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Concerns about paintwork at automatic car washes stem mainly from myths. See why modern polyurethane brushes are safe for car bodywork.
Automatic car washes wash and dry the car body thoroughly. Unlike self-service car washes, the washing is done with special brushes. Over the years, however, a myth has grown up that puts some drivers off using them. One of the most frequently cited reasons is concern about the condition of the car’s paintwork. Today we debunk this myth. See why BKF automatic car washes are safe for car bodywork.
Preparing the car body for washing
The pre-wash in an automatic rollover car wash is the preparation stage. It softens the dirt and grime on the car body and gets it ready for the main wash. The softening stage is 100% touchless and is carried out with special programmes such as pre-spray and active foam.
The pre-spray programme applies a jet of high- or low-pressure water to the surface of the car. This intensive jet of water with chemicals helps dissolve the layers of dirt on the bodywork.
The next element of the pre-wash is active foam. The foam also softens and dissolves dirt, but its main task is to soften and dissolve the most stubborn contamination, such as oil, tar or insects. This makes the dirt easier to remove in the later stages of the wash.
Only after this preparation stage do the washing brushes come into physical contact with the car body.
Washing brushes are polyurethane sponges
BKF automatic car washes use special sponges – polyurethane foam – to wash cars. We order them from the Italian brush manufacturer Favagrossa, which supplies a proven, high-quality product. Polyurethane is a material known for its durability and flexibility. Polyurethane brushes for automatic car washes are soft and gentle on the paintwork, yet effective.
The brushes do not absorb dirt
The polyurethane sponges used in automatic car washes do not absorb dirt and grime. Compared with other materials used in this type of car wash, polyurethane does not retain dirt, so it is not transferred from one car to the next. In addition, the brushes are rinsed automatically while they work and after the wash.
Washing a car at an automatic car wash
Washing a car is a process. For the best results, it has to be carried out step by step. At BKF we offer ready-made wash programmes that are simple and convenient to use and require no specialist knowledge. Customers using these machines can be sure that their cars will not only be washed very well but also given a great shine and dried of water droplets.
How to avoid potential problems?
Although automatic car washes are safe for the vehicle’s paintwork, it is worth following a few rules that help further minimise the risk of damage:
- wash your car regularly so that dirt does not build up excessively,
- avoid washing the vehicle in extreme weather conditions,
- if the car is very dirty, choose the full wash programme,
- use reputable car washes that rely on modern technologies and high-quality materials.
In summary, as a car wash manufacturer we offer our customers modern car washing solutions. Thanks to advanced washing technologies, soft polyurethane brushes and touchless systems, the risk of damaging the paintwork is kept to a minimum.