Car washing...

[spooksman]

It shouldn't:

I can see that is says that is disables them, but I can't see where it says what it re-enables...

Given my experience with profiles, I kind of have a feeling that when turning a profile on, the car doesn't respect the 'favourites' like home very well - It is almost like the car only knows when you 'enter' an area, not when it is just sitting there. I have seen my wife's car select my profile on entry (which is cool), but if I don't move the car, Sentry Mode remains activated, however, if I drive round the block and back home, when I get out, Sentry Mode goes off, 'cos the car knows it's home.

Leads me to think that exiting car wash mode activates a profile, possibly leaving Sentry Mode on?

On another point completely, my iPhone app showed this the other day - why the for the rear seats (I assume) suddenly?

 

[MrBadger]

It is almost like the car only knows when you 'enter' an area, not when it is just sitting there.

That’s exactly how location awareness works.

 

[init6]

Leads me to think that exiting car wash mode activates a profile, possibly leaving Sentry Mode on?

I have sentry mode excluded from home and I don't recall it ever turning on when exiting car wash mode. I shall test the next time I wash the car, which may be tomorrow.

 

[kelvin 660]

I briefly tried the car wash mode this afternoon on my drive. However when I checked my car just now, I was surprised to find sentry mode was in operation!
Turned sentry off via the app, but maybe something to watch out for if you are considering using this feature...

By the way, the same happens (sentry turns on) when I exit "service mode".
I'll check what is set in the profiles...

 

[as400]

 

[kelvin 660]

By the way, the same happens (sentry turns on) when I exit "service mode".
I'll check what is set in the profiles...

Changing profiles doesn't seem to affect the sentry settings. I.e. ON and exclude home.

 

[andyorkney]

It doesn't have an auto wash setting.
You still would have to be in it and manually put it in Neutral to use an auto wash.

I don't recommend auto washes anyway, especially do not use an undercarriage wash! That pressure can get between the under panels and harm the battery.

In a pinch, I have used a touchless auto wash, just the quick wash option. Then hand dried.
But I'm particular. I've done a full rinse/decon/wash/clay bar/power RO buff/polish. So I'm a bit crazy.

It does have a free roll activation button in carwash mode - if its a pull through wash like IMO car washes you can engage car wash mode, have the hand pre wash, pull up to the chain conveyor that pulls your car through the wash, press break pedal and the free roll button will turn blue, press that and release foot brake and car will be in neutral while wipers, charge port, windows, boot, frunk etc are prevented from activating. Works a treat

 

[SloshNChips]

I'm going to wash my NEW white M3 before the cold weather sets in.

Which polish or ceramic products are you using?

I don't snow foam. Just standard washing with the two bucket method.

Will I need to clay bar it before a ceramic coating is applied? It's a new car, so I doubt I would need to clay bar it.

 

[M00cow]

I'm going to wash my NEW white M3 before the cold weather sets in.

Which polish or ceramic products are you using?

I don't snow foam. Just standard washing with the two bucket method.

Will I need to clay bar it before a ceramic coating is applied? It's a new car, so I doubt I would need to clay bar it.

The rule is:
If you are polishing - you are claying, if you are claying - you are polishing.
Clay as well as removing things embedded in the paintwork also introduces swirls of it's own which need to be dealt with afterwards by polishing.
Polishing without claying then you are just taking that stuff in the paint and embedding it in your polishing pads and swirling it all over the car.

Removing dirt, grease, overspray, silicon cleaning products etc from the paint surface before application of a ceramic will ensure it bonds properly and lasts far longer. And a new car is far from virgin paint when it will arrive with you - there will be residue glue left over from plastic wrapping on some panels, and hopefully the Saturday teenager with a bucket and grit laden sponge hasn't got to it before you

Snow foam is something you can take or leave really - looks good for Youtubers and Instagram, barely worth the effort over a water alone rinse IME except for all but maybe one or two products that actually do something useful.

 

[Pink Duck]

Bilt Hamber Touch-Less probably the most effective snow foam, but mildly caustic so brief dwell time essential.

Standard washing-up liquid is actually pretty effective at stripping off existing products, otherwise isopropyl alcohol.

Spray for stripping metallic bonded particulates first essential too, as otherwise a source of additional marring with clay bar.

Use AutoGlym polish myself by hand for shine and clear-coat light scratch/swirl reduction.

Even resorted to Tesla manual’s method of hosepipe rinse and (8) microfibre wipe-over due to recent pressure washer troubles.

 

[SloshNChips]

I'm a lazy sod, so I'm looking at the fastest route to an immaculate looking car for the winter months.
Luckily, there is less bodywork than previous car to clay and apply ceramic coat.

Recommendation for the glass roof?

My last car only got a wash at service time.

 

[ShaunM3LR]

I have personally used Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light (CSL) and Gtechniq EXO v4 (Now v5)

 

[ProximusAl]

I'm a lazy sod, so I'm looking at the fastest route to an immaculate looking car for the winter months.
Luckily, there is less bodywork than previous car to clay and apply ceramic coat.

Recommendation for the glass roof?

My last car only got a wash at service time.

I am also a lazy sod, so I just used this after the 2 bucket method.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006FUT0CS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

Car is gleaming....

 

[M00cow]

I'm a lazy sod, so I'm looking at the fastest route to an immaculate looking car for the winter months.
Luckily, there is less bodywork than previous car to clay and apply ceramic coat.

Recommendation for the glass roof?

My last car only got a wash at service time.

Ah yeah, probably not the best person to ask then - I am Sonax detailer trained I take it all a little bit too seriously.

The glass is a pig on this car and I hate it - my go to is Glaco Compound followed by Glaco Ultra (works like Rain-X but doesn't streak half as bad!)

 

[init6]

I'm a lazy sod, so I'm looking at the fastest route to an immaculate looking car for the winter months.

No such thing.

Just like painting if the prep work isn't done then you're wasting your time. Ceramic over a poorly prepped surface is a waste of money too.
If lazy just use one of the spray on 'ceramics'

 

[Jonnymack74]

If you use a pressure washer on the car the charge port will pop open if not in car wash mode.

Never happened in 3 years on my Model S which doesn't have such a mode..I don't think it has anyway

 

[ChooseFreedom]

Well protected paint + Lazy owner = PPF $$$
Time + meticulous owner = well protected paint
Lazy, cheap owner = sh!t paint

If you want good looking, well protected paint, you have to put in the time and money. There are no shortcuts.
The best protection will be with PPF. Many can't afford that.
Ceramic coating is good for hydrophobicity and making the paint easier to clean, but it won't protect as well against chips or swirls.

Meguiar's makes good consumer products.
But if you're looking for something to use, even when you can't rinse (winter/garage), get some ONR (Optima No Rinse).

 

[Adopado]

It's just a car folks! Do what you did with your last car ... there are no magic solutions ... I'm pretty sure we all know the options ... glass roof is easier than a painted roof in my own experience, and I park near trees for my sins! Due to my rural location I can't drive anywhere without acquiring mud and grit thrown up the sides so even after a careful washing I will never arrive at a destination with an immaculate car. Immaculate cars look nice on driveways and in showrooms ... but cars are for transport from A to B so that's just how it goes.

 

[init6]

It's just a car folks! Do what you did with your last car ... there are no magic solutions ... I'm pretty sure we all know the options ... glass roof is easier than a painted roof in my own experience, and I park near trees for my sins! Due to my rural location I can't drive anywhere without acquiring mud and grit thrown up the sides so even after a careful washing I will never arrive at a destination with an immaculate car. Immaculate cars look nice on driveways and in showrooms ... but cars are for transport from A to B so that's just how it goes.

You'd think differently if you had a coloured car

 

[Adopado]

You'd think differently if you had a coloured car

Midnight Silver Metallic contains some lovely colourful sparkles I’ll have you know! OK it’s grey in the dull light of a Scottish summer… with brown mud highlights most of the time!