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Old 05-23-2014, 12:33 AM   #1
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Coilovers + Dealer car wash = fail?

Has anyone had their car lowered and been able to get a dealer car wash after service?

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Old 05-23-2014, 12:39 AM   #2
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Never. Ever. Get a dealer car wash.
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Old 05-23-2014, 01:07 AM   #3
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Never. Ever. Get a dealer car wash.
If there is one thing I learned from owning a brand new car, is this.

One dealer car wash = $400+ in paint correction, no question. Unless you don't care much for the paint, avoid at all costs.
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Old 05-23-2014, 09:42 AM   #4
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Thanks guys. I will be hunting for a DIY spot instead.

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Preferably touchless. Even better in your own driveway/parking space. Microfiber sponges and towels.

You can wipe it down with a diaper afterwards, but then you may end up with some low-lifes joyriding around Chicago in it when your kid plays hooky and "borrows" it for the day.
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Preferably touchless. Even better in your own driveway/parking space. Microfiber sponges and towels.

You can wipe it down with a diaper afterwards, but then you may end up with some low-lifes joyriding around Chicago in it when your kid plays hooky and "borrows" it for the day.
Sounds like your talking from experience. Sorry dude. Take your keys everywhere! Lol.

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Sounds like your talking from experience. Sorry dude. Take your keys everywhere! Lol.
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I felt old when a buddy didn't know who Zack Morris was. lol
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No way, I can't even get in a normal bay for an oil change since being lowered now. Plus I enjoy washing my own car when it's 90 degrees out
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If there is one thing I learned from owning a brand new car, is this.

One dealer car wash = $400+ in paint correction, no question. Unless you don't care much for the paint, avoid at all costs.
THIS. Ask me how I know.
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I have a standing order with my service guy for them to not touch my car. The guy even made a sign that says "DO NOT WASH" in huge letters lol.
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I have a standing order with my service guy for them to not touch my car. The guy even made a sign that says "DO NOT WASH" in huge letters lol.
They did the same thing the last time I took my car in for service. I thanked the service adviser as she taped the sign on the dash.
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I have a standing order with my service guy for them to not touch my car. The guy even made a sign that says "DO NOT WASH" in huge letters lol.
I made my own sign, some laugh at it but you gotta do what you gotta do.

My detail guy even told me to make one is Spanish lol. Great idea, but I didn't go that far...
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