My Raptor Just Got Banned from the Car Wash

[xrocket21]

Well, I went again today, samer wash, and my wider offset method wheels jammed me up a bit on the rollers. I got through, but I got stuck in the middle and they stopped it and had me turn the wheel a bit.

 

[AndysLog]

power washer and some soap. shit takes like 30 minutes and i get to spray my doge while i do it too.

 

[Sitdown]

Once I went to 0 offset, I was unable to use our local carwash chain. With mirrors folded it did just barely fit, but sidewall biters often kicked it off its guide. Was more politely told i wasn't welcome anymore

Find a carwash that uses the new conveyor belt system, they're popping up more now. Wider and more flexibility to center it better. Much better for cars with lo profile, no rails to scratch wheels on too.

 

[getz]

No shit! What location ?



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The one just off of Division near down town Spokane.

 

[TMW!]

Just went through Mister Carwash again- they welcomed me with loving arms and i proceeded through the tunnel and off into the sunset


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[TheWolf]

Don't waste your money having your truck waxed and then taking it through an automatic car wash.

The harsh chemicals used in them will strip that wax off in one trip through, leaving no protection on the paint. Even a synthetic sealant will be gone in just a few trips. The worst ones are the touchless versions, since they have to use even harsher chemicals to clean without touching the paint.

Even for those that don't care about the scratches you will get in an automatic car wash, the harsh chemicals will bleach out the plastic and rubber trim, leaving them gray and blotchy, like this:




If you don't have the time or inclination to wash the truck yourself, then at least go to a place that hand washes with decent quality detailing products.

 

[AbitaPro]

That's a good feature, Ford secretly designed in exercise, a health benefit for Gen 2 owners! Don't make a big deal or they will definitely raise the prices, similar to paying extra for organic vegetables and such! I mean you put two carrots side by side, and the organic costs more! If s late, I'm tired, sorry if it's not funny!

 

[FordraptorHero]

^^ Can't wash your own vehicle in your own freakin driveway!?? Wow, thats pretty ****** up!

Thats why you buy a house out of the city and your own land, just my 2 cents.

 

[Baddoug]

^^ Can't wash your own vehicle in your own freakin driveway!?? Wow, thats pretty ****** up!

And the same reason why the person/people who came up with "HOA" needs to be throat punched. Freakin ridiculous!!

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I've also been banned. Never had anything happen to my Gen1 but one day I pulled up and they said "no more Raptors". I drove across town to the other place and again same thing, "no more Raptors". So I'm stuck with the ******** now.

 

[ChiefMachining]

What was breaking?