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wild1poet2 · 07-01-2007, 10:03 AM

I thought car washes added an acid to the water to "help" remove the dirt and grime?? Especially so with the "touchless" car washes that rely just on the water spray. For this reason I'd avoid the car wash if possible. Not sure about the DIY washes. But they do have to recycle their water too so maybe they add something also. I guess if you're not planning to keep the car for long this is all moot. LOL

Query: what the acid additive does to paint finishes and tops?

07-01-2007, 10:03 AM	#19
wild1poet2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boston area Posts: 327	I thought car washes added an acid to the water to "help" remove the dirt and grime?? Especially so with the "touchless" car washes that rely just on the water spray. For this reason I'd avoid the car wash if possible. Not sure about the DIY washes. But they do have to recycle their water too so maybe they add something also. I guess if you're not planning to keep the car for long this is all moot. LOL Query: what the acid additive does to paint finishes and tops? __________________ '04 Black Boxster, 18" Carerra wheels "If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space."