Is There Any Automatic Car Wash Thats Safe?

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Old 04-02-2009, 06:15 PM
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Is There Any Automatic Car Wash Thats Safe?

Im just curious. I dont always have time to was my car and there are some times that I just need a quick cleaning like in the winter when its freezing out and I have salt all over my car. Are there any auto washes that are not death to your paint?
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Enough said
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If you dont have time, just put it off. Theres always the coin op hi pressure to blast the salt and debris off, then a 20 minute No Rinse Wash and Shine which is a proven winner here on Acurazine.
Old 04-03-2009, 11:12 AM
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My mom uses autobell and they seem to do a good job but the drive in ones dont fair so well
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is it safe to wipe your car after you use rinse only at the car wash? because my car was still dirty after a car wash
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Be a perfect time for Optimum No Rinse Wash and Shine.
I would use a Quick Detailer AT A MINIMUM if its a must be.....
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They're all safe...so long as your car stays outside of them.
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Originally Posted by bukxanger
is it safe to wipe your car after you use rinse only at the car wash? because my car was still dirty after a car wash
Short answer .. NO!!
Old 04-05-2009, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Jesstzn
Short answer .. NO!!
You're taking all that dirt and dragging it across the paint as you wipe it off. Then you're on the fast-track to Swirlsville.
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What about touch-less car washes are those okay?
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Originally Posted by 03tlCHARCOL
What about touch-less car washes are those okay?
They use harsh soaps so they are going to remove the wax you have on.
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Yeah...I'm thinking...

My impression now looking back on things...

Is just that it depends on how much you care about your ride.

If you only care that it doesn't have mud slinged up the side then whatever.

But if you want to maintain your cars and take care of them...there are just certain things you go to do.

Like stay away from Auto Car Washes...and even "Touchless" ones.

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Originally Posted by PortlandRL
:Then you're on the fast-track to Swirlsville.
My new PC is going to be my one way ticket out of Swirlsville! LOL
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