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Can you use a squeegee on a car?
I read somewhere that detailers use squeegees on car exteriors to take off excess water. Can you use a squeegee on a car?
Rachel Rigolino · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
If you lived in a major city in the 1980s and 90s, you know that many people think you can use a squeegee on a car. At many stoplights, car owners had their windshields “cleaned” by squeegee users. The question might be better phrased: Should you ever use squeegee on a car’s paint?
The short answer from professional detailers is no. Why? Because you can easily scratch your car’s paint or finish. A squeegee can easily pick up tiny pieces of gravel, which you would be running across your paint—a recipe for disaster!
A silicone squeegee can be used on a windshield, but be careful. Gas station squeegee reservoirs often have filthy water, so try to avoid them if possible.
People who love their cars are always ready to do a bit of research to find out whether a certain practice might damage their rides. After all, a car is an investment.
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