Convertible Car

[Roughquest]

Would it be safe to take my convertible through a car wash - instead of jet washing it all the time? I have been told that it would be ok to do so, but im not convinced.

Its a fabric hood, new car.

Thanks
RQx

[Donquixote]

Apart from the fact that a car wash may cause water to leak through your hood, they're also extremely bad for your bodywork, so i definitely wouldn't take a new car through one! Contrary to what the car wash people will tell you, plastic roller-brushes pounding on your bodywork dull the finish. Jet washing may be a bit of a chore, but you'll appreciate the effort in the long run.

[Toureman]

I would not use a car wash or a jet wash, both can damage the car.

There is a recent report that jet washes can actually damage the tyres, apart from the paintwork.

[almcd007]

I was told it was madness as you shouldn't really wash a hood. You should wipe clean, like leather and condition and water proof it - so when it does rain - the water beads off it.

The high pressure jets of a car wash and rotating brushes may well damage the hood.

[jhosking1981]

I used to put mine through without any problems.

[maggie01]

I wouldn't put any car through a car wash. It doesn't take that long to wash it yourself. Especially if it is new.