toddjb122
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I typically avoid automated car washes except during cold winter months. I ALWAYS end up with hairline swirl marks and scratches all over the vehicle that I find on my first Spring hand wash. The brush-less washes aren't much better as those foam towels are all covered with the dirt from the last guy's car. The good thing is that a polish seems to take them out, but still...maybe it doesn't.
...so, with my "new" 2013 I'm going to try to avoid the automated washes all together. We'll see how I do.
Right now it's in the teens outside and my truck is covered with salt and road dust. Can't wash it at home even with a warm bucket of water, as I'd turn my driveway into an ice rink. Still not sure how I'd rinse it even if I parked on the lawn or something.
What do you guys do in the cold months? I know there are some water-less wash systems but I honestly don't want to rub my car with anything when it's covered with grit. Seems like I'd just be scratching it. No?
I guess I could go to the pressure washing bays. They don't work great, though. I still end up spending over $10 to do it right and I get covered in the foam.
...so, with my "new" 2013 I'm going to try to avoid the automated washes all together. We'll see how I do.
Right now it's in the teens outside and my truck is covered with salt and road dust. Can't wash it at home even with a warm bucket of water, as I'd turn my driveway into an ice rink. Still not sure how I'd rinse it even if I parked on the lawn or something.
What do you guys do in the cold months? I know there are some water-less wash systems but I honestly don't want to rub my car with anything when it's covered with grit. Seems like I'd just be scratching it. No?
I guess I could go to the pressure washing bays. They don't work great, though. I still end up spending over $10 to do it right and I get covered in the foam.