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Zbrah 04-08-2015 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0 (Post 3163294)
Wash your car in Palos Verdes, I see tens of thousands of gallons thrown away by CalTrans.

Car wash meet up at Andrew's? Count me in!:happydance:

DOOMMONKEY777 04-08-2015 05:14 PM

Step #1) spit on car.
Step #2) in a circular motion wipe with a hella dry rag.

axmea? 04-08-2015 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0 (Post 3163295)
I almost never wash my car... So... I kinda dgaf

I cannot pull off the off road look.:stirthepot:

Waiz 04-08-2015 05:37 PM

Another option is to go to a self service carwash after hours and bring your own bucket and sponges

Hooefully it doesn't come to that!

ZeroZeta 04-08-2015 11:13 PM

Damn guys. This really sucks for car enthusiasts in Cali.

If it helps any. I have my Z in a garage that has no water access.

I still wash my car in my garage because I do not like going to car washes.

My system is this:

1. I am a little nuts so I carry about 3-4 gallons of water into my garage. I have a military style backpack with a 60-80 pound load weight. So I can actually fit the jugs in there and still have my hands free.

2. I bought a 2 gallon lawn sprayer that I keep in the garage. Like this one.
http://www.amazon.com/Smith-190216-2...gallon+sprayer

3. I usually can give my car a good wash with less than 3 gallons of water. Sprayer has adjustable nozzle and gives off low but still usable pressure.

4. 3-4 gallons will fill up both my wash bucket and sprayer sufficiently. I usually save a little water for an extra rinse cycle.

Overall, the process had served me well in my year plus of ownership. The only real pain in the *** is how many people want to lug around 4 gallons of water.

Since my garage is not next to where I live. I actually have to lug my gallons of water around on public transit, and scare people because I make sloshing sounds when I walk.

But F them I love my car and I like to wash it in peace and quiet so it is worth the effort.

I tried waterless wash but still wasn't comfortable with process and results.

My way would work for you if you could find a little privacy so you don't get ratted on by the neighbors. You also get to keep track of exactly how much water you are using so to some extent you aren't completely ignoring the water crisis.

The only downside to how I do things is that I can only do a nice two bucket wash when you want to transport extra water around, or make multiple water drop off trips on consecutive days prior to wash and detail day.

dP3NGU1N 04-08-2015 11:39 PM

So residents use 2% of the water and we're the ones that are fined? Sounds like ******** to me.... I use a power washer though. Doesn't use much water at all. It's 1.6 gallons per minute max so I probably have more water in the two 5 gallon buckets (not filled all the way, mind you) than I use actually spraying the car down.

Waiz 04-09-2015 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeroZeta (Post 3163686)
Damn guys. This really sucks for car enthusiasts in Cali.

If it helps any. I have my Z in a garage that has no water access.

I still wash my car in my garage because I do not like going to car washes.

My system is this:

1. I am a little nuts so I carry about 3-4 gallons of water into my garage. I have a military style backpack with a 60-80 pound load weight. So I can actually fit the jugs in there and still have my hands free.

2. I bought a 2 gallon lawn sprayer that I keep in the garage. Like this one.
Amazon.com : Smith 190216 2-Gallon Max Contractor Sprayer With Heavy Duty 18-Inch Wand : Lawn And Garden Sprayers : Patio, Lawn & Garden

3. I usually can give my car a good wash with less than 3 gallons of water. Sprayer has adjustable nozzle and gives off low but still usable pressure.

4. 3-4 gallons will fill up both my wash bucket and sprayer sufficiently. I usually save a little water for an extra rinse cycle.

Overall, the process had served me well in my year plus of ownership. The only real pain in the *** is how many people want to lug around 4 gallons of water.

Since my garage is not next to where I live. I actually have to lug my gallons of water around on public transit, and scare people because I make sloshing sounds when I walk.

But F them I love my car and I like to wash it in peace and quiet so it is worth the effort.

I tried waterless wash but still wasn't comfortable with process and results.

My way would work for you if you could find a little privacy so you don't get ratted on by the neighbors. You also get to keep track of exactly how much water you are using so to some extent you aren't completely ignoring the water crisis.

The only downside to how I do things is that I can only do a nice two bucket wash when you want to transport extra water around, or make multiple water drop off trips on consecutive days prior to wash and detail day.

Wow, you sir are the hero for today

Lol at picturing you on the bus with water jugs and people staring at you :tup:

Zbrah 04-09-2015 01:42 PM

I usually wash my car at the serf serve car washes after hours. I bring my own buckets, mitts, brushes, and a cordless leaf blower for drying. Costs me about $3-4 dollars and I take as long as I needed :D

ZeroZeta 04-10-2015 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Waiz (Post 3164198)
Wow, you sir are the hero for today

Lol at picturing you on the bus with water jugs and people staring at you :tup:

Ha Ha. It is a weird thing to have to make a trip to visit your car, but is has enhanced the bonding experience.

Being in the heart of a major city is challenging for a car nut, but if you really want something you will always find a way to make it happen.

Hopefully, our other Z friends in the drought affected areas will also come up with their own solutions to the water restriction challenge.


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