roadpilot
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I wouldn't say that convertibles WILL leak in a car wash, but I would say that they are more susceptible to leaking than a coupe.
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Especially with your top down .. j/k. Extreme pressure will find weak spots.I wouldn't say that convertibles WILL leak in a car wash, but I would say that they are more susceptible to leaking than a coupe.
Tbh. I’ve never worried/stressed over it. Only time I’ve been interested in washing the undercarriage has been after fun time mud bogging (not normal activity for vehicle in question) or when extracting from muck but for the most part as long as you keep the shiny side up [the] underside will remain unseen.Heard many don’t go through the car wash. How do you get the underneath clean if you hand wash? Do some car washes just do under spray?
Virginia is part of the 'salt belt'. Do they salt the roads in the winter in Virginia?Tbh. I’ve never worried/stressed over it.
Sometimes or pickle juice…Virginia is part of the 'salt belt'. Do they salt the roads in the winter in Virginia?
Then I would most certainly be worried about regular undercarriage washes.They do use salt, and even worse is the Brine. A liquid mixture of salt and other corrosives. At least in Northern VA.
Removing the undertray each time is a pain in the oilThen I would most certainly be worried about regular undercarriage washes.
Just don’t follow the truck and you’ll be fine…. That is unless you’ve got a trailer queen but then she ain’t stepping into any puddles so white gloves need not be concerned they already got the regiment in established.Better than the alternative. Or better yet, drive your beater in the snow and salt.
A hose does just fine at the car wash. I would spray with soap then rinse every couple of weeks. As long as temps are below freezing and you don’t park in a garage you’ll be fine. Try and keep the snow and ice solid. Always wash when the temps warm up though as that’s when the most damage start occurring from the chemicals. You can always buy one of these too.Heard many don’t go through the car wash. How do you get the underneath clean if you hand wash? Do some car washes just do under spray?
I’m in Toronto area and they use tons of salt. Not planning on driving mine until the roads are cleaned after winter and parking it before they start salting again.Then I would most certainly be worried about regular undercarriage washes.
I wouldn't remove that for a wash. If it's doing its job, it's keeping what's behind it relatively clean.Removing the undertray each time is a pain in the oil