Is There Any Automatic Car Wash Thats Safe?

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Old Apr 2, 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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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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Enough said
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 10:19 PM
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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.
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Old Apr 3, 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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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 03:20 PM
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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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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 03:24 PM
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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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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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They're all safe...so long as your car stays outside of them.
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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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!!
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Old Apr 5, 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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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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No !!!!!
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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What about touch-less car washes are those okay?
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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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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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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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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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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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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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 08:00 PM
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Ordering a UDM, No Rinse Wash and Shine, and some detailing products from Excel Detail as we speak...
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