Washing car in the winter?

moneymike713 · 10-29-2007, 08:47 AM

I live in nyc and the winters are very cold and impossible to wash a car outside. What does everyone do?

darkcloud · 10-29-2007, 02:30 PM

Touchless car wash, preferably a laser wash. A heated garage. Or brave the cold. There is a waterless wash product sold on autogeek.net but I can't remember the name.

ejazbmw · 10-29-2007, 02:44 PM

stop bitching and take the cold....lol its not that bad I do it all the time.

Raz335 · 10-29-2007, 03:14 PM

I've got 3 letters for you...

O N R

optimum no rinse car wash. No hose required, just a bucket of warm water, a few ounces of ONR and a microfiber mitt or sponge. As long as it's used properly, it will not damage the paint and you'll be keeping your car clean all winter long.

Here you go:
http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-no-rinse.html

sinnet112 · 10-29-2007, 07:07 PM

Brave the cold, it's well worth it

Everyone else's car looks awful and yours looks pristine, I'd do it!

Jobu · 10-29-2007, 08:14 PM

Hand car wash, dude! I'm in Jersey (not too far from the City) I know of three. 1) "Sport Car Wash" in Jersey City - decent job. 2) Don't know the name in Palisades Park (just off Rte 46), and Andy's Car Wash in Cresskill, NJ not far from DiFeo BMW, $15 inside and out, AA +$2

When you're out of the city on this side of the Hudson, pop in to one of these places. If you want I'll look up the PP. Maybe there's a hand wash place in Manhattan, but I haven't seen one in 20 yrs of living in and around Manhattan. Way uptown, perhaps?

OOps, I assumed you're in Manhattan. I suppose if you were from BxBkQnsSI, you would have them there!

csupernova · 10-29-2007, 08:58 PM

Jobu, where in Cresskill is this Andy's Car Wash located? Are they good?

Jobu · 10-30-2007, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by csupernova

Jobu, where in Cresskill is this Andy's Car Wash located? Are they good?

I think they're great. They are my go-to place. Now about the address: 147 Piermont Road, Tenafly. I thought it was Cresskill but according to google it's Tenafly. Google Andy's Hand Car Wash Tenafly.

They are open year round, and do a pretty good job inside and out.

NeoChaser · 10-30-2007, 10:32 AM

i do it, just use a hot water in a bucket

u 'd get more kick out of it in the winter when ur AW looks like well, AW while other s look alpine brown or alpine yellow LOL.

pigbat · 10-30-2007, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raz335

I've got 3 letters for you...

O N R

optimum no rinse car wash. No hose required, just a bucket of warm water, a few ounces of ONR and a microfiber mitt or sponge. As long as it's used properly, it will not damage the paint and you'll be keeping your car clean all winter long.

Here you go:
http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-no-rinse.html

ONR is the only way to go.

gonzo · 10-30-2007, 02:51 PM

Fill my soap bucket in the tub with hot water, mix in my soap.
I bought some of those thick yellow dish washing gloves for $3.
I can take a knife in the side but cold numb hands...

A few beers don't hurt either.

ATG · 10-30-2007, 02:58 PM

another pearl from moneymike ...

Daya · 11-02-2007, 09:03 AM

since there is a step with a clay bar would this remove all of the wax I have layered on for the winter?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raz335

I've got 3 letters for you...

O N R

optimum no rinse car wash. No hose required, just a bucket of warm water, a few ounces of ONR and a microfiber mitt or sponge. As long as it's used properly, it will not damage the paint and you'll be keeping your car clean all winter long.

Here you go:
http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-no-rinse.html

Raz335 · 11-02-2007, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daya

since there is a step with a clay bar would this remove all of the wax I have layered on for the winter?

There is no claying process when using ONR. It's simply a car wash product with some shine enhancement properties. ONR will not strip wax. Just follow the directions exactly, and you shouldn't have a problem.

E92N54 · 11-02-2007, 10:08 PM

just spray quick detailer and i'm good.

OKG · 11-02-2007, 10:20 PM

Attach the water hose to the hot water heater, however, windshield will probably crack when cold, so turn on the defroster prior to.

daheechang · 11-05-2007, 02:35 AM

handwash. but theres got to be an easier way. haha seattle winters get pretty harsh as well.. and then right after you wash, it rains

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