My old '91 S-class has the spring-loaded hood ornament.
Had it over 30 years and never ran it through an auto wash.

But, getting older and lazy, and the new auto machines are getting better.
My '15 ML goes thru and comes out great.

But, what will the auto wash do to that spring-loaded, flexible star on the hood of the old '91?

I have this vision of it banging down flat on the hood and gouging the paint before it breaks off and flies away!

Should I be concerned? Can I get away with it?

Tks,
DG