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Originally Posted by Dylan@Adams
For light cleaning a waterless or rinseless wash will work, but if your car sees more substantial grime (assuming it does since you're in NY) I'd have to side with the guys who suggested taking a couple buckets to the local coin op.
You'll have salt and road grime to deal with that will simply be too much for a waterless washing product to knock out safely and you'll want to also be able to blast those things from the underside of the car, rocker panels, fender linings, etc with some kind of pressurized water (from a hose or a pressure washer). The less you touch the car while its really filthy and the more of the contamination you can remove before you take any towel or mitt to it the lower your chances of introducing swirls or other damage.
You might find this helpful if you decide to go the coin op route:
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Thanks for the vid Dylan. It is nice to have Adams support and contibutions to the forum.
This vid will help many. This is how I wash here in S Tx even during the summer. Esp when we have water restrictions. And it makes washing larger cars/trucks less work. I am blessed with a good pay and spray in the area that gives 20 mins for $3.00. As long as the meter is running most places will not have a problem.
I do prep the buckets at home. And find this helpful to knock some of the water off before drying:
http://www.amazon.com/Makita-BUB182Z...dp/B001UQ6WKUs
You said you enjoy the time spent washing cars and making them look good. Myself and many more on this fourm are sure to agree. I have friends that pay others to do such and I just shake my head. And do not look to close at their paint! I hand them your dvds but most do not get it...
Again, thanks for the good Vid