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That's a tough situation. Are you getting a clear bra installed at your dealer or at an aftermarket source? While others may have different opinions, I suggest them to anyone because they really help to keep the chips to a minimum. Other than chips, almost any other paint problem can be solved with careful cleaning/polishing/waxing.

I assume you don't have access to a heated garage. If this is the case, even the dreaded self-serve washes are better than nothing. You'll just be waiting until the warm weather to do the serious detailing... not a real big deal. ANYTHING that allows you to hose the salt/winter crud off your car will go a long way to keeping the paint in good shape - even the self-service car wash.

If you wind up taking your car to a self-serve wash, just use the rinse setting to rinse the car. I wouldn't drag anything over the paint either to clean it or dry it; just try to dilute/remove the salt as best you can. The brushes that are hanging on the wall of the self-serve are the WORST things ever created if you care about your paint. Don't do it.