RUPES Best Off-Season Prep Tip Contest!

My biggest tip for winter car care is rinse the undercarriage as much as possible. The amount of rust in the North East is ridiculous. And some states are putting nasty solutions on the road before it snows. Rust is a nasty hard to fight battle.

As far as paint, wash, clay, polish and seal with any product Autogeek sells and you should be good to go.
 
Like others have already said, get a good detail in before the bad weather comes. Make sure your ride is fully protected before winter sets in. I like to use the local quarter car wash to knock off any road salt and heavy grime. I then do rinsless washes in the garage. Those random warmer days I may do a traditional wash. Lots of good tips here.
 
Obviously I'm not eligible to win :) but how about those who store their cars for the winter? My 1967 C10 custom didn't even go out in the rain, so when winter came and she'd be sleeping under a cover for a couple months I had a regimen in place that winterized everything. Theres lots of great tips/tricks for long term storage and while its not to protect against the elements its just as important to make sure your pampered car comes out of storage in the spring ready to cruise!
 
If you have road salt in the winter use a sealant instead of carnauba for extra durability.


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Dylan hit the nail on the head. I already posted about keeping the undercarriage rinsed off. Better yet is two have two vehicles. One good one that gets parked in the winter. And a cheap beater that you can run whenever and you dont have to worry to much about
 
Lookin at that prize like

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There's a difference between detailing and "detailing"
 
Here in San Diego we don't get snow sleet or salt We do get a little dust so I strongly recommend a weekly wash and monthly wax. Keeps the ride looking great! Highly recommend Rupes products for the best look and protection. Phil
 
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A good durable sealant. DP POLI COAT IN THIS CASE.
Wheels coated.
Glass coated.
Trim coated.
Engine cleaned and dressed.
A good winter washer fluid in the resivor.

A winter kit stored in vehicle. Blanket/gloves/jacket/snacks etc...
A fully charged cell phone!

And pray for a mild PA winter!!!
 
1. Check all fluid levels.
2. Check tires / tire pressure.
3. Apply sealant.
4. Emergency kit. Munchies. Blanket. Flashlight. Other useful odds n ends.
5. Don't drive in dangerous conditions if possible. (I appreciate mandated workers. Thank you for your work).
6. Take time to wash car off of there are warmer days.
 
Living in the Pacific Northwest we have rain/snow 6 months out of the year. It's difficult.
The best thing you can do winter wise is to keep it clean. Even when it rains or before it snows, it's best to keep it consistantly clean in order to prevent road salt damage, heavy water spots, dirt/grime build up, etc. Newer products such as ceramic coatings which allow for a hydrophobic glass coating layer (1-2mils depending on how many coats are applied) to be applied to the clear coat to allow and extra layer of protection.
These coatings allow for extreme water repellency and protection from most road hazards.
These products do however require proper maintenance or else the protective layer could be damaged.
If you feel you are skilled enough to try these products, it's a very good way to protect your investment through the fall and winter months.
 
Dylan@RUPES said:
store...cars for the winter...be sleeping
under a cover for a couple months...
to protect against the elements...
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^^^First: Do this.^^^

Then:
Just use these guys' vehicles during the Winter:
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I usually use one of several versions of the standard Rinseless Wash technique. My most common one, I'll take a Waterless Wash and spray the car as a pre-soak. I will then use a Rinseless Microfiber Wash Mitt with a single bucket rinseless solution to wash the car. When I want to use car soap, I will pull out the Kwaazar foamer and use it as a substitute for my foam gun. Then from their I can take a bucket with rinseless solution to wash the vehicle. Sometimes I'll use two buckets depending on the situation. If it calls for two buckets from my judgement, I'll more likely fill one bucket with a lighter than usual amount of car soap using the Chenille Wash Mitt to wash the car. Then I will use the second bucket, filled with Rinseless Wash to rinse the car off, using a seperate mitt.

I will use my dedicated tire and wheel bucket filled up with rinseless solution as well. I can spray the wheel with an All Purpose Cleaner and then clean and rinse with a microfiber towel.


I have also been known to pull out waterproofed clothing and use the hose in the 30s and 40s with no regrets lol!
 
Here in Europe we have some harsh winters, so here are some tips from me !
Thanks for this great contest !

 
Marc08EX said:
This is a how-to article I wrote that will be very useful in keeping your car clean and shiny during the winter months:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...ing-alternative-ways-traditional-washing.html

I couldn't edit my original post in that how-to thread. I wanted to add links on my own "how-to" articles regarding waterless and rinseless washing. So instead, I'll post them up here:

How-To Waterless Wash Your Car:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...meguiars-d115-rinsefree-express-wash-wax.html

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/60643-review-how-ultima-waterless-wash-plus.html

How-To Rinseless Wash Your Car:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/60604-review-how-optimum-no-rinse-wash-wax.html
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BillyJack said:
Here's my entry:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/104924-rupes-giveaway-winter-prep-tips.html

Thanks, Nick, for the opportunity!

Bill
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ellens2 said:
Here's my entry. No photo's as I haven't finished yet.


http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/104972-multi-vehicle-winter-prep.html#post1426222
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Wendell Jarvis said:
Here is how I prep Personal and Customers Vehicles for the Winter Months against the harsh Road Chemicals and blistering Cold weather.......


Exterior.......
Washing....ONR Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine: clay lubricant, optimum rinseless wash, no rinse car wash, optimum detailing products or Waterless Auto Wash Concentrate, concentrated waterless wash, spray car wash concentrate


Your Car Wax SuperStore - We Are Car Care, Car Wax, Car Polish, Auto Detailing Supplies, Car Buffers & Car Accessories Store Coats Applied , ensuring complete coverage

Windshield and Glass.......
Optimum Opti-Glass Clean & Protect Concentrate

Tires.....
Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel, Tire gel protectant, OPT Tire Dressing Gel, protect tires, optibond tire gel

Rims and Calipers.....
CQuartz DLux Plastic & Wheel Coating

Snow and Ice Removal Tools.....
SNOBRuM IceDozer Kit, Snow Broom, ice scraper, remove snow

INTERIOR PROTECTION.........

If Interior has Leather......
CarPro Cquartz Leather Coating

If Cloth Seating.....
CarPro Cquartz Fabric Coating

I suggest to customers also to invest in a very good Set of Floor Mats for Winter also
WeatherTech FloorLiners Front & Rear Set
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Slick01 said:
My Entry

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Congrats to the winners! Please send me a PM with your shipping info. :)
 
WOOHOO! Thank you so much Nick and the entire crew at Autogeek!!!

Congrats to all the winners.
 
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