Protect Your Vehicle’s Paint The Smart Choice for a Scratch Free Shine At Ben’s ScratchFree CarWash, we’re passionate about keeping your car looking its absolute best especially if you drive a Tesla or any modern vehicle with premium paint. You might have noticed in your owner’s manual like Tesla’s for the Model 3, Model Y, and others) a clear warning “If washing in an automatic car wash, use touchless car washes only.” But why do Tesla and many other manufacturers like BMW, Mercedes, Toyota, and more insist on this? Let’s break it down. The Problem with Traditional Friction (Brush) Car Washes Modern cars use thinner, softer clear coats on their paint. This is due to environmental regulations requiring water based paints with lower volatile organic compounds (VOCs). While great for the planet, these softer finishes are more vulnerable to damage. In brush or “soft-touch” car washes:
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- Brushes, cloths, or foam strips can trap dirt, sand, and grit from previous vehicles.
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- This debris acts like sandpaper, creating micro scratches and swirl marks on your paint over time.
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- Teslas are especially notorious for their soft paint, where even a single pass through a friction wash can leave visible swirls particularly noticeable on darker colors.
These fine scratches dull your car’s shine and can reduce resale value. No one wants that on their pride and joy! The Touch Free Solution: Safe, Fast, and Effective Touch free or touchless car washes, like the ones we offer at Ben’s ScratchFree CarWash, use high pressure water jets and advanced cleaning solutions no brushes, no cloths, nothing touches your vehicle. Benefits include:
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- Zero risk of scratches or swirls perfect for preserving that factory-fresh look.
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- Gentle on sensitive paint recommended directly by manufacturers to avoid warranty issues related to improper washing.
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- Quick and convenient get a brilliant showroom shine in just 3 minutes or less.
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- Safe for Teslas pair it with Tesla’s built in Car Wash Mode for a seamless experience.
At Ben’s, our state of the art fully automatic system delivers exactly this a luxurious spa treatment for your vehicle with guaranteed zero scratches, zero swirl marks, and that stunning showroom glow every time. Drive In Worry Free at Ben’s ScratchFree CarWash Whether you’re protecting a brand new Tesla or any modern car, choosing touch free is the manufacturer approved way to keep it pristine. Skip the risk of friction washes and treat your vehicle to the safe, fast, economical clean it deserves. Visit us today at Ben’s ScratchFree CarWash benscarwash.com or drive in as often as you like even daily with our unlimited plans. Your car will thank you! Stay tuned for more tips on vehicle care as we expand across Texas and beyond.