1M and car wash

[DrSpock]

I take mine to a touchless car wash, she got her first wash last weekend after being garaged for much of January. Took her straight home and waxed her. Looked sensational, especially with the rims all clean and tire dressing applied.

To boot, this particular car wash is a great place to meet young, attractive women...

[mattm]

Originally Posted by DrSpock

This particular car wash is a great place to meet young, attractive women...

And the address is?

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by EmmDrei

And honestly... my Enzo would go through a machine wash too. Not that I'll probably ever come close to owning one.

Sinful... LOL

[kjmez]

I've never been interested in cleaning my car before, but since buying the 1M and finding this forum I think I am becoming a little obsessed. I basically buy a new towel, wax, applicator pad or whatever else every couple of days. Only problem at the moment - too damn cold to get near cleaning it. I really want to clean so I can put the cover back on before the forecast snow hits South East England. Anyway - my latest purchase is AW http://www.chipex.co.uk/ - I think it is the UK's equivalent for DrColorChip. I have 2 small stone chips, one on the bonnet and one on the front wheel arch. Has anyone tried it yet?

[pjtoby]

Happy and Clean!

$2.50 hand car wash here in Manila...

[firechicken99]

Originally Posted by S.hasan546

i go to my friend's car wash all the time. it's an upscale hand wash. They change towels for every car. They see nicer cars than the M. Only place that could do my lowered s2k. I c 458s and lambos there all the time. Never had a problem. oh and its free

Where is this place and is it anywhere near the Commack area of suffolk

[RaptorKTM]

Wash it at home, I have DI Tanks at the house, low and high power washers, with a Master Blaster, wash the car and dry it without ever touching it, only time ill use a soft wash mit is to get any grime that wont come off with the foamer.

[Tom303]

I had a close call this morning with a touchless car wash. The arm that goes around the got stuck at the front right corner of my car and was just spraying water for about 2 minutes and the display sign indicated a failure with the wash. Then the arm decided to slide straight back to its restart position. As it was doing this I noticed that it was really close to the fender. It almost looked like it was right on it. Then it got worst as the arm slid down the car and I saw the mirror folded in. Now I exited the wash stall as careful as possible and reported the incident to the owner. he tells me that the arm is not suppose to touch the car and that it would stop. I showed him the folded mirror. I told him that I was going to wash it by hand at home and if I find any scratches I will return.

Beware even of touchless car wash that can malfunction!

[firechicken99]

Originally Posted by Tom303

I had a close call this morning with a touchless car wash. The arm that goes around the got stuck at the front right corner of my car and was just spraying water for about 2 minutes and the display sign indicated a failure with the wash. Then the arm decided to slide straight back to its restart position. As it was doing this I noticed that it was really close to the fender. It almost looked like it was right on it. Then it got worst as the arm slid down the car and I saw the mirror folded in. Now I exited the wash stall as careful as possible and reported the incident to the owner. he tells me that the arm is not suppose to touch the car and that it would stop. I showed him the folded mirror. I told him that I was going to wash it by hand at home and if I find any scratches I will return.

Beware even of touchless car wash that can malfunction!

Gotta be prepared at anytime!!! Sounds like that wash was infected by M3Skynet seeking revenge on the the Badass terminator of a little brother

[nachob]

No.

[Amnizu]

I was my car about every two weeks depending on weather. Always hand washed, always two bucket method with grit guards and high quality detergent. I also wax and polish twice a year.

[nachob]

Originally Posted by Amnizu

I was my car about every two weeks depending on weather. Always hand washed, always two bucket method with grit guards and high quality detergent. I also wax and polish twice a year.

Yes.

[Em/1]

Originally Posted by Tom303

I had a close call this morning with a touchless car wash. The arm that goes around the got stuck at the front right corner of my car and was just spraying water for about 2 minutes and the display sign indicated a failure with the wash. Then the arm decided to slide straight back to its restart position. As it was doing this I noticed that it was really close to the fender. It almost looked like it was right on it. Then it got worst as the arm slid down the car and I saw the mirror folded in. Now I exited the wash stall as careful as possible and reported the incident to the owner. he tells me that the arm is not suppose to touch the car and that it would stop. I showed him the folded mirror. I told him that I was going to wash it by hand at home and if I find any scratches I will return.

Beware even of touchless car wash that can malfunction!

I would beware of ANY touchless wash. The high pressure they use blows away your wax and also can bury any dirt or cause it to scratch the surface as it gets freed up. Can't get around need for careful hand wash if you really care...

[Amnizu]

Originally Posted by Em/1

I would beware of ANY touchless wash. The high pressure they use blows away your wax and also can bury any dirt or cause it to scratch the surface as it gets freed up. Can't get around need for careful hand wash if you really care...

I agree.

Touchless car washes are essentially high pressure sand blasters. Due to EPA and environmental standards the waste water at most car washes has to be recycled through a series of filters. Those filters are very rarely cleaned and do not do an adequate job of removing the particulate (dirt) from the waste water prior to reuse.

That particulate is then re-sprayed right through the high pressure touch less car wash effectively pushing it into your clear coat and inducing marring into your paint.

In short, your best choice is to DIY with 2 buckets and grit guards or go to a reputable detailer that does.

Originally Posted by pjtoby

Happy and Clean!

$2.50 hand car wash here in Manila...

I just took a closer look at this picture, gotta love child labor!

[Artemis]

Beware of KingOfJericho's washing experience:

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

I sometimes use a powerwasher to wash the car and for some reason the nozzle was removed this one particular time. I put the nozzle back on, pointed it at the car, and hit the water. The fucking metal thing shot off and hit my plastic bumper at full force putting a nice circular nick in it. I guess it didn't lock in all the way and like a dummy I tested it by aiming it at the car. Just really lucky I didn't hit a metal panel or the headlight.

Originally Posted by Tom303

I had a close call this morning with a touchless car wash. The arm that goes around the got stuck at the front right corner of my car and was just spraying water for about 2 minutes and the display sign indicated a failure with the wash. Then the arm decided to slide straight back to its restart position. As it was doing this I noticed that it was really close to the fender. It almost looked like it was right on it. Then it got worst as the arm slid down the car and I saw the mirror folded in. Now I exited the wash stall as careful as possible and reported the incident to the owner. he tells me that the arm is not suppose to touch the car and that it would stop. I showed him the folded mirror. I told him that I was going to wash it by hand at home and if I find any scratches I will return.
Beware even of touchless car wash that can malfunction!

Seems that the touchless car wash fell in love with your 1M and wanted to "get in touch"...