I must be a wacko...
12-17-2007, 02:41 AM
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Hey Matt - -
Brings back my memories living in Ohio - - been there, done that, frozen fingers and all - - - used to have to pull the cars into the garage and let the ice thaw a little to dry the car off - - lol
I don't have to worry about that anymore living the past ten years in Tampa
Badge well deserved - -
Brings back my memories living in Ohio - - been there, done that, frozen fingers and all - - - used to have to pull the cars into the garage and let the ice thaw a little to dry the car off - - lol
I don't have to worry about that anymore living the past ten years in Tampa
Badge well deserved - -
Glad y'all got a kick out of it. Cold shmold, it ain't that bad. 
12-17-2007, 08:16 AM
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I feel your pain. Although the S is away for its long winter's nap, the DD still needs attention. After years of doing the 'winter wash', I've found three items to be very useful - 1. heavy duty lined rubber gloves, 2. exterior hot water, and 3. good waterproof boots. I also keep a second set of winter wash and dry products. Goal is to just get the crud off and keep the car looking decent.
12-17-2007, 08:26 AM
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The secret to cold water washing:
Get a hose adaptor for the sink in your bathroom closest to your wash area. Then you can run a long hose all the way outside. Turn the hot water on full!!!
Nothing like washing a car on a 45 degree day with 80 degree water. Just dont do anything crazy like blast a cold car with 100 degree water (glass and paint dont like temperature shock). Kepp the warm water on the car so it doesnt freeze!!! I recommend rubber gloves and a rainsuit. My neighbors look at me like Im crazy, but I can wash the car and quickly pull it in the heated garage for drying/detailing. Im really only out in the cold for about 30 minutes or so.
Get a hose adaptor for the sink in your bathroom closest to your wash area. Then you can run a long hose all the way outside. Turn the hot water on full!!!
Nothing like washing a car on a 45 degree day with 80 degree water. Just dont do anything crazy like blast a cold car with 100 degree water (glass and paint dont like temperature shock). Kepp the warm water on the car so it doesnt freeze!!! I recommend rubber gloves and a rainsuit. My neighbors look at me like Im crazy, but I can wash the car and quickly pull it in the heated garage for drying/detailing. Im really only out in the cold for about 30 minutes or so.
12-17-2007, 08:45 AM
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I feel you bud. My last wash before going under the cover was about 26*.
The only savior is keeping the wash bucket water HOT.
Keep up the good work. You make me proud that other lunatics like myself are out there
The only savior is keeping the wash bucket water HOT.
Keep up the good work. You make me proud that other lunatics like myself are out there
12-17-2007, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by TJF,Dec 17 2007, 12:26 PM
The secret to cold water washing:
Get a hose adaptor for the sink in your bathroom closest to your wash area. Then you can run a long hose all the way outside. Turn the hot water on full!!!
Get a hose adaptor for the sink in your bathroom closest to your wash area. Then you can run a long hose all the way outside. Turn the hot water on full!!!
Oh well, I had a waterproof wash mitt so my hands weren't too cold, but Im going to invest in some rubber gloves for sure.-Matt