
{"id":1767,"date":"2019-12-31T15:30:20","date_gmt":"2019-12-31T15:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/thirdcoastautos\/?p=1767"},"modified":"2019-12-31T15:30:20","modified_gmt":"2019-12-31T15:30:20","slug":"soft-touch-vs-touch-free-car-washes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/blog\/soft-touch-vs-touch-free-car-washes\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the Difference Between Soft Touch and Touch-Free Car Washes?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Soft Touch vs Touch-Free Car Washes<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Have you ever heard horror stories about local car washes leaving scratches on vehicles and decided then and there to avoid ever going near it? Or maybe you prefer to wash your vehicle at home but would like a more convenient wash option as well. This guide is going to breakdown the pros and cons of both soft touch and touch-free car washes to help you find the wash that is right for you and your vehicle. Check out the info below before letting a friend\u2019s horror story keep you out of your local car wash.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Read more: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/blog\/how-to-detail-exterior-of-vehicle\/\">Step-by-Step Instruction for Detailing the Outside of Your Car<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Soft Touch Car Wash<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A soft touch car wash is also commonly referred to as a cloth car wash or a friction car wash. These car washes are what most people think of when they think of a local drive-thru wash. Big swirling brushes and rainbow soap surround your vehicle as you are pulled slowly through the wash until you exit out the other side. These soft touch car washes work similarly to how one would use a washcloth to clean their arms or legs. The rotating cloth materials rub against the vehicle to lift away dirt, debris, built up pollen, bugs, road salt, and more. The friction of the cloth against the vehicle helps break down built up materials and pull them away easily. By using cloths, the car wash <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is able to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0get at many different parts of the vehicle, resulting is an\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">all-around<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0clean vehicle.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1768 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/thirdcoastautos\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/767\/2019\/12\/Circle-in-Car-Wash_b.jpg\" alt=\"Circle image of vehicle going through car wash\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/746\/2019\/12\/15073323\/Circle-in-Car-Wash_b.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/746\/2019\/12\/15073323\/Circle-in-Car-Wash_b-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The downside to soft touch washes is that due to the friction of their rapidly moving brushes and bristles, any loose parts of a vehicle\u2019s exterior are at risk of becoming looser or damaged.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Touch-Free Car Wash<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Touch-free car washes are also known as brushless or touchless and they do exactly what their name says \u2013 they wash the vehicle without actually\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">coming into contact with<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the vehicle. The full wash is done with chemicals and high-pressure water to blast away any dirt or soils. Built-in sensors help the water and chemicals follow along the shape of your vehicle to make sure no spots along the vehicle are missed. Because nothing besides water and soaps\u00a0come into contact with\u00a0the vehicle, touch-free car washes along for a wider range of vehicles to fit through them.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While touch-free car washes reduce the chance of damage,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you may notice some leftover spots<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> on your vehicle because no cloth materials are coming into contact with your car to fully scrub away dirt and debris. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Read more: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/blog\/step-by-step-instructions-for-removing-coffee-stains\/\">How to Clean Coffee Spilled in Your Car<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you choose to go with a soft touch car wash or a touch-free option, the choice is all a matter of personal preference. We recommend checking out reviews of car washes and doing a little research on local washes to find the option that is best for you and your vehicle. Contacting the staff at the wash with additional questions is always recommended to help get the most information about what the car wash experience there is like. Are you in the market for a new vehicle? Head over to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/used-cars-austin-tx\">Third Coast Autos online inventory<\/a> to check out our full lineup of in-stock vehicles in Austin, TX.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soft Touch vs Touch-Free Car Washes Have you ever heard horror stories about local car washes leaving scratches on vehicles and decided then and there to avoid ever going near it? 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