{"id":28099,"date":"2021-10-08T12:24:32","date_gmt":"2021-10-08T12:24:32","guid":{"rendered":" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/?p=28099"},"modified":"2021-10-11T05:05:52","modified_gmt":"2021-10-11T05:05:52","slug":"are-automatic-car-washes-bad-for-your-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/are-automatic-car-washes-bad-for-your-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Are automatic car washes bad for your car? : Car wash FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every now and then, you look at your car and can’t help but notice that it needs to be washed. You can’t, however, take a day off from work and spend a reasonable amount of time delicately cleaning your car, nor can you hire someone to do it for you. So, naturally, a better option occurs to you: use an automatic car wash. But at some point, you might have wondered if automatic car washes are bad for your car or not. Well, we are here to help you find answers.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\"AUTOMATIC<\/p>\n

One common misconception in the\u00a0car wash and\u00a0detailing industry<\/a> is that all automatic car washes are the same. That is simply not the case. In fact, there are numerous types of automatic wash techniques and facilities, each with a unique approach to completing the same task \u2013 removing debris from your vehicle.\u00a0But mainly,\u00a0there are two types of automatic car washes: touchless and friction-based.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Touchless car wash <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The touchless car wash is the easiest to use and is less likely to damage your vehicle. This system is typically equipped with an in-bay automated system, in which the driver pulls into a wash bay, and the system rolls over their stationary vehicle to wash it. Some of these touchless car wash systems connect the wheels to a series of gears and a conveyor system that move the vehicle through the touchless process \u2013 which may include undercarriage washing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Friction-based car wash <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The friction-based automated car wash, similar to that found at a gas station, is the second type of automated car wash. To wash the surface, a series of industrial-strength spinning machines with a fabric-like material is used. These materials are designed for long-term use, not for gentle application of force. As a result, the risk of swirl marks, paint chips, and other damage to the vehicle’s paint surface is higher than with a touchless automated car wash system.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hybrid car wash<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

There are hybrid automated car washing stations that use both touchless and friction-based car wash techniques. The detergents used to wash the vehicle are the main difference between these systems. The touchless machines will typically use a lower pH car soap than the hybrid machines.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Because touchless machines rely on high-pressure water, the shampoo must be more alkaline in nature to loosen debris, dirt, and contaminants from the surface. Hybrids that use the wash wheel or strips can use less aggressive soaps to scrub the car clean.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Hybrid<\/p>\n

Automatic car wash: Advantages and disadvantages<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are some advantages and disadvantages to using an automatic car wash to keep your vehicle clean. These statements will help you to reach a conclusion whether automatic car washes are bad for your car or not.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n