My X is fully wrapped ..except for the top glass. Are there any special considerations when having it go to a car wash??
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Things to consider with a wrapped car
- Thread starter jerseygirl18
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I wrapped both of mine. The wraps self heal to a certain degree if scratched, so car washes touchless or otherwise are ok. That said, it's so easy to wash with the wrap and ceramic coating that I just wash them myself. You can either do the traditional hose/foam/hose/dry or a hot soapy water bucket "apply and lift" method.
I lease and replace every 3 years. I go through a car wash. Most of the car washes here see lots of Tesla's everyday and know how to handle them. It is common to see 4 or 5 Teslas at a stoplight around here.
Not recommended running through.. as the harsher detergents during the presoak (high Allkaline) are bad for the ppf. It’s recommended to use neutral based soaps. Those that live in cold climates are also recommended to just rinse the salt (brine) / sand at a self car wash. Rather than running daily through automatic car wash, which one normally does in the winter months.
StealthP3D
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Ummm... I don't think it's normal to run through an automatic car wash every day in winter conditions. At least not for normal people.
Many car washes offer unlimited car washes for a monthly fee attached to license plate. Ex Delta SonicUmmm... I don't think it's normal to run through an automatic car wash every day in winter conditions. At least not for normal people.
at the end of the work day you’ll see long lines when people are heading home.
kev1n
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you treat it the same as paint if you want to keep it looking new and glossy, it does have self heal properties (if you went with high end xpel/suntek) but that doesnt mean its not prone to scratches or swirls over time. these guys telling you to run it through an automatic car wash have no idea what they are talking about.
Kiwiadventure
Member
Agree.
The way drivers damaged my previous vehicle panels will slowly to replaced and I'm not that worried. I spend more time looking after my home like washing the exterior. I haven't washed my M3 for a month.
StealthP3D
Well-Known Member
You live in a nice climate less prone to daily elements. I would do the same living all year round warm weather. PPF and ceramic coating are meant to keep the car looking cleaner as from preventing rock chips and a just a rinse does wonders.
If you’re a monthly non normal person that washes you car daily through an automatic car wash in the winter...you get the privilege to skip the line with your pass . Coming from a Honda Pilot I enjoyed my daily unlimited car washes. Now I wash my 2019 Raven Mx Performance with Full Xpel Ultimate ppf in my driveway using my hot water pressure washer and foam cannonYeah, that's not normal. Normal people avoid lines when possible!
forkee
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used to run my 3 through the automated car wash every 2-3 days. it had a matte wrap and looked great every time
If I ever get a wrap it will be matte, the thinking being it won’t show dirt/water spots as easily and therefore need less washing.
Even with Xpel Ultimate with their 10 year claim?? Are you talking about Vinyl or PPF? A huge difference between the two.
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