Carwash - safe or not

[Jean-Claude]

Hi, I've got a car approaching delivery soon and am wondering about carwashes. I've not seen much in terms of pros/cons of washing it through a gas station carwash.

I see that a touchless/drive-in, drive-out carwash is recommended in the manual as opposed to the "push-through" method, but has anyone put one through the more typical carwash? Has it been a problem in terms of clearing the rail?

Otherwise, what do people do if washing by hand? What products are you using (pressure washers, soaps, waxes, etc)?

Thanks in advance.

Trev, with you being in Toronto your best solution is likely to find a local professional who can address your on-going car care needs. You just so happen to be somewhat close to Scotty's Shine Shop. They can coat your car with Modesta (wheels, body as well as leather), install clear bra and also address your on-going maintenance washes. I advise you give them a call. Home

 

[Carlover]

I have been a high end car owner for 30 years, and have always used well run professional car washes on my vehicles and have rarely if ever had a problem...presently I have a Tesla 90D a Mercedes SL63 and a Mercedes CL63. They are all washed weekly at a well run Brushless (soft cloth) carwash, and they all look perfect as new.....The reason why is because they are always clean...Just like anything in life there are good car washes and lesser car washes, but the time savings and protection of your vehicles finish by using a good carwash is priceless, and the fear of using them is way way overblown, almost like an old wives tale....Just my two cents