car wash and fiberglass hoods

LXtra · 02-18-2004, 08:11 PM

I was wondering if its a good idea to take a car with a fiberglass hood through a touch less car wash? Is this a good idea or will it make the paint flake off? I'm unable to wash my car at home as I live in a townhouse. Thanks in advance

xxxBlakexxx · 02-18-2004, 10:24 PM

Unless you have a bad paint job, I can see no reason why this would be a problem.

Anyone else?

LXtra · 02-18-2004, 11:56 PM

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Originally posted by xxxBlakexxx
Unless you have a bad paint job, I can see no reason why this would be a problem.

Anyone else?

Maaco

Well you answered my question, thanks

I'll have to think of something else

xxxBlakexxx · 02-18-2004, 11:59 PM

Why don't you try one of those coin-op hand spray ones and avoid using the nozzle too close?

LXtra · 02-19-2004, 12:05 AM

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Originally posted by xxxBlakexxx
Why don't you try one of those coin-op hand spray ones and avoid using the nozzle too close?

i've done that too, but the brush scratches the wax, I usually take a sponge with me. It just sucks cause it runs on a timer.

mustardjohn · 02-19-2004, 09:40 PM

Hey man go to the timmer place and take a couple of buckets. Spray the car down and fill the buckets up with soapy water move over to the side and wash the car with a sponge. That would be kind of like washing at home. When you are done put in some more coins and and rinse it off.

Most of the real detailing starts after the car is washed and dried anyway.

I like the coin place in the winter because they have hot water. Lot of times I will go there to wash the car and then come back home and finish. Although on the gulf coast here we only have 6 weeks of winter. It was 70F here today and sunny.

Stang_Crazy · 02-20-2004, 12:33 AM

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Originally posted by mustardjohn
Hey man go to the timmer place and take a couple of buckets. Spray the car down and fill the buckets up with soapy water move over to the side and wash the car with a sponge. That would be kind of like washing at home. When you are done put in some more coins and and rinse it off.

I agree 1,000%. If you absolutely can't wash your car at home (which it sounds like you can't) then take it to a coin-op place but take all of your supplies with you. Buckets, car shampoo, wash mitt, towels, etc. Use the water to fill the buckets and to rinse the car off.

02-18-2004, 08:11 PM	#1
LXtra Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria,BC Canada Posts: 44	car wash and fiberglass hoods I was wondering if its a good idea to take a car with a fiberglass hood through a touch less car wash? Is this a good idea or will it make the paint flake off? I'm unable to wash my car at home as I live in a townhouse. Thanks in advance __________________ 88 LX 351W

02-18-2004, 10:24 PM	#2
xxxBlakexxx Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mountaintop, PA Posts: 634	Unless you have a bad paint job, I can see no reason why this would be a problem. Anyone else? __________________ "Children should not get cancer, but they do!" Help a child with cancer at www.homeoftheirown.org My Stang: 2000 Mustang GT Vert - Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter; C&L Plenum; BBK 75 mm TB; Steeda Strut Tower Supports; Black "Deep Dish" Bullet Wheels; FRPP 4.10's; Steeda Subframes; SLP Catback & SLP Catted X-Pipe; SCT 4 Position Chip with 3 custom tunes; Steeda CAI; Venom-1000 Nitrous; Roush Stage 3 Body Kit; Bullet Suspension Package (on the way)

02-18-2004, 11:59 PM	#4
xxxBlakexxx Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mountaintop, PA Posts: 634	Why don't you try one of those coin-op hand spray ones and avoid using the nozzle too close? __________________ "Children should not get cancer, but they do!" Help a child with cancer at www.homeoftheirown.org My Stang: 2000 Mustang GT Vert - Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter; C&L Plenum; BBK 75 mm TB; Steeda Strut Tower Supports; Black "Deep Dish" Bullet Wheels; FRPP 4.10's; Steeda Subframes; SLP Catback & SLP Catted X-Pipe; SCT 4 Position Chip with 3 custom tunes; Steeda CAI; Venom-1000 Nitrous; Roush Stage 3 Body Kit; Bullet Suspension Package (on the way)

02-19-2004, 09:40 PM	#6
mustardjohn Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Orange, TX Posts: 360	Hey man go to the timmer place and take a couple of buckets. Spray the car down and fill the buckets up with soapy water move over to the side and wash the car with a sponge. That would be kind of like washing at home. When you are done put in some more coins and and rinse it off. Most of the real detailing starts after the car is washed and dried anyway. I like the coin place in the winter because they have hot water. Lot of times I will go there to wash the car and then come back home and finish. Although on the gulf coast here we only have 6 weeks of winter. It was 70F here today and sunny. __________________ 2003 3.8 Mineral Gray, MAC CAI, K&N, Chin Spoiler