Car wash

[Push Rod]

Has anyone run their RHO or TRX through an automatic car wash?

 

[Banger]

Nope

 

[MattH89]

I don't think I will be. Just don't trust them with the extra width

 

[Cautionary Tale]

Has anyone run their RHO or TRX through an automatic car wash?

Bad idea wrapped inside a panic attack nightmare. They also are horrible and scratch the hell out of clearcoat.

 

[DCook]

Atleast 1 guy tried video floating around somewhere... he could've get in

 

[Push Rod]

Well that’s what I thought.

 

[MattH89]

Bad idea wrapped inside a panic attack nightmare. They also are horrible and scratch the hell out of clearcoat.

Touchless technically don't/can't, but they get the vehicle negligibly clean and a lot of people do the scratching bit themselves by drying the still-dirty car.

The only thing I'll be doing on the RHO is a coin op pressure spray when it's super cold to get the salt off and otherwise hand washing.

Actually did the coin op the other day and nearly died a dozen times due to the several inches of ice built up in the bay.

 

[Blackrho]

I have used the touchless wash bays at a foam and wash near me a few times now and have had 0 issues. Even fit with the mirrors out (barely fit)

 

[JS59]

In terms of the width, the "core" body and mirrors aren't any wider than other RAM 1500s - it's just the track. So, if you go through a single-track car wash (the one near me is on the left side), it will just push the body 3" further right and the very right fender will be 6" further to the right based on the specs online. Agree?

 

[FBMRHO]

Well that’s what I thought.

If you are talking about the post on Facebook I believe that guy has aftermarket wheels which some offset. I have went through touchless car wash at least five times and never had issue with the width. However I did noticed some light scratches on the paint. Don’t know if it’s from the car wash. I’m planning to polish one area and go through car wash again to see if it will scratch again.

 

[Irongoats]

Car wash? They never heard of her. Always hand wash for me no reason to possibly get it scratched.

 

[RamFan]

Touchless technically don't/can't, but they get the vehicle negligibly clean and a lot of people do the scratching bit themselves by drying the still-dirty car.

The only thing I'll be doing on the RHO is a coin op pressure spray when it's super cold to get the salt off and otherwise hand washing.

Actually did the coin op the other day and nearly died a dozen times due to the several inches of ice built up in the bay.

I used to do that regardless of temps. . Finally got waterproof gloves for that the last year I lived in Illinois. Helps so much and your fingers don’t hurt nearly as much after.

Unfortunately , that’s the only way to do it in cold weather.

I DONT MISS IT

Chris

 

[rjb0388]

Has anyone run their RHO or TRX through an automatic car wash?

Not a chance, Yikes

 

[Deange2001]

Has anyone run their RHO or TRX through an automatic car wash?

Just to be clear, I have been through an automatic touchless wash and it fits if you retract the mirrors...that said I think you need to check each wash to ensure the width will fit.

 

[RADA]

I will never take my baby through those dirt-packed, spinning brushes of paint scratches, and death...

 

[TheBarBack]

I have taken mine through a touch less a few times... not much of a choice up here in the north if you don't want to drive around with salt all over it.

 

[tchokaeewe]

Touchless technically don't/can't, but they get the vehicle negligibly clean and a lot of people do the scratching bit themselves by drying the still-dirty car.

The only thing I'll be doing on the RHO is a coin op pressure spray when it's super cold to get the salt off and otherwise hand washing.

Actually did the coin op the other day and nearly died a dozen times due to the several inches of ice built up in the bay.

I’ve had good results with touchless when the vehicle is waxed or has one of those semi-ceramic coatings on it. Especially beneficial with the undercarriage spray in the winter time.

 

[MattH89]

I’ve had good results with touchless when the vehicle is waxed or has one of those semi-ceramic coatings on it. Especially beneficial with the undercarriage spray in the winter time.

Ceramic would be fine. I'd be careful with wax though. A lot of those detergents they use are super caustic compared to what you'd use at home. They can strip wax and sealant pretty easily, in a lot of cases.

I'm certainly not anti-touchless car wash, just like everything else has its strengths and weaknesses.

 

[tchokaeewe]

Ceramic would be fine. I'd be careful with wax though. A lot of those detergents they use are super caustic compared to what you'd use at home. They can strip wax and sealant pretty easily, in a lot of cases.

I'm certainly not anti-touchless car wash, just like everything else has its strengths and weaknesses.

Yeah, frequently check the truck a few times a month for how much dirt and residue is on the paint. When I’ve got the Chemical Guys or similar brand ceramic stuff it’ll clean up way easy and water beads for 4-5 months.

I’ll clay bar before applying another product as well.

 

[AFX]

Has anyone run their RHO or TRX through an automatic car wash?

Yes, RHO - Twice so far - tunnel soft cloth. No Issues. I used to run my 21’ Rebel through-still looked new when I traded. I’ve also been running our 22 Wagoner through the same wash weekly, no issues and still looks new. It is the only wash I use. Note: please don’t hate because I’m lazy. I also trade cars every 3-5 years.