How do you handle the winter?

Rinse less wash, warm water, and a heated garage.

Sent from my DROID RAZR using AG Online
 
jankerson said:
The winters aren't that bad down here in NC usually so I generally don't do anything different from the other times of the year. If it does get cold (Below freezing) it usually warms up pretty quick during the day.

If it does snow (Ice and sleet usually) I just go to one of the coin self wash places and spray them down to get the salt off.

I do have a heated garage though, one car so I keep my Jeep in the garage and the truck stays in the weather.
Click to expand...

Well I'm even worse of than all of that! I don't even HAVE a garage! So the poor cars have to sit outside all the time. And the bikes; under a cover.
 
Romans5.8 said:
I know the harsh detergents in the touchless will ruin sealants; but I generally wax frequently in the winter; and I usually wax before forecasted snow.
Click to expand...
While I'm sure all car wash detergents do degrade sealants to an extent, I think it really depends on the car wash how bad they really are. My only options in the winter are just rinsing all the crud off at the DIY or going to an automatic touchless wash. I really don't see my sealants degrade that much with the automatic touchless washes I go to, so it might be something to experiment with in your area. I also only wash in the winter if its above 20 degrees for a couple days.

You can see how WGDGPS 3.0 stood up to touchless washes here: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/56247-wolfgang-dgps-3-0-winter-test.html
 
In winter for my truck that sits out, on days above freezing...drive through the touchless wash, drive home, rinseless or Waterless to get the stuff off the touchless missed. Then I usually either re-wax with a spray wax or another coat of Crystal Seal.

Rinse and repeat when needed.
 
i'll usually wait till it hits above 32. do the normal hand wash. there are some decent days in the winter, but not many.
 
I checked my WeatherBug and next Thursday the high is supposed to be 48 and low of 32, its only a matter of time for us here in Chicagoland:-P

Sent from my SPH-M930 using AG Online
 
07gtcs said:
In winter for my truck that sits out, on days above freezing...drive through the touchless wash, drive home, rinseless or Waterless to get the stuff off the touchless missed. Then I usually either re-wax with a spray wax or another coat of Crystal Seal.

Rinse and repeat when needed.
Click to expand...

Do you ever have any issues with the spray waxes when the weather is that cold?
 
Klasse Act said:
I checked my WeatherBug and next Thursday the high is supposed to be 48 and low of 32, its only a matter of time for us here in Chicagoland:-P

Sent from my SPH-M930 using AG Online
Click to expand...

Was 30 here in Wisconsin last night. Might get some "flurries" next week.

I HATE this time if year! I'm ready for March. :D
 
StangFan25 said:
Was 30 here in Wisconsin last night. Might get some "flurries" next week.

I HATE this time if year! I'm ready for March. :D
Click to expand...

Me too. I wanna ride my motorcycle without being covered in tons of layers!

Hey guys; I do have one last question, I know it's a little off topic but here goes;

I bought a new car, part of the motivation to get a little serious in detailing. Brand new, ordered from the factory! Now here's the dilemma, in all of these threads they are talking about cars off the lot, and what to do with them. Plus side is, I won't have to deal with scratches and stuff from being on the lot. Per previous advice, I'm going to ask them not to detail it. BUT, this car is going to be maybe a couple weeks old when I pick it up. Is that 'too fresh' to apply sealants and waxes? I know with a repaint left to air dry, that's a definite no-no (applying wax that is). But I'm not sure about factory baked on paint?

Thanks guys.



John
 
Desertnate said:
Do you ever have any issues with the spray waxes when the weather is that cold?
Click to expand...

Yes...they are not easy to use.....and thus I usually will use Crystal Seal or Poly spray for my truck that sits out. I can use the Spray Wax on the wifes car that gets to sit in the somewhat warm garage with no issues.
 
Nicholas@Autowerx said:
I have to walk through our laundry room to get to the garage. Last winter I was eyeing the hot water spigot for the washer every time I walked by... It looks to be the same thread pattern & diameter as a "normal" outside hose spigot. I wonder if anyone has tried this before with a hose rated for hot water use?
Click to expand...
Im having a plumber tap off my hot water line in my laundry room and go into the garage through the wall.
 
I hit the coin op (spray only), then back home ( in the garage) I use Meguiar's Ultimate Wash and Wax Anywhere.

The trick is to get back to the house without getting the car messed up to bad.

If it wasn't for the salt (and there is a bunch!), I COULD get by just using the Meg's.

As to actually washing, with weeks on end below freezing, washing in the driveway is just not an option, warm water or not.

Bill
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top