Winter Wash?

[joecalta3]

What is the coldest weather you have washed your civic in? I've done some mid 30's washing recently with warm water in the bucket with success. Going to a drive thru car wash is not an option for obvious reasons...

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[bluehatch17]

I have done under 10 degrees, when the water freezes on the car before you can even spray it.

 

[BoxsterSteve]

I usually use the do it yourself wand wash bays, but sometimes go through a touch free wash if I’m not feelin’ it.

 

[suhhh]

Did a self wash recently in 25 degree weather and the soap/water was freezing before I could dry it.

My hands also get extremely cold very easily so I had to leave the car running and take a couple breaks of putting my hands to the heaters lol

Thus said, no more self serv washes for me this winter I'm just going to pay the extra and do spotless auto wash lol

 

[julianzh]

I go to those touchless wash with all the wax option selected. Then, I wipe the whole car with turtle wax hybrid ceramic spray.

 

[haltamer]

Hasn't been that cold near me yet; Coldest wash is probably about 1 - 2c.


A kettle of boiling water in the bucket makes it far more bearable; Means your hands don't completely freeze

 

[saz468]

I’ve had my share of washing my cars in the winter in New York freezing my hands in self wash car wash making sure I wash all of the road salt off water and soap freezing on the car..yeah I had my share. Now living in Florida the summer is the worst time to wash your car it’s the opposite it’s to dame hot outside when you rinse the car off the water starts drying also the soap you constantly have to keep the car wet your best off using the self wash in the summertime
the winter time ( cooler weather) down here is the best time to wash your car

 

[joecalta3]

Winter washing is indeed a rare event here in NY. I only do it in prep to complete wax later that day in the garage... makes it a worthwhile investment despite the pain... Has to be above 32 F regardless.

 

[Tyler M]

Hasn't been that cold near me yet; Coldest wash is probably about 1 - 2c.


A kettle of boiling water in the bucket makes it far more bearable; Means your hands don't completely freeze

I wouldn't use boiling water... can help strip off soft waxes or sealants. Using water from the sink and letting it warm up is a better option in my opinion...

 

[skyliath]

Never washed my car during the winter season. I won't dare try. Lol.

 

[haltamer]

I wouldn't use boiling water... can help strip off soft waxes or sealants. Using water from the sink and letting it warm up is a better option in my opinion...

Mixed with the bucket of cold water of course - Don't intend to scald myself

 

[TheCanadian]

Drive through a non-touch wash every 2 ish weeks.

 

[jayy_swish]

Reading this thread made me so glad for California’s weak winters where I’m washing my car in 50° weather (40° on rare occasions). Props to you all

 

[turbo lover]

I frequently wash below 0 degrees F (-18 C). If the car is dirty then I wash it, I don't wait for the weather to warm up.

 

[TheCanadian]

I frequently wash below 0 degrees F (-18 C). If the car is dirty then I wash it, I don't wait for the weather to warm up.

How do you do so - in a garage?

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