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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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Now that it's getting colder, I've been wondering about using an automatic or drive thru car wash. Are 'Vettes too low? Any recommendations for or against drive thru car washes? Or better to just suck it up and wash by hand. Thanks in advance! Mark
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Suck it up. as you said. I have seen the track at the car wash damage wheels. Plus you never know if a piece of chrome from the car before you is stuck in a brush.
just my 2cents
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I remember attending a C4 class put on by Gordon Killebrew where he said to never take one through an automatic car wash.
The "no touch" ones should be ok except I know by experience that they blow water under the rear seal of the convertible top.
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Originally Posted by corvetteronw
I remember attending a C4 class put on by Gordon Killebrew where he said to never take one through an automatic car wash.
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Unless you want a wash also
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Good advice guys, thanks! If Gordon Killebrew says not to, what else do you need to know?
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