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Copen in a car wash!

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Tiff0306, Apr 3, 2014.

  1. Tiff0306

    Tiff0306 Copenworld Newbie

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    Hi

    Probably a daft question but is my lovely little Copen going to be ok in a car wash? I know it's lazy but I'm a busy bee!

    Thanks:)
     
  2. Adam K

    Adam K Copenworld Guru

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    I thought the handbook advised against using an automatic car wash. Can't find it though.
    Your better off going to a hand wash place.
     
    Last edited: Apr 3, 2014
  3. copencat

    copencat Copenworld Regular

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    from experience - the car paint is not exactly the strongest stuff around - I would advise getting it hand washed and not using pressure washers!
     
  4. Tiff0306

    Tiff0306 Copenworld Newbie

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    Thanks so much for the advice, don't think I'll risk it! :D
     
  5. Old Badger

    Old Badger Copenworld Regular

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    Don't risk it - you might lose it down the plughole :eek::D
     
  6. Old Badger

    Old Badger Copenworld Regular

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    And it's so small even Mrs Badger can clean it without using a stepladder/cherry picker. Just rub it over with a flannel :D
     
  7. Old Badger

    Old Badger Copenworld Regular

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    Or take it in the bath with you like a rubber duck......hours of fun :)
     
  8. Tiff0306

    Tiff0306 Copenworld Newbie

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    Ha ha! Love it, I might just try that! ;)
     
  9. trustafox

    trustafox Copenworld Guru

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    Does Mrs Badger like being rubbed over with a flannel :)
     
  10. trustafox

    trustafox Copenworld Guru

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    I did it once not long after having the car and its actually false economy from my experience. The car being so narrow didn't get cleaned on one side. yes the brushes touch but only just and more tickled it. The wheel bushes didn't reach either.
     
  11. Old Badger

    Old Badger Copenworld Regular

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    Every time I try to rub her down it seems to rub her up the wrong way :eek:
     
  12. JulesAtCumbria

    JulesAtCumbria Copenworld Regular

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    I love this thread! "Oo Matron" comes to mind! :eek:

    Think I'll stick to a proper sponge-down in a Lakeland shower of rain! :eek::eek:
     
  13. copencat

    copencat Copenworld Regular

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    hopefully soon a new grey copen!
    especially if it is a yellow one! yes Duck-copen!
     

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