Do all automatic car washes pose a danger to the paint?

Much like David I also managed a tunnel wash back in the day...though I was only there for about 6 months before I quit. I will say that the water reclaim system they used seemed to do a very good job. Keep in mind just how small the openings of those water nozzles are and how easily they could become clogged if there was debris or small particles in the water. ;)
 
BillE said:
What concerns me about ANY high pressure wash is THE PRESSURE. Meaning, how much crap is being washed back into little hiddy holes. Plugging up door drains and the likes. Add that to the possibility of blowing trim pieces off the body (don't ask).
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Not too much more than having your car go through a torrential rain storm. Espcially if you're driving 60-80 miles per hour while in one. Water doesn't plug up the door drains holes, debris does btw. All my cars and the 1000's of cars I've detailed have been powerwashed and I can honestly say I've never witnessed damage as a result of it being used properly.

RaskyR1 said:
Much like David I also managed a tunnel wash back in the day...though I was only there for about 6 months before I quit. I will say that the water reclaim system they used seemed to do a very good job. Keep in mind just how small the openings of those water nozzles are and how easily they could become clogged if there was debris or small particles in the water. ;)
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Right, any dirt that could cause damage would never make it past the venturis of the spray nozzle. I wouldn't drink reclaimed water, but I'd say it's safe enough to use on your car w/o a problem. I think people see all the much that's accumulates in the car wash pits (oh I hated cleaning those things) and think that stuff is being blasted against their vehicle.
 
David Fermani said:
Not too much more than having your car go through a torrential rain storm. Espcially if you're driving 60-80 miles per hour while in one. Water doesn't plug up the door drains holes, debris does btw. All my cars and the 1000's of cars I've detailed have been powerwashed and I can honestly say I've never witnessed damage as a result of it being used properly.



Right, any dirt that could cause damage would never make it past the venturis of the spray nozzle. I wouldn't drink reclaimed water, but I'd say it's safe enough to use on your car w/o a problem. I think people see all the much that's accumulates in the car wash pits (oh I hated cleaning those things) and think that stuff is being blasted against their vehicle.
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LMAO! What do you mean? It's the best smell ever! :D
 
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