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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by pdxjim488, Aug 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM.

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  1. pdxjim488

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    #1 pdxjim488, Aug 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
    Curious if anyone has done this. My car is completely wrapped. Wondering about plexiglass and detergents.
     
  2. ipsedixit

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    #2 ipsedixit, Aug 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
    Friends don't let friends with Ferraris use drive-thru car washes.
     
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    #3 todd cloud, Aug 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
    no.
     
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    #4 DiamondDog, Aug 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
    would not advise anyone doing this. Even if it was for a a Camry
     
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    #6 Echelon, Aug 24, 2025 at 9:40 AM
    Just find a reputable mobile detailer and book them to come to your house. My guy uses spot free water and hand washes, does full interior wipe down (no greasy products), glass, vacuum, etc for $100 a visit. I use him every 14 days or so. Every 4 washes he does a spray on and wipe off ceramic to boost the ceramic on my full PPF. My car looks insanely good.
     

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    #7 pdxjim488, Aug 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
    I just got a new shoulder installed so hand washing it out another 2.5 weeks.
     
  8. dustman

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    #8 dustman, Aug 24, 2025 at 11:06 PM
    Wouldn’t bother me too much.
     
  9. Tupper

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    #9 Tupper, Aug 25, 2025 at 8:02 AM
    I get a complimentary hand car wash at my local Ferrari dealer (the price is the tip).
     
  10. vjd3

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    #10 vjd3, Aug 25, 2025 at 10:38 AM
    I’ve taken cars through the local touchless washes in the winter months with no ill effects. I do not choose any of the various wax/polish options, just straight up wet down, soap, rinse, spot-free shower and air dry. Nothing but water, soap and air touches the car. Hand towel it off afterwards and no ill effects. It's not the greatest wash in the world but it will get the car clean. Would not be concerned at all with a full PPF.

    Note that "brushless" is not the same as "touchless" ... in a true touchless wash you drive the car into the bay, stop, and the wash mechanism circles around the car, no conveyer belts, etc.
     

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