Do automatic car washes damage car paint?

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VanHazel
07/29/25 11:36am
Automatic car washes generally do not damage car paint unless they are of very poor quality. Advantages of automatic car washes: Automated car washes are simply faster and more efficient than manual washing. Wash on arrival, leave after washing, saving time and effort, money and hassle. Fundamentally solves a series of problems caused by waiting in line for car washes, reduces human resource waste, lowers labor intensity, and achieves cleanliness and speed. Disadvantages of automatic car washes: When cleaning dirtier car bodies, it is easy to trap sand particles, mud particles and other debris that rub against the paint. At this time, the sand and mud particles act like sand in sandpaper, causing scratches and damage to the car paint during the washing process, resulting in damage to the car's paint surface.
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