Washing Your Car in the Winter
Unless its below freezing, I always try to wash the car every week. I use insulated rubber gloves, and a two buckets of warm/hot water. I keep my hose reel in the house, and make sure the water will not freeze on the paint.
Other than that, its no biggie for me in Jersey....I don't think you could pull that off in Minnesota though.
Other than that, its no biggie for me in Jersey....I don't think you could pull that off in Minnesota though.
Originally Posted by Darkstar752
I used a chamois for a first time on my car yesterday. It blew donkey *****, and left water spots all over.
I prefer letting it air-dry till most of the water runs off and then use a very soft microfiber for the rest.
I prefer letting it air-dry till most of the water runs off and then use a very soft microfiber for the rest.
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In the Winter I use Mr. Clean Auto Dry, this way it saves me the 20 minutes or so freezing my butt off drying the car. I just soap it up, spray on Wheel cleaner, anything else I need, then I throw on my mitt and rub down the car, and use the Mr. Clean Auto Wash, it's not the best but it works.
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I use ONR, two buckets of warm water, and some microfiber mitts. I work in my garage, but even in there, it gets pretty cold. (I live in New Hampshire)
I think alot of people get turned off to ONR when they first start using it because they either 1) Aren't using the proper technique. 2) Are washing a car that is excessively dirty. 3) Both.
An excessively dirty car is going to take a lot more time, patience, and technique. Something that is difficult when it's 40 degrees outside.
The secret to doing a quick, scratch-free wash with ONR, is making sure that your paint surface is clean, and protected. Dirt will come off much faster on a properly waxed/sealed car.
Winter is coming, so make sure you wash, clay, polish, and seal/wax your car with a durable product to last you through the cold season. Wash often, and you'll find it will become VERY VERY fast and easy to maintain a clean car through the winter.
I think alot of people get turned off to ONR when they first start using it because they either 1) Aren't using the proper technique. 2) Are washing a car that is excessively dirty. 3) Both.
An excessively dirty car is going to take a lot more time, patience, and technique. Something that is difficult when it's 40 degrees outside.
The secret to doing a quick, scratch-free wash with ONR, is making sure that your paint surface is clean, and protected. Dirt will come off much faster on a properly waxed/sealed car.
Winter is coming, so make sure you wash, clay, polish, and seal/wax your car with a durable product to last you through the cold season. Wash often, and you'll find it will become VERY VERY fast and easy to maintain a clean car through the winter.
Originally Posted by GR8TG35
Unless its below freezing, I always try to wash the car every week. I use insulated rubber gloves, and a two buckets of warm/hot water. I keep my hose reel in the house, and make sure the water will not freeze on the paint.
Other than that, its no biggie for me in Jersey....I don't think you could pull that off in Minnesota though.
Other than that, its no biggie for me in Jersey....I don't think you could pull that off in Minnesota though.
I just leave the car dirty all winter and focus on keeping the tire wells/underbody clean. It is wearing a couple layers of sealant so I should be good.
Last edited by GEE35FX; Nov 19, 2008 at 10:22 PM.
So basically, if your car gets dirty (which it will quickly) you cant use ONR. Or you wash it every day?
Just give the car a good buff in the spring and use a car wash lol....
Just give the car a good buff in the spring and use a car wash lol....