irokdastar

so saturday night i pulled into the car wash and i had my wife and her friend in the car. as we were pull in i put the car in N and it started dragging the car in. i get stuck 3 feet in .and when i say get stuck i mean my car is sitting on the metal rail . i am flipping out and the guy goes dont hit the brake. i said ok i thought i was really hitting the brake. as the roller comes back it picks up and my car and slammes it down . at that point i got furious because i knew my car was stuck . i had to get my wife and her friend out of the car. he tried pushing it and nothing . so i gave it gas to move forward. at this point i am scrapping bottom. finally get it in and threw the car wash. as i am driving back i feel like the left wheel is just bouncing when i hit a pot hole. any idea what it is? or did i just mess up my alighnment. please someone help

robertrios

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that sounds horrible...might wanna get it on a lift something could have actually broken

Justin2JZ

Rule # 1: NEVER drive a Lexus, especially a SC430 through a tunnel car wash. Get it checked out, this should be lesson well learned.

mandyfig

I makes me cringe thinking about a car wash and the SC.

westxype

I've never driven any of my cars through a car wash. That is a definite no no.

irokdastar

Where am i suppose to wash it then?

Justin2JZ

Hmmm.....Your driveway.

redliner8

iTrader: (1)

I wash mine at a self wash since I dont have a driveway. I bring my own microfiber wash mitt so I dont have to use their 'broom' looking thing (which probably causes major scratching). And I bring a towel to dry it off. Just make sure you bring a lot of quarters

irokdastar

i dont have a drive way and i dont have the time to do it myself

ALBINO

I take mine to the Bikini Car Wash in Orlando, FL and watch the "HOT CHICKS" wash it for $25.00. They do a great hand wash job inside and out.

Justin2JZ

Then find a self car wash and wash it yourself like redliner does. Tunnel car washes f*** up your paint and I know you don't want to do it to your SC.

irokdastar

I bet they do lol

MDames2

iTrader: (1)

I have a 2007 ES350 and a 2003 SC430. I have had them washed in a "tunnel" car wash (hand wash only) for many years. Both of my cars are in fantastic condition. If you choose a reputable hand car wash you shouldn't have any problems.

Yes

I go to a do-it-yourself car wash to use their high pressure sprayer. I take a bucket and microfiber covered sponge and wash it with my own soap. Then use the sprayer to rinse it. Then dry it by hand.

When you fill up the bucket, make sure to set it to rinse, rather than soap. Their soap will likely be harsh enough to strip your wax after a few washes. Also, never use their brush. That's scratches waiting to happen.

Takes about 30 minutes, but is well worth the effort. Drive through car washes are one of the worst things you can do to your car. Also, if you start doing this, go at non-peak times. People behind you won't be happy to see you hand washing your car.

One last thing. If you want your car to look its best, check out Zaino car polish. Your SC will thank you for it. Polish it twice a year and your paint will look like new.

76210Guy

<<<SHIVER>>>

Those drive through washes with the things that beat the heck out of the car.. you know there is dirt and crap on them from other cars. I do the "drop in a handful of quarters" thing too and do my own. Usually my Saturday morning ritual is to run through Starbucks and head to the wash. A long time ago a guy at a detail shop told me to not use any soap unless I was trying to take off the wax. I just use clear water and the pressure assist. I have some borderless microfiber cloths that get cleaned every week too that I use on the outside to dry and really wring out and gently wipe down my dash. I also finish the outside usually with Zaino Z-8 Grand Finale™ Spray Seal.

I figure if I keep it clean it never gets so dirty I have to do the nasty bits.

Oh yeah, and I pay about $250 twice a year to get it detailed really well because it's worth it!

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