Junkman's Water Restricted Washing Regime

Junkman2008 · 04-03-2014, 01:49 PM

In this video, I provide a method for washing a car without the assistance of a water hose. This washing regime consist of two buckets, one with soap and one with water and three wash mitts. One mitt for the top half of the car, one mitt for the bottom half of the car and one mitt to rinse with. I explain how the process is done, along with the products that you will need.

One thing that I didn't address was the wheels. They can be washed last, using another washing medium like a 4th mitt from Auto Zone. This washing regime is perfect for those of you who live in areas where washing with a hose is not allowed or not available. It also work great at a car show if you have to drive a long distance.

Have at it boys and girls!

The Junkman

P's_Z · 04-03-2014, 05:54 PM

Sounds good, will have to see this when i get home. I live in an apartment complex and sometimes have to rely on a spray detailer, bucket of clean water and 2 MF towels. This looks like a step up but in a good, easy way!

Junkman2008 · 04-03-2014, 06:05 PM

You're gonna like this way a lot better due to how safe it is for your paint.

Blu Z · 04-03-2014, 07:59 PM

Fortunate enough to live in a place where this isn't necessary, but it's always nice to have more Junkman wisdom to add to the arsenal.
And as for the people complaining the videos are too long, they can fast forward

blackcherry20 · 04-03-2014, 08:26 PM

May be the answer for me even tho I don't have water/space restrictions.

Zbrah · 04-03-2014, 10:16 PM

Subbed.

SgtGoldy · 04-04-2014, 12:24 AM

Would have been helpful before I was in a house... a few years too late junkman!!!!!!

lol, still great info. Junkman does it again!

ElVee · 04-07-2014, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by P's_Z

Sounds good, will have to see this when i get home. I live in an apartment complex and sometimes have to rely on a spray detailer, bucket of clean water and 2 MF towels. This looks like a step up but in a good, easy way!

Coin-op machine washes are usually better. I haven't watched the vid above (hoping to when I get home from work tonight), but I bet it's compatible with just bringing the same stuff to the coin-op car wash and using a wash bay there.

(As another apartment dweller, that's what I do. Having a Z, though, and not having much room for dirty buckets and all my towels, I stick to a one bucket wash.)

Junkman2008 · 04-07-2014, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ElVee

Coin-op machine washes are usually better. I haven't watched the vid above (hoping to when I get home from work tonight), but I bet it's compatible with just bringing the same stuff to the coin-op car wash and using a wash bay there.

(As another apartment dweller, that's what I do. Having a Z, though, and not having much room for dirty buckets and all my towels, I stick to a one bucket wash.)

You definitely need to watch the video. You can do this wash WITHOUT the use of a DIY car wash bay. This wash can be done in a parking garage.

For those who want to see what the paint looked like after I finished, here you go.

Ambient Light:

Halogen Light:

And my favorite test of all, the flash test:

P's_Z · 04-07-2014, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ElVee

Coin-op machine washes are usually better. I haven't watched the vid above (hoping to when I get home from work tonight), but I bet it's compatible with just bringing the same stuff to the coin-op car wash and using a wash bay there.

(As another apartment dweller, that's what I do. Having a Z, though, and not having much room for dirty buckets and all my towels, I stick to a one bucket wash.)

Indeed! Actually thats where i wash my car(however, i do manage to work with 2 buckets... Who ever uses just 1 bucket to wash their car?

Joking aside, i was actually looking into this method when i dont want to go to the coin op machine when i have just a bit of layer of ambient dirt on top of the Z.

P's_Z · 04-07-2014, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008

You're gonna like this way a lot better due to how safe it is for your paint.

Yup! Saw the vid. Definitely a safer method, simple too.

ElVee · 04-07-2014, 07:21 PM

Definitely good vid. Even if I don't follow every step, there's no taking away of the message Junkman gives, and I totally point interested parties who are interested in car/paint care over to Junk's vids.

Love those pics!

"fake the funk" is my new phrase for the week!

I do want to say, I love when you mention near the end about the peacefulness of that technique. I tend to do my washing at the coin-op at the crack of dawn and I take my time both in the wash bay and after pulling out to finish up. Excellent way to relax in the morning and still be productive. It helps that my normal car wash isn't butted up against a busy road and actually has a vacant lot behind it and a bike/running path on the side. Everyone should try to find peace in the various things they do through the day; relax, be happy.

Junkman2008 · 04-07-2014, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ElVee

... Everyone should try to find peace in the various things they do through the day; relax, be happy.

That's the secret to my giddy demeanor in my videos. I just avoid as much drama as I can and don't sweat the small stuff. Something as simple as washing a car can really settle your soul if you allow it too.

P's_Z · 04-07-2014, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ElVee

I do want to say, I love when you mention near the end about the peacefulness of that technique. I tend to do my washing at the coin-op at the crack of dawn and I take my time both in the wash bay and after pulling out to finish up. Excellent way to relax in the morning and still be productive. It helps that my normal car wash isn't butted up against a busy road and actually has a vacant lot behind it and a bike/running path on the side. Everyone should try to find peace in the various things they do through the day; relax, be happy.

Love those saturday mornings before 7am.... So quiet and peaceful, very different to the monday-friday riot

04-03-2014, 01:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Junkman2008 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,048 Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Rep Power: 10259	Junkman's Water Restricted Washing Regime In this video, I provide a method for washing a car without the assistance of a water hose. This washing regime consist of two buckets, one with soap and one with water and three wash mitts. One mitt for the top half of the car, one mitt for the bottom half of the car and one mitt to rinse with. I explain how the process is done, along with the products that you will need. One thing that I didn't address was the wheels. They can be washed last, using another washing medium like a 4th mitt from Auto Zone. This washing regime is perfect for those of you who live in areas where washing with a hose is not allowed or not available. It also work great at a car show if you have to drive a long distance. Have at it boys and girls! The Junkman mrthomr and Wonka2581 like this. __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years." Last edited by Junkman2008; 04-03-2014 at 01:52 PM.

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P's_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: PR Posts: 1,530 Drives: Zeta Rep Power: 468	Sounds good, will have to see this when i get home. I live in an apartment complex and sometimes have to rely on a spray detailer, bucket of clean water and 2 MF towels. This looks like a step up but in a good, easy way!

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04-07-2014, 07:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 16	Definitely good vid. Even if I don't follow every step, there's no taking away of the message Junkman gives, and I totally point interested parties who are interested in car/paint care over to Junk's vids. Love those pics! "fake the funk" is my new phrase for the week! I do want to say, I love when you mention near the end about the peacefulness of that technique. I tend to do my washing at the coin-op at the crack of dawn and I take my time both in the wash bay and after pulling out to finish up. Excellent way to relax in the morning and still be productive. It helps that my normal car wash isn't butted up against a busy road and actually has a vacant lot behind it and a bike/running path on the side. Everyone should try to find peace in the various things they do through the day; relax, be happy. P's_Z likes this. Last edited by ElVee; 04-07-2014 at 07:32 PM.

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