no pics, but q about dual post mirrors

[g4mbl3]

ok i went to a drive through wash and before i went in the people told me to go back and ge tmy money back b/c if i were to have gone in, my dual post mirrors would have snapped off. would that be true? i just wanted a quick wash b/c i rarely have time to do it myself as i have a crap job and i also need time with my girlfriend. thanks!

[mutt421]

I get told the same thing when I go o any Mikes Carwashes! I still go through and have never had a problem!

[carfreak666]

A "LOT" of people have had their mirrors knocked off at an automatic wash. Most places will just warn you that they are not responsible for the mirrors if they break and will proceed with the wash. So it is up to you if you want to take that risk

[Greengo 07]

just take a couple hours out of your day on the weekend, wash it yourself, and if your girlfriend feels that you should be with her instead, tell her to come help you, thats what i tell my girlfriend, if she wants to she comes help and spends time with me, if not, she sits at home and i clean my car, its not a hard decision, but if they tell you to not go in, dont, keep your nice mirrors, unless you would want to trade mirrors, i can take your dual post and you can take my regulars

[coupe]

Originally posted by g4mbl3
ok i went to a drive through wash and before i went in the people told me to go back and ge tmy money back b/c if i were to have gone in, my dual post mirrors would have snapped off. would that be true? i just wanted a quick wash b/c i rarely have time to do it myself as i have a crap job and i also need time with my girlfriend. thanks!


Wash it yourself, your 17, you have all the time in the world.

Your GF can help you, im sure she isnt a cripple.

[ancona46]

Originally posted by coupe
Wash it yourself, your 17, you have all the time in the world.

Your GF can help you, im sure she isnt a cripple.

im with him...car washes=bad

[Matt95GT]

Don't use automatic car washes, problem solved.

[g4mbl3]

Originally posted by coupe
Wash it yourself, your 17, you have all the time in the world.

Your GF can help you, im sure she isnt a cripple.

like what i mean is lately my job (i work part-time) gives me 8 hour days and i have no sunlite when i get home and plus im exhausted, and on the days i do have off, my girlfriend always wants to hang out with me, but if me and my mom dont go to Gettysburg this weekend then ill see if my girl wants to help me wash it. ive also never waxed a car, and am leniant on washing my car b/c my mom got me a hand microfiber wash thing from wallyworld and it scratched the hell out of my hood, so im always scared of microfiber things (and i didnt really press at all, and it was wet). but last time i used a reagular car wash sponge and it seemed fine.


now im gunna try waxing, yay. a whole new adventure.


but another question, at what point do u buff to get the light scratches out? when it is hazing, or when u wipe it off? id think if u buffed when it was off it would scratch it to hell? thanks

[coupe]

Start here

http://www.paintcare-n-detailing.com/

[Big Joe]

Originally posted by g4mbl3
like what i mean is lately my job (i work part-time) gives me 8 hour days and i have no sunlite when i get home and plus im exhausted, and on the days i do have off, my girlfriend always wants to hang out with me, but if me and my mom dont go to Gettysburg this weekend then ill see if my girl wants to help me wash it. ive also never waxed a car, and am leniant on washing my car b/c my mom got me a hand microfiber wash thing from wallyworld and it scratched the hell out of my hood, so im always scared of microfiber things (and i didnt really press at all, and it was wet). but last time i used a reagular car wash sponge and it seemed fine.

You must of had some small pebbles or dirt or something stuck in the cloth. Theres no way micro fiber would ever do that alone. I don't care how hard or soft you press. I only use Micro fiber on my car and I never had any problems with it. Keep you washing materials off the ground.

[g4mbl3]

Originally posted by Big Joe
You must of had some small pebbles or dirt or something stuck in the cloth. Theres no way micro fiber would ever do that alone. I don't care how hard or soft you press. I only use Micro fiber on my car and I never had any problems with it. Keep you washing materials off the ground.

it was brand new

[g4mbl3]

Originally posted by coupe
Start here

http://www.paintcare-n-detailing.com/
thx a lot man!!!

[Nighthawk243]

Heres an idea.. If you're exhausted, have your girlfriend do it.

Crack a pepsi (Or other soft-drink of choice) and watch. ;)



(If you still want to run it through a wash to just get it somewhat better than it was (If you don't have time), go through the touchless ones that do not physically touch your vehicle. I personally use the one at Sheetz, it basically is a pressure wash. Not great, but its better than nothing. Btw, I'm assuming you have a Sheetz somewhere nearby... they're EVERYWHERE in PA. :lol: )

[kuecker_dj09]

also automatic car washes can have contaminets in the water....not good.....i feel ya when it comes to working alot and having no time for the girlfriend..but i find a way. if you have any questions about washing and waxing, feel free to post em on here...another good site is www.autopia.org they have alot of reviews of products and they also have some good tips..

[Big Joe]

Originally posted by g4mbl3
it was brand new

that doesn't mean it couldnt have gotten dirty.

[g4mbl3]

Originally posted by Nighthawk243
Heres an idea.. If you're exhausted, have your girlfriend do it.

Crack a pepsi (Or other soft-drink of choice) and watch. ;)



(If you still want to run it through a wash to just get it somewhat better than it was (If you don't have time), go through the touchless ones that do not physically touch your vehicle. I personally use the one at Sheetz, it basically is a pressure wash. Not great, but its better than nothing. Btw, I'm assuming you have a Sheetz somewhere nearby... they're EVERYWHERE in PA. :lol: )
lol that makes me jealous, like i had no clue that sheetz had a carwash, like we have 2 sheets near me and neither have 1, but haha i couldnt be that mean to my baby. but i will use my mr clean thing and wash my car (used it once and it works good i guess) and then try waxing it, but thank you all for your help

[Adam88]

Yeah I use the Mr Clean on my silver GA and my Dads black 96 impala ss, just not on white cars, i hear bad stories about it leaving yellow spots=\

[curtisjade1]

I have been using the Mr Clean for a year now and have never had any problems with any yellow spots or anything left on the car at all and I wash my car three times a week. But I have heard of some pretty messed up stuff happening if you don't get all of the soap off the car before you put the pure water on top

[coupe]

Originally posted by Big Joe
that doesn't mean it couldnt have gotten dirty.


Exactly, you have to treat all your MF towels and ANYTHING that touches your paint as though they are steril medical equipment. Always inspect anything that touches your paint before you touch your paint.

[wiseojelly]

Originally posted by curtisjade1
I wash my car three times a week.

wow... :lol:


At the most I have washed it twice... but it gets it at LEAST once.

I don't go through the drive washes anymore. I think the guy that pre cleans it abused it more than the dumb machine.