Anyhow, I agree.....I'm done arguing too. Have a nice day.
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Like I said, I figured if the top made for winters and salt and grime, etc. etc. I feel it can handle one basic one pass touchless once a month or so, I would think at least. I get the most basic wash on purpose, one pass then a rinse.
It says to carefully wash it with a brush, and only to wash it and/or mess with it if it's visibly dirty. But it does say keeping it clean is easy with just water and a light spray from a nozzle.
Top is in great shape though, will post pics later.
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I've been a pedestrian around a few Porsche Taycan's recently and I have to say I am becoming a fan of the fake exhaust sound they make as they accelerate at a low speed. No clue what it sounds like when going faster, no clue what it sounds like inside the car, but at lower speeds (ex: accelerating from a stop sign in residential area), I like it. I think it sounds good and I also think it's actually good for pedestrians - there are a lot of times in the Tesla when no one can hear me and they're walking in the middle of the parking lot unaware a car is behind them.
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I have my manual right here.... let me check mine. Standby. Edit: Avoid all automatic washes, including using a pressure washer on it, ever. Guess it's hand wash only from now!!!!
Like I said, I figured if the top made for winters and salt and grime, etc. etc. I feel it can handle one basic one pass touchless once a month or so, I would think at least. I get the most basic wash on purpose, one pass then a rinse.
It says to carefully wash it with a brush, and only to wash it and/or mess with it if it's visibly dirty. But it does say keeping it clean is easy with just water and a light spray from a nozzle.
Top is in great shape though, will post pics later.
Like I said, I figured if the top made for winters and salt and grime, etc. etc. I feel it can handle one basic one pass touchless once a month or so, I would think at least. I get the most basic wash on purpose, one pass then a rinse.
It says to carefully wash it with a brush, and only to wash it and/or mess with it if it's visibly dirty. But it does say keeping it clean is easy with just water and a light spray from a nozzle.
Top is in great shape though, will post pics later.
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They're definitely tough tops but I think it's all about not needing to replace it prematurely. Glad you took a look at the instruction manual! I love a good long road trip in a convertible and I've had to spend extra time trying to get the car handwashed while out of state. The touchless car washes were always tempting.
And oh yes I haven't gone on a road trip yet with the SL...yet. Can't wait. The faster you go the more fun it is, and being a passenger is almost as fun as driving it.
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No gurgling or popping at all in my experience. Just sounds like a very faint exhaust sound at acceleration from a nice car (what you'd expect from something semi-exotic or full exotic). I wonder if the driver can customize the sound since it's generated..??
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I have my manual right here.... let me check mine. Standby. Edit: Avoid all automatic washes, including using a pressure washer on it, ever. Guess it's hand wash only from now!!!!
Like I said, I figured if the top made for winters and salt and grime, etc. etc. I feel it can handle one basic one pass touchless once a month or so, I would think at least. I get the most basic wash on purpose, one pass then a rinse.
It says to carefully wash it with a brush, and only to wash it and/or mess with it if it's visibly dirty. But it does say keeping it clean is easy with just water and a light spray from a nozzle.
Like I said, I figured if the top made for winters and salt and grime, etc. etc. I feel it can handle one basic one pass touchless once a month or so, I would think at least. I get the most basic wash on purpose, one pass then a rinse.
It says to carefully wash it with a brush, and only to wash it and/or mess with it if it's visibly dirty. But it does say keeping it clean is easy with just water and a light spray from a nozzle.
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Though that's a factor, the main reason is that automated washes use both chemicals and (for non-touchless ones) mechanical processes that are intended to polish to a shine. Since the whole point of a matte finish is that it's NOT polished, this ruins the look.
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Thats one of the many reasons why if you want a matte paint you're way better off to have it wrapped in matte PPF.
This is an S580 that was done in matte PPF over glossy selenite grey and it looks amazing, and you can replace individual pieces of film and the film is self healing, etc.
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Yeah matte finishes have grown on me a lot. One thing I was considering if I do keep my S560 is wrapping it in a matte grey/silver color to made it feel different. Dunno, something to think about:
Look into a rinseless wash...like Optimum No Rinse or McKee's 37 Rinseless Wash:
https://mckees37.com/products/n-914-...AaAqebEALw_wcB
Exactly what you need
https://mckees37.com/products/n-914-...AaAqebEALw_wcB
Exactly what you need
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Cool, thanks..
I agree that matte looks bad *** but how will it look 20 years from now??
I think the murdered out black (like an all black Escalade Sport) will age well, not sure about matte. What do y'all think?
I agree that matte looks bad *** but how will it look 20 years from now??
I think the murdered out black (like an all black Escalade Sport) will age well, not sure about matte. What do y'all think?