DRIVE-THROUGH Car Washes - The Answer To Winter Roads?

How Drive-Thru Car Washes In West Michigan Damage Your Car
When snow hits the ground in West Michigan, car washes become popular due to the salt and grime buildup on cars. Unfortunately, most people don’t realize how harmful frequent drive-thru washes are. There are various ways automatic and touchless car washes can damage your vehicle; it’s much safer to go to a detailer or do it yourself.

Are Automatic Car Washes That Bad?
While they seem like a convenience for our busy lives, In the long run, drive-thru car washes will rob you of the time you saved and money. Consider that the other vehicles that had processed along the belt before you left dirt, sand, salt, and grime in their wake. The bristles that picked that up can leave scratches. The brushes harbor debris and minerals from previous vehicles, not to mention the harsh chemicals used, all eating away at the paint which protects your car. The more frequently you use an automatic carwash, the quicker that damage is happening to your vehicle! In addition, automated car washes can rip off wing mirrors and antennas!

Keep going through the car wash; you’ll be dealing with rust and paying for a complete paint job earlier than expected.

Is A Touchless Car Wash Really Worth It?
Touch-free car washes may be “better” than automated ones, but they still aren’t the safest option. Even though no bristles or brushes are involved, excessive water pressure moves dirt, debris, and salt around at such a speed that it still leaves scratches. That force degrades wax and ceramic coating after just a couple of drive-throughs. Also, touchless car washes use harsher chemicals to offset the lack of brushes, breaking down any protective coating. In addition, water softeners dependent on salt are also often necessary for such high-pressure spraying; this can leave water spots if not thoroughly dried—all of these components that make a touchless car wash work lessen the life of your paint job. Not to mention, this option rarely gets your car completely clean.

Protect your car, and choose Garza Detailing this Winter. It isn’t worth going through the drive-thru car wash for your paint or pockets.

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