hi, I bought my 1st convertible this year and I was wondering if I could go through brushless car wash. I hear the powerful sprays in these brushless car washes are powerful enough to harm the convertible top.
Also, anyone recommend a wax to really make the car shine? I hand washed my car the other day but some birds had their way with it..
I take mine throught a brushless wash called the typhoon. Does a nice job on the undercarriage. Only had one drip on the inside passenger window so far.
hi, I bought my 1st convertible this year and I was wondering if I could go through brushless car wash. I hear the powerful sprays in these brushless car washes are powerful enough to harm the convertible top.
Also, anyone recommend a wax to really make the car shine? I hand washed my car the other day but some birds had their way with it..
i personally wouldnt take my car through a car wash. but then again im overprotective when it comes to the looks of my car. mine would leak where the 1/4 window, top, and body molding come together so you might wanna look for that. and also leaks sometimes where the top meets the A-Pillar. but the pressure wont actually damage your top i dont think.
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1994 Mustang GT, just a few minor appearance mods, engine mostly stock (for now)
and also, if you want a pretty good wax that you can pick up at walmart or somewhere then i would check out meguiars NXT. but make sure you clay bar your car before you wax it. if you want your paint to have a showroom finish, then go check out the detailing section and most the people in there are very helpful. i got really caught up in the detailing aspect of my car, and i have spent a ton of money on supplies. but i cant be happier. hah.
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1994 Mustang GT, just a few minor appearance mods, engine mostly stock (for now)
I have a fear of going throught automated carwashes. I rahter go to a power wash bay and do it fast myself.
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Washing it by hand yourself is the best way to get your car clean, but you can do the brushless car washes if you really want to. Have a towel handy in case the top leaks with the pressure coming from the side.
Also, do NOT get wax when you do the wash. Wax ruins convertable tops.
As for a good wax to use... (on the paint, remember, never EVER use wax on your top!)... none of them.
Use Zaino car polish. Best stuff on the planet, bar none.
I asked the same question when I got my first convertible this year lol. I went to one of those brushless car washes where the water and soap get sprayed on and they have the people in there scrubbing it down. The car came out clean, but I hate how they won't let you drive it through yourself. In the 10 feet the guy had to move my car to hook it on the mechanism on the floor, he moved my seat all around, put the hazard lights on (why?!?) and changed the radio, then the guy who drives it out guns the engine. Needless to say I was mad and won't be going back there. I will do it myself from now on.
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The brushless type that I'm familiar with are all automated. You drive in, the soap gets sprayed on, high pressure rinse etc. No brushes, not attendants.
Hmm. The jet car wash I go to is just a garage bay. You pull up and put one tire on a platform and these robotic arms power wash the car. No brushes. When it ends, you drive out under the blowers.
Ask me and I'll say: Under no ciscumstance take a 'vertible through any auto wash!!! Wash by hand and use minimal soap on the top and rinse very well, leave no residue. High pressure air and water WILL slowly tear your top apart at the seams and heavy detergents, especially combined with solar exposure will cause the good canvas tops to fray and decay. A top can last many, many years if treated with love and respect.
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