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Chewbacca · 7 August 2020, 03:32 PM

Loop your watch around your windshield wiper arm before going through a car wash?

Think I might try it with the spot free rinse.

dddrees · 7 August 2020, 03:41 PM

You too? Here I thought I was the only one.

dddrees · 7 August 2020, 03:48 PM

Actually it's just the best. If it doesn't get cleaned they let me take it through again free until it does.

Once it flew off but since I was able to find it and take it back and the car back through again for free. I tell you it''s just the best.

Burlington · 7 August 2020, 05:17 PM

I normally put the window down just enough to hold my arm out with watch attached.

This way I can choose which parts of the wash treatment the watch receives and which it doesn’t.

The rolling brushes can cause terrible scratching.

Speedbird-1 · 7 August 2020, 05:49 PM

Looped mine around the Spirit of Ecstasy on my bonnet.
Worked so well, I've decided to leave it there.

TheVTCGuy · 7 August 2020, 05:58 PM

I strap mine to my robo-mop when it does the floors, works like a charm

SearChart · 7 August 2020, 06:02 PM

Had my rear wiper almost torn off in the carwash on Monday. Got it fixed at the Volvo Dealer and the cost covered by the carwash within 20min though.

Won't be attaching my watch to that, bit risky.

AzPaul · 7 August 2020, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Loop your watch around your windshield wiper arm before going through a car wash?

Think I might try it with the spot free rinse.

Dolan, you're a genius

GB-man · 8 August 2020, 02:30 AM

Thats how I sanitize my mother in law for covid when she visits.

daveathall · 8 August 2020, 02:51 AM

I get my Butler to hold it while walking after the car in the car wash. You may think it cruel to use the Butler but I don't charge him for the cleaning of his uniform.

Spectre38 · 8 August 2020, 03:40 AM

Great ideas everyone, I usually just throw mine in the washing machine and put it on a long wash... It makes a lot of racket in the dryer though.

77T · 8 August 2020, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Had my rear wiper almost torn off in the carwash on Monday. Got it fixed at the Volvo Dealer and the cost covered by the carwash within 20min though.

Won't be attaching my watch to that, bit risky.

You put a Volvo through a car wash???

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Ny325 · 8 August 2020, 04:52 AM

I never heard of putting a watch on a windshield wiper before going through a car wash, or washing machine. I use household soap, and water.

SearChart · 8 August 2020, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

You put a Volvo through a car wash???

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I'm too lazy to wash that thing myself

have you seen how long it is?!

CashGap · 8 August 2020, 05:04 AM

When I see neighborhood kids headed to the pool, I snap it onto one of their pool noodles, and ask them to just put it in the mailbox on the way back. They usually get it back in my mailbox or my neighbor's, and he always brings it back because he doesn't like PM watches.

Chewbacca · 8 August 2020, 05:14 AM

I’ll do it this weekend and report.

Chewbacca · 8 August 2020, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

Had my rear wiper almost torn off in the carwash on Monday. Got it fixed at the Volvo Dealer and the cost covered by the carwash within 20min though.

Won't be attaching my watch to that, bit risky.

Karma.

You didn’t use loctite blue.

brandrea · 8 August 2020, 05:18 AM

Can’t wait to see the pics

RW16610 · 8 August 2020, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveathall

I get my Butler to hold it while walking after the car in the car wash. You may think it cruel to use the Butler but I don't charge him for the cleaning of his uniform.

-dustin · 8 August 2020, 07:13 AM

windshield wiperer could potentially scratch the glass. i use my antenna.

NachoNeal · 8 August 2020, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Spectre38

Great ideas everyone, I usually just throw mine in the washing machine and put it on a long wash... It makes a lot of racket in the dryer though.

Don't put your watch in the dryer after washing it. Are you crazy? Just bake at 450 for 35 minutes.

037 · 8 August 2020, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

Thats how I sanitize my mother in law for covid when she visits.

But then how do you sanitize the windshield wiper? Asking for a friend.

Knappo 1307 · 8 August 2020, 09:39 AM

But is it safe?

Polarexplorerii · 8 August 2020, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Loop your watch around your windshield wiper arm before going through a car wash?

Think I might try it with the spot free rinse.

only when it’s on high setting!

J!m · 8 August 2020, 10:01 AM

The hot wax does wonders for old plexi...

BNA/LION · 8 August 2020, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

I’ll do it this weekend and report.

Please post results to the "Is it Safe" too!

Spectre38 · 8 August 2020, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NachoNeal

Don't put your watch in the dryer after washing it. Are you crazy? Just bake at 450 for 35 minutes.

Now you tell me.. I had it in the dryer on high and it shrunk... started out at 40mm, now its 34mm.

alphadweller · 8 August 2020, 07:09 PM

I never take my cars to a car wash. Most rolling brushes leave micro scratches on the paint, some don't. But most importantly my low profile tyres won't offer enough protection against the rails which can seriously damage the rims. As for watches, I gently hand-wash them. No need to have rolling brushes knocking them against the windscreen or risking throwing them off the wiper.

SunTzu · 8 August 2020, 11:55 PM

The dog, yes, not the watch.

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Dsmith1974 · 10 August 2020, 03:07 AM

As soon as I get mine out of the dishwasher we’re off to the car wash!

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7 August 2020, 03:32 PM	#1
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Anyone ever do this... Loop your watch around your windshield wiper arm before going through a car wash? Think I might try it with the spot free rinse.

7 August 2020, 03:41 PM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	You too? Here I thought I was the only one. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

7 August 2020, 03:48 PM	#3
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Actually it's just the best. If it doesn't get cleaned they let me take it through again free until it does. Once it flew off but since I was able to find it and take it back and the car back through again for free. I tell you it''s just the best. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

7 August 2020, 05:17 PM	#4
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,634	I normally put the window down just enough to hold my arm out with watch attached. This way I can choose which parts of the wash treatment the watch receives and which it doesn’t. The rolling brushes can cause terrible scratching. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

8 August 2020, 02:30 AM	#9
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,856	Thats how I sanitize my mother in law for covid when she visits. __________________

7 August 2020, 05:49 PM	#5
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,061	Looped mine around the Spirit of Ecstasy on my bonnet. Worked so well, I've decided to leave it there.

7 August 2020, 05:58 PM	#6
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I strap mine to my robo-mop when it does the floors, works like a charm

8 August 2020, 02:51 AM	#10
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	I get my Butler to hold it while walking after the car in the car wash. You may think it cruel to use the Butler but I don't charge him for the cleaning of his uniform. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

8 August 2020, 03:40 AM	#11
Spectre38 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Paul Location: Out West Watch: and be amazed. Posts: 1,552	Great ideas everyone, I usually just throw mine in the washing machine and put it on a long wash... It makes a lot of racket in the dryer though. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro Grouch Curmudgeons

8 August 2020, 04:52 AM	#13
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,797	I never heard of putting a watch on a windshield wiper before going through a car wash, or washing machine. I use household soap, and water.

8 August 2020, 05:04 AM	#15
CashGap "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Blank Location: Romo Posts: 1,465	When I see neighborhood kids headed to the pool, I snap it onto one of their pool noodles, and ask them to just put it in the mailbox on the way back. They usually get it back in my mailbox or my neighbor's, and he always brings it back because he doesn't like PM watches.

8 August 2020, 05:14 AM	#16
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	I’ll do it this weekend and report.

8 August 2020, 05:18 AM	#18
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,576	Can’t wait to see the pics

8 August 2020, 07:13 AM	#20
-dustin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Dustin Location: A, TX Posts: 1,568	windshield wiperer could potentially scratch the glass. i use my antenna.

8 August 2020, 09:39 AM	#23
Knappo 1307 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,557	But is it safe?

8 August 2020, 10:01 AM	#25
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,813	The hot wax does wonders for old plexi...

8 August 2020, 07:09 PM	#28
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 5,897	I never take my cars to a car wash. Most rolling brushes leave micro scratches on the paint, some don't. But most importantly my low profile tyres won't offer enough protection against the rails which can seriously damage the rims. As for watches, I gently hand-wash them. No need to have rolling brushes knocking them against the windscreen or risking throwing them off the wiper.

8 August 2020, 11:55 PM	#29
SunTzu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ Watch: 5513 116234 79280P Posts: 2,144	The dog, yes, not the watch. Sent from Crapatalk __________________ The wristwatch is an intimate accessory. The best watches live in harmony and interact with the wearer, and their functions offer a reassuring and emotionally satisfying bond - Kintaro Hattori

10 August 2020, 03:07 AM	#30
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,262	As soon as I get mine out of the dishwasher we’re off to the car wash! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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