Bumper vs Car wash

Rudeja · 07-11-2011, 06:11 PM

Ok, I have decided to go ahead and upgrade my front bumper but I have one concern, when I take my car to the car wash I notice how close the rail are to the front bumper. I decided to take a pic today just to get an Idea of how close my new bumper might get to the rail. Is anyone out there having and Issue with their front bumper rubbing when going thru the car wash ? Below is the pic of the my current bumper and how close it is to the rails, I have also included a pic of the bumper I am going to purchase. What do you think ??

reaper335 · 07-11-2011, 06:16 PM

if your that afraid.. wash your car yourself?

Rudeja · 07-11-2011, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by reaper335

if your that afraid.. wash your car yourself?

I would but I have been a member of this car wash for 3 year now, $33 a month for unlimited wash and tire shine, come in handy during pollen season

XDEEDUBBX · 07-11-2011, 06:28 PM

just wash it yourself. Your new bumper will get destroyed!

Rudeja · 07-11-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by XDEEDUBBX

just wash it yourself. Your new bumper will get destroyed!

I think I may have to cancel my contract and go get me a bucket and sponge.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 07-11-2011, 06:52 PM

Aside from the swirls/scratches induced from tunnel washes this another reason I dont go to car washes

hmmcolor · 07-11-2011, 06:55 PM

Wash yourself. Save $$$, looks better. It also bolsters your relationship with your car.

nick123 · 07-11-2011, 09:46 PM

Wash your car with the Optimum No Rinse Shine in your garage (check out two-bucket method on autopia). $33 will get you the solution and a couple buckets and no more swirls!

mr.335i · 07-11-2011, 09:50 PM

either wash it yourself or find a local hand wash only place

Rudeja · 07-12-2011, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mr.335i

either wash it yourself or find a local hand wash only place

There are a couple hand wash places around so I have to check them out, I will be ordering my bumper on Friday.

DaveL · 07-12-2011, 06:01 PM

So you get a new front on the auto and take it to a car wash right?? This is just incredible.

ABerry · 07-12-2011, 06:01 PM

didn't think any of us actually used an auto car wash!

chaosticbry · 07-12-2011, 06:03 PM

thats the bumper from ebay, i was going to buy it but its not an exact fit, u need 2 drill some holes i was not ready 4 that

Jayp0d · 07-12-2011, 06:28 PM

My buddy's car has been lowered and he only goes to the "No Touch" car washes (if he doesn't wash it himself).

That new bumper/lip looks sick btw!

RacerUnderTheSon · 07-12-2011, 06:31 PM

bumper will not clear it. did your rims ever get scratched by that guide edge?

virk007 · 07-12-2011, 07:22 PM

anyone have that bumper installed? how is fitment and paint quality?

07-11-2011, 06:11 PM	#1
Rudeja First Lieutenant 36 Rep 319 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Sport Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Atlanta , GA iTrader: (0)	Bumper vs Car wash Ok, I have decided to go ahead and upgrade my front bumper but I have one concern, when I take my car to the car wash I notice how close the rail are to the front bumper. I decided to take a pic today just to get an Idea of how close my new bumper might get to the rail. Is anyone out there having and Issue with their front bumper rubbing when going thru the car wash ? Below is the pic of the my current bumper and how close it is to the rails, I have also included a pic of the bumper I am going to purchase. What do you think ?? Attached Images
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reaper335 Captain 32 Rep 993 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: May 2011 Location: north nj iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [8.00]	if your that afraid.. wash your car yourself? __________________ your friendly neighborhood BMW parts guy
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XDEEDUBBX Lieutenant Colonel 64 Rep 1,715 Posts Drives: 535I Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angelz iTrader: (11)	just wash it yourself. Your new bumper will get destroyed! __________________ Click here to join the >>>>https://www.facebook.com/groups/socal535f10crew/
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3442 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	Aside from the swirls/scratches induced from tunnel washes this another reason I dont go to car washes
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hmmcolor Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 259 Posts Drives: E90 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Wash yourself. Save $$$, looks better. It also bolsters your relationship with your car. __________________ 2000 Dodge Dakota 4.7 2007 335i 6MT
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nick123 Private First Class 7 Rep 109 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vegas iTrader: (0)	Wash your car with the Optimum No Rinse Shine in your garage (check out two-bucket method on autopia). $33 will get you the solution and a couple buckets and no more swirls!
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mr.335i Private First Class 15 Rep 188 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston,TX iTrader: (2)	either wash it yourself or find a local hand wash only place
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DaveL Banned 14 Rep 970 Posts Drives: 2010 335 coupe msport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Darien CT. iTrader: (0)	So you get a new front on the auto and take it to a car wash right?? This is just incredible.
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ABerry Banned 17 Rep 592 Posts Drives: e92 \| n54 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	didn't think any of us actually used an auto car wash!
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chaosticbry Private 18 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: the IE iTrader: (0)	thats the bumper from ebay, i was going to buy it but its not an exact fit, u need 2 drill some holes i was not ready 4 that
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Jayp0d Banned 5 Rep 165 Posts Drives: * Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: * iTrader: (0)	My buddy's car has been lowered and he only goes to the "No Touch" car washes (if he doesn't wash it himself). That new bumper/lip looks sick btw!
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RacerUnderTheSon Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Gray 335is Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	bumper will not clear it. did your rims ever get scratched by that guide edge? __________________ DCT, 19" 313s, 30% tint, Clear Reflectors, Nav, PDC, H/K+BSW Speakers, Infinity 10" subs
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virk007 Captain 34 Rep 661 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 328i AW Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [0.00] 2000 BMW 323CI [0.00]	anyone have that bumper installed? how is fitment and paint quality? Last edited by virk007; 07-12-2011 at 07:29 PM..
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