The quickest way to wash your car

I'm not a big fan of sacrificing quality for time, but not everybody has the free time to wash their car thoroughly or to even give it to somebody to wash for them. What should you do if you have little time? Definitely do not wash your car in a soft bristle wash. Although technology has improved over the years, the soft bristle, automatic car washes are still not perfect. They still contain dirt from previous washes and the brushes may not be soft enough for Lexus paint. If you absolutely have no other option, I would suggest using a touchless wash. Before you heard to your nearest touchless wash, first consider your current car protection. If you are using a wax protectant on your car, forget touchless washes. If you are using a tougher sealant, you can run the car through the touchless. The problem with most touchless washes is their high levels of detergent, high water pressure, and recycled water. As of today, it's not possible to get a thorough touchless wash without high pressure or detergent. The high pressure can blast the dirt already siting on the car diretly into the paint, causing fine scratches and marks. The detergenets can strip the protectant off the vehicle. Only run your car through a touchless if you have no other resort. It's not necessarily a harmful wash, but it will put the vehicle at risk of being harmed if consistently used. If the wash is really bad, you can severely damage the paint. You can always correct the paint with a detail and polish, however you can only polish a car so much before the clear coat finish is worn to the bottom, making the paint appear dull. I run my IS-F through touchless washes and have certainly noticed small swirl marks and etchings from the touchless washes. My experiences differ from wash to wash.