Washing Audi A5 Cabriolet

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02-14-2017, 07:01 AM

Joizee38

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Washing Audi A5 Cabriolet

Can I take through the carwash?

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02-14-2017, 11:07 AM

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Not a carwash designed for TT's...

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02-15-2017, 06:59 AM

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You should ask the A5 board. I've owned convertibles for 30 years and NEVER use a car wash. First, it washes off any water repellent on the top. Second, air blowers put undue stress on the rear window that accelerates separation.

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02-25-2017, 04:55 AM

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You'd be hard pressed to find someone recommend taking a convertible through a car wash. Even the touch less car washes have to strong of a jet flow of water coming through the sprayers. If you must, go to manual car wash and keep your distance with the sprayer. I had a 2004 3.2 TT convertible that never saw a car wash, owned for 6 years and looked like New when sold.