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  • Can Bestop EZ Fold Tonneau Cover Go Through a Car Wash?
  • The Bestop EZ Fold Folding Tonneau Cover # B1621601 will have no problem going through a touchless car wash according to my contact at Bestop. The cover and frame are designed to be durable in all kinds of weather conditions and will absolutely be fine in a touchless car wash. The manufacturer does not require you to remove your tonneau cover each time you wash your vehicle but they do outline how to wash your cover with a soft bristle brush. I've attached that portion of the instructions...
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  • Can The Access Soft Roll-Up Tonneau Cover Go Through A Car Wash?
  • I confirmed with Acess that the Access Original Soft, Roll-Up Tonneau Cover # A26FR can indeed go through a car wash. I verified that it can go through both touchless and brush-style car washes without an issue, although you will want to make sure the cover is rolled out all the way and secured properly before washing.
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  • Can a Roof Rack Be Left On Through a Car Wash
  • We usually recommend removing the roof rack and any rooftop mounted accessories while running the vehicle through a car wash because if damage were to occur, it would more than likely not be covered by the manufacturer. However, this primarily is an issue on vehicle's that use car clips and as your vehicle does not use car clips, you would probably be fine with leaving the rack installed.
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  • Do Buyers Products Magnetic Mounting Plates Damage Paint on Vehicle and Can I Go Through A Car Wash
  • The Buyers Products magnetic mounting plates part # 3378895404 are backed with 3M tape which is designed to not affect your paint. I do recommend when you go to remove the magnetic plates to use Goo Gone or 3M General Purpose Adhesive remover to dissolve the sticky residue before trying to remove the plates. Going through car washes may rip them off if you go through one the first couple of days after installation but will be fine after that. I do recommend to remove the light bar from...
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  • Towing Mirrors for 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with Power Fold-In Mirrors
  • The K-Source Custom Towing Mirrors # KS80900 that you referenced will work well with the factory powered mirrors on your 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. These towing mirrors will still allow you to use the power fold-in feature on your mirrors. It is a good idea to check the towing mirror instructions before going through a car wash, as the manufacturer may require the mirrors to be removed first. If the mirror's instructions make no mention of a car wash, because of the length that these mirrors...
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  • Can WeatherTech Window Visor Survive Car Wash with Brushes
  • Unlike other brands of window visors the WeatherTech brand's of visors like the # WT82503 that you referenced do hold up just fine in car washes. Including ones that use brushes. This is also a confirmed fit for your 2017 Ram 1500. I attached an install video and a picture of what these look like installed as well.
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  • Can Roof Rack Wind Fairings Withstand Automated Car Washes
  • Truthfully no roof rack fairing is meant to withstand the environment of an automated carwash. One may hold up to an occasional trip through one but this exposure presents a degree of mechanical stress that is outside what fairing makers will consider normal use. If the wife likes to keep her car clean with a weekly trip to the automated carwash then I do not recommend installing a fairing. Regularly hand-washing a fairing like # INA261 is perfectly fine.
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  • With The K-Source Towing Mirrors # KS69NQ Interfere With Any Factory Mirror Functions
  • The K-Source Snap & Zap Custom Towing Mirrors - Snap On - Driver and Passenger Side # KS69NQ are designed to work with your 2021 Ford F-150 factory mirrors and will not obstruct your factory turn signals, puddle lamps, BSDS camera, or LED spotlights. I do recommend removing these before entering a carwash as there is the potential of the carwash damaging them. These towing mirrors have an easy, tool-free installation and removal with no hardware required. The built-in mounting clips grab...
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  • Will Weather Tech Easy-On Stone and Bug Shield Deflector WT50186 Hold Up to Car Wash
  • This particular product is specified to fit all 2008-2010 models of the Toyota Highlander; it is not specified for the 2013 4Runner. WeatherTech does not recommend installing their Easy-On Stone and Bug Shield Deflector, Part # WT50186, on vehicles that will be cleaned in automatic brush-style car washes. Also they warn against the use of any type of cleaning solvents; only mild soap and water are to be used on this item. The bug shield product we offer for your 4Runner is the WeatherTech...
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  • Will K-Source Custom Extendable Towing Mirrors Fit a 2015 Toyota Tundra SR5
  • Yes, you can use K-Source extendable towing mirrors # KS70103-04T on your 2015 Toyota Tundra SR5 as they are a confirmed fit. You also can fold them in when driving through a car wash as well.
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  • Does Thule Motion XT XXL Rooftop Cargo Box - 22 cu ft Fit 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan
  • I checked with Thule and can verify the Thule Motion XT XXL Rooftop Cargo Box - 22 cu ft # TH629906 does indeed fit your 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. You can leave the cargo box on your Grand Caravan full-time if you like, however it should not go through any type of car wash, you'll want to take it off in those instances. I have added a link below to a video review for you to check out as well of the Thule Motion XT XXL Rooftop Cargo Box - 22 cu ft # TH629906.
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  • How to Tow a Trailer with a 2016 Nissan Sentra
  • According to my research for your 2016 Nissan Sentra, this vehicle has a 1,000 lb towing capacity. Therefore, as long as your detailing car wash trailer does not exceed 1,000 lbs then you can use the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11349 on your Sentra to tow the trailer. Please keep in mind that although the trailer hitch may be rated for 2,000 lbs, the vehicle is lower and will need to be the factor you abide by. Assuming the trailer's gross trailer weight (GTW) is within the range...
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  • Can the WeatherTech Side Window Air Deflectors Stand Up to Automatic Car Washes
  • Yes. The WeatherTech Side Window Air Deflectors with Dark Tinting - Front and Rear - 4 Piece # WT68XJ are designed to stand up to automatic carwashes without any issues.
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  • RV Cleaning Foam Sprayer and Brush Kits
  • Having the soap come directly from the brush while scrubbing would be very convenient however there currently aren't any foam sprayers that are modeled to be attached to a flow through brush but the Griot's Garage Foaming Sprayer for Vehicles and RVs - 32 oz Capacity is strong enough going off of well water at a campground to easily coat your RV in soap. The RV Cleaning Kit with Foaming Sprayer, 60" Telescoping Flow-Thru Brush and 64-oz Car Wash Item # RVCLEAN-KIT will come with the foaming...
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  • Replacement Front Modular Base for Fixed TracRac Ladder Rack
  • We do have replacement front clamps for your Thule TracRac ladder rack with the part # TAPT-27008-02 for the right front and the part # TAPT-27001-02 for the left front.
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  • Are the Sensors of Hopkins Backup Sensor System Waterproof
  • The Hopkins Backup Sensor System part # HM60100VA uses proximity sensors that are waterproof inside the mounting brackets. The unit is water proof so you will not have any issues with rain or car washes. However they are not designed to be submerged. Hopkins does not have a specific waterproof rating. They do have a 3-year warranty so they will take care of it if there is an issue.
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  • Adapter to go From Yakima Skyline Tower to Jetstream Bar
  • To install a set of Yakima Jetstream crossbars to a Skyline tower you do need the adapter part # 8880637.
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  • Snow Socks To Fit A 2010 Cadillac SRX
  • Your 2010 Cadillac SRX has either 235/55-20 or 235/65-18 size tires. The good news is both sizes of tire will be compatible with the ISSE Hybrid Snow Socks - Size 74 - 1 Pair, # TCH74. Gloves and tote bag are included for easy installation and storage. There is a maximum speed rating of 30 mph with these snow socks.
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  • Does Classic Accessories Golf Cart Seat Cover CA40029 Fit All Brands of Golf Cart
  • The Classic Accessories Golf Cart Seat Cover # CA40029 is not designed to fit only a specific brand or model of golf cart. Its design uses an elastic hem and a strap to allow a good fit on virtually any golf car seat. The cover is made of specially-treated synthetic material that has a no-slip terry-cloth-like texture. It can be machine washed in COLD water WITHOUT soap and air-dried to keep it in top shape for years of golfing pleasure.
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  • Compatibility of Draw-Tite Anti-Rattle 63080 with Curt C13204 Class III Hitch
  • The Draw-Tite QSP Trailer Hitch Silencer and Cover # 63080 is made for a 2-inch hitch like the Curt 2-inch Class III # C13204 which fits your 2017 Nissan Rogue. Please refer to the linked review video showing use of this anti-rattle item. Although this will work on a 2-inch Curt hitch there are other anti-rattle devices that will do a better job of holding an accessory item such as a ball mount steady in your hitch receiver. One of the best anti-rattle devices for a 2-inch hitch is the...
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