Jetwashing

[emenel]

I've got it in my head that I can't (or shouldn't) jet wash my S2 Exige. I'm not sure where I heard that and I don't know if it's true.

If it is true, does anyone know why?

(sorry if this topic has been done before)

[S Works]

Just beware of blasting water into the cabin through the window seals, and from blasting the decals off.

If you can put it on a less vigorous setting that will help. I've jetwashed Elises before with no harm as long as it's not prolonged. I've always been more of a fan of elbow grease with the sponge and suds, and then use a hose of some sort to rinse it off before getting the chamois out.

[simonk]

I jet wash mine first to get the worst off when its really dirty, then do it by hand. Like Tim says dont go squirting it round the window seals or you will be jet washing the inside too!

Simon

[jago]

I wanted to ask this too - Hand carwash places with the jetwashers are pretty much the only option I have (car is kept underground so not enough light to waterless clean). Don't mind the odd drop of water getting in the cabin, but was a little worried about the paintwork?

[emenel]

I do actually enjoy hand washing it myself but as the car is black I'm having to wash it a couple of times a week to keep it nice. I'd like to be able to jet wash just to get the main surface crap off and then spend a bit more time on the details.

As said above, I'm not concerned by the odd drip of water but I'm not sure if it will damage the paint.

[Davey S2]

Dont go too close to the car if it is on high pressure, especially around any areas which are stone chipped. It can take a large amount of paint off.

I took off some paint about the size of a 50p from the wing mirror of my old S1. Cost about £45 to respray it.

[emenel]

Cheers Davey, I'll keep that in mind.

[Janitor]

Yep - Jet is fine as long as it's not too powerful or used too close - in fact, forcing the grit off the car before hand washing is definitely good practice Use jet at 45 degree angle to the car, back in the direction from which the crap has come... usually pointing fowards then! Avoid window seals as said before

Good suddy wash with a wool mitt (not sponge) and rinse again with jet - even further distance. Dry with microfiber towell not chamios

The job's a very good un!

[emenel]

Thanks Janitor, I'm off home now to give it a go.