PaulR1 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Hi. My first post. How easy is it to remove the aerial on a mk 2.5 Zetec prior to putting it through an automatic car wash. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 They just unscrew but sometimes they get a bit stuck and need twisting with a pair of pliers at the bottom. A bit of Vaseline on the thread before refitting will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulR1 Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Thanks, I'll pass it on to my better half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsheikh Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 yep, tell your other half a bit of lube before !Removed! (it in) helps ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 yep, tell your other half a bit of lube before !Removed! (it in) helps ! Nyuk Nyuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Minty Jupe Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 why would you want to use an automatic carwash ! and yes to the lube as Sal said ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDCiST Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 why would you want to use an automatic carwash! Agreed!! I never used to bother on my old car, and it stayed on... This one however hasn't seen a car wash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulR1 Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 why would you want to use an automatic carwash ! and yes to the lube as Sal said ! Agreed!! I never used to bother on my old car, and it stayed on... This one however hasn't seen a car wash! I'm currently away from home, and my wife is recovering from pneumonia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Definitely no car wash for me. They're not very climair friendly either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitmonster Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I find that automatic car washes (the drive through ones with rotating brushes) don't clear the rear screen properly The brushes can't get under the rear spoiler, and you end up with a huge dirty section at the top of the rear window Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulR1 Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 I find that automatic car washes (the drive through ones with rotating brushes) don't clear the rear screen properly The brushes can't get under the rear spoiler, and you end up with a huge dirty section at the top of the rear window Thanks, good point. Haven't used a car wash for years, this is just a temporary fix while my wife recovers from a recent illness and whilst I'm away. Hand wash(I check the water temperature with my elbow ;)) and occasional jet is the norm We live in the country and thanks to the farmers, most of the fields are on the road and my car . Mud flaps will be my first mod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobimax Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Polish / eastern block hand car wash will address both issues (illness and missed bits) if nt washing yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulR1 Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 Polish / eastern block hand car wash will address both issues (illness and missed bits) if nt washing yourself No thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Minty Jupe Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 ive found a great car wash near me ! they only use auto-gleam products u get a receipt before they start with any special cleaning instuctions from you the boss goes over the car with you to make sure you more than happy when you collect/or when they finish if you wait prices are a couple of quid more than the other round my way ,inside and out and finished with auto-gleam express wax, air freshener and glass polished £14 and a loyalty card so you get a free wash after 6 visits and its in tesco so i sit in the cafe having a coffee and watch it being done while the Mrs does the shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsheikh Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 ive found a great car wash near me ! they only use auto-gleam products u get a receipt before they start with any special cleaning instuctions from you the boss goes over the car with you to make sure you more than happy when you collect/or when they finish if you wait prices are a couple of quid more than the other round my way ,inside and out and finished with auto-gleam express wax, air freshener and glass polished £14 and a loyalty card so you get a free wash after 6 visits and its in tesco so i sit in the cafe having a coffee and watch it being done while the Mrs does the shopping Minty, sounds like you have found a decent carwash who like to look after their customers. I went to one where they were using washing up liquid, as soon as i saw it i went over and dipped my finger in the solution and straightway i knew that my car wasn going to be washed by them even though they had lots of autoglym/other branded stuff lying around. i have to do both mine and the wife's polo this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulR1 Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 ive found a great car wash near me ! they only use auto-gleam products u get a receipt before they start with any special cleaning instuctions from you the boss goes over the car with you to make sure you more than happy when you collect/or when they finish if you wait prices are a couple of quid more than the other round my way ,inside and out and finished with auto-gleam express wax, air freshener and glass polished £14 and a loyalty card so you get a free wash after 6 visits and its in tesco so i sit in the cafe having a coffee and watch it being done while the Mrs does the shopping Sounds good, the ones I've seen at supermarkets have been very dodgy, washing up liquid (salt and detergent), dropped sponges used without cleaning, old water........ and the guys look as if they are sleeping rough. Shame as its a good idea done correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Minty Jupe Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Sounds good, the ones I've seen at supermarkets have been very dodgy, washing up liquid (salt and detergent), dropped sponges used without cleaning, old water........ and the guys look as if they are sleeping rough. Shame as its a good idea done correctly. these guys are all uniformed up ,in a purpose built washing and drying/ waxing area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulR1 Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 these guys are all uniformed up ,in a purpose built washing and drying/ waxing area Do they have a name, maybe one in my area if its a group or similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel S Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 It's better than diggin' a ditch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulR1 Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 It's better than diggin' a ditch... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 ? The song 'car wash' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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