The Short Answer is Yes and No. What Is The Issue With Washing Vehicles? It's difficult to say whether or not there is a true method in washing a vehicle without causing scuffs, scratches, or the most commonly known swirl marks. Over the past 10 years, there have been several different attempts from many professional detailing companies and professional detailers to come up with a safe wash method. The typical methods of washing vehicles do in fact leave behind some form of m