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kga10734 · 09-16-2009, 09:57 PM

Back when my wife and I were dating, I decided I was going to impress her and wash her car while she was at work in the month of February. I am in the Houston area and it usually doesn't get that cold around here. Well long story short... I washed the car, just could dry it because the water was freezing pretty much as soon as it hit the car. That was probably the worst car wash I ever did.

69 Hugger · 09-16-2009, 10:13 PM

As long as you guys aren't watering the grass while it's raining your normal gearheads. LoL

camaroguyBC · 09-16-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kga10734

Back when my wife and I were dating, I decided I was going to impress her and wash her car while she was at work in the month of February. I am in the Houston area and it usually doesn't get that cold around here. Well long story short... I washed the car, just could dry it because the water was freezing pretty much as soon as it hit the car. That was probably the worst car wash I ever did.

Did that once on my 94 camaro. Doors froze shut. That was a fun one...

I wash the new one at night all the time...damn bugs drive me nuts. Wife already thinks I'm certifiable, so not sure those actions have really changed her impressions much...

coolman · 09-17-2009, 01:59 PM

before I had a garage many years ago. I had a yellow 79 trans am that had to sit out. I used to use the hose to melt the snow off of it so I wouldn't have to use any kind of brush on the paint. My neighbor thought I was crazy.

2010 2-Tone · 09-17-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

No you don't. I've washed mine in the rain. I even have a light that straps to my head and will wash, and dry mine after dark.

I do it aaaaaaaaaaaaaaall the time.

You need help!!!! Come to think of it, where can I get a light like that???

Dan3 · 09-17-2009, 02:16 PM

You can get the lights at any athletic store and most hardware stores. Hardware stores sell them for those of us swinging a hammer in dark corners who like to have both hands, and athletic stores sell super-bright LED "head"-lights for runners. I have a running light with an adjustable head-strap, think mine was like $25. My Dad got one that has 6 LED lights and clips to the underside of the visor on a baseball cap for about $10 not that long ago.

coolman · 09-17-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan3

You can get the lights at any athletic store and most hardware stores. Hardware stores sell them for those of us swinging a hammer in dark corners who like to have both hands, and athletic stores sell super-bright LED "head"-lights for runners. I have a running light with an adjustable head-strap, think mine was like $25. My Dad got one that has 6 LED lights and clips to the underside of the visor on a baseball cap for about $10 not that long ago.

The one like your dad has works great. I got one for all my service guys.

MrIcky · 09-17-2009, 02:40 PM

I carry one of those California Silicon Squeegees with me and as long as it's just light rain, I'll go over my cars when I get home and it's raining. I'm with you in spirit OP.

CloudXTC · 09-17-2009, 02:46 PM

everytime i annoy my gf she goes "why dont you go look at your camaro forums and leave me alone!"....

so i guess she understands

rmpackers · 09-17-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

No you don't. I've washed mine in the rain. I even have a light that straps to my head and will wash, and dry mine after dark.

I do it aaaaaaaaaaaaaaall the time.

POST PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NoodlesSS · 09-17-2009, 03:24 PM

You guys are hilarious!

thebighar · 09-17-2009, 03:30 PM

LOL, again PQ, i told my girlfriend she isn't allowed to open the door herself to get in, she doesn't understand i don't want her scratching the handle!!!!

coolman · 09-17-2009, 03:34 PM

My dad made us take our shoes off before we got in his cars , and we had to wash our hands. Now I beat the hell out of his vette when I get in it. He's too old to get mad anymore.

The Dark Knight · 09-17-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

No you don't. I've washed mine in the rain. I even have a light that straps to my head and will wash, and dry mine after dark.

I do it aaaaaaaaaaaaaaall the time.

Dude...get those light poles...that people use at parks at the basketball courts lol...they work! And it keeps you Camaro on watch at night lol

09-16-2009, 09:57 PM	#29
kga10734 Don't Feed the Troll Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS & 1999 Corvette Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 774	Back when my wife and I were dating, I decided I was going to impress her and wash her car while she was at work in the month of February. I am in the Houston area and it usually doesn't get that cold around here. Well long story short... I washed the car, just could dry it because the water was freezing pretty much as soon as it hit the car. That was probably the worst car wash I ever did. __________________

09-17-2009, 02:16 PM	#34
Dan3 Captain of the Failboat Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USAF Seymour Johnson- Goldsboro, NC Posts: 405	You can get the lights at any athletic store and most hardware stores. Hardware stores sell them for those of us swinging a hammer in dark corners who like to have both hands, and athletic stores sell super-bright LED "head"-lights for runners. I have a running light with an adjustable head-strap, think mine was like $25. My Dad got one that has 6 LED lights and clips to the underside of the visor on a baseball cap for about $10 not that long ago. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS - Imperial Blue w/Black Leather Interior Ordered - 22 June 2009 Produced - 10 August 2009 : #34143 Delivered - 25 August 2009

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09-16-2009, 10:13 PM	#30
69 Hugger Drives: 69 Convertible Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sumit Point, WV Posts: 943 View My Garage	As long as you guys aren't watering the grass while it's raining your normal gearheads. LoL

09-17-2009, 01:59 PM	#32
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	before I had a garage many years ago. I had a yellow 79 trans am that had to sit out. I used to use the hose to melt the snow off of it so I wouldn't have to use any kind of brush on the paint. My neighbor thought I was crazy.

09-17-2009, 02:40 PM	#36
MrIcky Drives: Dodge Ram Megacab & Cobalt SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 1,536	I carry one of those California Silicon Squeegees with me and as long as it's just light rain, I'll go over my cars when I get home and it's raining. I'm with you in spirit OP.

09-17-2009, 03:24 PM	#39
NoodlesSS Drives: 2010 Camaro and 2007 Yukon XL Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 99	You guys are hilarious!

09-17-2009, 03:30 PM	#40
thebighar Drives: 2018 1LT RS V6 Nightfall Grey Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Willow Grove PA Posts: 570	LOL, again PQ, i told my girlfriend she isn't allowed to open the door herself to get in, she doesn't understand i don't want her scratching the handle!!!!

09-17-2009, 03:34 PM	#41
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	My dad made us take our shoes off before we got in his cars , and we had to wash our hands. Now I beat the hell out of his vette when I get in it. He's too old to get mad anymore.