Will an automatic car wash damage my car's paintwork?

I've been told that automatic tunnel carwashes (those with rolling brushes) damage the coating and lacquer of the paint. Is this true?

Asked on 23 November 2014 by Kazan

Answered by Honest John
Yes. If you want to avoid damage to the paint use a jetwash. Most carwashes have these too.
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