Is Brushless Car Wash Okay?

OldGuy · 03-12-2011, 08:51 AM

For fear of harming its paint, I have been hand washing my red Z since I bought it. But I'm getting lazy and this summer, I'd like to switch to the automatic brushless car wash near me. Has anyone else used a good one in his area and had good results? This Z paint seems so delicate, I'm concerned. I've taken my red Altima coupe and my wife's Prius to this brushless automatic car wash a couple of times each month since their purchase 3 years ago and the paint still looks like new on both of them---no scratches, no swirlees, etc. But what about our Z's?

Xan · 03-12-2011, 09:00 AM

Don't do it!

Harsh chemicals, especially to clean your wheels will leave staining on your nice rims.
I don't know if they are all the same, but I wouldn't take the risk.

Use a washing booth or a hose to just spray of the main dirt if it's real dirty and other than that just use ONR to wash the car. It's fast and easy...

Mt Tam I am · 03-12-2011, 10:41 AM

onzedge · 03-12-2011, 10:44 AM

Hand washing (jobs?) are the only way to go. Use quality washing solution as well.

Footloose301 · 03-12-2011, 10:49 AM

I agree on the hand washing jobs

Handless jobs get messy and likely to leave white spots all over.

Be sure to bring a cloth to clean up with afterwards before it drys up.

onzedge · 03-12-2011, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Footloose301

I agree on the hand washing jobs

Handless jobs get messy and likely to leave white spots all over.

Be sure to bring a cloth to clean up with afterwards before it drys up.

Words of wisdom.

djpathfinder · 03-12-2011, 11:08 AM

Sorry guys...I can't get my mind out of the gutter while I'm reading this thread...hand wash (jobs), handless jobs...

murphman · 03-13-2011, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Sorry guys...I can't get my mind out of the gutter while I'm reading this thread...hand wash (jobs), handless jobs...

are those the ones where they use their feet?

SPOHN · 03-12-2011, 11:10 AM

I agree on hand jobs. I mean hand wash.

Footloose301 · 03-12-2011, 11:41 AM

But I understand where the OP is coming from. The hand wash jobs get redundant after a while and handless jobs are good for a change of pace.

Red__Zed · 03-12-2011, 11:59 AM

I think you'll be fine doing a briskness wash in between real washes.

LuckyJinx · 03-12-2011, 12:33 PM

I use brushless. Nothing bad happened. Its pollen season so you wont catch me washing my car and catching allergies any time soon.

onzedge · 03-12-2011, 01:16 PM

I have a few more thoughts on the topic of hand washing. It is great to do on your own and even better if you can get someone to do it for you (saves the labor). I like the results when I hand wash, but I like them even more when I can sit back and admire the handiwork of someone who truly knows the proper technique.

LuckyJinx · 03-12-2011, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

I have a few more thoughts on the topic of hand washing. It is great to do on your own and even better if you can get someone to do it for you (saves the labor). I like the results when I hand wash, but I like them even more when I can sit back and admire the handiwork of someone who truly knows the proper technique.

Mr. Miyagi?

Montez · 03-12-2011, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuckyJinx

I use brushless. Nothing bad happened. Its pollen season so you wont catch me washing my car and catching allergies any time soon.

Ditto, have used it a couple of times with out issue.

03-12-2011, 08:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 16	Is Brushless Car Wash Okay? For fear of harming its paint, I have been hand washing my red Z since I bought it. But I'm getting lazy and this summer, I'd like to switch to the automatic brushless car wash near me. Has anyone else used a good one in his area and had good results? This Z paint seems so delicate, I'm concerned. I've taken my red Altima coupe and my wife's Prius to this brushless automatic car wash a couple of times each month since their purchase 3 years ago and the paint still looks like new on both of them---no scratches, no swirlees, etc. But what about our Z's?

03-12-2011, 09:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	Don't do it! Harsh chemicals, especially to clean your wheels will leave staining on your nice rims. I don't know if they are all the same, but I wouldn't take the risk. Use a washing booth or a hose to just spray of the main dirt if it's real dirty and other than that just use ONR to wash the car. It's fast and easy... __________________

03-12-2011, 10:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
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03-12-2011, 10:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 63 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	Hand washing (jobs?) are the only way to go. Use quality washing solution as well. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

03-12-2011, 10:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	I agree on the hand washing jobs Handless jobs get messy and likely to leave white spots all over. Be sure to bring a cloth to clean up with afterwards before it drys up. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

03-12-2011, 11:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Sorry guys...I can't get my mind out of the gutter while I'm reading this thread...hand wash (jobs), handless jobs... __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

03-12-2011, 11:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I agree on hand jobs. I mean hand wash. __________________

03-12-2011, 11:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	But I understand where the OP is coming from. The hand wash jobs get redundant after a while and handless jobs are good for a change of pace. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

03-12-2011, 11:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	I think you'll be fine doing a briskness wash in between real washes.

03-12-2011, 12:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
LuckyJinx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 465 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 14	I use brushless. Nothing bad happened. Its pollen season so you wont catch me washing my car and catching allergies any time soon. __________________

03-12-2011, 01:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 63 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	I have a few more thoughts on the topic of hand washing. It is great to do on your own and even better if you can get someone to do it for you (saves the labor). I like the results when I hand wash, but I like them even more when I can sit back and admire the handiwork of someone who truly knows the proper technique. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

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