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Xtreme Wash Systems
Motor Wash in Lexington

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Motor Wash in Lexington

Minneapolis-based wash and equipment specialists serving Lexington and the surrounding metro.

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Car Wash Lexington Drivers Actually Use

Motor Wash in Lexington is handled by Xtreme Wash Systems, a Minneapolis-based operation with 50+ years of car washing experience and 20 years of hands-on equipment installation and repair. Lexington drivers aren't short on options, but most of those options are owned and operated by people who've never touched the equipment under the hood. We have. That's a different kind of wash. Call (612) 323-9160 to find out what's available for your vehicle.

Lexington, MN sits in Anoka County, and the housing stock here skews heavily toward detached single-family homes built around 1977. Those homes have been accumulating road salt, Minnesota clay, and winter grime for decades, and so have the vehicles parked in their driveways. One thing worth knowing: Lexington's water supply draws from a deep artesian aquifer and also receives water from Blaine. That water has had documented quality concerns, which is exactly the kind of local detail that matters when you're choosing where to wash your car. We know what we're working with. Rated 4.3 stars across 9 Google reviews, Xtreme Wash Systems brings the same accountability to every vehicle we run through the bay.

What Lexington Roads Do to Your Car

Winter in Anoka County isn't gentle on paint or undercarriage.

Lexington's freeze-thaw cycle is no joke. Footings here go down 3.5 feet because the ground moves that much. Your car's undercarriage takes the same punishment: road salt gets packed into wheel wells, brake lines, and rocker panels through November and into April. A motor wash that runs real spray pressure underneath isn't optional here, it's maintenance. Skipping it means that salt keeps working after the snow's gone.
motor wash work, illustration in Lexington, MN

Our Services

More Than a Basic Rinse

Xtreme Wash Systems runs passenger cars, trucks, and more.

  • Motor City Wash Works Tunnel Systems in Minneapolis

    Motor Wash

    Full exterior wash with real spray pressure. No hand-wavey rinse. We run equipment that's been installed, maintained, and repaired by the same team operating it.

  • Truck Wash in Minneapolis

    Truck Wash

    Commercial and fleet vehicles need more room and more pressure. We have both. Fleet managers near Lexington call us when standard washes can't fit the job.

  • Pet Wash in Minneapolis

    Pet Wash

    On-site pet wash for when the dog rolls in something before the drive home. Clean car, clean dog, one location.

  • Car Wash Sales and Installation in Minneapolis

    Equipment Sales

    If you're thinking about opening a wash in the Lexington area, we do sales and installation across five states. We've been doing it for 20 years.

Local Knowledge

Lexington Water and What It Means

Lexington's tap water has documented contaminants above health guidelines, including Haloacetic acids and Radium. We're not making that alarming, just factual: the local water supply has character, and wash chemistry has to account for it. Equipment that's poorly calibrated for local water leaves spots, streaks, and residue. Xtreme Wash Systems has 50+ years of reading what regional water does to a finish. We've seen it across Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa. Lexington's aquifer isn't a surprise to us.
pet wash work, illustration in Lexington, MN

50 Years Behind the Equipment

We operate and repair the same systems we run for customers.

Most car washes are owned by someone who bought the building and hired someone else to figure out the equipment. We're not that. Xtreme Wash Systems has operated, installed, and repaired car wash equipment for over 50 years. When something breaks mid-shift, we don't call a vendor. We fix it. That means less downtime for our own facility, which means fewer situations where you pull up and the bay's dark. If you're a wash operator near Lexington looking for repair support, that same depth of experience is available to you. We don't sub out our work.
truck wash work, illustration in Lexington, MN

Straight from Google

What Customers Say

4.39 verified Google reviews
The car washes they service are great places to get your cars cleaned. Their car washes are well kept!
Alyssa JAlyssa JMay 2022 · Google
Great service. Professional, fast, and friendly.
TJay JohnsonTJay JohnsonNov 2019 · Google
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In the field

A look at our work

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Frequently asked questions

How often should Lexington drivers wash their cars?
At minimum, once a month through winter and immediately after any significant road salt exposure. Lexington roads get heavy treatment through freeze-thaw cycles, and salt left on the undercarriage doesn't stop working once the temperature rises. If you're driving on Anoka County roads November through March, washing every two weeks is not excessive. Spring is also a good time to do a thorough undercarriage rinse before corrosion sets in from the winter accumulation.
What's the least damaging car wash method for older Lexington vehicles?
Lexington's housing stock runs heavily toward homes built around 1977, and a lot of vehicles in those driveways have age and wear on the paint. Touchless or soft-cloth wash systems are generally easier on older clear coat than stiff brush systems. The cleanest result with the lowest abrasion risk is a touchless high-pressure wash with a quality rinse agent. That said, no wash method beats regular maintenance: the longer grime and salt sit, the more damage happens before the car ever enters the bay.
Does Lexington require any permits for car wash construction or equipment installation?
Yes. Lexington requires permits for construction and significant improvements, and plan review and inspections are handled through INSPECTRON, INC. on behalf of the city. If you're opening or expanding a car wash facility in Lexington, equipment installation will fall under permitting requirements. Xtreme Wash Systems has handled installation across Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa for 20 years. We know how to work within local permitting processes. Call (612) 323-9160 to discuss a project.
Is there a truck wash that can handle larger commercial vehicles near Lexington?
Xtreme Wash Systems, based in Minneapolis at 5301 Douglas Dr N, offers a truck wash capability for commercial and fleet vehicles that standard tunnels won't accommodate. Lexington is a short drive from the Minneapolis location. Fleet managers and owner-operators who can't fit their rigs through a standard bay call us when they need a wash that actually works for larger equipment. See more on the truck wash page or call to confirm capacity for your specific vehicle.
How does Lexington's water quality affect the car wash result?
Lexington's water supply has documented quality concerns including Haloacetic acids and Radium above certain health guidelines. From a wash perspective, water with high mineral content or chemical variation can leave spots and residue if the chemistry isn't calibrated for it. Xtreme Wash Systems has 50+ years of operating car washes across Minnesota and the upper Midwest, where regional water variation is a known factor. We account for it. A poorly tuned wash in this region will leave more mineral deposits than one calibrated for local conditions.

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