Should Towing Mirrors Be Removed When Going Through An Automatic Car Wash?

Updated 07/24/2025 | Published 07/20/2025

Question:

2023 Jeep Gladiator.I got my extended mirrors. The question is if I can go thru an automatic car wash with the extension or if I need to remove it before enter

asked by: Jose M

Expert Reply:

Hi Jose!

If we are talking about a no-touch style car wash (which I always recommend because you never know who went through the thing before you), you can definitely keep the K-Source Snap & Zap Custom Towing Mirrors # KS39NQ on your 2023 Jeep Gladiator. If you are going through one that does have the big spinning mop things, I would take them off. Odds are they would be fine, but if it were me, I don't think I would want to take the chance. Plus these come off pretty easily, so pop them off beforehand.

What are you towing with your Gladiator?

expert reply by: Lazer S

Josegm

7/23/2025

I got the extensions because the size of the original mirrors, I want a better vision. My wife and myself loved the shape of the Jeep, besides it's noise, jumping, and gas expensive. We don't go to the beach, or trails or ranches, only city and travel, I got in 09/12/23 and never remove the roof or doors or using the 4 wheel drive, but we love it I will follow your advice. Thank you again.

Lazer S.

7/24/2025

@Josegm They definitely look nice! I considered one for a while, but being 6'5" and fluffy, it wasn't for me. And it make sense wanting to see more. There are some crazy drivers out there for sure. You should go explore some trails though! You said beach, so I am assuming you are on one of the coasts. If it's the West Coast, more specifically Southern California, we used to ride mountain bikes up the Ramona Trailer to the peak of Thomas Mountain. It's up near Lake Hemet in the San Jacinto Wilderness Nature Preserve. A lot less visited than the more known places like Big Bear, and the views are just as cool, if not cooler! Probably wouldn't even need 4 wheel drive to get to the summit.

Josegm

7/24/2025

We live in Laredo, Tx, the nearest beach is Corpus Christi 160 miles, or South Padre Island 200 miles but again we enjoy the Jeep, we are retired then we drive 150-200 miles by the week

Lazer S.

7/24/2025

@Josegm Haha! Gotcha. Even if you aren't out hitting the trails, I am happy to hear you like your Jeep and the mirrors are making it even better! Let me know if there is anything else you need or if you have any other questions!