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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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Car Washing Question

Should I worry about my eyelids coming off when washing my car?

I know that 3M tape is very strong and won't come off easily, but will water make the tape weak? Or can I wash my car without worrying about them?
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by klanham08
Should I worry about my eyelids coming off when washing my car?

I know that 3M tape is very strong and won't come off easily, but will water make the tape weak? Or can I wash my car without worrying about them?
My Sirius radio antenna never came off...but then again, that was magnetic too...
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 03:51 PM
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dont worry about it, 3m tape is strong enough to keep the there but i would spray direct pressure there just in case
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 03:53 PM
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you should be fine as long as you're a bit more gentle around them.
PLEASE tell me your'e not using one of those drive-thru car washes with the HUGE rollers / brushes.
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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I've used those high pressure do it yourself washed a couple times when I had no other choice. I had to spray directly on mine and they have stayed for over a year. Then again it kind of matters what 3M tape you used.
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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Don't high pressure that area directly and don't take it to a machine car wash and she will be flirting with you for a long time.
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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I would NEVER take my 8 into an automatic car wash! I always hand-wash mine.

So as long as I do not use high pressure, and if I clean them, use direct pressure, then I should be good?
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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yup
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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ypu what ... post *****...........
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Razz1
ypu what ... post *****...........
He said "yup" to my question I asked lol.

So as long as I do not use high pressure, and if I clean them, use direct pressure, then I should be good?
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