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Mar 4, 2009 | 09:36 AM

Roodman

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Well I've had my 2003 coupe since Mile 1, never took her out in the winter time. Then this year I realized that life is too short and I should enjoy her on the dry road days. Now I have salt caked on the rear of her and want to get her clean. I have a great touchless car wash by my house. I usually do the undercariage option. Will that hurt the car being a bottom feeder. I love this car and you guys always have the answers.

Mar 4, 2009 | 09:46 AM

tomurphjr

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I've done the undercarage like this before and had no ill effect on the C5.

Mar 4, 2009 | 10:04 AM

Bigstik

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I've done the undercarage like this before and had no ill effect on the C5.

Same here. I always give the bottom side a good spray and have never had any issues with it.

Mar 4, 2009 | 10:31 AM

rdline

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Down south get sand in some tight spaces, did the undercarriage and no problems.

Mar 4, 2009 | 10:59 AM

~~Todd157k~~

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pffft... I get under it every other month with a pressure washer. I like being clean down under.

Mar 4, 2009 | 11:46 AM

ALEXAMES

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From: DALLAS/FT WORTH TEXAS

I think you have made a great decision to drive the Vette more often. I am now daily driving my ZO6 and I would never go back!

Mar 4, 2009 | 11:48 AM

Roodman

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Hey thanks for the input. Im going to the car wash tomorrow!

Mar 4, 2009 | 12:10 PM

sneakelman

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I would just make sure to turn the car off while it is being washed. That way, you have zero chance of ingesting any water while its being sprayed from underneath.

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jrose7004

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I wouldn't think that it would hurt anything.

Mar 4, 2009 | 01:35 PM

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japc5

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I've take mine through the touchless wash several times a year largely because it has the under carriage pressure wash as you enter. So far no ill effects.

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