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Old 08-02-2025, 07:06 AM
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Curious on others thoughts re the automatic car washes and the long term impact on a car paint's finish. Have been taking my new car to the car wash once a week for a year. (Those washes like Sweetwater or Mister Car Wash). Have been reading lately about the negative impact of those washes on a car's finish, from the "soft brushes" used by them and the strong chemicals in the soaps and detergents. Curious if others use the auto car washes often and any impacts you have seen or what others might do to protect the car's finish. Thanks in advance.
If you’ve been taking your new car through the wash religiously every week for a year, you’re the best judge of any ill effects on your car’s finish .

You have the first hand experience and you are the best person that can answer your own question ….