Brushless vs soft cloth car wash
Looking for a brushless car wash? Here is the honest difference between brushless, soft cloth and a true hand wash, and which one fits your car.
Three ways to wash
| Brushless (touchless) | Soft cloth | Hand wash | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it cleans | High pressure water and stronger chemicals, nothing touches the car | Soft foam cloth and mild cleaners | Wool mitt and two buckets, by hand |
| Road film | Can leave a film behind | Lifts it with gentle contact | Lifts it, panel by panel |
| Best for | Light dust | Daily drivers | Fresh paint, wraps, show cars |
What we run
Our tunnel is soft cloth, not brushless. Old style hard brushes are what earned tunnels a bad name. Soft cloth with mild cleaners cleans better than touchless without the harsh chemicals, and our crew dries every car by hand.
Want nothing but hands on the paint?
Our 100% hand wash uses a lambswool mitt and spot free water, exterior from $40 or in and out from $65.
Questions
No. Our tunnel uses soft cloth and mild cleaners, never hard brushes. For no machine contact at all, choose our hand wash.
Touchless avoids contact but relies on stronger chemicals and often leaves road film. Modern soft cloth is gentle and cleans more thoroughly.