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YOUR RESEARCHCab in a touch less car wash
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Use don't have wheel tracks
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All of the touchless car washes I have ever used don't have wheel tracks, so that may not be an issue.
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With the hard top in position I use the under car blast to shift any winter road salt before removing the hard top for the summer.
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Speaking more to the car wash process proper, the issue is the soap can be harsh and the rinse water laced with liquid wax, which my body/paint expert tells me is probably a hard wax which he feels is not the best wax to use.
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Speaking more to the car wash process proper, the issue is the soap can be harsh and the rinse water laced with liquid wax, which my body/paint expert tells me is probably a hard wax which he feels is not the best wax to use.
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The top fabric wants to be kept clean, dry and free of any thing that could interfere with the flow or air through it.
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Speaking more to the car wash process proper, the issue is the soap can be harsh and the rinse water laced with liquid wax, which my body/paint expert tells me is probably a hard wax which he feels is not the best wax to use.
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Speaking more to the car wash process proper, the issue is the soap can be harsh and the rinse water laced with liquid wax, which my body/paint expert tells me is probably a hard wax which he feels is not the best wax to use.
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Is it possible to wash a Cab in a stationary touch less car wash? Pros and cons? I know the top must be totally dry before lowering it. Any recommendations for a top dressing or other things to be aware of?
Thanks in advance for your insights.
It is possible but my info is it is not a good thing.
There is the issue of clearance under the car -- a co-worker drove his new 'vette into one of these -- off of I-70 in Utah -- and the car got hung up due to lack of clearance -- and there is too the concern the wheels could suffer scuffing/damage from rubbing against the tire guides.
So, I would not advise one to use one of these for his Cab. (I do not use one with either my Boxster or Turbo.)
Speaking more to the car wash process proper, the issue is the soap can be harsh and the rinse water laced with liquid wax, which my body/paint expert tells me is probably a hard wax which he feels is not the best wax to use.
Also, the wax gets applied in the water and this gets sprayed on the top. The top fabric wants to be kept clean, dry and free of any thing that could interfere with the flow or air through it. The water proof material is a rubber sheet under the fabric top and it wants to be kept dry to avoid mold/mildew setting in that could compromise the rubber sheet's service life.
All of the touchless car washes I have ever used don't have wheel tracks, so that may not be an issue.
As Macster said, any waxes used in the rinsing process are probably not good for the top.
But, I don't think an occasional use of a touchless would be too detrimental to the top fabric.
You might experience some water leaking past your top seals though, so be prepared to do some minor interior wipe down.
The best idea would be to seal the top fabric first with Ragg Top or similar treatment for better resistance against soap and waxes.
100% Hand Wash 100% of the time. I used to take my old XK8 to the "high end" touchless car washes around here. After 2 years I had plenty of rim scuffs and swirl marks to show for it. I'd rather have a dirty car than a scratched up car...so I learned patience.
Self service wash is where its at. $1.00 gets you 4 minutes of water, foam, brush and a free work out. $5.00 is my monthly budget for Porsche washing, so she will get washed at least once for sure.
Hand wash only, for me.
It also gets me up close to the car to look it over for potential leaks, tire condition, etc.
* My preferred top dressing product:
Amazon
Amazon
Hand-wash for my 996 Cab only and +1 on the soft-top sealing with Ragg top product, a must to protect your the top fabric from harsh environments (UV, tree saps, acid rain and bird drops etc...) IMHO. Cheers,
With the hard top in position I use the under car blast to shift any winter road salt before removing the hard top for the summer. Other than that, I always hand wash my car.
