$6,000 reasons not to use a automatic car wash

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Guy takes new aluminum body Ford F-150 through tunnel wash and brush gets caught on antenna, rips hole in fender and beats up truck. In defense of the car wash it was the truck owner's fault for not removing the antenna. Still I think the car wash should be liable for all the swirls they create:) Keeps a lot of you pros busy.

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Drive-Through Car Wash Causes $6,000 in Damage on New Ford F-150 - Motor Trend

I have to use the automated touchless wash during WI winters from time to time. Growing up I was always warned to stay away from the brushes and rotating swirl-o-matics.
 
It may show up in a Chevy commercial!
 
I would never suggest those old style spinning car washes ... I have shared here (in the past) the story about kids in Key West tying bolts to the nylon strings so that they slap against a car while being cleaned. All sorts of damage "could" happen, its best to wait until you can wash yourself.
 
But it is Military grade aluminum. When was the last time you saw an aluminum tank.

Dave
 
Deosnt amaze me I see Highend cars all the time running through them.Its the 5.99 wash price and a 48 hr rain check that draws them.
 
Some 20 years ago I decided to run my single stage Chevrolet Blazer with nearly perfect paint through a "touchless" car wash. The chemicals that they used were so strong that it oxidized the paint with that one wash. I was able to bring the paint back but have not been through one since.


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Funny how this story just popped up. Just last weekend i did a white F150 and removed the antenna simply to give me more room with the buffer around the taped base and cleaning the glass.
 
briarpatch said:
would love to see that repair estimate
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Bob
 
Not that it matters and not really experienced with it but do I see orange peel on it?
 
i only use the coin operated pressure washers once in a while, hows the soap in them. does it strip wax?
 
New business trend here in Jax.

3 companies (gate, goo goo and forget other) have announced plans to build 15 plus stand alone car washes total over the next three years. Seems there is a market for those who want a step up from the gas station quickie but do not want to spend the time on the "let your car go through alone and have porters wipe and vacuum at the end."

Stay with your car. Drive through and vacuum yourself at end if you choose for under $10.

Seems like a lot of competition in a hurry for one market.


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