YACT: Convertibles alright at carwashes?

[Estrella]

I know one is not supposed to pressure wash a convertible. Mainly because water might get in the car. However, are car wash places, e.g. Mister Car Wash, safe for convertibles? Just in case you are wondering, I own a 2005 Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0L.

 

[Zolty]

as long as the seals are good you are fine.

 

[Pacfanweb]

Just don't gripe to the dealer when your top leaks. If you have a hand wash place, that's okay. But no machines.

<----Owns a business that repairs water leaks in cars.

 

[Shawn]

Hard top or soft top?

 

[Estrella]

soft top

 

[Estrella]

bump

 

[ElFenix]

not top gear's homeade convertible

 

[Reel]

Don't let a wheel ride along the roof if you go to one that uses a guide wheel.

 

[daveymark]

as long as it's a "touchless" car wash, you're g2g

get that bad boy wet

 

[ghost recon88]

as long as you put the top up first

 

[JulesMaximus]

All convertibles leak over time. I wouldn't take one through a high pressure wash but hand washes and soft brush washes are fine.

Personally, I usually wash my cars myself though.

 

[Tobolo]

My sunroof is leaking in a 94 Explorer. Only does it with large amount of rain, so I believe my drain is working, but there is a gap at the too between the glass and the seal. Where are you located and do you think you could help?

 

[Pacfanweb]

Originally posted by: Tobolo
My sunroof is leaking in a 94 Explorer. Only does it with large amount of rain, so I believe my drain is working, but there is a gap at the too between the glass and the seal. Where are you located and do you think you could help?

I assume you're talking to me.

If there is too much water getting past the sunroof seal, it can overwhelm the drains even if they are flowing normally.
They are small tube and can only flow so much.

Is that a factory sunroof? I don't recall too many Explorers of that vintage having factory installed sunroofs. Most I run into are aftermarket, which are a pain, to say the least.

If you're not sure, PM me and I'll tell you how to tell.

 

[Pacfanweb]

Originally posted by: daveymark
as long as it's a "touchless" car wash, you're g2g

get that bad boy wet

Ass-backwards advice.

NEVER take a convertible through a touchless carwash unless you want to get wet.

 

[Vic]

No.

 

[Cutterhead]

My convertible is 8 years old now, and I can't say I've ever had a problem with washing it. Should be fine.

 

[Estrella]

Originally posted by: Cutterhead
My convertible is 8 years old now, and I can't say I've ever had a problem with washing it. Should be fine.

not yourself but, taking it to a place where the run it through there facility and then clean it out?

 

[Nebor]

That's a pretty nice car. Take the time to wash it yourself.

 

[daveymark]

Originally posted by: Pacfanweb

Originally posted by: daveymark
as long as it's a "touchless" car wash, you're g2g

get that bad boy wet

Ass-backwards advice.

NEVER take a convertible through a touchless carwash unless you want to get wet.

I agreee. put the top up first.

 

[Estrella]

I simply said f it today. I went and washed it by hand, lol.