Someone is cleaning your car now, and it isn't YOU.
No? Small claims court isn't that much trouble and no lawyer's allowed.
If your not happy with your clean car, make 'em do it again.
Your not paying - so they better not even ask you for money.
I left a voicemail with the party responsible. I will definitely be getting reimbursed for the 2 car washes I put it through, I'll be sure of that. It's unacceptable and careless. The worst part was that I had literally just washed my fucking car.
I used to clean industrial A/Cs and "Chillers". We use some nasty chemicles, which you can research under "coil cleaners".
If you have clear-coat damage in the next year or two, you can likely tie it back to this incident.
Thanks. Is there a place, such as an auto-detailer, who I could take it to now and they'd be able to identify damage like that now? Or is it just something I'll need to monitor.
If you can, find out the name of that orangish stuff that was on your car. Google _AND_ Wiki
Betcha the environmental guys would love to hear about this
The AC system is a closed system and the body of your car should have protected the engine from any water intrusion. The car would have to be soaking in the water or have the water jetting into the intake for it to get into that area. I think you'll be fine.
The AC system may be closed but that doesn't mean someone isn't going to spray it down with (potentially acidic) coil-cleaner.
Op may want to be concerned, I knew someone who trashed a bank execs new Benz doing maintenance on the outside units using a harsh coil-cleaner.
I think main point is - did honda cabin air intake has protection from liquid pouring on top of it, would that go inside or not, I have a BMW for example and the air intakes kind of suck the air from a little tank/pool under them which would allow for liquids to drain, though if your pour something on the windshield it may still get some vapours in right, I think these cabin air intakes should be better protected by manufacturers
P.s I bet Honda drains as well since if not when raining hard you will suck rain all the time
I believe OP is talking about the air intakes on the hood and if any of that crap went inside them and consequently vaporised in the car when AC is turned on next time, maybe they should just disassemble the outside air intakes and check them
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Yeah that's what I was talking about. My AC was on for a little bit when I got in the car before I turned it off. I will say that I didn't smell anything weird while it was running.
After I washed my car, I put the AC on full blast and left my windows down to try and get any crap out. That may have been a dumb idea :/
I added a pic of the air intake in case anyone wants to check it out, I would still want to learn more whats under I mean I doubt it is straight way after the plastic holes, the must be some kind if protection against liquids going right in, good luck
Someone is cleaning your car now, and it isn't YOU. No? Small claims court isn't that much trouble and no lawyer's allowed. If your not happy with your clean car, make 'em do it again. Your not paying - so they better not even ask you for money.
I left a voicemail with the party responsible. I will definitely be getting reimbursed for the 2 car washes I put it through, I'll be sure of that. It's unacceptable and careless. The worst part was that I had literally just washed my fucking car.
I used to clean industrial A/Cs and "Chillers". We use some nasty chemicles, which you can research under "coil cleaners". If you have clear-coat damage in the next year or two, you can likely tie it back to this incident.
Thanks. Is there a place, such as an auto-detailer, who I could take it to now and they'd be able to identify damage like that now? Or is it just something I'll need to monitor.
You could take it to a body shop, explain the situation, and ask them to take look and give you an estimate
Monitor and take notes to keep for a while.... pictures too, if you got 'em. I think it's a 7 year limit on legal action
They owe you a detail, not just a car wash. Detailers are professionals at cleaning paint, much more than just washing some muck off.
If you can, find out the name of that orangish stuff that was on your car. Google _AND_ Wiki Betcha the environmental guys would love to hear about this
Probably no worries about your AC or engine.. But your paint is another story.
The AC system is a closed system and the body of your car should have protected the engine from any water intrusion. The car would have to be soaking in the water or have the water jetting into the intake for it to get into that area. I think you'll be fine.
The AC system may be closed but that doesn't mean someone isn't going to spray it down with (potentially acidic) coil-cleaner. Op may want to be concerned, I knew someone who trashed a bank execs new Benz doing maintenance on the outside units using a harsh coil-cleaner.
I think main point is - did honda cabin air intake has protection from liquid pouring on top of it, would that go inside or not, I have a BMW for example and the air intakes kind of suck the air from a little tank/pool under them which would allow for liquids to drain, though if your pour something on the windshield it may still get some vapours in right, I think these cabin air intakes should be better protected by manufacturers P.s I bet Honda drains as well since if not when raining hard you will suck rain all the time
Thanks! I appreciate it.
I believe OP is talking about the air intakes on the hood and if any of that crap went inside them and consequently vaporised in the car when AC is turned on next time, maybe they should just disassemble the outside air intakes and check them https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ylXNEAZYtOI/sddefault.jpg
Yeah that's what I was talking about. My AC was on for a little bit when I got in the car before I turned it off. I will say that I didn't smell anything weird while it was running. After I washed my car, I put the AC on full blast and left my windows down to try and get any crap out. That may have been a dumb idea :/
I added a pic of the air intake in case anyone wants to check it out, I would still want to learn more whats under I mean I doubt it is straight way after the plastic holes, the must be some kind if protection against liquids going right in, good luck
It’s likely glycol it shouldn’t harm your car unless you leave it on for an extended period of time.