Can Anyone Explain This Damage from a Car Wash?

@Zhi
Brushes at car washes can damage your paint and even other parts of your car.

Emerson said:
@Zhi
Brushes at car washes can damage your paint and even other parts of your car.

I’m learning that the hard way.

@Zhi
Touchless car washes use high-pressure water jets instead of brushes to clean the car, avoiding physical contact that could damage the paint.

Nico said:
@Zhi
Touchless car washes use high-pressure water jets instead of brushes to clean the car, avoiding physical contact that could damage the paint.

This damage was from a standard automatic car wash, not a touchless one.

@Zhi
Touchless car washes don’t scrub as hard, so they’re gentler but might not clean as thoroughly.

@Zhi
Are you really asking what a touchless car wash is?

Leslie said:
@Zhi
Are you really asking what a touchless car wash is?

Yes, is there a problem with asking?

Zhi said:

Leslie said:
@Zhi
Are you really asking what a touchless car wash is?

Yes, is there a problem with asking?

It’s common knowledge. Just surprising to see someone not know.

@Leslie
Not everyone has the same experiences. Please keep that in mind.

@Leslie
There’s no need to be rude.

Oak said:
You should report this to your insurance. I always use touchless car washes to avoid such issues.

Filing a claim might affect your insurance rates for several years.

I only hand wash my cars now, especially after seeing things like this.

Oli said:
I only hand wash my cars now, especially after seeing things like this.

Seems like a good idea! Lol

Oli said:
I only hand wash my cars now, especially after seeing things like this.

I either use the two-bucket hand wash method or a touchless car wash.

Jules said:

Oli said:
I only hand wash my cars now, especially after seeing things like this.

I either use the two-bucket hand wash method or a touchless car wash.

Hand washing isn’t always practical in winter. That’s when I rely on commercial car washes to remove road salt.

@ELIAH
Touchless options are usually available at gas stations.

Oli said:
I only hand wash my cars now, especially after seeing things like this.

I use a foam gun for a quick and effective wash.

Oscar said:

Oli said:
I only hand wash my cars now, especially after seeing things like this.

I use a foam gun for a quick and effective wash.

Foam guns are fun and make washing easy.

@Oli
Absolutely, it’s a game changer for car washing!

Oscar said:

Oli said:
I only hand wash my cars now, especially after seeing things like this.

I use a foam gun for a quick and effective wash.

How much soap does a foam gun use? I’m considering one but the cost of soap is a concern.