Re: C70 Convertable with a water leak

From what I remember reading in the manual, it says something like "don't use pressure sprays round
the seals on the convertible top of your C70" - that's probably similar to what happens in a car
wash. Might explain the leakage.

Aleric wrote:
>>From what I have read, I may be permantly banned from
>>automatic car washes and need to be gentle doing it by hand.
>>Unless.... someone has some idea as to how to make the problem go
>>away.
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> I don't have an answer to your particular question re: the leak, but I
> and most everyone else I know with convertibles wash their cars by hand. I
> never even considered having an automatic wash. I know that with my BMW,
> they advise not to use regular car wash detergent on the top. I think it's
> because it tends to break down the water repellant that's impregnated in the
> canvas. I use baby oil and water to clean mine.
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> Good luck finding the leak.
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> Aleric
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> '92 BMW 325iC
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