Will the rack sustain any damage if I take my car into a carwash with brushes? Did anyone try doing that?
1421808
Most carwashes don't like to . I usually take off the rack when I go for a carwash. Taking the rack off only takes 2 min.
1421809
If you have it in the folded position you would definitely have less chance of damage but, me personally I would remove it before going into a car wash.
1421810
I haven't tried, and probably wouldn't try it... while it might survive fine, there are a lot of "inside edges and corners" which the brushes could catch on. This unit is absolutely great for carrying bikes, but it did cost a fair amount so I won't risk it.
1704596
Mine has survived a minor bump or two when parking. I only use a "touchless" carwash, so I have no experience with the kind you use. I'd say "Give it a try."
771523
The car washes didn't bother it. It got dirty though. It had a bit of stick on it and it would catch dirt. I would clean it with a little gasoline on a cloth.
477936
Yes we take ours through the car wash once a week for the past year and it has held up great. It is only the wighth between the the headlights it does not cover the hood end to end.
1704598
I think it will survive the automatic wash rollers. This is made of rubber. I did not try my car in this environment yet. So far I think this is one of the better protection front frame in the market. If your car wash can break this frame, stop going there!
591689
I have been through many automatic and hand wash car washes and have had no problems yet. Holds up just fine
772107
Yes dishwasher safe top rack and mine have been very durable no problems, hope this helps
855398
It has not been a problem at all. This is far better a backup camera than the other two I've had. I've put it through the car wash 2 or 3 times.
1709050
It's great for washing aluminum wheels, but be careful with painted wheels. As to washing a car, the answer is yes, but also be careful. Make sure you use a nozzle that doesn't concentrate the spray too much. The unit comes with a spread nozzle that fans out the spray to about a 30 degree angle. I'd use that. Also, don't get too close to the car. I'd keep the spray about 12 to 18 inches away from the paint. As they say with most of these things, do a little test on an inconspicuous part of the car. A power washer can do a nice job getting a lot of the dirt off the car, but some good old fashioned elbow grease is the safest way to get a heavily soiled car clean. Hope this helps. It's great for washing aluminum wheels, but be careful with painted wheels. As to washing a car, the answer is yes, but also be careful. Make sure you use a nozzle that doesn't concentrate the spray too much. The unit comes with a spread nozzle that fans out the spray to about a 30 degree angle. I'd use that. Also, don't get too close to the car. I'd keep the spray about 12 to 18 inches away from the paint. As they say with most of these things, do a little test on an inconspicuous part of the car. A power washer can do a nice job getting a lot of the dirt off the car, but some good old... » Read More It's great for washing aluminum wheels, but be careful with painted wheels. As to washing a car, the answer is yes, but also be careful. Make sure you use a nozzle that doesn't concentrate the spray too much. The unit comes with a spread nozzle that fans out the spray to about a 30 degree angle. I'd use that. Also, don't get too close to the car. I'd keep the spray about 12 to 18 inches away from the paint. As they say with most of these things, do a little test on an inconspicuous part of the car. A power washer can do a nice job getting a lot of the dirt off the car, but some good old fashioned elbow grease is the safest way to get a heavily soiled car clean. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Jorge buenos dias, como esta, I have washed my automobile about 6 times since i have put End Dings on and to date there has been no damage or peel, however i should say this is early time Jorge and maybe we should give it a couple of months since i have only had it on for approximately 2 months thus far, I hope this assists you George have a great week.Al
30794
Regrettably I do not use a car wash. It has remained totally secure with regular washing
305795
Can only go through a touchless car wash. Let me know how the glue less install works out.
795296
Have gone thru several different types of car washes. The rolling bristle brushes, brushless clothe type and even the by hand type washes and have yet to encounter a problem,
1888476
Yes, but no aftermarket accessories are advised. I've run mine through the car wash a dozen times without consequence.
2185574
It's not a bad idea to remove it to be on the safe side although I've left it on before without any problems. The two questions that I would ask are 1) is it a touchless car wash and 2) how well does the antenna "stick" to your roof. Touchless car wash should be fine although even a scrubber wash might be okay too, dependent upon how close/tight the scrubber works on the roof. The roof of a truck for example sits higher than a car so it might be more likely for the scrubber to remove the antenna. On my sedan I had no problem. As far as "stickiness", when I affix my antenna to the roof it makes a "ka-thunk" sound so I know it's really sticking down hard. If it's not sticking down hard for you then you might want to remove it for car washes.
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I do put then in the dishwasher regularly, especially with super sticky stuff is on them. They hold up grea. No rust. They are well-made and more sturdy then most other racks that I have. I was so impressed with them that I actually bought 3 more. Just remember to place the feet on the racks facing in towards the dishwasher so the sides of the washer don't get scratched up.
207520
I've never installed it on a dirty car but I suppose the dirt will scratch the pant. The rack comes with a torque wrench with good instructions to prevent over tightening. I had the same concerns when I purchased this rack but I have been extremely satisfied with the way it works. It does have a lot of wind noise fyi.