1st Jeep wash

[eureka]

Dummy question! I got mine 2021 Jeep Wrangler sport 4x4, 2door, hard top not long time ago. I’m planning first bath soon! Do you guys go to car wash, do you remove antenna, what about spare tire with cover on, can this go through the tunnel and being washed while attached? What about mirrors seems like mine are manual. I never had Jeep before, so learning step by step the logistics

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[IrrationalCPA]

remove the antenna it will flap and beat everywhere! (learned that the hard way). Also the transmission wont shift in gear without engaging the brake first, some safety issue. Some people on the forums have said their fenders have flown off, so enter at your own risk and good luck!

 

[dchemphill1]

I only go through touchless car washes. When warm weather I hand wash it. To many things can go wrong in the brush type washes.

 

[W4V3]

I hand wash mine. Too many things to worry about in an automatic carwash.

 

[SH556JL]

I go to a company that hand washes and waxes my Jeep. They also clean the inside really well. It doesn’t cost much more then one of those full service machine wash places. I enjoy a nice overpriced latte while they detail my Jeep at the Starbucks next door.

I would never do one of those auto wash places.

 

[Killed by Death]

Never had a problem with Auto Bell. Fold the mirrors back and remove the antenna,,,All good.

It's a Jeep, I'm not gonna treat it like an expense sports car.

 

[areuriding]

Don't do it... You'll be sorry.. Spend the dough on a nice hand wash and wax..

 

[Cajun21]

Wash, huh what's that I picked it up from dealer and it was washed then- keep it dirty it's a 2dr suppose to be dirty; it's in the manual. (no it isn't) but seriously remove antenna if you take it through a car wash, yet the fun of Jeep ownership is to do everything yourself from removing and adding parts to YEEEEESSSS washing it. Enjoy and have fun and get that extra credit card for your Jeep. LOL

 

[AzScorpion]

If you have to take it to a car wash use either a touchless or ones that have the self serve wands. Those large microfiber arms are just taking dirt from every other vehicle and raking it over your finish.

I know not everyone likes to detail their vehicles but it's best to get yourself a power washer and a foam cannon. I still use a bucket with grit guard and a microfiber mitt with this if it's really dirty. I can wash and dry mine in under an hour and quicker if it's just dusty. Then you can just foam it and rinse.

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[miweber929]

I go though washes all the time, both touch and touchless ones without issue. Ive also not removed the antenna. The dealer that services mine has a brushed wash they send everything through so if they feel it’s good enough to run new vehicles through I’d guess it’s considered safe to do.

 

[dshark1]

If you have to take it to a car wash use either a touchless or ones that have the self serve wands. Those large microfiber arms are just taking dirt from every other vehicle and raking it over your finish.

I know not everyone likes to detail their vehicles but it's best to get yourself a power washer and a foam cannon. I still use a bucket with grit guard and a microfiber mitt with this if it's really dirty. I can wash and dry mine in under an hour and quicker if it's just dusty. Then you can just foam it and rinse.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073FCV1Z...olid=18AQHC875EVXC&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072JNQQY...olid=18AQHC875EVXC&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06VS4JH62/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&th=1

Great advice here. Question, what is the true advantage with a foam gun vs bucket & mitt? I totally get the power washer to spray off loose debris prior to washing. Pardon my ignorance, but I’m from the old school. Lol

 

[Kryten]

I go to a company that hand washes and waxes my Jeep. They also clean the inside really well. It doesn’t cost much more then one of those full service machine wash places. I enjoy a nice overpriced latte while they detail my Jeep at the Starbucks next door.

They detail your Jeep at the Starbucks next door?!

 

[AzScorpion]

Great advice here. Question, what is the true advantage with a foam gun vs bucket & mitt? I totally get the power washer to spray off loose debris prior to washing. Pardon my ignorance, but I’m from the old school. Lol

The main advantage is it applies the soap and pretreats the surface by breaking down the dirt and dust. The dirt will start to fall to the ground with the foam so when you wash with the mitt there's less chance of scratching the finish.

The other is if mine is just dusty (a lot of dust in the air here) I can just foam it, wait 4-5 minutes and rinse it off. Great for quick touch up washes then I hit it with some speed detailer. Mine isn't a pavement princess by any means but I still like to keep them looking nice. I know others just wait until it rains to wash theirs. lol

 

[TheBirdie72]

I have no problem going through a car wash with hardtop, but only do that if I absolutely have to (we have very salty roads in winter). I also have a very short, stubby antenna installed. I would remove the stock metal antenna at the very least.

 

[dshark1]

The main advantage is it applies the soap and pretreats the surface by breaking down the dirt and dust. The dirt will start to fall to the ground with the foam so when you wash with the mitt there's less chance of scratching the finish.

The other is if mine is just dusty (a lot of dust in the air here) I can just foam it, wait 4-5 minutes and rinse it off. Great for quick touch up washes then I hit it with some speed detailer. Mine isn't a pavement princess by any means but I still like to keep them looking nice. I know others just wait until it rains to wash theirs. lol

Thx for the info. Highly appreciate it!

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