Aluminum vs Steel? Well IDK after this happened!
10-11-2016, 03:22 PM
#61
Oh god, stop trolling. The 3 threads you started got locked. You trying to get this one locked too? Take the hint. Give it a rest man... Next you're gonna say it wouldn't have happened if it were a diesel truck lmao
10-11-2016, 03:28 PM
#62
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Aluminum is light so it's used in aircraft, even in 'military' aircraft. Nothing about that changes a thing about the properties of one of the softest metals on the periodic table. Alloys make it tougher, but it WILL NEVER BE STEEL.
On a side note, with a pair of pliers. I peeled back a chuck of door panel on a junk car as well. Guess what I needed to get that started. Yep, a claw hammer to get the initial tear going. Once that happened the steel peeled back just like that, but tended to stay in thinner strips.
10-11-2016, 03:29 PM
#63
http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/...t-to-test.html
This gives a graphical representation of the aluminum thickness vs steel thickness.
And mbullock...thanks for posting that. Carwashes have a hell of a lot more power than I thought.
This gives a graphical representation of the aluminum thickness vs steel thickness.
And mbullock...thanks for posting that. Carwashes have a hell of a lot more power than I thought.
10-11-2016, 03:31 PM
#64
10-11-2016, 03:34 PM
#65
Senior Member
OP, You may not have to take him to court. Check with your insurance company first. I know that in similar situations my insurance company will go after the responsible party and not only get back what they paid out but also get back my deductible.
10-11-2016, 04:03 PM
#66
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10-11-2016, 04:42 PM
#67
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Thread Starter
I think you're gonna have issues with both the insurance company and the court, especially if they have a "not responsible for damage" sign, AND a sign saying to remove your antenna, and you didn't. I think the sign saying to remove your antenna will right there make you the negligent party. I highly doubt it's equipment failure, it's just that the antenna wrapped around the spinning brush and got yanked off, which is why they tell you to remove it. I'm really curious what the outcome will be with this. Subscribed!
I personally hand wash, or "wand wash" at a DIY car wash. If I'm in a hurry I'll go through a touchless wash, but never ever through one of those car washes with the spinning brushes! I don't trust them, they leave swirl marks, and they never clean the tailgate properly.
I personally hand wash, or "wand wash" at a DIY car wash. If I'm in a hurry I'll go through a touchless wash, but never ever through one of those car washes with the spinning brushes! I don't trust them, they leave swirl marks, and they never clean the tailgate properly.
10-11-2016, 04:50 PM
#68
Senior Member
Thread Starter
You are correct. Geico is working on this right now.
10-11-2016, 04:52 PM
#69
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Thread Starter
I wasn't concerned about it since I have never had a problem in 26 years. And since they DIDN'T have any signs warning of the danger I didn't think anything about it. The owner said to me they have a policy the employee is to remove the antenna. Wish I had it on tape!
