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Ronin_2SS · 10-18-2012, 02:31 AM

just messing around with my GoPro. thought this would be a cool idea to dub in some Glitch Mob music to. Nothing to exciting but different

Soonerfan · 10-18-2012, 03:13 AM

No way in hell i would go thru a car wash, and let the water dry on my car... I prefer the bucket of water and lots of drying by hand.

Tayap79 · 10-18-2012, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Soonerfan

No way in hell i would go thru a car wash, and let the water dry on my car... I prefer the bucket of water and lots of drying by hand.

So what's wrong with going through the car wash, and wiping it down after you pull through?? That's what I do.

Soonerfan · 10-18-2012, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Tayap79

So what's wrong with going through the car wash, and wiping it down after you pull through?? That's what I do.

I just like to make sure i get everything off, and take my time making sure its done right. Car washes might not get everything, and then your drying a dirty car.

big papa · 10-18-2012, 03:33 AM

The car washes out here use filtered water in the final rinse, and even when the rare drop doesn't get blown off, it doesn't leave a mark. Aren't all car washes like that??

Ronin_2SS · 10-18-2012, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Soonerfan

No way in hell i would go thru a car wash, and let the water dry on my car... I prefer the bucket of water and lots of drying by hand.

You assume too much....

Ronin_2SS · 10-18-2012, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by big papa

The car washes out here use filtered water in the final rinse, and even when the rare drop doesn't get blown off, it doesn't leave a mark. Aren't all car washes like that??

yes the final rinse is a spot free rinse. I use the 2 bucket wash as well but and IMO this wash does just a good. There is no "right way" just your own way...

Soonerfan · 10-18-2012, 03:58 AM

Ive been stationed in alot of different states and havent come across a car wash that is filtered. The water is pretty hard, so it leaves alot of spots if you let it dry. I have filter on my hose at home that helps alot. I havent looked for a car wash since ive got this car.

Ronin_2SS · 10-18-2012, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Soonerfan

Ive been stationed in alot of different states and havent come across a car wash that is filtered. The water is pretty hard, so it leaves alot of spots if you let it dry. I have filter on my hose at home that helps alot. I havent looked for a car wash since ive got this car.

Ya i get it you dont like car washes...eitherway the video wasnt meant to critique car washing methods. Ive used this wash off and on since i bought the car in 09. and considering its far from being a garage queen and see's plenty of track time,I have yet to see a single water spot.

sycraft · 10-18-2012, 05:55 AM

Neat video, I will not use carwashes on mine due to the stripes. It can and will lift stripes at times. I have seen it too many times. The water pressure lifts the stripes and the air makes it worse. Once it starts, you cannot just drive out, you have to watch your stripes get ruined. No stripes ok on a touchfree, stripes get handwashed only.

Ronin_2SS · 10-18-2012, 07:38 AM

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CamaroSkooter · 10-18-2012, 07:39 AM

I hope you had the camera in the waterproof case

Ronin_2SS · 10-18-2012, 07:45 AM

Lol case worked flawless. However this was not the first water test I gave it. Was a little concerned the water pressure may force water in the case but it held up fine.

RSBAD454 · 10-18-2012, 07:59 AM

I concur.....who cares if someone wants to use a car wash.....I mostly use a hose and bucket as well, but have ran it through the car wash here and there. It's common knowledge that you will still have quite a bit of water left over. Therefore, you bring towels to get the rest....
Keep doing what you do Ryan.

10-18-2012, 02:31 AM	#1
Ronin_2SS Loving My LS3 Drives: 2010 Summit white 2SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Modesto CA Posts: 828 View My Garage	Going through the carwash (GoPro) just messing around with my GoPro. thought this would be a cool idea to dub in some Glitch Mob music to. Nothing to exciting but different __________________

10-18-2012, 03:33 AM	#5
big papa Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: AZ Posts: 190	The car washes out here use filtered water in the final rinse, and even when the rare drop doesn't get blown off, it doesn't leave a mark. Aren't all car washes like that?? __________________ 19 GMC CC 4x4 2019 Harley RGS

10-18-2012, 05:55 AM	#10
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	Neat video, I will not use carwashes on mine due to the stripes. It can and will lift stripes at times. I have seen it too many times. The water pressure lifts the stripes and the air makes it worse. Once it starts, you cannot just drive out, you have to watch your stripes get ruined. No stripes ok on a touchfree, stripes get handwashed only. __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said

10-18-2012, 07:38 AM	#11
Ronin_2SS Loving My LS3 Drives: 2010 Summit white 2SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Modesto CA Posts: 828 View My Garage	... __________________

10-18-2012, 07:39 AM	#12
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	I hope you had the camera in the waterproof case __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

10-18-2012, 03:13 AM	#2
Soonerfan Drives: 2013 Ash Grey Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: FT Sill, Oklahoma Posts: 144	No way in hell i would go thru a car wash, and let the water dry on my car... I prefer the bucket of water and lots of drying by hand.

10-18-2012, 03:58 AM	#8
Soonerfan Drives: 2013 Ash Grey Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: FT Sill, Oklahoma Posts: 144	Ive been stationed in alot of different states and havent come across a car wash that is filtered. The water is pretty hard, so it leaves alot of spots if you let it dry. I have filter on my hose at home that helps alot. I havent looked for a car wash since ive got this car.

10-18-2012, 07:45 AM	#13
Ronin_2SS Loving My LS3 Drives: 2010 Summit white 2SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Modesto CA Posts: 828 View My Garage	Lol case worked flawless. However this was not the first water test I gave it. Was a little concerned the water pressure may force water in the case but it held up fine. __________________

10-18-2012, 07:59 AM	#14
RSBAD454 Procharged Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Somewhere Posts: 361 View My Garage	I concur.....who cares if someone wants to use a car wash.....I mostly use a hose and bucket as well, but have ran it through the car wash here and there. It's common knowledge that you will still have quite a bit of water left over. Therefore, you bring towels to get the rest.... Keep doing what you do Ryan. __________________ 2010 ABM RS/SS with a Procharged LS3, Flowmaster exhaust.