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Car Wash Rail - Fsport front bumper

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Old Dec 13, 2015 | 09:23 PM
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Default Car Wash Rail - Fsport front bumper

Does any one know if the F Sport front bumper clears the railings in the car washes? i've been trying to look for touch less and rail less car washes but not as common.
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Old Dec 13, 2015 | 11:02 PM
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It should clear as I've read people on here have done it…

What you will run into is scratches to the paint from the bristles as well as possibly scratches to the wheels from the rails

Maybe find a cheap 100% hand wash place instead?
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Old Dec 14, 2015 | 12:33 PM
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I haven't put mine through a soft cloth car wash, but I would highly recommend not doing it. The rails may damage your wheels and the brushes will cause swirls in your paint over time. It's worth driving farther to go to a touchless to protect your car.
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Old Dec 14, 2015 | 01:01 PM
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ESSO stations are touchless and no rails..

Where in Ontario are you? If you in Mississauga I know a great place..
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Old Dec 14, 2015 | 02:00 PM
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I run my car weekly through a brush car wash and don't have any scratches. My lip clears AOK.
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Old Dec 14, 2015 | 04:48 PM
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i use touchless carwashes all the time without issue to the paint or the bumper. i'd never use a carwash that had brushes or bristles or those soft whatever they're made of things.
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