how does it handle going through a car wash? would it be better open or closed in the car wash?
1961005
Handles car wash just fine closed bed stays dry full up position no harm to cover Best cover ever
1961006
I've only gotten minimal water in while going through the car wash. I love this cover.
1961007
I haven't even installed the drainage pipes and leave mine down. No water seems to get through, if that's why you're asking.
1961008
Yes it can. I wash mine with it closed, at a touch less high pressure truck wash with blower at the end to dry the truck and not had any water leaks or problems with the cover.
2011490
I get some water inside when I go through the car wash. I have a slide bed and have never had any leakage on it.
1348878
Haven't ran mine through a car wash yet, but I have driven through about 8" of rain since putting it on. Don't see how the car wash would be worse than a downpour going 60+mph. The stick tape goes around the edges and several in the middle plus you bolt the windshield tie down through the back of it so it is on there pretty good. Just give it at least 24 hours to cure before you wash it per the instructions that came with it.
129260
I have put it in the washing machine with cold water and then the dryer on the lowest setting. I've washed it about five times as I take my dog to the dog park and sometimes he gets it muddy. It has held up fine and works great and keeps the backseat of the car totally covered. Highly recommend.
1519126
I have used the sprayer at the car wash but have not tried the drive through wash. I thought I read somewhere where you weren't supposed to take it through a car wash. For me, I won't take the chance unless the manufacturer states that it could.
1769661
No... you have to go thru the unit. I had heard the same complaints before I purchased it. Some people are satisfied with any product unless it also washes their car, does their laundry, and feeds them lunch. I haven't had any problems keeping it in line and I'm a wiggly person. It's not a big problem and this unit is easy to use. AND... the quality and the price are both great! Go for it... it's a great little unit! I own two of them now... no problems whatsoever.
1111067
Yes, it can ...thus enabling you to remove when you go through an automatic car wash. Item is very well made... Recommend!
1379371
I had mine on a motorcycle that encountered many torrential rains. Keep the cover on when not in use. I'm not sure I would even consider taking my bike through a car-wash.
1090907
I have had this cover for 5 years. I run it through the car wash at least once every two weeks and never had any issues at all. This is a great product.
2111769
It would be too strong to leave in your car closed up. You could prob hang it somewhere when you get in. I wouldn't leave it in there.
1441522
Taken mine trucks (have 2 F-150's) regularly through the car wash and never experienced a problem. I've found this to be a great product. Highly recommended.
1827665
Hi Larry. The way this is designed I can't possibly see how a car wash could hurt it. It bolts to the underside of the front crossbar and actually sits tight against it while providing adequate height to make the license plate visible. I actually used a license plate holder so the top of the plate is supported by the plate holder with the bottom holes of the plate and plate holder attached to Westin plate relocator. It is working extremely well!
644155
Yes, you can take the cover off to wash, but you have to take the seat out of the car and remove the straps to get it off. I think this is how most car seats work. I have washed it with no problems.
1211617
It does stay shut. My son doesn't play with it quite as much anymore....although he just got a car mat so that might change!!!
591689
I have been through many automatic and hand wash car washes and have had no problems yet. Holds up just fine
771523
The car washes didn't bother it. It got dirty though. It had a bit of stick on it and it would catch dirt. I would clean it with a little gasoline on a cloth.
391935
We use ours in our shop for car washing and hand washing. You will have to wait if you run it out but it recovers quickly. Works great for us.