The Complete Touchless Car Wash Guide – How to Wash Without Touching the Paint
Tired of swirls, streaks, and scratched paint? Learn how to wash your car without touching it at all—with the right products and the right process.
What Is a Touchless Car Wash?
A touchless car wash is exactly what it sounds like: washing your vehicle without physically contacting the paint. That means no mitts, no brushes, no towels during the cleaning process. When done right, it's the safest method for maintaining black paint and soft clear coats.
Why It Works – If You Do It Right
Touchless washing uses high-foaming soaps like The Super Soaper to lift grime and a strong rinse to remove contaminants—without rubbing anything into the paint. This dramatically lowers the risk of swirl marks or scratches.
Key Steps for a Proper No-Touch Wash
- Pre-Rinse: Knock off loose dirt with a pressure washer or high-flow hose.
- Pre-Soak: Apply foam with a foam cannon. Use 4 oz of The Super Soaper or buy it on Amazon.
- Dwell: Let the foam sit for 3–5 minutes. Don’t let it dry.
- Rinse Thoroughly: Rinse top to bottom using pressure.
- Dry Touch-Free: Blow off water using a Ryobi blower or similar tool.
Watch the Full Process in Action:
Recommended Products
- The Super Soaper (Shopify)
- The Super Soaper (Amazon)
- Ryobi Cordless Blower
- Tough As Shell – Ceramic Spray Protection
- Massive Drying Towel (for emergency touch-ups)
