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09-08-2005, 12:30 AM
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Anyone use them. We have one at the local BP that we usually use, but I'm a little nervous taking the H2 through it. Will it even fit? If so has anyone tried it? I'm a little nervous it will do some damage or hurt the paint. I usually do it by hand, but it's a heck of a job cleaning one of these big boys.
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09-08-2005, 12:30 AM
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Anyone use them. We have one at the local BP that we usually use, but I'm a little nervous taking the H2 through it. Will it even fit? If so has anyone tried it? I'm a little nervous it will do some damage or hurt the paint. I usually do it by hand, but it's a heck of a job cleaning one of these big boys.
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09-08-2005, 12:34 AM
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09-08-2005, 12:39 AM
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been through many times no problem. dont even have to fold the mirrors in
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09-08-2005, 12:40 AM
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I only do it myself as well. I will run mine though in the winter from time to time...but its finish is 90%.
I have also heard that the "hot wax" they use is bad for clear coat.
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09-08-2005, 12:45 AM
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I've never done this in the HUMMER. I thought it blew off your Marker lights or something.
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09-08-2005, 12:51 AM
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I agree with VT, if there is any road grime or dirt those touchless car washes don't get it very clean.
I traded in a '01 black Sierra in July that had 98k miles on it. The dealer could not believe how good the paint looked, and my trade-in value reflected it. I've found that hand washing and regular (every month or so) hand waxing with Zymol works wonders.
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09-08-2005, 12:54 AM
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You mean you guys don't get to wash yours at work and get paid for it?
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09-08-2005, 12:56 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Marcmedic:
You mean you guys don't get to wash yours at work and get paid for it? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I work at a car wash. Bring yours by and I'll get paid for doing it too.
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09-08-2005, 12:58 AM
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I've never run it through the smaller auto car washes...I usually take it to the ones where they'll dry it for you too. Never had a problem with them. In fact, what's sad is they tell me I'm the only Hummer they've ever seen dirty. Most come in clean to be cleaned again...
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09-08-2005, 12:59 AM
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I'm in. Just don't put that crap on the tires so it flies off all over the side of the truck.
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09-08-2005, 12:59 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by dochummer:
I've never run it through the smaller auto car washes...I usually take it to the ones where they'll dry it for you too. Never had a problem with them. In fact, what's sad is they tell me I'm the only Hummer they've ever seen dirty. Most come in clean to be cleaned again... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I was in a hurry last week and went through one of these. it ripped off my CB antennae. It had only been up there for about 2 weeks
Never again, well probably never
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09-08-2005, 01:00 AM
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Ken, if you wan't, you can stop by Taco Bell and maybe I can hook you up with a burrito for your trouble. I just have to make sure I'm in the drive thru that day.
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09-08-2005, 01:29 AM
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Thanks all. The owner of the BP said he's never seen a H2 try to go through it. He said my mirrors would have to come in cause his is such a tight fit. It just had me worried. I don't want anything to happen to it. I'll give it a try when I'm really dirty and let ya know.
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09-08-2005, 01:39 AM
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I tried to go through a local manned wash last week and they said it wouldnt fit because theres was older but the newer washes should it just fine and they did.
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09-08-2005, 01:40 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Marcmedic:
Ken, if you wan't, you can stop by Taco Bell and maybe I can hook you up with a burrito for your trouble. I just have to make sure I'm in the drive thru that day. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I'm in!
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09-08-2005, 02:07 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MovinH2:
Thanks all. The owner of the BP said he's never seen a H2 try to go through it. He said my mirrors would have to come in cause his is such a tight fit. It just had me worried. I don't want anything to happen to it. I'll give it a try when I'm really dirty and let ya know. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
What brand car wash is it. Not BP but the equipment brand or trade mark. I sell car washes. Most can fit it, although some do not. I have taken my H1 through a touchless before. Never again will I do it unless I turn my engine off while it is doing its thing. Its a diesel thing you wouldn't understand. See even use Hummer guys can make a joke about that stupid jeep slogan. I've got others.
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09-08-2005, 02:41 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ckhagman:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MovinH2:
Thanks all. The owner of the BP said he's never seen a H2 try to go through it. He said my mirrors would have to come in cause his is such a tight fit. It just had me worried. I don't want anything to happen to it. I'll give it a try when I'm really dirty and let ya know. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
What brand car wash is it. Not BP but the equipment brand or trade mark. I sell car washes. Most can fit it, although some do not. I have taken my H1 through a touchless before. Never again will I do it unless I turn my engine off while it is doing its thing. Its a diesel thing you wouldn't understand. See even use Hummer guys can make a joke about that stupid jeep slogan. I've got others. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Not sure bro,
If I get a chance to go by there tomorrow and look I will. When I go in though in my other cars, I never really see a name. I might have to ask the owner that next time I see him about that.
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