carwash for cariolets members

[2dino]

Hi

My sister who lives in another city has bought a CLk350 convertible and she was told by the salesman not to use automatic carwashes no matter which type sue to the fabric roof.

I am a bit surprised by this and asked salesman at my local dealer who simply said - no problem whatsoever.

Could members with cabriolets advise, in your experience, with regard to using

touchless (water jets) carwash;
carwash using brushes/softclothes.

Thank you very much.

2dino

[trikoid]

I only use the brushes/soft clothes one on my cab and it's great.

The touchless ones blow water in between the front window and rear window (since there's no B pillar and the seam is not strong).

[2dino]

That's excellent information.

Thanks a lot, trikoid.

2dino

[Statman]

I have 2 cabs and do not use any automated washes...touchless uses too much force (basically sandblasting small particles at your car). And the ones with brushes mechanically grind dirt into the paint. I wash my own cars ...use RaggTopp products for the roof and Zaino for the paint...