PPF with Automatic Car Wash

[tmunns]

Just had my Model Y wrapped with Xpel Stealth and am curious to see if anyone else uses automatic car washes regularly with PPF installed?

Thanks

 

[acarney]

Just had my Model Y wrapped with Xpel Stealth and am curious to see if anyone else uses automatic car washes regularly with PPF installed?

Thanks

You'll likely destroy the black trim (~$1700 to replace) so I would avoid it unless you also had a "chrome delete" done on the black trim around the windows...

 

[diddy]

Just had my Model Y wrapped with Xpel Stealth and am curious to see if anyone else uses automatic car washes regularly with PPF installed?

Thanks

I would not go through any automatic carwash, especially those with brushes. If you are in a pinch, go touchless however they use harsh chemicals to strip the surface grime.

 

[Grovester]

Aero wash and wax washless and a $20 set of micro fibers on Amazon and you won’t have to go to an automatic car wash again. This is what I did.

 

[tmunns]

Aero wash and wax washless and a $20 set of micro fibers on Amazon and you won’t have to go to an automatic car wash again. This is what I did.

Can you share the link to those products please?

 

[tmunns]

You'll likely destroy the black trim (~$1700 to replace) so I would avoid it unless you also had a "chrome delete" done on the black trim around the windows...

I did not have a chrome delete done. Just took delivery of my Model Y last week so it came from the factory with the black trim.

 

[acarney]

I did not have a chrome delete done. Just took delivery of my Model Y last week so it came from the factory with the black trim.

That black trim will be chemically stained rainbow colors that you'll forever be covering up with product if you hit most touchless automatic washes.... ask me how I know and how I know how expensive the trim is to replace...

One thought is if you did a chrome delete (black vinyl wrap) on the black trim then you would have a physical separation between the metal and the chemicals and you could use auto washes...

Ceramic coating will not protect it though and I doubt wax would either...

 

[Grovester]

Can you share the link to those products please?

I don’t have any interest in the products but for the cost of $30 I can keep my car clean in my garage. I also bought the chemical guys microfiber detergent to clean the micro fibers but jury’s out on that for me.

Wet or Waterless Car Wash Wax 16 oz. Aircraft Quality Wash Wax for your Car RV & Boat. Guaranteed Best Waterless Wash on the Market https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TH3FXK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_6BR6AFYJAD6HV079KRTK

50 Pack - SimpleHouseware... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAAJLVG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[mrwug]

Every car I've owned over the past 18 years has had PPF on the front. Virtually every car wash I've gotten in that period has been an automatic one. No issues with the film.

 

[whisperingshad]

I use Chemical bros Pink shampoo if I am going to water wash it, otherwise their waterless wash and shine.(really works great)

 

[Nameless0ne]

Every car I've owned over the past 18 years has had PPF on the front. Virtually every car wash I've gotten in that period has been an automatic one. No issues with the film.

Which film? XPEL, STEK?