Obsessed owner removes plate before washing car...

[thodgdon66]

Am I the only one here who does this? I just like to get the car as clean as possible!!

 

[patrick40363]

Am I the only one here who does this? I just like to get the car as clean as possible!!

You should see someone.

 

[Kilotango74]

I only do that when polishing or waxing.

 

[Akikiki]

In a word.. No.

 

[thodgdon66]

You should see someone.

I know, this started with my 2007 335i (which I thought was fast, with a piggyback computer doubling the boost to 16.5psi...)

Love obsessing over this car!

 

[ICUDoc]

Your OCD exceeds even mine.

 

[SD_Engnr]

What about the rear plate????

 

[mbdionio]

if that makes you happy and satisfied why not.

 

[PACEMD]

What plate? I remove my front license plate when washing. But I have the Ottosteer magnetic plate so no effort required.

 

[N54TT]

What plate? I remove my front license plate when washing. But I have the Ottosteer magnetic plate so no effort required.

same here

 

[Kleenerth3]

I don't but... I do remove the clear covers front and back to clean the inside of the cover and give the plates a wipe while they're looking at me. I can't stand the soapy drips that show after a full wash. Totally normal as I see it...

 

[Rottenapplr]

I’ve never heard of people removing plates before but I should do this from time to time.

 

[N.Y.R.]

You’re risking more damage taking it on and off than you think. All it takes is one slip and the screwdriver scratches your paint.

 

[PACEMD]

You’re risking more damage taking it on and off than you think. All it takes is one slip and the screwdriver scratches your paint.

You also take a huge risk driving a car. One rock and the paint is toast!

 

[N.Y.R.]

You also take a huge risk driving a car. One rock and the paint is toast!

Needless Risk vs. Common Risk

 

[640k]

You’re risking more damage taking it on and off than you think. All it takes is one slip and the screwdriver scratches your paint.

i think the risk is more in the metal screw into the plastic fitting. there are only so many revolutions you'll be able to do that before the grommet fails.

 

[PACEMD]

Sure, and there are only so many times I can remove my magnetic plate before the magnet fails. Screwed up, init?

 

[TyH2009]

Dang that's pretty OCD. I thought I was bad about doing door jams, trunk/frunk jams.

 

[Kilotango74]

You’re risking more damage taking it on and off than you think. All it takes is one slip and the screwdriver scratches your paint.

Unless you have never used a screwdriver that risk is near zero.

 

[XLR82XS]

There is still the black plate mount - dirt can certainly build up behind that. Anyone removing that thing when washing?