Help: accidentally got car wash engine cleaner on M3

[Rennfahrer73]

Guys,

I took my '05 M3 through one of those self-service manual car washes to get travel dirt off the car and, well, I accidentally got that green engine cleaner all over the trunk deck lid and quarter panel. I thought the knob was set on high pressure soap and it was loose so before I realized it, i blasted it on the paint. I immediately washes it with high pressure water and then soaped it and rinsed again. I guess I just need reassurance that the paint will be okay for a few days before I can wax it. Any long-term bad effects? Will it look normal after a polish and wax?

I really appreciate your help and suggestions. Yeah, I know I screwed up.

Thanks.
Patrick

[roastbeef]

its going to be fine.

[Redd]

Engine cleaner may be slightly harsh but paint safe. There's also paint in your engine bay remember? Just assume your coating/wax is gone tho.

[doogee]

Just kidding

[Rennfahrer73]

Thanks all! I know I am (like a lot of us) overly paranoid.

[pbonsalb]

You should be hand washing your car with Evian water and griots garage lavender soap.

[MachinesWithSouls]

I'm pretty sure it's all the same foam at those places, no matter the knob setting. You're fine.