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Silver Surfer 09-23-2009 02:52 PM

What is the BEST way to wash your car in WINTER??
 
ok, so it looks like im looking at a mid-later Oct. delivery. Just realized that i wont be getting any sunny driving weather out of it till next year. :mad0260:

So i was thinking how am i going to wash it during the Winter?? Cant really hand wash it, i live in Tx i doesnt get that cold, but i still dont want to go outside and play with water in the Winter. All the car washing places are closed, and PLUS I WOULD NEVER LET SOMEONE ELSE PUT THEIR HANDS ON IT.. :respekt:

So i guess im asking yall what it the BEST way to wash it during the winter..

Moose 09-23-2009 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver Surfer (Post 959924)
ok, so it looks like im looking at a mid-later Oct. delivery. Just realized that i wont be getting any sunny driving weather out of it till next year. :mad0260:

So i was thinking how am i going to wash it during the Winter?? Cant really hand wash it, i live in Tx i doesnt get that cold, but i still dont want to go outside and play with water in the Winter. All the car washing places are closed, and PLUS I WOULD NEVER LET SOMEONE ELSE PUT THEIR HANDS ON IT.. :respekt:

So i guess im asking yall what it the BEST way to wash it during the winter..

I just returned from Texas! Went to see the Cowboys in their new stadium. :cool: It doesn't get THAT cold in Texas!!! :D

My first thought was to visit a car wash with bays, where you could pull in, and wash by hand, using your own supplies. ;)

I wash mine here in the North East during the winter...I wash it, then get it inside the garage asap to finish. Do you have a garage available?

A BIG help in keeping your car clean during the winter is to get protection on it as soon as you get the car. ;) A good coat of wax/polish will be a huge help in keeping your car clean. :thumbsup:

Ed

Silver Surfer 09-23-2009 03:05 PM

Yes, i can put it in the garage.. i just didnt know what the best way to wash it was.. i would rather wash it by hand, then take it to the car wash with bays..

But you said that u wash it by hand then hurry up and put it in the garage.. yea, i can do that

tjbusa 09-23-2009 03:15 PM

There are always those warm days in between, Your blessed in Texas, I have lived and worked in the northern states where a day above 32 would be your choice. Rubber gloves were a must, I am pleased to live in the south again for sure.

Moose 09-23-2009 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Silver Surfer (Post 960004)
Yes, i can put it in the garage.. i just didnt know what the best way to wash it was.. i would rather wash it by hand, then take it to the car wash with bays..

But you said that u wash it by hand then hurry up and put it in the garage.. yea, i can do that

By all means, wash by hand. :thumbsup: The only reason I mentioned going to a car wash was to be able to pull into a bay, and stay out of the elements while washing, by hand. ;)

BB_Yellow2010 09-24-2009 12:55 PM

Hey man, I live in Louisiana, and Texas weather is pretty much the same. Just wash it like you would in the summer time, just pick a warmer winter day, you know we have em! And if you absolutely have to wash it when its really cold, just fill your bucket with warm water, thats what I do, its alot better on your hands.

scythezo6 09-24-2009 02:47 PM

Shorts, flipflops and a wife beater - only way to wash the car. jK

I live in west TX and the winters here are dry cold and windy. I don't have a garage so I'll be bundled up, in rubber gloves, and in a drive in bay =/.

boreas 09-24-2009 03:17 PM

I will be using mine in the deep, dark, cold Québec winters. We're talking 5 feet of snow all around, minus 20 celcius (minus 4 F), salt, grit...

Fortunately, I have a heated garage to wash it. But my question is: should I rinse the car every night when I come back home, or is once a week enough?

Phil

Chris@glimmerglass 09-24-2009 04:18 PM

optimum no rinse! No doubt, this stuff is amazing. I'll post up some pics of it in use on my M3 over the winter. Truly amazing stuff!

OBSSEST 09-24-2009 07:29 PM

I still hand wash in winter, even if I am not going to dry, just to keep the road grime (salt, sand, etc.) from building up. I generally fill the bucket with warm water from the bath tub and it saves from freezing fingers.

Chris@glimmerglass 09-24-2009 10:08 PM

Ok, here are the pictures, as promised.

Now, this was a bit of an extreme example. I wouldn't recommend letting the vehicle get this bad each time. I just did it to show that its possible :D

For those that arent familiar, the product that was used here is Optimum No Rinse. It is a hoseless wash, meaning that you only need your 5 gallon bucket, a few ounces of ONR in the bucket along w/ some water, a grit guard (highly recommended) and your wash mitt(s). Although you can use a microfiber towel, my preference is a lambswool mitt since they tend to hold more water.
Now, you can also mix a little bit in a spray bottle and prespray a panel beforehand but its not necessary.

As mentioned, you dont need a hose. You can simply start by washing your first panel w/ the ONR mixture, rinse it out in the bucket and move on to your next panel. This stuff is a life saver for winter washes and those who live in areas where they dont have access to a hose (ie: apartment complexes, etc). ONR isn't reserved for winter only. I cant even begin to count how many customers use it as their regular wash product (my personal preference during warm months is still a traditional wash though).

Anyway, heres some pics. Enjoy :drinking:

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4301.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4303.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4298.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4299.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4300.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4317.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4319.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4304.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4323.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4305.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4309.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4314.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4320.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4330.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4316.jpg

Silver Surfer 09-25-2009 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris@glimmerglass (Post 966144)
Ok, here are the pictures, as promised.

Now, this was a bit of an extreme example. I wouldn't recommend letting the vehicle get this bad each time. I just did it to show that its possible :D

For those that arent familiar, the product that was used here is Optimum No Rinse. It is a hoseless wash, meaning that you only need your 5 gallon bucket, a few ounces of ONR in the bucket along w/ some water, a grit guard (highly recommended) and your wash mitt(s). Although you can use a microfiber towel, my preference is a lambswool mitt since they tend to hold more water.
Now, you can also mix a little bit in a spray bottle and prespray a panel beforehand but its not necessary.

As mentioned, you dont need a hose. You can simply start by washing your first panel w/ the ONR mixture, rinse it out in the bucket and move on to your next panel. This stuff is a life saver for winter washes and those who live in areas where they dont have access to a hose (ie: apartment complexes, etc). ONR isn't reserved for winter only. I cant even begin to count how many customers use it as their regular wash product (my personal preference during warm months is still a traditional wash though).

Anyway, heres some pics. Enjoy :drinking:

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4301.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4303.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4298.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4299.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4300.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4317.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4319.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4304.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4323.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4305.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4309.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4314.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4320.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4330.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/IMG_4316.jpg


Looks Good.. BMW man huh, thats next on my list..

Silver Surfer 09-25-2009 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TanandGreen (Post 965435)
I still hand wash in winter, even if I am not going to dry, just to keep the road grime (salt, sand, etc.) from building up. I generally fill the bucket with warm water from the bath tub and it saves from freezing fingers.

Yeah.. see thats the main reason i was asking.. i know the salt and sand build up can be harmful for the paint.. so i wanted to know how you would keep it off during the winter.

scythezo6 09-25-2009 10:38 AM

Wow not bad. I love doing the traditional hand washing routine in the summer, but this would kick ace in the winter. Thanks.


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