xpunx

Hey all
So i have a 12 g37xs with the factory bumper and skirts kit. I can't seem to find a carwash that I can drive into without scraping the bumper. Anyone else run into this problem? Am i stuck hand washing? Is there a way to put swap bumpers to not have the low lip?

stealthee

What kind of car wash are you trying to drive into? Every one around here (that I would consider using) are all flat going from the outside to inside.

NealP

I try to stick to touch-less car washes or the ones with the spray gun you do yourself. Mostly cause I don't want their brushes to scratch my car. I'd suggest you do the same.

xpunx

It's just the auto car wash but they all seem to have that guide rail that's elevated and that's what I cant clear.

xpunx

ahhh ok there aren't a lot of those around here. I will have to go hunting. Are the auto washed notorious for paint scratching ?

Infin88

Selym

Have you lowered the car? I have a '13 xS sedan and I don't have any issues with scraping the bumper or side skirts.

youdunseeme

Touch-less to the win!!
If you don't feel like do it yourself, there are some touch-less auto car wash out there

NealP

Yes but more clear coat scratching than paint. I avoid it just to be safe and it helps that there's a touch-less one closer to my home. There was one time where the brush took my aftermarket mirror cover off. It popped back on but it made me think of how hard it was hitting my car to be able to take that off.

ANMVQ

iTrader: (13)

Yea touch-less FTW . I have two near my house I have NEVER been in to a car wash LOL.

nonlinearedits

I made a stupid assumption after being through one my wife took me to in her car. There were pressure washers blasting the brushes as they spun. My stupid assumption was that it must wash the debris off from the car in front so it would be safer. Used it about 5 times myself to get snow and salt off after storms and the entire car is covered in fine scratches now. I'm going to have to spend a weekend correcting the paint now. Never again.

Surfnazi

I used to hook up water hose to hot water supply from washing machine for wintertime washes