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Old Jan 19, 2023 | 03:06 AM
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Purchased the G550 a couple of weeks ago and I am having a problem finding a car wash that will put the car through their wash… they are worried about damage to the roof rack. Has anyone else experienced this?
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Old Jan 19, 2023 | 02:10 PM
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I would recommend getting it hand wash.
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Old Jan 19, 2023 | 02:29 PM
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We also have a Defender with attachments and most places won't let it go through due to damage concerns. We just have it hand washed or in the winter use the manual spray wand to get the snow/grime off in between hand washes.
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I run mine through a brushless wash in winter and hand wash in summer.
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Originally Posted by tonygwagon
I run mine through a brushless wash in winter and hand wash in summer.
I agree. Brushless wash or any self-service place during winter makes sense. The real PITA is top and bottom of roof rack which can be done in summer.

In general, those car washes go through daily occurrences of issues with car damages. Once they see you in a Mercedes with a roof rack, I am not surprised they would turn you away. Too high risk



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