I did it. I know I was wrong, but i just could not help myself. After all, I has rained for 16 straight days, and with work and all, I just could not wash my truck. I know there are those of you that will say, "If you really wanted to, you could have taken the time," but I really really did not have the time.

Yes, I did the unthinkable, I took my truck to a car wash. Granted it was the touchless kind, (trying to make myself feel better), but it was just soooo dirty.

I got some instant gratification when I pulled out and saw my shinny truck, but now all's I can think of is the millions of tiny holes that pressure washer drilled in to the paint on my truck.

Please please, let me know it will be all right. I promise that I will never do it again.

Peace
Willfulone

 

I'm sure the "holes" are repairable............... and we forgive you.......... just don't let it happen again!

 

Nah... I can't forgive you. LOL!

RP

 

All will be fine - as long as you send us the 4 wheeler. Seriously though, I've never heard of one of those "touchless" washes actually drilling holes in a paint job. Can you give us a little better description? Generally speaking, the most aggressive part of those washes is the detergent. I've used some pretty wild (powerful) pressure washers on boats, but only seen damage once when we went to a zero degree tip with a really high pressure washer. (Yes, that did remove gelcoat.) I really doubt that you damaged your paint though.

 

Touchless is fine for well kept paint. Many people in the North have to use something in the winter when we cannot hand wash. Just stay away from soft cloth.

 

Like APT stated, some of us, like myself HAVE to use the touchless all winter long. I had to use it about 20 - 30 times last winter. No problems at all and the Zaino held up great...

 

I just go to the carwash and use the hot water during the winter. Sure, it's an artic ice cap inside the wash bay but I bring my skates. Ever seen a guy do a triple axle while washing his truck? It's a sight to see.

RP

 

I have to agree. The spray washes are OK on well maintained paint under most conditions................... however, NEVER, EVER, NEVER, EVER, NEVER, EVER use the dreaded "Foaming Brush"!!!!! That thing is a paint disaster waiting to happen!

 

That's right guys... a triple axle...

ROFL... get it... *rim shot*

RP