automatic car wash?
03-15-2005, 07:16 PM
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I have always just run my vehicles through the automatic car wash (brushless) when I don't have time to really wash them by hand.
I get my new 545i next week, any concerns about this? Will the pressure or chemicals they use damage the paint?
I get my new 545i next week, any concerns about this? Will the pressure or chemicals they use damage the paint?
03-15-2005, 09:39 PM
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DONT DO IT!, I own and operate a Mobile Detailing Service in Southern California and If you look at my website @ www.innovativedetailing.com you tell me would any of those cars go to a car wash? Not! Stick with a Mobile Service or do it yourself by hand. Going to the car wash is like taking your car to the "Butcher" or a Hacker! Give it the proper TLC and take my reccomendations.
Originally Posted by hagrock' date='Mar 15 2005, 11:16 PM
I have always just run my vehicles through the automatic car wash (brushless) when I don't have time to really wash them by hand.
I get my new 545i next week, any concerns about this? Will the pressure or chemicals they use damage the paint?
I get my new 545i next week, any concerns about this? Will the pressure or chemicals they use damage the paint?
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03-16-2005, 12:58 AM
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My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
It is recommended not to do it especially to a brand new car. Bring your car to a car wash that does hand wash. 
03-16-2005, 04:06 PM
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Dont go to a car wash!!!!!!!! Totally agree with Innovative, Car Washes beat the hell out've your paint plus they use harsh acid wheel cleaners which will eventully eat away the clear coat on your wheels. Ive been in the detailing business for 10 years so listen to us detailers. Use Hand Car Washes or find the time to do it yourself.
03-16-2005, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by NY525' date='Mar 17 2005, 02:06 AM
Dont go to a car wash!!!!!!!!? Totally agree with Innovative, Car Washes beat the hell out've your paint plus they use harsh acid wheel cleaners which will eventully eat away the clear coat on your wheels.? Ive been in the detailing business for 10 years so listen to us detailers.? Use Hand Car Washes or find the time to do it yourself.
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The one I use is better than a hand wash!
03-20-2005, 05:51 AM
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My Ride: '05 545i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, sport package, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, folding rear seat, satellite radio prep, PIAA 4150K fogs, red rear reflectors, hardwired Valentine One
I also put a big "please do not wash car" sign on the dash, and my service advisors are also reminded when I drop the car off, and they add it to the work order.
Those dealer "complimentary" car washes remind me of economics 101: there's no such thing as a free lunch...
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Those dealer "complimentary" car washes remind me of economics 101: there's no such thing as a free lunch...
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