I'm hanging my head in shame and admitting to going to a hand car wash.
Seeing as I'm still crippled, something had to be done as the Amarok was looking grim. This was not done without much consideration and staking out from a distance. I had heard good reviews from the place, but then most peoples opinions on what makes a good car wash are quite different to people here. Anyway, my observations of their mitt and drying towel cleaning and rotational system showed attention to detail that most of these places ignore.
Into the queue I went with a slight churn in my stomach. I needn't have worried tho', despite swarming round like wasps, the lads worked like a well oiled machine, quickly, but very carefully. The even used a step ladder to reach the roof, rather than standing on the wheels like most would do. Drying was done by patting, then some sort of qd and light buff with brand new out of the packet fluffy mf towel, whilst the tyres were dressed.
Seeing as the truck was not in the best shape to begin with, because of it's size and where it has to go it has the odd brush with the foliage, it was worth the risk. I parked it in the sun in Starbucks carpark and yes, there were swirls, but I'd say few if any were inflicted during the wash. I did crack out the Black Hole when I got home as a quick temporary fix, and will keep doing so until I have the time for a proper detail, but all in all, The DPB truck looks OK again.
Now I am in no way considering this as an alternative to washing at home, but when needs must on the odd occasion, there are some good guys out there. Dobbies car park in Shrewsbury just so you know.