It's starting to get cold and I take my car out every chance I get however I have lost the luxury of washing the car in the driveway. Does anyone clean their car in the garage without a hose etc? If so please share your process.

Thank you for sharing.

 

After every drive, take a California Duster to the car and then use Prep 'n Polish spray with a microfibre cloth to shine. This only works if you have a wrap and/or coating (cQuartz, etc.) on the entire surface. I've only fully washed the car two or three times in the past year and a half (zero swirls), usually with a pressure washer to clean the undercarriage as well. If you get any mud on the car, you will need to spot clean with soap and water to avoid scratching.

 

I don't trust waterless cleaning products, especially in winter when there is grine etc on the car.

In a pinch, I've filled a bucket with hot water, taken my normal cleaning supplies (microfiber etc) to one of those coin operated car washes, and hand washed it there in winter.

But most of the time I'll still use the driveway and have access to hot/cold water supply for the hose.

 

I use Optimum No Rinse Wash and the two bucket washing method with several microfiber cloths. I do a section at a time a dry with a towel called "dry me a river" that I purchased from the Rag Company online. If your car is dirty from salt, brine and snow you should probably spray it down. I don't think rinse less washes are great for that.

 

waterless washes are fine, you just need to switch sides of the mf towel after every pass

 

I use this when I don't use water
https://www.griotsgarage.com/product...fType=&from=fn

 

same here...no issues with it.

 

I've used waterless washes without any noticeable swirls etc. you just have to be careful with the application and use the product a little more liberally when the car is a little grimy. I use the optimum no rinse and have found that it works as advertised, you just have to make sure the panel is truly wet and be gentle with the microfiber cloth, switching it around as another poster said or using multple cloths. I also use a grit guard in the bucket.

 

I use the Adams water-less wash. I have found no noticeable difference, but do agree with a previous posting to turn the towel frequently and if more dirty than normal using a liberal application.

The good news is you can keep your car clean without concern for any water getting into joints and freezing and causing creaking in the car. Years ago when I was stationed in Minot ND, I would take my car to the base hobby shop and wash it...then rent the booth for another hour to really dry out so I did not get any freezing in the locks or door joints.

That's why i like the water-less wash in winter. It may not be perfect but it keeps the cars clean and looking good.

Bobert

 

I drive my XKR year round and yes even in snow and salt. Everyday I drive it in the winter once it has warmed up in the garage it gets washed. Two five gallon buckets of rinse water, two ice cream pails of soapy water generally takes care of it. Once per week touchless car wash to flush off the underside.