touchless car wash

neejv. · 06-08-2016, 11:57 PM

thanks all for the informative detail, especially @Junkman2008 and your videos. i will be getting my grit guards soon and foam gun. as for now my ride is under a car cover and...outside...i guess my only thing left is ti wash my car straight under the sun or should i was it under a canopy.? but thanks again guys

Junkman2008 · 06-09-2016, 12:06 AM

If it can be helped, NEVER wash your car in direct sunlight. That's just asking for a trip to water spot hell. If you had soft water, you MIGHT be able to get away with it but if you have very hard water, some water spot can be hell to remove if they stay on your paint long enough.

MacCool · 06-09-2016, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

I bet most yellowed headlights are from these autowash's harsh chemicals too. UV alone does not do it. i know cause my dd's are parked out doors 24/7 and they never had dat yellowing even after 7yrs.

If we're betting, I'll bet that UV and road exhaust is solely responsible for yellowed headlights.

killrain · 06-25-2016, 11:52 PM

Anyone ever use the two bucket method at the car wash? Reason I ask is because I live in an apartment and thats how I have to wash my car. I bring my buckets, my soap, mit......everything! Been working for me.

Junkman2008 · 06-26-2016, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by killrain

Anyone ever use the two bucket method at the car wash? Reason I ask is because I live in an apartment and thats how I have to wash my car. I bring my buckets, my soap, mit......everything! Been working for me.

I did it for years when I lived in an apartment.

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06-08-2016, 11:57 PM	#31 (permalink)
neejv. Base Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: N.Cali Posts: 14 Drives: 16nismo Rep Power: 8	thanks all for the informative detail, especially @Junkman2008 and your videos. i will be getting my grit guards soon and foam gun. as for now my ride is under a car cover and...outside...i guess my only thing left is ti wash my car straight under the sun or should i was it under a canopy.? but thanks again guys

06-25-2016, 11:52 PM	#34 (permalink)
killrain A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: san antonio tx Posts: 1,433 Drives: 2013 370z sport Rep Power: 349779	Anyone ever use the two bucket method at the car wash? Reason I ask is because I live in an apartment and thats how I have to wash my car. I bring my buckets, my soap, mit......everything! Been working for me.