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02-12-2019, 06:43 AM

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I am not sure I have the latest information, but I have always heard and read that the car washes using brushes are the worst for the paint finish. I had been out of the game for about 5 years, so maybe the tech has changed? I'm sticking with hand washes except on my 6 year old X5.

Some car washes are better than others - good ones keep the water running over the brushes to rinse down any grit. I wait a few days after snow and ice before I go to the car wash. Sometimes full serve car wash is the only option due to local restrictions or personal physical limitations.

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02-12-2019, 06:56 AM

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This is what I use to wash the undercarriage. Low profile sprinkler head ($6 Amazon) and a plant sprinkler wand handle. Enough water pressure to rinse off the salt but not too much to be of concern.

You are a regular MacGyver, nice idea. Do you have a Amazon link to the sprinkler head? Thank you.

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02-12-2019, 07:30 AM

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Amazon

Here you go.

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02-12-2019, 11:16 AM

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https://www.amazon.com/Gilmour-Recta.../dp/B0008IT0HS

Here you go.

thanks, do you also have a link to the wand? I tried looking for 30 mins. No luck

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02-12-2019, 12:24 PM

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thanks, do you also have a link to the wand? I tried looking for 30 mins. No luck

The one I used my wife had forever. Not sure when she’s going to miss it. Try “plant shower wand”. You’ll find several to choose from.

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02-12-2019, 02:41 PM

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The one I used my wife had forever. Not sure when she’s going to miss it. Try “plant shower wand”. You’ll find several to choose from.

the problem is that these plant shower wands on amazon does not specify the outlet size to be 3/4” with garden hose thread. I will keep looking, thanks.

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02-13-2019, 12:22 PM

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This is the perfect undercarriage wash!!

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02-13-2019, 01:18 PM

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thanks, do you also have a link to the wand? I tried looking for 30 mins. No luck

Home depot or any similar place will carry the wand in their garden section. The heads are generally screwed on, buy the cheapest wand with replaceable head. For convenience you may want to add an in-line shut off between the hose and the wand.
https://www.homedepot.com/s/watering%2520wand?NCNI-5
https://www.homedepot.com/s/garden%2...2520off?NCNI-5

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