This is in the FAQ:

Washing the Car

Do not use high pressure wash wands

Why? I basically am going to have no other choice. I live in an apartment, so the DIY car washes are all I have.

 

They're okay as long as you don't spray the seal between the glass and the convertible top. I use the neighborhood wash rack to get the excess dirt off and clean up the undercarriage before I wash my car by hand.

 

Gotcha. I'll just spray lightly there to remove any soap.

 

One more thing...

Try not to get any soap from the high-pressure wash on the hardtop. Sometimes their soap is too strong and may lighten the roof's black sheen appearance. I've had my car for 10 months and the top looks as good as new.

Check out the Wash and Wax forum for excellent detailing tips.

 

Cool thanks. Didn't see that forum there. Move th thread already moderators!

 

I wash my car all the time at the power wash. Just remember one thing when your are in rinse mode don't hold the trigger when doing the top. The pressure is TOO strong. Other than that everything else should be OK.

 

Your not supposed to use high powered water to wash your car because if there is any dirt it will embed itself and leave scrathes in the paint. This may not be noticable at first, but your paint will look much better over time if you simply use water running from the hose as opposed to using pressured water. Doesn't take much extra time.