has anyone run through a car wash with these installed? what's your best guess, stow them before getting wet? (pain in the arxe)
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With the smaller OE mirrors most auto car washes were ok as is but these larger ones will need to be folded for sure. My tow mirrors fold forward where OE fold back. Either way I would fold them before trying. I have not used a car wash since installing as I have purchased a mid rise cap and my former wash stalls are now to low.
2084875
I have forgotten to stow them before with no ill effects but it isn't my standard practice.
9516
Yes. I think so. I have had 6-8 car washes since I had these on. No problems with them.
2154774
I had the same question and was told by a mechanic that these are designed to be put on dry. Just get the surface cleaned up perfectly clean.
65093
No problem washing them. Did have a liquid spill in the insulated one and it did penetrate to the outside fabric. Also...some fading appeared after sitting in my car while in the sun.
566456
I washed mine without any problems. I bought them for working on my Jeep, but have started using them inside when putting logs in the fireplace.
1668662
Have several of these myself, but have no clue to the problem your having Brian. Possibly the detergent your using to wash them or maybe the way ther being dried. Aside from that don't know what to tell you , maybe try a different brand. I've had mine for over a year and luckily no issues other than their not as tight as they used to be.
1557843
Yea, no kidding, it's freezing where I am...I don't wash them outside in the winter, I just spray with 409 or some anti-bacterial cleaner and wipe them out. Stay warm!
1982707
I just did a little test to answer your question. I soaked mine in a glass of water until they were sopping wet. First of all, they are considerably harder to install onto your glasses when wet, so I recommend doing that before getting them wet. But once they were on, they held on just as well as when dry, if not better. So you should have no problem.
316963
I regards to them being waterproof, I have had no issue. I live in Ohio and mine have been through snow and plenty of rain. I've had no issues with this product. Just be sure to order an extention for your rear strip or its not going to reach.( No matter what you drive!)
1170077
Never had that trouble with mine. Only hand wash. Might need to oil them a bit to see if that helps,
747891
I believe I understand where you are coming from. The plates do not cover the entire slot that is carved out of the box. The slot is on the bottom and I believe this is why I have not any issues with rain water entering the box. I certainly would not drive through an automated car wash however. I hope this answers your concern.
1937372
I've not ridden with them in the rain to speak of, but when I've cleaned the bike water retention was not an issue. They are denser than a sponge and not absorbent.
2233093
Agreed that you really have to turn them tightly. However if using them in slick mud, the mud will hold them solidly so they twist loose as you pull them out.
118314
They fit very well with the exception of the driver's side; there are gaps on both sides. But I think that is "operator error" on my part. When they come they are a little squished and I didn't lay them out and weight it down enough or for long enough. When it gets warmer, I plan on laying it outside in the heat and trying again. I hope this is helpful.
194405
Also, the instructions tell you to put them on a cold wash before using them to avoid the color bleeding onto your seats, but make sure you do not put them in a dryer just let them air dry before fitting them.I had no problems with mine.
786593
yeah no problem at all. I have ultegra shifters a little tight sliding them on but nothing a little soap water won't help with. also..I recommend only wrapping you bar tape just past the hoods. Don't wrap the tops it's to bulky of a feal and it will take 2 rolls of wrap per side.
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I saw no such warnings in the documentation. They are affixed firmly so I would imagine they would hold up. I might have even taken my E through a car wash since installing them. Either way, I'd chance it.