Auto wash tunnels (soft touch)

GForce55 · 08-17-2022, 11:12 PM

I couldn't find a thread for it. I was probably searching the wrong keywords.

I would love to know if anyone else uses auto wash tunnels like Tommy's Express. If so, what has been your experience with them and your X5. Also, is there a coating that would help protect the car from possible damage and won't scuff when going through. I'm honestly very lazy and have no intention of washing my own car lol. I could find a detailer to use instead but wanted to know how many people opt for the easier auto washes.

malvern_man · 08-18-2022, 06:55 PM

If they're anything like the ones in the UK then I'd go nowhere near them, unless of course that you want your paintwork scratched to hell.

Don Cannelloni · 08-22-2022, 03:50 AM

Wouldn't do it if I were you. Even if this car wash has softer brushes or other differences to other car washes the problem for me is always the grit and grime build up on the brushes that then scratches the hell out of your car.
I think the detailer is the way to go.

wufpak · 08-22-2022, 08:42 AM

Absolutely not.

boneca · 08-22-2022, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by wufpak

Absolutely not.

^ this, I was about to say the same

do uself a favor and stay away from any kind of automatic "soft touch" washes!

NYCX5M50i · 08-22-2022, 09:58 PM

use touchless or pressure wash/hand wash.

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GForce55 Private First Class 48 Rep 117 Posts Drives: BMW X5 45e Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Nebraska iTrader: (0)	Auto wash tunnels (soft touch) I couldn't find a thread for it. I was probably searching the wrong keywords. I would love to know if anyone else uses auto wash tunnels like Tommy's Express. If so, what has been your experience with them and your X5. Also, is there a coating that would help protect the car from possible damage and won't scuff when going through. I'm honestly very lazy and have no intention of washing my own car lol. I could find a detailer to use instead but wanted to know how many people opt for the easier auto washes.
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malvern_man Captain 623 Rep 603 Posts Drives: X5 40i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Derbyshire UK iTrader: (0)	If they're anything like the ones in the UK then I'd go nowhere near them, unless of course that you want your paintwork scratched to hell.
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Don Cannelloni Private 28 Rep 78 Posts Drives: BMWX5 45e 2022, BMW330e 2023 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Cork iTrader: (0)	Wouldn't do it if I were you. Even if this car wash has softer brushes or other differences to other car washes the problem for me is always the grit and grime build up on the brushes that then scratches the hell out of your car. I think the detailer is the way to go.
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wufpak Second Lieutenant 216 Rep 223 Posts Drives: X5 45e Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Idaho iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW X5 45e [0.00] 2005 Mini Cooper S [0.00] 2007 BMW F800ST [0.00]	Absolutely not.
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08-22-2022, 09:58 PM	#6
NYCX5M50i Private First Class 67 Rep 185 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 M50i executive/DHP Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	use touchless or pressure wash/hand wash.
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