biggrim 0 Posted July 8, 2003 Anyone ever washed their car in the rain? Now, before I get hunted down and beaten within an inch of my life with a big stick, I don't mean.... oh look it's raining outside! I think I'll wash my car now! I mean have you ever got one side done and then it starts pi$$ing it down and thought, "well I've started it now", got a jacket on and went out in the rain to finish it! Or do I really need to get out more? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted July 8, 2003 Nope.. used to do the same. Even used to do it even if it was gonna rain in the winter to get all the salt and crap off the wheels and the paint. Nowt wrong with actually caring for your car! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggrim 0 Posted July 8, 2003 Glad to hear I'm not alone. It's gotta be done in the winter especially if the car is salty. :shock: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dubcharged 0 Posted July 8, 2003 Guilty as charged 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blown 0 Posted July 8, 2003 Normally,I wash it plenty during the summer,wax it at least once a month and use something like Turtle wax's topgloss every other weekend.Gives it some healty protection during the winter,when it usually gets hosed over with clean water and a sponge. Should see the looks I get standing in my Anorak with my hose in hand(fnar fnar!)in the pi%%ing rain hosing down my car........ :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott 0 Posted July 8, 2003 That Demon Wax in Halfords is supposed to be tops for a quick after wash session...... pour it on and chamosis it off But yeah I have washed the car in rain many times *:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted July 8, 2003 That Demon Wax in Halfords is supposed to be tops for a quick after wash session...... pour it on and chamosis it off But yeah I have washed the car in rain many times *:) remember to mix it in a bucket of water first tho :wink: it does seem to work a bit too........its also meant to bead off if you take the car for a spin straight away and like everyone else here..................yip i've seen me at a deserted jetwash in the pouring rain giving my C a nice rinse.......in fact i hand wash my alloys almost every evening......rain or shine......... :lol: but shhhh keep it quiet :oops: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iceman 0 Posted July 8, 2003 I have die car wash you can do it in your garage or outside it don't matter. uses no water and everything beeds off. just like washing and waxing but doesn't take as long. I use it all the time and love it. my scirocco came up awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted July 8, 2003 Worst thing is when it starts raining when your half way through waxing :mad: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skid 1 Posted July 8, 2003 What you take yor cars out in the RAIN :shock: and like everyone else here..................yip i've seen me at a deserted jetwash in the pouring rain giving my C a nice rinse.......in fact i hand wash my alloys almost every evening......rain or shine......... :lol: but shhhh keep it quiet :oops: Rodders, you are on first name terms with the ladies of that garage. They even have a resevered sign just for you :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted July 8, 2003 Rodders, you are on first name terms with the ladies of that garage. They even have a resevered sign just for you :lol: no much wonder......most of my wages goes into that garage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted July 8, 2003 Fixed your quote for you skid.. twas a bit broken :) What kinda regularity do you guys wash your car? Both the Corrado and Saxo have so far been treated to pretty much weekly washes.. the Corrado religiously though I have almost started to slack off on the Saxo, but my determination to keep it in good nick means I try to wash it every weekend. So once a week for me... anyone else? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted July 8, 2003 What kinda regularity do you guys wash your car? So once a week for me... anyone else? once a week jim!!...........try every 2nd day for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott 0 Posted July 8, 2003 Once a week during winter as find it gets filthy after a day anyway - but in summer at least once ... prob twice to keep it looking shiny followed by a good wax every 4-6 weeks.... Also wash door shuts, wheel arches and petrol tank every week.......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blown 0 Posted July 8, 2003 Also wash door shuts, wheel arches and petrol tank every week.......... Ahhhh.... a perfectionist! :D :thumb right: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggrim 0 Posted July 8, 2003 I try to wash at least once a week and polish/wax twice a month if not more. What pi$$£$ me off is when you spend the day doing your car and about 20 people that go by slow down and say.... "you missed a bit"!!!! :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted July 9, 2003 Once a week, wax every 2-3 :D 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted July 9, 2003 What wax do you guys use / reccomend? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blown 0 Posted July 9, 2003 I use Triplewax(cheap-£2.99 form woolies for a 500ml bottle!)or Simoniz Maxwax. Usually go over that with Turtlewax Top gloss-ace stuff. :D Got a smple packet of Megiaurs gold-didn't think much of it to be quite honest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted July 9, 2003 Jim - not a wax, but Mer polish is really good stuff and sooo versatile. You can use it on glass/chrome, you can use it as a straight polish or add it to the wash water and then buff it off after washing the car. Top stuff in other words. Loadsa blokes on CGTI recommend Zymol as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john_wintle 0 Posted July 9, 2003 Mer is jack of all trade and master of none---soooo dusty as well! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott 0 Posted July 9, 2003 What wax do you guys use / reccomend? I have used them all and the best wax's I have come across in order of preference are: Meguiars Gold Class Wax (the daddies!!!) Zymol Car Wax Autogylm Gold Meguairs is fantastic stuff *:) Scott wrote: Also wash door shuts, wheel arches and petrol tank every week.......... Ahhhh.... a perfectionist! Too right :lol: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skid 1 Posted July 9, 2003 Ah but remember to take the wheels off to clean them as well. :D I spend so long cleaning my car that the neighbours are starting to call me monica(friends) :shock: Used to swear on Autoglym, but have just ordered some swissol, so it looks like the neighbours will have some entertainment when i get to polish the car when it comes. I should buy shares in the water company as i spend a day cleaning the bike aswell :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6paul 0 Posted July 9, 2003 ill back up the gold class comment. never used better Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites