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Corvettes vs drive thru car washes?????

Posted: 2/2/09 6:13amMessage 21 of 44
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I hand wash mine only,after I take her out of hybernation,and usually once midsummer,I use Mr.Clean car wash,no spots,the rest of the time I just wipe her down,No automatic car washes for my babyLOL

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Corvettes vs drive thru car washes?????

Posted: 2/2/09 6:41amMessage 22 of 44
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I'll make it real simple, NO, NEVER, NEVER EVER EVER.  Uh-uh, forgeddaboudit, nope, notta chance, ummmmmm NO!
 
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Posted: 2/2/09 10:40amMessage 23 of 44
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I have had a number of Corvettes over the years, and have run them all through the car wash on a regular basis.  I also have had show winning muscle cars which I also ran through the car wash.  When I tell people that, they look at me like I am a mass murderer, but I have never had a problem.  In between, I use Dri Wash.  It really works, and makes the finish less static, so dust doesn't collect on it as quickly.  We carry the whole line of Dri Wash products because we all use them.

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Posted: 2/2/09 11:29amMessage 24 of 44
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No way here to drive through. I would never let a machine wash my Vette! Matter of fact I won't even let a hand besides my own do it. I will only wash it when I absoultley have to. I also use Calfornia duster, and when needed A good detail spray and sterile micro-fiber towels. "T"

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Posted: 2/3/09 10:30amMessage 25 of 44
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[QUOTE=manget1]First of all, welcome to the site!  This is a great place and you'll find lots of great info here.[/quote]
 
I think most people here are going to cringe when they read your post.  To many of us, putting a Vette through an automatic car wash is sacralige. 
 
Well your new here and I hope all this does not scare you. The one thing that is common is we all love our Vettes. As soon as I heard car wash/Vette. It brought back one of my favorite movie lines.....
"When I get home I'm guna SLAP your momma cause dare ain't no way you are from my  LOINS ".
 
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Posted: 2/3/09 5:01pmMessage 26 of 44
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Vette(s): 1981 dark metallic blue, dark doeskin leather interior, mirrored glass T Tops, 330hp/350ci GMPP crate engine, billeted aluminum serpentine system, Dewitts with dual spalls
Welcome aboard!
 
The local paint shops hope you put her thru da auto car wash!  Ditto to everyone washing maybe once a year, then duster, detail spray followed by micro fiber towel, occasional 3M 3000 for light scratches, but do wash tires with bleach white and polish da aluminum!
 
Again, welcome aboard! 
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Posted: 2/6/09 8:10amMessage 27 of 44
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Yep, I do. But only  the touchless and only if it is clean inside.
It is rare that I wash them at all but when they get in a rain storm, there is nothing like a good car wash to rinse it all away.
 
Do T Tops really leak?  LOL
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Posted: 2/6/09 11:33amMessage 28 of 44
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Posted: 2/6/09 11:37amMessage 29 of 44
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NEVER embarass a Vette by running it through a car wash. Vettes should always be treated with kid gloves, not like a common car. Gene

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Posted: 2/13/09 10:07amMessage 30 of 44
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Vette(s): 1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190 hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vettes Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!! Now own a 1998 C-5!
Well, I must be honest and admit that I have taken my "baby" thru the touchless car wash.  My "T" top does not seem to leak and I like to have a clean car, but from reading these posts I guess I should be beaten with a wet noodle for doing this!!  LOL
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