Car Wash Damage

[CPITUNING]

Before jumping to conclusions that you need respraying or the damage itself i would highly suggest taking your car professional and asking for advice to see what can be done.
Cheers

Definitely agree with CCP on this one. It's quite amazing what products are out there. And not to mention very good detailers that can work their magic. A respray might be a drastic step at this stage. Go and see CCP products first!

[Wolfgang]

Something to consider people, the touch free washes use very harsh chemicals to clean your car, (how else would you get a car clean without any agitation) these chemicals can dry out rubbers and plastic trim, can also leave water spots if not rinsed off well enough, and don't get into all parts of your car that need to be cleaned.

If you really care for your car and don't have the time or room to wash it, consider a professional detailer.

[wai]

Not only are there harsh chemicals, but they are under high pressure meaning that can get into seams but rinse water will not necessarily get into the seams.

[ptR]

Next time you go to a car wash go to a touchless Carwash at least. And just shammy it down.

[walbjj]

or take it to a hand car wash. none of this automated brush rubbish.
im very time poor, so i take my car to the hand car wash guys all the time. they do a very good job (much better than i could do in similar time) and the cost is more than agreeable with me. plus, its not like i own a super exotic car. its a daily driver.

[moda]

Auto car wash.... the worst thing you can ever do to your car ever. Don't know why people do it.

[VW VR6]

^agree 100%. that is just for taxi and delivery vans

[Tornado_ALIVE]

I wouldn't take my car to a hand wash. If the sponge gets dropped on the ground and we have all done it washing a car, the sponge should be thrown out as it will pick up grit which you will never successfully wash out and will scratch up your duco.

[Ideo]

I wouldn't take my car to a hand wash. If the sponge gets dropped on the ground and we have all done it washing a car, the sponge should be thrown out as it will pick up grit which you will never successfully wash out and will scratch up your duco.

I stopped going to one because I saw them do that.

The one I currently go to they automatically go straight into the bin. Seen it happen.

[will86_]

Got to wash it yourself. 2 bucket rule!