Automatic car washes

SkyBaby · 04-23-2006, 05:18 PM

Ok.... just wanted to know if the information i received about washing my new baby is correct????? I was told that i SHOULDNT take my car to an automatic car wash since it came directly from the factory and the paint hasnt cured yet??????? .. just wash her by hand for 90 days or so..... is this right????? or is someone pulling my leg? SkyBaby-07

SKY Spy · 04-23-2006, 05:28 PM

Well, I don't trust Automatic Car Washers, especially the ones that have them spinning dohickeys that can scratch your SKY all-to-hell

. I would not use them. Just the way I feel about them.

I'm no paint expert but there could be something to that comment but I have no evidence either way to support it or to debunk it.

Its such a "small" car, wash it by hand if at all possible...

Regards,

BA

SkyBaby · 04-23-2006, 05:36 PM

I dont think i will mind being out in the drive with swimsuit on.. washing her and buffing.. and shining her up at all... looking forward to it actually...... LOVE IT ALREADY... SkyBaby-07

agirltrucker · 04-23-2006, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKY Spy

Well, I don't trust Automatic Car Washers, especially the ones that have them spinning dohickeys that can scratch your SKY all-to-hell

. I would not use them. Just the way I feel about them.

I'm no paint expert but there could be something to that comment but I have no evidence either way to support it or to debunk it.

Its such a "small" car, wash it by hand if at all possible...

Regards,

BA

I have to say I got a chuckle out of your description "spining dohickeys" Thanks for the Sunday afternoon laugh....

Phishy · 04-23-2006, 06:31 PM

I was always told NEVER

take a convertible through a car wash. The soap they use alone will not be good for the cloth top. May want to see what it says in the owners manual. Unfortunately I am still waiting for my car so dont have one to check!! LOL

SKY Spy · 04-23-2006, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyBaby

I dont think i will mind being out in the drive with swimsuit on.. washing her and buffing.. and shining her up at all... looking forward to it actually...... LOVE IT ALREADY... SkyBaby-07

Thanks for the mental picture!!!

Regards,

BA

SKY Spy · 04-23-2006, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agirltrucker

I have to say I got a chuckle out of your description "spining dohickeys" Thanks for the Sunday afternoon laught....

Glad to help!!!

Regards,

BA

USFJoseph · 04-23-2006, 06:40 PM

I will never use those "spinning dohickeys" ever again. Although you don't see it unless you are looking my current SL1 has microscratches all over her from those...

RMFNSKY · 04-23-2006, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyBaby

I dont think i will mind being out in the drive with swimsuit on.. washing her and buffing..

SkyBaby · 04-23-2006, 07:07 PM

SkyBaby-07

agirltrucker · 04-23-2006, 07:14 PM

Ok Skybaby, you may have started a riot....

mynewsolstice · 04-23-2006, 07:14 PM

Actually NO AUTO WASHES! Not good for convertables! Go to a wand car wash with the sprayers that aren't high psi (High pressure) Mid pressure is fine. A hand was is always best but I do go to the wand washes. Remember to Use a CLEAN MICROFIBER TOWEL to dry and if you get a chance down the road look into clay barring the car...but that is a whole nother thread!

qwack · 04-23-2006, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKY Spy

Thanks for the mental picture!!!

Regards,

BA

LOL!

Yep...SkyBaby...I'm sure you'd make quite an impression!

vstar · 04-23-2006, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RMFNSKY

agirltrucker · 04-23-2006, 07:51 PM

Hey look, theres Sky baby on the left and me on the right...

Angelqute1 · 04-23-2006, 08:35 PM

Funny you should mention.... I took my car to the car wash yesterday and due to the size of my wheels (and tires) they had to hand wash it. $25!!!! Oh well, this time was okay since I had driven a pretty long distance on Friday (on business). There was bug gutts everywhere on the window, grill, etc. So I thought letting them do it this one time would be best.

So I will be going to Pep Boys and purchasing all of the necessities to keep the car in excellent shape!

richmcc · 04-23-2006, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyBaby

I dont think i will mind being out in the drive with swimsuit on.. washing her and buffing.. and shining her up at all... looking forward to it actually...... LOVE IT ALREADY... SkyBaby-07

For some reason, I got the sudden urge to watch Cool Hand Luke!

Thanks for putting a

on my face!

skl8260 · 04-23-2006, 08:51 PM

My dealer offers free car washes for the life of the car

.

SkyRaider · 04-23-2006, 10:43 PM

I'd go with handwashing just to play it safe. The car isn't that big................

brentil · 04-25-2006, 09:46 AM

I've talked to a couple people in the known and Several Sol owners and I know several who have taken them through auto-car washes with no problems.

04-23-2006, 05:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
SkyBaby First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somewhere In The SKY! Posts: 7,655 My Photos: (13)	Automatic car washes Ok.... just wanted to know if the information i received about washing my new baby is correct????? I was told that i SHOULDNT take my car to an automatic car wash since it came directly from the factory and the paint hasnt cured yet??????? .. just wash her by hand for 90 days or so..... is this right????? or is someone pulling my leg? SkyBaby-07 __________________ Whats NOT to Love??? www.kappascoasttocoast.com *09 Polar White Sky ~~Jades~Angel~~*

04-23-2006, 05:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
SKY Spy Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,904 My Photos: (47)	Well, I don't trust Automatic Car Washers, especially the ones that have them spinning dohickeys that can scratch your SKY all-to-hell . I would not use them. Just the way I feel about them. I'm no paint expert but there could be something to that comment but I have no evidence either way to support it or to debunk it. Its such a "small" car, wash it by hand if at all possible... Regards, BA __________________ 2nd SKY: 2008 RED on Red/Black Lthr RedLine Delivered - 7/14/08 Loaded Auto 3" Magnaflow, Lil Chromies & CAI 1st SKY: (Traded) 2007 Silver Graphite RedLine Loaded (-6CD) Deposit - 4/11/06 Order # KFDHH7 - 5/27/06 Delivered - 2/21/07

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SkyBaby First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somewhere In The SKY! Posts: 7,655 My Photos: (13)	I dont think i will mind being out in the drive with swimsuit on.. washing her and buffing.. and shining her up at all... looking forward to it actually...... LOVE IT ALREADY... SkyBaby-07 __________________ Whats NOT to Love??? www.kappascoasttocoast.com *09 Polar White Sky ~~Jades~Angel~~*

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04-23-2006, 06:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Phishy First 2000 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Indian Harbour Beach, FL Posts: 24 My Photos: (0)	I was always told NEVER take a convertible through a car wash. The soap they use alone will not be good for the cloth top. May want to see what it says in the owners manual. Unfortunately I am still waiting for my car so dont have one to check!! LOL

04-23-2006, 06:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
USFJoseph First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 116 My Photos: (0)	I will never use those "spinning dohickeys" ever again. Although you don't see it unless you are looking my current SL1 has microscratches all over her from those...

04-23-2006, 07:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
mynewsolstice First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gaithersburg Posts: 261 My Photos: (1)	Actually NO AUTO WASHES! Not good for convertables! Go to a wand car wash with the sprayers that aren't high psi (High pressure) Mid pressure is fine. A hand was is always best but I do go to the wand washes. Remember to Use a CLEAN MICROFIBER TOWEL to dry and if you get a chance down the road look into clay barring the car...but that is a whole nother thread! __________________ Vin 2896 Deep, Loaded Except XM 17000 Miles oh and NO A/C gonna see how summer is without it... You buy a solstice or a sky because you fall in love....You buy an MX5 because you haven't seen a solstice or a sky yet...

04-23-2006, 07:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
agirltrucker First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Az Posts: 1,205 My Photos: (4)	Hey look, theres Sky baby on the left and me on the right... __________________ Midnight Blue/vin #189 Leather Package Manuel 6 Disc-XM Chrome Wheels Stubby Wheel Locks Delivered 5/12 Personalized Plate - MY07SKY Ordered Red Line 11-18-06 Traded in base Sky, RL in DRIVEWAY 2/24

04-23-2006, 08:35 PM	#16 (permalink)
Angelqute1 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 1,046 My Photos: (11)	Funny you should mention.... I took my car to the car wash yesterday and due to the size of my wheels (and tires) they had to hand wash it. $25!!!! Oh well, this time was okay since I had driven a pretty long distance on Friday (on business). There was bug gutts everywhere on the window, grill, etc. So I thought letting them do it this one time would be best. So I will be going to Pep Boys and purchasing all of the necessities to keep the car in excellent shape!

04-23-2006, 08:51 PM	#18 (permalink)
skl8260 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 313 My Photos: (7)	My dealer offers free car washes for the life of the car .

04-23-2006, 10:43 PM	#19 (permalink)
SkyRaider First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 115 My Photos: (0)	I'd go with handwashing just to play it safe. The car isn't that big................ __________________ Alaska SkyRaider Silver Pearl, auto, premium, monsoon, CAI, KappaShield, 18in, slip, OnStar Ordered: Mar 11 Shipped: May 5 Invoiced: May 10; VIN# 7Y101696 Driven Off Dealer Floor: June 7, 2006 Dealer MSRP: $27,420 (no sales tax in Alaska)

04-25-2006, 09:46 AM	#20 (permalink)
brentil Administrator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: FL Posts: 2,350 My Photos: (90)	I've talked to a couple people in the known and Several Sol owners and I know several who have taken them through auto-car washes with no problems. __________________ 2006 Solstice, Mysterious [sold] - Born Sept 8th, 2005 2007 Solstice GXP, Mean - Born Nov 17th, 2006

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