I heard that if you wash a car too much you can wash the paint off of it? Is it true.
2006-11-11 14:34:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
It all depends on your method of washing. Now, if you gently hand wash with an aerating foam gun or the standard two-bucket method and a sheepskin mitt or a rinsed seasponge using a proper shampoo, then no.
However, if you take it to your local car wash bay and try to get a bug off your bumper by blasting it with the power washer two inches away from the car, then yes.
I think you get the picture though, it really depends on how you wash your car, I've seen people use everything from Ajax/Comet cleaner and brillo pads to others using hair shampoo (that's right, hair shampoo) and bathmats (don't ask)...which makes it completely believable that washing your car will wash off the paint.
The only way to wash off the paint is to take off the clearcoat first, and that would require some awfully rough washing (or a few retarded moments at the car wash bay)...sure they paint will be swirled like no other if you wash improperly, but you'll still have your paint.
BTW...waxing will NOT take off your paint, waxing is used a protective product, not as an abrasive or removing product. If anything, wax will prolong the life of your car's paint/clearcoat.
2006-11-12 10:42:42 · answer #1 · answered by CDTGaticaW201 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you aren't washing your car with rough, abrasive materials and brushes, etc. and that you aren't washing it 30 times a day, I think the only thing you have to worry about would be the kind of soap you use.
Most car washing soap should say "clear coat safe." I wouldn't recommended using dish detergent or other soap that's not specifically made for washing cars.
And they say you should wax your car (at least) twice a year to protect the clear coat.
2006-11-11 14:39:49 · answer #2 · answered by Terry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some can scratch your automobile for confident... that is not continually seen today yet over the years they commence to look as a load of high-quality scratches that even us professional's cant get out. yet to be honest there are some automobile washes accessible that use a softer brush mechanism that do not do damage. My suggestion is accessible-wash it ever couple of weeks or so that is going to avert funds and likewise grant you with a mild exercising consultation. Oh yeah and do not use washing up liquid. all the finest. : )
2016-11-29 01:30:07 · answer #3 · answered by abigail 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not true. I tend to keep cars for a long time, the last one for 15 years, and the paint was fine, faded from the sun, but ok.
2006-11-11 14:44:17 · answer #4 · answered by Clipper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is in a sence if you wash it to much you can make it rust sonner then latter once a week with soap and water and then put wax on it to help protect it from water it makes it look good but the real perpose it to keep out water
2006-11-11 14:59:15 · answer #5 · answered by leaadas 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, if your car's paint is already weak, taking it to a high-powered carwash can chip the paint right off. It happened to one of my cars. I should have taken more care of my car's paint by sealing the damaged areas. Live and learn.
2006-11-11 14:39:02 · answer #6 · answered by leasanders 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no paint will fail but not from washing to much
2006-11-11 14:39:57 · answer #7 · answered by natallbad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you wash obssesivly
2006-11-11 14:36:32 · answer #8 · answered by rockstar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
waxing it too much will
2006-11-11 14:43:55 · answer #9 · answered by mlpasko2001 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋