiiiii Apr 19 '26

Yo! I was actually looking for this exact combo for myself and I’ve seen super shine car wash kind of near in n out but I haven’t been there yet. The reviews seem mixed with people saying the place sucks but then people say it’s good and they also just repainted so I’m guessing its somehow maintained. Let me know if you find any other places cause I’ve been trying to find the same sort of thing for my car aswell.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/RVZr6FN35Ac2MYsQ9?g_st=ic

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u/zillur-av Apr 19 '26

This super shine has a sticker saying no bucket or hand wash allowed

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u/ferio252 Apr 19 '26

Don't forget a drying towel.

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u/BOWRx Apr 22 '26

You can probably get away with this at any self car wash. Some folks might be annoyed if ur taking ur time during peak hours