AC Schnitzer spoiler
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"Going through a car wash" 
Might be better off getting it repaired?
Might be better off getting it repaired?
CAR WASH !!!!! 
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You know, there was a time when this forum was awash with helpful and friendly people and not just wanky commentators
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I know this doesn’t help your current situation but the last few of these I’ve seen 2nd hand have been in the US, both have been Grey and needing repairs for cracks so don’t know if they’re prone to cracking.
Good luck with your search
Good luck with your search
North West Surrey
greg81 said:
And the same could be said for the guys who make posts with such inane content, so as to provoke the "wanky commentators" to do so.
Sometimes a little thought before attacking the keyboard can be beneficial to both the poster and the wider audience. Sign of the times I'm guessing, but we have noticed the significant drop off in friendly and knowledgeable posts in the past six months.
greg81 said:
And there was a time when this forum was full of posts from friendly knowledgeable folk. Really the quality and content of some posts recently has slid away. We know that if daft enough to put any of our cars through a carwash and causing damage, the last place to come seeking advice would be this site.
Fully deserving of being flamed.
Moving on, easily repaired by any person with fibreglassing skills, there will be someone in your area.
And remember, next time your beloved coupe is dirty, do it yourself, or with a wand at the carwash
sorry to hear that, i guess you have tried the uk schnitzer dealers? (from memory ocean in falmouth is one) if not https://www.schmiedmann.com in i presume germany seem to list lots of schnitzer stuff, hope this helps!
Maybe the guy lives in Germany where you are not allowed to wash your cars at home, unless you have a TUV approved drainage system?
Either way, surely the OP should go back to the car wash and request for them to foot the bill of a replacement AC Schnitzer spoiler seeing as they were responsible for damaging it.
Either way, surely the OP should go back to the car wash and request for them to foot the bill of a replacement AC Schnitzer spoiler seeing as they were responsible for damaging it.
I really don’t understand the attitude of some members my other half puts both our cars through a car wash mostly because I can’t be arsed to wash them by hand and what has this got to do with being a forum member. It’s no wonder a lot of new members never come backBTZ461 said:greg81 said:
And there was a time when this forum was full of posts from friendly knowledgeable folk. Really the quality and content of some posts recently has slid away. We know that if daft enough to put any of our cars through a carwash and causing damage, the last place to come seeking advice would be this site.
Fully deserving of being flamed.
Moving on, easily repaired by any person with fibreglassing skills, there will be someone in your area.
And remember, next time your beloved coupe is dirty, do it yourself, or with a wand at the carwash
I think it has to do with being an "enthusiast" or an owner. An owner will drive their car, wash it in a car wash and take it to a garage to be repaired and serviced. An enthusiast will do as much as possible themselves, enjoy talking about their chosen car with other like minded people and spent way too much time on forums dedicated to that car. Enthusiasts will usually know when they have done something stupid and if needing help to fix it will approach it that way, owners don't. Pays y'er money, takes y'er choice. 
Not gonna lie, putting your weekend toy through a car wash (assuming you are not able/have the capability to wash it yourself) is not good practice in terms of car care.jabber said:I really don’t understand the attitude of some members my other half puts both our cars through a car wash mostly because I can’t be arsed to wash them by hand and what has this got to do with being a forum member. It’s no wonder a lot of new members never come backBTZ461 said:greg81 said:
And there was a time when this forum was full of posts from friendly knowledgeable folk. Really the quality and content of some posts recently has slid away. We know that if daft enough to put any of our cars through a carwash and causing damage, the last place to come seeking advice would be this site.
Fully deserving of being flamed.
Moving on, easily repaired by any person with fibreglassing skills, there will be someone in your area.
And remember, next time your beloved coupe is dirty, do it yourself, or with a wand at the carwash
£5 hand car wash’s use strong traffic film removers which will strip any wax on your paint and can even cut through the paint if left on for too long (happened to me on my E86). They also tend to use dirty mitts to clean your car (and everyone else’s that rolls through their premises) and as they are in a rush most of the time, press too hard which results in swirls and scratches.
Auto car washes are even worse when it comes to swirls and scratches.
It is common knowledge that if you want to maintain the paint of your car, you should wash it yourself by using proper washing methods (eg pre-wash, 2 bucket method, wax etc). Or alternatively use a detailer for ‘maintenance washes’ (which will cost more money) but preserve the paint in the long term.
R60BBA said:Not gonna lie, putting your weekend toy through a car wash (assuming you are not able/have the capability to wash it yourself) is not good practice in terms of car care.jabber said:I really don’t understand the attitude of some members my other half puts both our cars through a car wash mostly because I can’t be arsed to wash them by hand and what has this got to do with being a forum member. It’s no wonder a lot of new members never come backBTZ461 said:And there was a time when this forum was full of posts from friendly knowledgeable folk. Really the quality and content of some posts recently has slid away. We know that if daft enough to put any of our cars through a carwash and causing damage, the last place to come seeking advice would be this site.
Fully deserving of being flamed.
Moving on, easily repaired by any person with fibreglassing skills, there will be someone in your area.
And remember, next time your beloved coupe is dirty, do it yourself, or with a wand at the carwash
£5 hand car wash’s use strong traffic film removers which will strip any wax on your paint and can even cut through the paint if left on for too long (happened to me on my E86). They also tend to use dirty mitts to clean your car (and everyone else’s that rolls through their premises) and as they are in a rush most of the time, press too hard which results in swirls and scratches.
Auto car washes are even worse when it comes to swirls and scratches.
It is common knowledge that if you want to maintain the paint of your car, you should wash it yourself by using proper washing methods (eg pre-wash, 2 bucket method, wax etc). Or alternatively use a detailer for ‘maintenance washes’ (which will cost more money) but preserve the paint in the long term.
You miss my point the op posted asking for help repairing / find a replacement not a lesson in the “correct” way to wash he car