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Old 08-02-2025, 09:03 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.
Had my new car ceramic coated. Person that applied said I should never take it to an automatic car wash. In addition to the harsh chemicals the brushes could easily contain dirt and grit from that dirty car ahead of yours.
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