Check it out guys. I figured this would be good with all of the "winter wash" questions we've been having. This shows you how harmful some techniques of washing can be:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZjWkB_q2lE

 

This is why Im the only person who ever washes my car.

 

i would like to do the same but have you tried washing your car in freezing weather conditions?

 

Exactly why I only trust myself:

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24741

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27506

 

I cringed at every wash they did!

 

Not that I like those water blades either, but a chamois can do that damage just as easily to the paint as the water blade can.

Still I always was my self (though I use the spray wash bay's once in a while) but I don't ever use the brush they have there and I always chamois the car off myself.

 

You should trying a WW microfiber drying towel. They're softer and more absorbent than chamois I've used in the past. I purchased through Detailed Image. It's by far the best drying towel I've used to date.

 

did more searching nvm

 

Always wanted to see what type of damaged they do. Surprised the drive through car wash was the least destructive.

 

The hand wash would have been fine it seems if they just used towels instead of that water blade.

 

I've always preferred cobra over WW. Thoughts?

 

Cobra is just a brand of towels, what are u talking about? waffle weave is just a type of towel.

 

I wash my car with dish soap and steel wool. Works fine.

 

No such thing here in so cal