I know what those who pass judgement will say to the following question, and that it is heresy. But, have any of you (gulp) with the low profile tires and wheels of the RC 350 F-Sport taken theirs to an automated car wash? If so, did you experience wheel damage?

Just curious, cause sometimes I don't have the time, or am too lazy, to hand wash. There, I asked....

 

This thread makes me sad. I know you don't want to hear this but it is both easier and cheaper to clean the car by hand. You're better off leaving the car dirty and hand washing later. Also, it's not good for the paint if you go to an automatic car wash. At the end of the day, it is your car and you can do whatever you want. I'd imagine if pull the car straight into the car wash that you wouldn't get any damage.

 

Yeah, I don't think for the reasons you site, and others, that I would run this car through an automatic car wash. I was just curious about other's experience (if they would actually admit it). Thanks for putting it the way you did and not lecturing.

 

Same hear but no issues at the car wash at my dealership. It is a new showroom and service building which might account for newer equipment and a better experience. No substitute for a hand wash which is my preference during the warmer parts of the year.

If there were an issue I would know who to blame.

 

No shame in asking!
Any vehicle costing over $50K, should be hand-washed regularly for many obvious reasons. Spend your time doing more important things and pay someone to do it. I get a wash, dry, and tire-dress from a mobile detailer for $30.

 

The right car wash shouldn't cause damage. A lot of people believe that the car wash will scratch and damage the car. And that can happen for sure. Depends on the type of cloth used and how often they are cleaned. I have no problem washing my 2015 RX in an auto wash cause it's nebula gray. I do not wash my SC in an auto wash cause it is black. my .02

 

I don't even let the Lexus dealer wash my car nor my 15 Elantra, yes I wont even take my beater Elantra car through an auto car wash!

 

I think the most important thing to remember is when you wash the car yourself you get to see all the nicks, scratches and swirls that might be otherwise over looked. It also depends on how **** you are about your car(s).

 

No judgement here. I would't take it through as the bristles from the brush would put thousands of small scratches into the paint.

 

in the book for the RC-F it specifically says do not use automated car wash, pretty sure the book for the RC350 and RC-F are the same book.

 

All the posts confirmed what I thought, thanks.

 

I was told by a detailer that touchless washes(fully touchless) are fine in-between hand washes.

 

Probably so they can sell you new wheels or wheel repair .

 

Honestly if you need to go to an automated carwash, I would only go to a touchless one that allows you to drive up in it and park. I don't trust any big machine to move my car.

Otherwise just spend sometime with your car. You can call it a date when you give it a bath =)

 

Ill be honest i hate washing a car, i can't really recall the last time i have washed my own car. The worst part is drying it, i just do not do a good job at it. I've ran my other cars through automatic washes but i wont do it with the RC due to the side skirts and i just dropped it. I have a guy i call and he comes once a week or so and washes a few of our cars. Price is reasonable, $20 a car.

So did you damage your wheel ?