JBklynStang

Would anyone know if it's ok to put a convertible through a car wash?

Thanks.

S197GT07

Is it ok? Yes

Will it most likely put tons of swirls in the paint? Yes

Have I ever brought mine through? No

astentine

It's safe. I assume you're worried about the roof. I've got a convertible and it's been through many. Funny though, I do have a lot of swirls in the paint and just attributed it to daily driving wear and tear. Do brushless car washes put swirls? Cause that's all I've used...

Alec

It'll be fine, but I don't trust them. Especially with a new car like yours

kput

How does a car-wash put swirls in paint?
That makes no sense.

S197GT07

Yes they will, some more than others though.

I know I'll never find it, but there was a sweet video (might of been 5th gear????) where they took 3 black cars and detailed the hoods. They did a full correction and finished it with Crystal Rock ($1000+ wax). They took each car to a different type of car wash and showed the results.

Each car had a ton of swirls in the end, so yes it will swirl the paint.

It may have to do with the high pressure they use in the "touchless" washes. No idea really

onederful100

if you care about your Mustang, dont take it to the car wash.

shad2009

a car wash is a re-creation of poor washing techniques...the only time i have ever used one is in the winter to blast off all the salt etc...car washes WILL put swirls in your paint no matter where you go

what he said...

S197 brought up a good point as well...i think it was fifth gear...they did three different simulations...run through car wash...touchless car wash...and the ppl that re-use the same towels all day...it all comes down to the technique, and a machine has NO technique

JBklynStang

Since I don't wash my own car.. how about the hand wash places? They are far more expensive... But i'm willing to go if it doesn't damage my top.. (or the paint i guess)

onederful100

i can wash my car in about 1/2 an hour. as long as its not too dirty.
i dont bring my car to jiffy lube either. i do it myself.

my boss at work brought his minivan to a car wash, and the auto car wash ripped off the side panel near the ground
costs about $650 to repair. the car wash place payed for it, but still that was messed up.
the car wash also messed up my moms antenna on her mazda 3, they didnt take it off when it went in, they usually do but this time they didnt
they had to replace it, but was an inconvenience.

i dont trust any geek off the street touching my Mustang.
i'd rather do it myself.