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Is it EVER ok to machine wash a black car?

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Old 01-17-2012, 08:02 PM
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Is it EVER ok to machine wash a black car?

I mean, I know that sending a black car through an automated wash is a crappy thing to do but the weather is horrible and snowing on and off interspersed with nice days. So are these mitigating factors:

The type of machine, perhaps?

How well waxed and maintained it is?

Getting all the salt and crap off being more important?


Bear in mind, its not something I want to do all the time. But its too cold to hand wash at my place and I dont want to keep doling out twice a week at the hand wash which runs me $30 or so.

I know the guys in this forum are super meticulous but try to bear in mind that I'm just an average guy trying to look after a somewhat better than average car and not a Sultan with a Koenigsegg.

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Brushless isn't horrible. The harsh chemicals will strip wax/sealant but shouldn't cause scratches.
Old 01-17-2012, 11:14 PM
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gthal. You are everywhere dude!!! I think you live in Calgary so you know what I'm talkin about. Are you driving the coupe in this crappy weather? And have you sold the M?
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I would rather recommend you pick up a few nice plush micro fibers, and a bottle of optimum no rinse...and wash your car in your own garage without getting cold....

or just call me, and i'll do it for you....
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Youre in Vancouver?

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