e93 drivers how many of you go through a car wash?

335beeeemer · 04-11-2011, 11:50 PM

To car wash or not. I have heard some cars leak other don't. ? Just taking a survey to see how many is you have no.problems in car washes.

SGMe90 · 04-12-2011, 12:06 AM

Did it once, will not do it again. Hell they changed the whole stripping when I bought it because I noticed that it leaked, and it still does. I can live with a drop or two on my passenger seat. Do not do the high pressure wash, Just hand wash it

troye · 04-12-2011, 12:31 AM

Nope!

Centex Hokie · 04-12-2011, 07:12 AM

I go through an automatic wash. I get 1-2 drops per side coming in where the windows meet on the side. That is the extent of the leaks. I usually hand wash, because of the harsh chemicals used in the automatics, not because of the leaks.

BRO · 04-12-2011, 11:53 AM

I have found that I lose traction in the rainbow soap. And understeer in the wash exit is epidemic!

O HELLA BMW · 04-12-2011, 11:55 AM

never, I always hand wash

buit9110 · 04-12-2011, 12:53 PM

never, hand wash FTW

Snow King · 04-13-2011, 12:54 PM

If you do I would only recommend taking it to one of those Touch Free washes. My car is perfectly sealed except for the drivers side window seal which leaks a few drops during the high pressure wash. Had it "fixed" by the dealer a couple days ago, will take it through the wash later today to make sure it is fixed.

I don't always have time to do a hand wash and touch free carwashes area good option for me to get that clean look in between regular washes. Helps with getting rid of that darn brakedust that builds up every few days.

IN54NITY · 04-13-2011, 02:20 PM

Wrong forum!

Whatsabmw · 04-13-2011, 05:52 PM

Nah, a carwash practically smears dirt from other cars on yours.

vertspeed · 10-27-2011, 04:41 PM

Hand wash only. No leaks here but I've never tried the auto wash.

max · 10-27-2011, 06:07 PM

Hand wash only.

Also, Never had any leaks in heavy downpour rains.

04-11-2011, 11:50 PM	#1
335beeeemer Private 7 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 2008 335 i convertible Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: nj iTrader: (0)	e93 drivers how many of you go through a car wash? To car wash or not. I have heard some cars leak other don't. ? Just taking a survey to see how many is you have no.problems in car washes.
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04-12-2011, 12:06 AM	#2
SGMe90 tuningtechfs tuned 19 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 08 SGM e90 M3, 6mt Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: MD iTrader: (4)	Did it once, will not do it again. Hell they changed the whole stripping when I bought it because I noticed that it leaked, and it still does. I can live with a drop or two on my passenger seat. Do not do the high pressure wash, Just hand wash it __________________ Drives: 08 M3, third pedal baby previous: 07 e93 335i (jb4)
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04-12-2011, 12:31 AM	#3
troye Private First Class 6 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 2009 Black E93 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Temecula, Cali iTrader: (3)	Nope!
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04-12-2011, 07:12 AM	#4
Centex Hokie Private First Class 3 Rep 120 Posts Drives: BMW E93 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Texas iTrader: (0)	Normally hand wash, but sometimes... I go through an automatic wash. I get 1-2 drops per side coming in where the windows meet on the side. That is the extent of the leaks. I usually hand wash, because of the harsh chemicals used in the automatics, not because of the leaks.
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04-12-2011, 11:53 AM	#5
BRO Oldie Newbie 6 Rep 134 Posts Drives: E92 2007 Auto Sport Red Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Irvine CA USA iTrader: (0)	I have found that I lose traction in the rainbow soap. And understeer in the wash exit is epidemic! __________________ 2007 335 coupe, M3 suspension, Koni Yellows, Ground Control camber plates, RB rotors, Kosei K-1 17" with 255 x 40 square Direzzas or BFG R1
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04-12-2011, 11:55 AM	#6
O HELLA BMW I <3 My E93 187 Rep 3,259 Posts Drives: 12” 335is vert Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PA iTrader: (21)	never, I always hand wash __________________ Bagged and Wrapped E93 335i
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04-12-2011, 12:53 PM	#7
buit9110 12.81 at 108.29 mph 4 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 2007 335i sedan SG Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wellington, FL iTrader: (1)	never, hand wash FTW
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04-13-2011, 12:54 PM	#8
Snow King Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 270 Posts Drives: 2007 E93 335i Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	If you do I would only recommend taking it to one of those Touch Free washes. My car is perfectly sealed except for the drivers side window seal which leaks a few drops during the high pressure wash. Had it "fixed" by the dealer a couple days ago, will take it through the wash later today to make sure it is fixed. I don't always have time to do a hand wash and touch free carwashes area good option for me to get that clean look in between regular washes. Helps with getting rid of that darn brakedust that builds up every few days.
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IN54NITY Major nutz 90 Rep 1,489 Posts Drives: '09 n54 e92xi, 6mt, kw v3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Colorado, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335xi [8.89]	Wrong forum! __________________ KWs - Vorshlags - APEX EC-7s - "My garage" has suspension install pictures. _____________________
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04-13-2011, 05:52 PM	#10
Whatsabmw Registered 2 Rep 1 Posts Drives: Honda civic baby! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Nah, a carwash practically smears dirt from other cars on yours.
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10-27-2011, 04:41 PM	#11
vertspeed Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 08' 335i e93 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (8)	Hand wash only. No leaks here but I've never tried the auto wash.
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10-27-2011, 06:07 PM	#12
max First Lieutenant 28 Rep 300 Posts Drives: E93 2011 335is Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ruidoso, NM iTrader: (4)	Hand wash only. Also, Never had any leaks in heavy downpour rains. __________________ __________________________________________________ ________ .................................................. ..........................................
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