"It's too small" - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Bavarian Motorist · 04-24-2007, 12:38 PM

This was about a month ago but I wanted to ask you guys anyway.

I look all over for a decent car wash in the Albany area. Find some place. I was like, well, whatever.

As I begin to pull up, one of the guys walks out and yells to me, "It's too small."

I replied, "It's too small?"

"Yeah."

Now one thing you never tell another man is that it's too small and if you must, at least apologize for the inconvenience.

I have since found a precision wash that doesn't even touch your car, but wanted to ask if any of you have experienced this...

To be honest, I think the guy was bullsh^tting and just didn't like my car for some reason.

cfos · 04-24-2007, 12:47 PM

Was this some sort of "automatic" wash? If so, I think the manual discourages auto washes due to the rag top. If this was a "detailing" shop that is more than your standard, drive-through car wash... that is very odd. Personally, I wash my own car. Since it is "so small" it doesn't take too much time unless you really want to do all sorts of detailing. Not sure if it is just me, but there are few odd enjoyments with home ownership that I never expected -- BBQing and washing the car in the driveway.

Bavarian Motorist · 04-24-2007, 01:40 PM

I wash my own car most of the time but since I only have an apartment here in Albany, I don't have the resources.

It was a drive-through one.

It's never happened to me before. I mean, I guess I'm the only guy driving around a sports car...

David N. · 04-24-2007, 02:04 PM

Another concern with automatic washes is the side vents, you have to be wary of water getting into the intake. Also true even when you manually wash it.

-David