Convertibles and car washes - Page 2

KirkH · 11-26-2018, 07:23 AM

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john94si · 11-26-2018, 07:43 AM

Run my vert thru them all the time. No problems.

Silverado57 · 11-26-2018, 08:04 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions - including not having the top down.

My first concern was about the tires not liking the automatic car wash but in hindsight I see lots of trucks with big wheels going through.

The undercarriage wash is what I need most. I can go to the hand power wash to clean most of the exterior. But getting underneath the car is the biggest challenge. I'll be looking into the "belly wash" suggestions.

One of the best suggestions is to use 303 on the convertible top. I'll be picking some up ASAP.

Thanks again.

Bigdog9586 · 11-26-2018, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

Car wash? Car wash?

No way am I putting my Camaro through a car wash...and it's not even a convertible.

The OP mentioned that their Camaro is in a cave for winter. That's a good place for it to stay until sand and salt season is over.

Yup pay 40K for convertible and then park it for 4 to 6 months s it won’t get dirty then drive your 60K 4 wheeler instead. My vert is driven in the winter and goes through the car wash as needed. It’s just a damn car. Leaving it in the garage won’t get you a cent more when you sell it as long as you take care of it.

Glen e · 11-26-2018, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Silverado57

One of the best suggestions is to use 303 on the convertible top. I'll be picking some up ASAP.

Thanks again.

Not just std 303, use the 303 convertible top products…

Silverado57 · 11-26-2018, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

Not just std 303, use the 303 convertible top products…

Yep!

1CEBITN · 11-28-2018, 11:35 AM

I've had two dealers tell me not to take the vert through an automatic car wash due to the high pressure water nozzles they normally use. It will eventually leak through the top, they aren't made to prevent that much water pressure. Just doing the under-carriage is fine and if they don't use high pressure nozzles to rinse the car you may be fine. I won't do it, hand wash only for me. Rinseless in the garage takes 30 minutes and car looks like new. Check out the detailing section of the forum for more ideas than you ever really care to know about cleaning the car.

Lazerbrainz2k3 · 11-28-2018, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by VJChevelle67

The tires are to wide for one. Specially if it's a SS or a ZL1. Or if it's been modified with wider tires look in your manual it should mention it there that's where I seen it first. That the ones with the tire guides . The others should be fine. I wash mine by hand so I don't have to worry . So don't take the chance. Enjoy your ride.

I haven't taken my SS through a car wash that many times, but when I have there has never been an issue with the 275 wide rear tires.

OneWheelPeel · 12-01-2018, 09:42 PM

I only go to one car wash that basically has rags that gently shimmy back and forth, and no high pressure spray. Used the place even when I had a Miata with a thin top, I won’t take a vert in any other wash. Even touchless as the high pressure spray is recommended against in the manual IIRC.

11-26-2018, 07:23 AM	#15
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11-26-2018, 08:04 AM	#17
Silverado57 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 522	Thanks for all the suggestions - including not having the top down. My first concern was about the tires not liking the automatic car wash but in hindsight I see lots of trucks with big wheels going through. The undercarriage wash is what I need most. I can go to the hand power wash to clean most of the exterior. But getting underneath the car is the biggest challenge. I'll be looking into the "belly wash" suggestions. One of the best suggestions is to use 303 on the convertible top. I'll be picking some up ASAP. Thanks again. __________________ Kevin Luceo Non Uro

11-26-2018, 07:43 AM	#16
john94si Drives: 17 2ss vert Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: orlando Posts: 89	Run my vert thru them all the time. No problems.

11-28-2018, 11:35 AM	#21
1CEBITN Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Vert w/2SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: midwest Posts: 110	I've had two dealers tell me not to take the vert through an automatic car wash due to the high pressure water nozzles they normally use. It will eventually leak through the top, they aren't made to prevent that much water pressure. Just doing the under-carriage is fine and if they don't use high pressure nozzles to rinse the car you may be fine. I won't do it, hand wash only for me. Rinseless in the garage takes 30 minutes and car looks like new. Check out the detailing section of the forum for more ideas than you ever really care to know about cleaning the car.

12-01-2018, 09:42 PM	#23
OneWheelPeel Drives: 2018 Camaro RS V6 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Salinas, Ca Posts: 44	I only go to one car wash that basically has rags that gently shimmy back and forth, and no high pressure spray. Used the place even when I had a Miata with a thin top, I won’t take a vert in any other wash. Even touchless as the high pressure spray is recommended against in the manual IIRC.

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