Look a dumb dumb double header at a rack wash
02-26-2017, 11:30 AM
#21
Race Director
There is an automatic wash near my house that I have no issues taking my Corvette through. Nothing whatsoever touches the car, you drive up to the middle of the wash and stop and then the sprayers move around your car and soap it up and rinse it. Then you drive slowly out through the dryers. I like to drive my C6 once every week or two during the cold months, so it will sometimes get a bit of salt dust on it from the roads and I would rather not let that sit for too long, so that's when I'll take it through the automatic wash.
02-26-2017, 11:40 AM
#22
I got stuck in that Delta Sonic once. I was in back of a Ford F250 and the guy had oversized tires on the thing 3/4 way through the tires got wedged in the track and it shut down the whole wash. They tried to drive him through the rest of the way and a tire caught on something and blew up. The Guy from Delta Sonic comes banging on my window and tells me they have to call someone and winch him out and my only way out was to back out blindly through the tunnel and all the hanging wash spaghetti pads it was a nightmare!
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02-26-2017, 11:42 AM
#23
Naples FL
Tire size is not an issue on a base/Z51. My rear 285s clear my local drive through wash with plenty of room. I wouldn't take a GS or a Z06 in because a 335 might not fit, but other than that, I have little patience to wash my own car. I'd rather be out driving it. Also, most of those car washes have an underbody spray, and I drive my cars year round. Better for getting the salt off.
03-04-2017, 09:20 AM
#24
Instructor
Thats funny. This 9157 guy here takes his through the car wash and damages the backside lip on his rear wheel and then sells them to me without disclosing that in the sale. So no, Z51 wheels are an issue.
03-06-2017, 01:20 AM
#25
Drifting
The nearest car wash that would accommodate my car is 30 miles away. Probably the reason I'm so comfortable with a sponge and bucket...
And since it's been raining non stop here for weeks, I've taken to putting on my rain gear and washing the car during the storm. Pounding rain does a great job of rinsing the car.
And since it's been raining non stop here for weeks, I've taken to putting on my rain gear and washing the car during the storm. Pounding rain does a great job of rinsing the car.
Last edited by AdventurePoser; 03-06-2017 at 01:22 AM.
03-06-2017, 01:40 AM
#26
Having a good car ≠ having a good brain.
03-06-2017, 07:23 PM
#27
Burning Brakes
If I was unable to wash it myself, I'd probably just call a mobile detailer.
03-06-2017, 08:30 PM
#28
The nearest car wash that would accommodate my car is 30 miles away. Probably the reason I'm so comfortable with a sponge and bucket...
And since it's been raining non stop here for weeks, I've taken to putting on my rain gear and washing the car during the storm. Pounding rain does a great job of rinsing the car.
And since it's been raining non stop here for weeks, I've taken to putting on my rain gear and washing the car during the storm. Pounding rain does a great job of rinsing the car.
Ken
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03-06-2017, 08:39 PM
#29
Melting Slicks
I got stuck in that Delta Sonic once. I was in back of a Ford F250 and the guy had oversized tires on the thing 3/4 way through the tires got wedged in the track and it shut down the whole wash. They tried to drive him through the rest of the way and a tire caught on something and blew up. The Guy from Delta Sonic comes banging on my window and tells me they have to call someone and winch him out and my only way out was to back out blindly through the tunnel and all the hanging wash spaghetti pads it was a nightmare!
But a great story.
03-22-2017, 09:11 PM
#30
Heel & Toe
Water Softener
New to the forum and trying to feel my way around. Have a question, and since I value and respect everyone's opinion I thought that I would ask this question. I live in Florida and don't always have the luxury of washing my car in shaded areas and constantly fight water spots. I'm thinking of tapping into my home water softener so I will have a hose bib to wash my car hoping to eliminate this problem. The salt content in home water softeners is very minimal. Your thoughts, pros and cons. Thanks!
03-23-2017, 12:40 PM
#31
I was driving to a funeral in my C63 AMG a few years back and needed to do a quick wash. The back 2 rims were scratched pretty bad. Luckily I had the wheel package and they were repaired for free. I did learn my lesson though.
03-23-2017, 01:07 PM
#32
I always have the same guy at the car wash hand wash my C7 vert. He does a great job, right down to cleaning my brake calipers with a toothbrush. I give him a $5 tip. It's worth it.
03-23-2017, 02:40 PM
#33
New to the forum and trying to feel my way around. Have a question, and since I value and respect everyone's opinion I thought that I would ask this question. I live in Florida and don't always have the luxury of washing my car in shaded areas and constantly fight water spots. I'm thinking of tapping into my home water softener so I will have a hose bib to wash my car hoping to eliminate this problem. The salt content in home water softeners is very minimal. Your thoughts, pros and cons. Thanks!
03-23-2017, 03:58 PM
#34
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Corvette Commandments
Corvette Commandment # 5:
Thou shalt keep thy Corvette clean and waxed at all times, yet thou shalt not bring thy Corvette to an automatic car wash.
Thou shalt keep thy Corvette clean and waxed at all times, yet thou shalt not bring thy Corvette to an automatic car wash.
03-23-2017, 05:07 PM
#35
Le Mans Master
I've got a buddy that is on his 4th Corvette in the last 30 years - he's amassed more than 400,000 miles in Vettes: C4, C5, C6, C7.... all of them have been run through automatic car washes and yet always bring top dollar on sale or trade...
Just watch what kind of car wash you use.... these things are not delicate..... at the end of the day they're all just cars - that includes both my C7 and my F-car.
Just watch what kind of car wash you use.... these things are not delicate..... at the end of the day they're all just cars - that includes both my C7 and my F-car.
03-24-2017, 06:13 PM
#37
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The nearest car wash that would accommodate my car is 30 miles away. Probably the reason I'm so comfortable with a sponge and bucket...
And since it's been raining non stop here for weeks, I've taken to putting on my rain gear and washing the car during the storm. Pounding rain does a great job of rinsing the car.
And since it's been raining non stop here for weeks, I've taken to putting on my rain gear and washing the car during the storm. Pounding rain does a great job of rinsing the car.
03-24-2017, 06:20 PM
#38
Le Mans Master
When it's cold out I use a touchless wash that doesn't use wheel tracks. Works great when you can't do a hand wash.
