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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 86
From: Scottsdale AZ
When I picked up my new A4 the dealer said not to take it to a car wash for six months. He said the paint needs time to cure before putting it through a wash. If anything, he said to take it to a brushless wash.
I'm in NY and the weather here has been kinda shitty with the snow and all and the car needs a cleaning. I've read about some gorror stories at "brushless hand washes." They use the same towels over and over which results in the trapped dirt leaving swirl marks.
Just want to get some opinions of what you guys are doing with your rides when it comes to washing. I'd do it mself, but its too friggin cold.
I'm in NY and the weather here has been kinda shitty with the snow and all and the car needs a cleaning. I've read about some gorror stories at "brushless hand washes." They use the same towels over and over which results in the trapped dirt leaving swirl marks.
Just want to get some opinions of what you guys are doing with your rides when it comes to washing. I'd do it mself, but its too friggin cold.
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Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 170
From: Atlanta, GA
Probably depends on the color you got. I'm qtz gray and did not get these "instructions" from the "know it all" dealership. I have gone through a car wash a dozen times since purchase and it looks spotless, paint is seamless. So not sure what you're getting but if it's not in the manual I would say possibly it was "rushed" out the door to you but how is that possible?????
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Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 69
You should never put your car through a car wash or use a jet wash. A good hand wash using as little contact as possible with the correct products and clothes will keep the car free from swirls and marks in the clearcaot.
I sealed and waxed mine 4 weeks after she was built and the paintwook is spotless even under lights.
I sealed and waxed mine 4 weeks after she was built and the paintwook is spotless even under lights.
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Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1
From: Dutchess Co., NY
Magnotta's on upper Central Ave near the Saturn Dealer. 1 of the best.
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Joined: Jan 2009
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Yeah, someone else told me the same thing last week. I also order all cleaning supplies - microfiber was mitt, microfiber towels, etc. so I'm all set for when it gets warmer.
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