|
 When
you’re little, playing in water can be fun and washing
a car can be a real treat. However, when you’re older,
taking your car to a professional car wash can be even
more fun. It’s easy, inexpensive and saves you a
lot of time. However, many people wonder if professional
car washes are safe for your automobile’s paint job.
After all, cars cost a lot of money and no one wants to
harm their automobile’s paint finish. Well, the good
news is that they are. In fact, drive through car washes
might even be safer than hand washing.
According to
a recent study conducted by the University of Texas, “a
single home hand-wash can leave scratches in your finish
as deep as 1/10 of the paints total thickness. Also, the
average garden hose cannot supply enough water and water
pressure with the detergent action to avoid damaging a
vehicle's finish.” Another benefit is that professional
car washes are gentler to auto finishes than the hose-and-bucket
method, and the cleaning solutions that professional car
washes use are specially formulated to clean and protect
car finishes. In fact, many of the sponges that car owners
use when washing their cars at home can actually scratch
the car's surface. Therefore, recent research suggests,
“Automobile owners should avoid washing their vehicles
at home. This is because “only a professional car
wash can provide the proper amounts of water and water
pressure needed along with the appropriate soaps and waxes
to safely and effectively clean your vehicle.”
By getting
your car washed by a professional drive through car wash, you
will be doing your car a big favor. Not only will you protect
the surface from acid rain, falling leaves, dead bugs, tar, and
other airborne debris that will erode your auto finish, but also
such treatments can also further protect your car against rust
and corrosion from the inside out. Plus, regular and professional
washing and waxing will help maintain your car's overall appearance
and help retain the value of your car.
In conclusion,
drive-through car washes are definitely safe for your paint job
and should be utilized as much as you possibly can. Because the
price of a carwash is a small price to pay for peace of mind
and an unscratched paint finish. |
