Trektop in Carwash

JKBlackie

JKBlackie

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I just installed a Trektop NX and absolutely love it. My question is can I take this through a carwash? Has anyone had any problems with leaking or messing with the Trektop? I just want to make sure before I mess something up. Thanks!
 
10frank9

10frank9

Web Wheeler
Wish I could help here, but when I do wash the Jeep I do it myself. The top does leak a bit usually near the rear windows where they meet up with the back doors. Just a bit of dripping inside probably due to my poor spraying techniques :grayno:
 
ridg3runner

ridg3runner

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JKBlackie said:
I just installed a Trektop NX and absolutely love it. My question is can I take this through a carwash? Has anyone had any problems with leaking or messing with the Trektop? I just want to make sure before I mess something up. Thanks!
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I've had mine in a carwash, didn't seem to be an issue. I'm thinking the windows (scratches) would be more of an issue than the fabric itself.
 
StrizzyChris

StrizzyChris

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10frank9 said:
Wish I could help here, but when I do wash the Jeep I do it myself. The top does leak a bit usually near the rear windows where they meet up with the back doors. Just a bit of dripping inside probably due to my poor spraying techniques :grayno:
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x2... I use the high pressure self car wash bays and I do get dripping in the back, but not a lot of intrusion. I would never take mine through the carwash though.
 
JKBlackie

JKBlackie

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ridg3runner said:
I've had mine in a carwash, didn't seem to be an issue. I'm thinking the windows (scratches) would be more of an issue than the fabric itself.
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Oh yeah. I didn't think about scratching the windows. Good call.

10frank9 said:
Wish I could help here, but when I do wash the Jeep I do it myself. The top does leak a bit usually near the rear windows where they meet up with the back doors. Just a bit of dripping inside probably due to my poor spraying techniques :grayno:
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StrizzyChris said:
x2... I use the high pressure self car wash bays and I do get dripping in the back, but not a lot of intrusion. I would never take mine through the carwash though.
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I almost always was it myself too. The dealership I got it from will do a free was for me though so sometimes when I'm in a rush I'll take advantage of that! I'll probably just stick to me washing it. They don't care for it like I do 😁
 
cozdude

cozdude

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i dont have a trektop but i would never take my soft top thru a car wash. just my :twocents: i will use my pressure washer at home for the big stuff then hand wash :yup:
 
CZEBJKU

CZEBJKU

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I have run mine through an automatic brushless car wash with no leaks and no other problems. I don't plan on doing it often but in a pinch it will do.

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wayoflife

wayoflife

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As mentioned, I would steer clear of an automatic car wash unless it's a touchless one. Having said that, you'll most likely see some leaks due to the fact that water will be sprayed on in all kinds of different angles - not like rain which for the most part falls straight down or there abouts.
 
JKWrang

JKWrang

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I have had my jeep, soft top and all through a touchless wash (dealer freebie!) With no issues. However, I still prefer to wash it by hand given that it gets so dirty and auto washes are notorious for failing to clean an already clean car nvm a dirty Jeep!

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JKBlackie

JKBlackie

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cozdude said:
i dont have a trektop but i would never take my soft top thru a car wash. just my :twocents: i will use my pressure washer at home for the big stuff then hand wash :yup:
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Yeah it doesn't seem like the smartest option now that I think about it. Haha thanks for the input, Coz! I'll stick to hand washing it!
 
JKFlyer

JKFlyer

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10frank9 said:
Wish I could help here, but when I do wash the Jeep I do it myself. The top does leak a bit usually near the rear windows where they meet up with the back doors. Just a bit of dripping inside probably due to my poor spraying techniques :grayno:
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Ditto this. Exact spot. Only BC water naturally drips down there but when spraying hose up there, water finds way in

I always wash myself

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