I am considering getting a hardtop for the winter months. I know that taking the car w/ the softop up through an automatic car wash is not recommended, since the pressure of the water can break seals in the soft top.

My questions is, are there any problems taking the car through an automatic car wash with the hardtop on? Is there water leakage problems with this? Anyone w/ personal experiences to share would be great.

 

Why not just go to a wand wash? Then you can direct the spray.

 

i do hand wash now, but I don t want to hand wash in the winter months unless i have to....I'm kind of anal about keeping my car clean...but it would be cold enough without freakin water all over my hands.

If i could avoid hand car washing my car without damaging it, i'd like to.

 

Yeah, I hear you about hand washing in the winter.

But don't you have heated self-serve car wash bays?

 

I think you should talk to xviper about winter washing.

 

someone who has a hardtop installed must have some info to share...?

 

I assume a lot of us wouldn't use or recommend taking our cars through the automatic car washes. But I'm sure it probably has been done with or without a hardtop.

 

I took mine thru a touchless wash. No problem. I must have done a good job during the install because it didn't leak

 

have u done this just once?

 

At least 3 times during the winter months.

I seriously cannot see why it would be a problem with the car wash. Look at how thick those rubber seals are! If you've settled your hardtop down and the seals are properly in place it shouldn't be a problem. The rear portion is the only place that is most likely to leak.

Bring some extra towel the first time, just in case.