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Winter car washing | Cars.com illustration by Paul Dolan. ... If you’re worried about the paint finish, Dvorak suggests finding a touchless car wash, which can be gentler to the paint.

The best car wash soap makes a lot of long lasting suds, gets grease and dirt off, and rinses easily. See the best car wash soaps at AutoGuide.com.

Treating your car to a regular hand-wash is a great way to monitor the car’s condition, looking for rock chips or other damage, while ensuring the soapy task is handled with care.