Washed my shirt while getting my car washed...

**JohnD** · 10-16-2006, 08:01 PM

For the first time I took the SKY through a "ride in it while it gets blasted with high-pressure water" kind of dealio today.

All I can say is, "I'm glad my shirt was machine washable."

the pressure of the water pushed the top out of the way allowing other, evil water to work it's way quite nicely into the cockpit above the side window.

Not too bad, really. I didn't have to bail out the car or anything, but my shoulder was pretty soaked...

Kristen · 10-16-2006, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdigiant

For the first time I took the SKY through a "ride in it while it gets blasted with high-pressure water" kind of dealio today.

All I can say is, "I'm glad my shirt was machine washable."

the pressure of the water pushed the top out of the way allowing other, evil water to work it's way quite nicely into the cockpit above the side window.

Not to bad, really. I didn't have to bail out the car or anything, but my shoulder was pretty soaked...

Now that's funny!

I love that all of us waiting for our cars to be delivered are gaining lessons learned from the few that have taken delivery. Keep up the good work and next time...might want to take a towel with you!

cerberus · 10-16-2006, 08:41 PM

Did you happen to remember to put the top up?

Coulda used security video of that one.

OLDMX4 · 10-16-2006, 08:44 PM

Hand Wash....

moni6 · 10-16-2006, 08:48 PM

Hand wash good.....high-pressure washer bad. Thanks.

**JohnD** · 10-16-2006, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cerberus

Did you happen to remember to put the top up?

Coulda used security video of that one.

Yeah, it was up. But apparently the robot did not approve of its final placement, and felt that a slight adjustment was in order...

StarlightSky · 10-16-2006, 10:31 PM

I've owned convertibles as daily drivers for ten years now. My first experience taught me one simple truth: HAND WASH!

marlboromike · 10-16-2006, 10:37 PM

As Mr T would say...FOOL

MRSSKY · 10-17-2006, 12:12 AM

OMGOSH!....DEFINITELY HAND WASH....

**Rustyknight** · 10-17-2006, 01:02 AM

Why would you possibly take it to the car wash and forget your umbrella.

Didn't your daddy always tell you to put your coat on mud puddles and hold your umbrella over the head of your best girl?

KappaMan · 10-17-2006, 02:05 AM

Been there, done that. Still got the wet t-shirt.

Borrowed it and washed it before I returned it to its rightful owner(s). Ran it through the carwash (made sure it was ok with the owner) - and that is where I learned that the little 'tang' on the roof has to fit INTO the little slot in the body (just behind your shoulder).

I was a bit worried as the washers came up the hood, along the window, relaxed a bit as the nozzles seemed fine. THEN, they hit the back part of the window...

...and I got to play the "WWII submarine struck by a depth charge" game.

I could almost hear the "arruuuuugggahhh arrruuuuuugggaaaahh arrrruuuuugggahhh" of the klaxon in my mind, the captain shouting to dive, dive!!...

jayman · 10-17-2006, 02:12 AM

Hey, it could've been worse--at least it wasn't one of those sloppy blue noodles coming through your window--those things are like spastic octopus tentacles

**Skip** · 10-17-2006, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdigiant

For the first time I took the SKY through a "ride in it while it gets blasted with high-pressure water" kind of dealio today.

All I can say is, "I'm glad my shirt was machine washable."

the pressure of the water pushed the top out of the way allowing other, evil water to work it's way quite nicely into the cockpit above the side window.

Not too bad, really. I didn't have to bail out the car or anything, but my shoulder was pretty soaked...

About time you washed that shirt...Skip...Did it go through the rinse cycle?

**JohnD** · 10-17-2006, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Skip

About time you washed that shirt...Skip...Did it go through the rinse cycle?

Ah dun founded me a better way'n hoofin' 'em on down to the crick and rock-a-slappin' them sunsabishes!

Keeferno · 10-17-2006, 10:55 AM

Lol, thanks for the heads up

Slade · 10-17-2006, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by marlboromike

As Mr T would say...FOOL

More like: I Pitty da FOOL!!

LOL

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moni6 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 385 My Photos: (0)	Hand wash good.....high-pressure washer bad. Thanks. __________________ silver pearl Sky- July 2006 traded in for... silver pearl R/L red/black leather manual, chrome, monsoon, splash guards, clear bra, MF 3" dual exhaust, Fujita intake

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marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 7,126 My Photos: (6)	As Mr T would say...FOOL

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MRSSKY First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,207 My Photos: (0)	OMGOSH!....DEFINITELY HAND WASH.... __________________ MICHIGAN Black Onyx, auto BLK/RED Trim am/fm cd/mp3 premium 18"Chrome aka...(mrsviper) ordered...may 2006 delivered..sept 2006

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Rustyknight Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 886 My Photos: (9)	Why would you possibly take it to the car wash and forget your umbrella. Didn't your daddy always tell you to put your coat on mud puddles and hold your umbrella over the head of your best girl? __________________ Rusty Bluestone Sky Black Leather and Roof Serial #11805 - Traded 8-2-2007 Midnight Blue RL Black Leather and Roof Serial #05941 - Picked Up 8-20-2007 What is the source of your user name: http://www.skyroadster.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8236

10-17-2006, 02:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
KappaMan Administrator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 4.815 162.342? Posts: 1,673 My Photos: (17)	Been there, done that. Still got the wet t-shirt. Borrowed it and washed it before I returned it to its rightful owner(s). Ran it through the carwash (made sure it was ok with the owner) - and that is where I learned that the little 'tang' on the roof has to fit INTO the little slot in the body (just behind your shoulder). I was a bit worried as the washers came up the hood, along the window, relaxed a bit as the nozzles seemed fine. THEN, they hit the back part of the window... ...and I got to play the "WWII submarine struck by a depth charge" game. I could almost hear the "arruuuuugggahhh arrruuuuuugggaaaahh arrrruuuuugggahhh" of the klaxon in my mind, the captain shouting to dive, dive!!... __________________ In principio creavit Bob Caelum... Magister Caelum Sum!!! No, I'm NOT Bob Lutz... Link to Forum Rules/Guidelines/Etiquette Link to Sky Specification Estimates/Sky FAQ

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jayman First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,830 My Photos: (0)	wet washed Hey, it could've been worse--at least it wasn't one of those sloppy blue noodles coming through your window--those things are like spastic octopus tentacles __________________ Silver Graphite '07 : red interior, tint, chrome rims, li'l chromies, chrome wipers, chrome domes, chrome vanity,chrome valve stems, chrome antenna, chrome sack... "I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul" C&H RED SOX NATION

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Keeferno Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Winnebago, IL Posts: 366 My Photos: (0)	Lol, thanks for the heads up

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