Stupid Question- OK to go through car wash in winter?

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Originally Posted by CTScott

As long as you go to one that doesn't whip your car with brushes or rags, it is fine. The road sand is very abrasive to the finish, so you really want it to be washed off (gently, not with super high pressure) rather than wiped against the paint. If the salt is not thoroughly rinsed off, you will get the white streaks as it dries.

this. no touch is fine.

you should open all doors and wipe the seals dry with a clean rag before
parking overnight below freezing... or it may be hard to get back in the next day after a wash