So we went to KeePer LABO Nishinomiya, which just opened on November 9 :exclamation mark:
Here it is!
- Equipped with a large all-weather coating booth!
- Every staff member is a Grade 1 certified coating technician!
- From a wide range of car wash and coating menus, they suggest options matched to each customer’s needs and car lifestyle!
Here’s the shop↓
The address is 4-36 Ikedacho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture. It’s along National Route 2, near JR Nishinomiya Station.
When we arrived, the store manager, Hashimoto, welcomed us. He had a gentle manner and a calm smile you could sense even through his mask :heart:
After parking the car, we were first shown into a guest room that felt as comfortable as a stylish cafe☕ This is where the pre-service consultation takes place. Even for customers who reserved a menu online, the staff carefully ask about the car’s condition, the customer’s preferences, and how they usually drive, then recommend the right car wash or coating menu.
Now, we’ll choose today’s menu.
Here’s what they suggested for me this time↓
It’s the new menu that launched in September: when it rains, your car gets clean as if it had just been washed, “Fresh Keeper”!
Fresh Keeper has a unique anti-fouling ability that prevents dirt from sticking. Even if dust settles on the car, it does not adhere to the painted surface, and when natural rain falls, the car’s water-repellent power allows the dirt to wash away with the rain, leaving it clean as if it had been washed.
*If the rain itself contains yellow sand or similar particles, the car will get dirty. (Please wash the car.)
If you’d like to see the other menus, click here
Now, let’s check the condition of the car before the coating🙋
The hood and rear trunk area have water spots from rain and mud, there are rain streaks under the side mirrors, and the resin parts above the tires have turned completely whitish💦
First up is a hand wash :car: Sugihara, who has such a fresh and friendly vibe, will be taking care of us today♪
Thank you in advance!
First, it looks like he’s spraying some kind of special liquid onto the tires. This is called “Brake Dust Cleaner,” and it’s apparently a chemical made specifically for wheels and brake areas that helps remove the grimy buildup around the brake pads.
The Latest Specialized Chemicals and Equipment
At KeePer LABO, they use the latest specialized chemicals and equipment, all developed in-house. Unfortunately, there are many chemicals out there that remove dirt while damaging the paint, but KeePer LABO develops its products under the policy of “absolutely never damaging the paint.”
He washes the car with smooth, flowing movements. KeePer LABO’s hand wash is a mousse hand wash. Using “mousse” (foam), which acts as both a cushion and lubricant, they gently washed the car while protecting it from friction caused by sand and dust!
“Hand Wash”
At KeePer LABO, you can request just a car wash too. With carefully selected professional tools and techniques, they offer a “premium car wash” in as little as 25 minutes.Prices start from just 2,310 yen.
Next, they do the surface preparation before applying the coating. Dirt that can’t be removed by washing is cleaned off during this prep step.
During the prep work, they perform what’s called “degreasing,” using a special detergent to lift and remove stuck-on oily grime and residue from past wax coatings. This makes the surface silky smooth! You’ll see a big difference in how it looks after water is poured on it :music:
The prep work is now complete! Finally, it’s time for the coating!
The coating has a two-layer structure. Two different transparent layers bring out the gloss on the car’s surface and create a whole new level of clean-looking finish.
