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BlackinBlack · 01-10-2014, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Orbrooks

So just figured I would chime in I daily my 2013 1LE and unfortunately while parked at my job my car get's a fair amount of "fall out" from the plant. If unchecked it's pretty bad haze the windows fade the paint etc. I get my car washed once or twice a week and waxed every 3 months to combat this. I use a reputable car wash that's bonded and insured. It isn't laser guided it's the old style tracks and I haven't had a single problem rims and paint are still showroom condition. They also regularly wash a ZL1 with no problems. I talked with them before they did the first wash they assured me if any damage occurred they would fix it.

Noticed your location is Brandon FL. What car wash in Brandon FL is this? I live in the area and was looking for a place that I could get a quick clean between handwashes.

1LEdabeast1LE · 09-18-2015, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Normagene

Did you go for the separate Tire & Wheel Warranty? I forked out the extra cash. Nail in my tire w/600 miles, and then they damaged the rim while changing out the tire. Took months to get the new rim, but it didn't cost me a dime. Not sure they would cover the rim under this circumstance/damage but it would be worth a shot. I'll look at the paperwork to see what damage is covered for the rim. Not sure when you purchased the car, but I think you have several weeks to still get the warranty.

I didn't know that was an option

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Howdie_ · 09-18-2015, 10:45 AM

Agree with the point that there are car washes that can be used. Find the right one, and nothing touches your car and no tracks to drive in. Touchless works well in most situations, then touch up at home with detailing products, it reduces swirls in your paint.
In my town we had water restrictions all summer due to the heat, so no driveway washes allowed.

Mishaman68 · 09-18-2015, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ZL1LEGEND

That sucks. But the wheels and tires are way to wide to have them in a car wash track. Only hand wash car washes or DIY.

+1

monSSter · 09-18-2015, 05:50 PM

same thing happen to me. I was heading out on a nice day and my car looked pretty bad. So I pulled into a motor city car wash. Didn't realize they drive the car onto a chain system that pulls it through the wash. Saw the damage after all was said n done. Wasn't nearly as bad as yours, but set me back 50$ to repair it. Lesson learned

tonyfred · 09-18-2015, 08:10 PM

I live close to a modern laser guided touchless wash. It does a great job if you are only washing off dust, etc. But if I have been through rain or if the car has any amount of dirt at all, its bucket and hose time.
Seriously though if you find the right modern car wash without tracks they do a really good job. Only water and soap touch the car.

Tabloma · 04-11-2017, 05:02 PM

Note sure if anyone said this yet, but when new there was a tag on the shifter of my LE, ZL1 and Z/28 that stated hand wash only. If you got a car used likely it was long gone, and who reads the owners manual cover to cover.

Just a life lesson.

olblue75 · 09-02-2022, 12:37 PM

Try a WashTopia they use a belt no tracks or rollers!

SS_Don · 09-02-2022, 01:08 PM

No car wash ever.

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ChuckZL1 · 09-23-2022, 03:54 PM

Have you scene some of the new Cobbelstone car washes. No more rollers. Just pegs that push car through. Impossible to scratch rims.

09-18-2015, 10:45 AM	#59
Howdie_ Drives: '13 ZL1, '99 Trans Am Join Date: May 2013 Location: Beaumont, Alberta Posts: 75 View My Garage	Agree with the point that there are car washes that can be used. Find the right one, and nothing touches your car and no tracks to drive in. Touchless works well in most situations, then touch up at home with detailing products, it reduces swirls in your paint. In my town we had water restrictions all summer due to the heat, so no driveway washes allowed. Last edited by Howdie_; 09-18-2015 at 10:46 AM. Reason: Posted a url unintended

09-18-2015, 05:50 PM	#61
monSSter Drives: 2017 SS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: BOYNTON BEACH,FL Posts: 329 View My Garage	same thing happen to me. I was heading out on a nice day and my car looked pretty bad. So I pulled into a motor city car wash. Didn't realize they drive the car onto a chain system that pulls it through the wash. Saw the damage after all was said n done. Wasn't nearly as bad as yours, but set me back 50$ to repair it. Lesson learned __________________

09-02-2022, 12:37 PM	#64
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,148	Try a WashTopia they use a belt no tracks or rollers! __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

09-02-2022, 01:08 PM	#65
SS_Don Drives: '22 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,427 View My Garage	No car wash ever. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ '22 2SS \| Wild Cherry Tintcoat \| Design Package 3 \| NPP \| MRC \| A10 \| NAV \| Ceramic Coating \| Full Frontal PPF \| New Hood and Side Stripes \| Michelin PS AS 4 \| Range AFM Disabler Mishimoto Catch Can \| Diode Dynamics side markers \| Cold Air Inductions CAI \| LLoyd Velourtex front/trunk mats with Camaro SS logo \| Footwell Lighting \| Umbra Sequential LED Taillights ZL1addons Deluxe Rock Guards, Stealth Lift Pads, and Tow Hook \| Escort MAXcam360c \| Banks Data Pro and Pro gauges in ZZPerformance pillar pod \| Paddle shifter extensions

09-18-2015, 08:10 PM	#62
tonyfred Drives: 2013 ZL1-Victory Red-Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jackson TN Posts: 1,105	I live close to a modern laser guided touchless wash. It does a great job if you are only washing off dust, etc. But if I have been through rain or if the car has any amount of dirt at all, its bucket and hose time. Seriously though if you find the right modern car wash without tracks they do a really good job. Only water and soap touch the car.

04-11-2017, 05:02 PM	#63
Tabloma Drives: Red ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 174	Note sure if anyone said this yet, but when new there was a tag on the shifter of my LE, ZL1 and Z/28 that stated hand wash only. If you got a car used likely it was long gone, and who reads the owners manual cover to cover. Just a life lesson.

09-23-2022, 03:54 PM	#66
ChuckZL1 Drives: Chevy Camaro ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 64	Have you scene some of the new Cobbelstone car washes. No more rollers. Just pegs that push car through. Impossible to scratch rims.