Master Your Wash with Our Self-Serve Car Wash Bays

Picture this: you pull into Rice Street Car Wash on a crisp St. Paul afternoon, your car dusted with the gritty remnants of Minnesota’s roads—mud-caked tires, bug-splattered bumpers, or a salty winter sheen. Our self-serve bays await, glowing with possibility, ready to transform your vehicle into a gleaming masterpiece. With 10 powerful functions at your fingertips, you’re the artist, and our high-tech equipment is your palette. Here’s how to wield the wand like a pro, ensuring your car sparkles brighter than the St. Paul skyline at dusk.

Your Guide to a Showroom Shine

Our self-serve bays are designed for control and convenience, offering 10 distinct functions to tackle every speck of grime. Follow this step-by-step guide to make your car glow while maximizing efficiency, especially if you’re paying with a credit card—time’s ticking the moment you swipe!

1. Tire and Engine Cleaner: Start strong by targeting your wheels and under-the-hood grime. This low-pressure spray blasts away road tar and grease, leaving tires gleaming like polished obsidian. Aim for each wheel and, if safe, the engine bay for a deep clean.

2. Bug Cleaner: Squash those stubborn bug splats on your bumper and windshield. This specialized spray melts insect residue like butter in a hot pan, restoring clarity to your glass and shine to your front end.

3. Concentrated Low Pressure Soap: Coat your car in a rich, sudsy blanket. This gentle soap clings to dirt, loosening it for the next steps, as your vehicle begins to shimmer under a frothy veil.

4. Foamy Brush Soap: Grab the foam brush and work up a lather. The soft, foamy bristles glide over your car like a cloud, scrubbing away grit without scratching your paint. Focus on tough spots like side panels and bumpers.

5. High Pressure Soap: Unleash a torrent of soapy power. This high-pressure blast digs into crevices, washing away the last of the grime, leaving your car glistening like a freshly minted coin.

6. High Pressure Rinse: Clear away the suds with a forceful rinse. Watch as streams of water cascade over your car, revealing a sleek, clean surface that catches the Minnesota sun.

7. Low Pressure Foamy Wax: Add a protective glow with this foamy wax. It drapes your car in a shimmering shield, making water bead like pearls and keeping dirt at bay for weeks.

8. High Pressure Wax Sealant: Lock in the shine with a high-pressure sealant spray. This glossy armor coats your car, enhancing its luster and guarding against UV rays and road salt.

9. Spot-Free Rinse: Finish with our signature spot-free rinse. Pure, filtered water sweeps away any residue, leaving your car sparkling without a single water spot to dull its brilliance.

Pro Tip for Credit Card Users: The moment you swipe your card, the timer starts counting up. Begin washing immediately to make the most of your time. When you’re done, don’t forget to press the flashing green button to stop the charge—your wallet will thank you!

Why Self-Serve at Rice Street?

Our self-serve bays put you in the driver’s seat, letting you customize every step to suit your car’s needs. Whether you’re battling winter’s salty crust or summer’s bug blitz, our 10-function system, powered by the same eco-conscious spirit as our Petit 360, uses biodegradable soaps and water-saving technology to keep St. Paul green. The bays are open from dawn till dusk, with easy access for every vehicle, from rugged trucks to sleek sedans.

Local driver Tom raves, “I love the self-serve bays! I can focus on my muddy tires and get my SUV sparkling in minutes. It’s like giving my car a spa day!” Her deep blue ride emerged gleaming, a testament to the power of our system and her hands-on approach.

Built for St. Paul’s Grit and Glory

Rooted in the heart of St. Paul, Rice Street Car Wash is as much a part of this city as the Mississippi’s gentle flow or Como Park’s leafy embrace. Our self-serve bays are designed to tackle Minnesota’s toughest challenges—icy road salt, sticky pollen, or urban dust—while reflecting our commitment to sustainability. Every spray conserves water, and every soap is kind to the environment, ensuring your car shines without dimming our planet’s future.

Wash Like a Pro--Starting at an affordable $4 for 4 minutes

Roll into Rice Street Car Wash today and take charge in our self-serve bays. Watch as your car transforms under your command, emerging so glossy it mirrors the St. Paul skyline. Visit www.ricestreetcarwash.com to plan your visit or follow us on social for more car care tips to keep your ride radiant through every season.

Drive the shine, master the wash at Rice Street!

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