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Avoid doing this or say bye to clear coat
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Avoid doing this or say bye to clear coat
Long history short, I took my car to the dragstrip a few weeks ago and I did a few burntouts (ocasionally).
A lot of dirtl/rubber got "glued" to the rear bumper (right behind the rear tire). I washed the car a couple of times but the burnt rubber from the tires was still sticking to the bumper.
I decided to have my car wash by a car wash company but before I got to the destination I decided to stop at one of the $1.5 car wash and just rinse the bumpers with water. The water pistol took my clear coat easily without me trying hard(obviously this wasn't the intent).
It is very clear to me that the small tiny rocks and/or rubber from the tires actually poke the clear coat deep enough to weaken it. The water pressure just did the rest. I am just saying, be cautious..
Pictures will soon follow.
A lot of dirtl/rubber got "glued" to the rear bumper (right behind the rear tire). I washed the car a couple of times but the burnt rubber from the tires was still sticking to the bumper.
I decided to have my car wash by a car wash company but before I got to the destination I decided to stop at one of the $1.5 car wash and just rinse the bumpers with water. The water pistol took my clear coat easily without me trying hard(obviously this wasn't the intent).
It is very clear to me that the small tiny rocks and/or rubber from the tires actually poke the clear coat deep enough to weaken it. The water pressure just did the rest. I am just saying, be cautious..
Pictures will soon follow.
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^^ You are lucky then. You probably did a better job than me washing your car. I personally happen to own a Honda 2700 PSI 4 stroke power washer that I was planning on using(thanks god that I didn't use it). The power washer that I used was from a commercial car wash which I think they are rated at around 1100 psi or so.
Either way, I am telling everyone to take it easy on the car wash rinse pistol. A lot to blame on me for putting the water jet to close...
Either way, I am telling everyone to take it easy on the car wash rinse pistol. A lot to blame on me for putting the water jet to close...
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I thought that just hot water would be sufficient but I guess not. I should had done it differently like with a soft brush or more soap and a cloth.
It was always a tough call because even with a cloth or spongy there was too much residual on the bumper from the beginning. Had I used the cloth or sponge and I would had probably scratch the paint anyways.
Someone suggested the painters tape and I totally agree. The 285's tires in the rear don't help much when it comes to leaving residual on the rear bumper.
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Yup, still got some rubber residue on my rear bumper from a year ago. lol
Really doesn't bother me.
Honestly there is no way anyone can see it unless they lay down and look at it directly.
So the pressure washer took off some of your clear coat??
Would you happen to have any pics?
Really doesn't bother me.
Honestly there is no way anyone can see it unless they lay down and look at it directly.
So the pressure washer took off some of your clear coat??
Would you happen to have any pics?
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Lol 2 inches, that will do it for sure.
Funny, I brought my car in for service once and I guess there was a build up of rubber spray all over the exhaust and stuff. They had to chip it off or something the work order said.. "Build up of rubber from aggressive driving" I had a good chuckle.
Funny, I brought my car in for service once and I guess there was a build up of rubber spray all over the exhaust and stuff. They had to chip it off or something the work order said.. "Build up of rubber from aggressive driving" I had a good chuckle.
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*Sigh*.... Never.. Never.. NEVER.. use a pressure washer on your car, hell just using a regular hose and a pressure nozzle is a bad idea....
Why.. because all you are doing is using the pressure from the washer/regular hose to grind any dirt and dust that is still on your car into the paint...
Why.. because all you are doing is using the pressure from the washer/regular hose to grind any dirt and dust that is still on your car into the paint...
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I dont see a problem with using a pressure washer. Ive used one for years. You just have to be cautious of the nozzle you are using, and set the pressure appropriately. Also car wash bays are fine as long as you arent scrubbing very hard and have a good shammy to dry with afterwards. When Im at home I have my own pressure washer and use a microfiber cloth good soap etc. But when Im at school I have to use the car wash bays. I used a microfiber cloth at first but got in **** when I brought my own soap. Now I will just use the brush for around the wheels, and side skirts. And use the spray soap for majority of the car. Having a good (clean) shammy is important to getting everything off of you car. I usually end up going through 2 shammy's. Then Im forced to clean them. No swirls and the finish is fine because the soap isnt on there very long.
