Who goes to those drive in, do-it-yourself car washes?

[Camarorulz]

Is it bad to wash your car at these? I usually rinse it with the spray nozzle, then do suds with the brush, then soap it and rinse it again. I then towel-dry my car with nice cotton towels. Is any of this going to make my paint job look bad after awhile, or is it a good routine to wash my car like this?

[dmiller_2005]

I got to the do it your self ones. I dont use the brush though because my dad used it ones on his old truck and it got a big scratch in it. Someone before him must of used it and used the brush to get mud or something off. So no brush for me!! [img]smile.gif[/img]

[WickEdSix9838]

do NOT EVER EVER EVER use the brush...all your doin is scratching the hell out of ur paint...believe me, done it before and i was so disgusted afterwards...use a 100% cotton mitt to wash it with and dry with made in USA 100% cotton towels or an absorber...i think im gonna go the extra mile and buy a leaf blower to dry my car with, it'll be faster and leave no water spots...

[Superv6bird]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by WickEdSix9838:
use a 100% cotton mitt to wash it with and dry with made in USA 100% cotton towels or an absorber.....<hr></blockquote>

I LOVE my absorber!

I wouldn't use the brush either. Good way to scratch the paint.

[Tireguy]

Mines a '94 black camaro, I'm 2nd owner & the 1st owner never took real good care of it. The paint has a few chips and a couple door dings. I just use the sit and spin at Texaco for $5 or the drive threw for $10. Car already had swirls & couple small scratches. Then I hand clean my rims & tires then use a quick wax spray to finish it off. Not a million $ shine, but looks good for a couple days.