washing in the cold

[marin8703]

attach the hose to the valve and put on warm water, that way you can wash all day long and you will be fine, no mattrer how cold, well probly above -10F. also warm water on cold truck seems to do better with getting the stuck things off (like bugs and mud). Although i dont know if that hurts the pain. Does anyone know if that could damage the paint in some way?

[BlueHUMMERH2]

I know that one time last year, it was maybe in the 20's, I took my truck to a wash bay and started rinsing it off (with warm water mind you). Well, that experiment lasted about a minute because I soon realized I was coating the car with ice....

I dunno, I hate washing the car in the winter. It's more of a hit it with water, rinse the salt and sand off, and get going.

[Crash ?]

Originally Posted by BlueHUMMERH2

I know that one time last year, it was maybe in the 20's, I took my truck to a wash bay and started rinsing it off (with warm water mind you). Well, that experiment lasted about a minute because I soon realized I was coating the car with ice....

Hey.. Didn't your ID used to be WhiteHUMMERH2..???

[Malibu1]

if it's 40 or above your OK. Use heavy rubber gloves though.

Or washing it inside your heated oversized garage really works well too...........

[whaaaaT]

ha i just dont wanna go to the car wash cause they leave marks on my black truck. And i dont wanna freeze my ass off doing it myself. Maybe i can find a touchless wash somewhere keep it clean enough for now.

When it's cold I prefer to use Country Club Carwash in Santa Clara. Strictly a handwash operation.