This Video Shows Exactly Why You Should Avoid Drive-Through Car Washes (Touchless Too) & why professional detailers are a better option

This shocking video shows how drive-through and touchless car washes ruin your paint. Learn why professional detailing is the smarter move.

Watch the shocking damage caused by a drive-through car wash and learn how to avoid the same mistake. Sole Detailing CBR shows you the safer option.

This Video Shows Exactly Why You Should Avoid Drive-Through Car Washes (Touchless Too!!) and opt for professional detailing instead

his 13-second video says it all.

What was meant to be a quick and easy car wash ended in serious paint damage. You can see the brushes dragging debris across the surface, leaving behind swirl marks and deep scratches — all in under a minute.

What’s Really Happening in That Video?

It might look like just another routine wash, but here’s what’s really going on:

• Grit-filled brushes grind dirt and debris into your paint

• Recycled water spreads contaminants from previous cars

• No inspection or control — just automated abrasion

• Zero actual protection — it’s all show, no substance

Drive-through washes wear your paint down layer by layer, until you’re left with a car that’s permanently dulled and covered in swirl marks.

But I Use Touchless, So I’m Safe… Right?

Not exactly.

Touchless car washes skip the brushes — but they don’t skip the risk. Instead of physical contact, they rely on harsh chemicals to do the cleaning.

Here’s the catch:

• The alkaline pre-soak used in most touchless washes strips wax and sealants

• The acid-based rinse can dry out rubber, plastic, and slowly burn through clear coat

• Over time, these chemicals weaken your paint’s protection and leave it exposed

So yeah — you might avoid scratches, but you’re still wrecking your paint chemistry.

The Real Cost of “Cheap” Car Washes

Let’s do the math.

$12 per wash might sound good…But after 6 months of damage?

• 💸 $1000+ for paint correction

• 💸 $2000+ for respraying panels

• 💸 A car that looks neglected, killing your resale value

Cheap now = expensive later.

Why you should get professional detailing by Sole Detailing CBR!

We don’t just clean your car, we protect it!

At Sole Detailing CBR, we use:

✅ pH-balanced foam pre-wash gentle on paint, tough on grime

✅ Two-bucket hand wash method prevents scratching completely

✅ Microfibre towels + filtered air safe drying, no spotting

✅ Paint-safe products only no acidic or alkaline bomb sprays

✅ Ceramic coatings and sealants for long-term gloss and UV protection

✅ Panel-by-panel care because you deserve real results, not rushed service

Don’t Let This Happen to Your Car!

The video above is a wake-up call.

If you're serious about keeping your car looking flawless — skip the machines and book with a professional who actually cares.

📲 Book your detail online now!

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