daw1@mhuxl.UUCP (Douglas A. Williams) (02/18/86)
There have been several articles about rusting cars and
car washing during the winter. Well here's something to think
about: many car washes recycle the water they use and you are
simply spraying your beloved wheels with used water. Maybe they
filter out some large rocks and sticks, but I bet they don't
filter out all the road salt, engine degreaser, whitewall tire
cleaner, etc., that ends up being washed off the Studebaker in
front of you!
Around here last summer there was a water shortage and
car washing was prohibited by all places except those that
recycled their water. Needless to say, they all seemed to be
open. I suppose that they are the only option for some people,
but don't believe that pure mountain spring water is what your
wheels are being bathed in :-)
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