Is it safe to go through a car wash?
12-11-2012, 05:57 PM
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If its too cold, wash it in the garage using the two bucket method. Never do the drive through car wash unless you hate your car.
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12-11-2012, 06:52 PM
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I have scratches on my wheels.I just noticed them the other day..drivers side rear..I have not hit anything but did take it to one those car wash places..not too bad but i will need to get it fixed..there is another place i have gone to with no problem but it not worth the risk anymore
12-11-2012, 07:58 PM
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The car wash places that have the tracks that pull the car along were not designed with low profil tires in mind. The track is taller than the sidewall of the tire and grinds the inside of the rear wheel. This grinding is a common cause of stress cracks. They also commonly use harsh chemicals on the wheels that are not good for the finish on both oe and aftermarket wheels.
12-12-2012, 12:38 AM
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I've been guilty of using the touchless car wash once or twice before. That's the only one I would even consider.
There's one real close to my house and I like it mostly because it dries the car. I wash my car first at home real good (skip the dry), then drive over wash it again and let the air blast dry most of it. Then it's back home with the air compressor and microfiber towels for final wipe down before waxing.
Not Porsche, but straight from the Mercedes manual:
So you could think of it as a wax stripper before clay and wax.
There's one real close to my house and I like it mostly because it dries the car. I wash my car first at home real good (skip the dry), then drive over wash it again and let the air blast dry most of it. Then it's back home with the air compressor and microfiber towels for final wipe down before waxing.
Not Porsche, but straight from the Mercedes manual:
So you could think of it as a wax stripper before clay and wax.
12-12-2012, 10:12 AM
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Over the winter, I only drive it on dry days (no rain/snow residue on the road) and I use spray-on car wash stuff (Griot's). Also, I've found hitting it with the quick detailer between weekends helps.
12-12-2012, 02:28 PM
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Only once did I take my car through a touchless car wash, rear glass panels leaked on both sides.
There's a lot of movement in that gasket, and a lot of pressure with those spray tips = leak.
When I use my power washer at home, never a problem.
There's a lot of movement in that gasket, and a lot of pressure with those spray tips = leak.
When I use my power washer at home, never a problem.
12-12-2012, 02:34 PM
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12-12-2012, 05:09 PM
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I usually wash at home but when its just above freezing I take it down to the local spray down place. I bring my wool mitt and my car wash. I spend the $2.50 to get the machine started. Really clean the wheels with the spray gun and just soak the car. Rinse my mitt. It shuts off after about 4 minutes.
I then use my soap on both sides of the mitt which honestly is enough to wash the car.
I then slide another $2.50 in the machine and rinse it off and finish with the spot less water finish. I then grab my California water blade and dry 80% of the car off before using a shammy. My hands are still red when I am done but I just can't drive a dirty car.
I then use my soap on both sides of the mitt which honestly is enough to wash the car.
I then slide another $2.50 in the machine and rinse it off and finish with the spot less water finish. I then grab my California water blade and dry 80% of the car off before using a shammy. My hands are still red when I am done but I just can't drive a dirty car.
