What's the coldest you've washed your car?

Gadgetech · 12-10-2013, 05:32 AM

I'd love to have a heated garage with drains in the floor so I could wash anytime in any weather.

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zefaulter · 12-10-2013, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by frost

I washed it at about 3 degrees. This was a touchless wash in a heated bay.

I thought this was hand wash only... Sitting in the car while the washing is happening doesn't count frost!

ElVee · 12-10-2013, 09:07 AM

I typically try to not wash my cars below freezing. Since this is my first season with a car worth babying, I was way late in giving the Z a 'final' wash before winter. I typically don't otherwise wash below freezing just because, well, water freezes.

I would think about it, though, it I really needed to get the salt and dirt off, and I drove over to a heated touchless wash on a sunny day or day when I can park the car back in the garage again.

I never really thought about just spraying the car down manually without soap. Makes sense, really.

Some of my aversion is because my DD/previous car was not garaged.

winnre · 12-10-2013, 11:23 AM

My Z is still covered in snow as we speak. I have only had the dealer wash it, and for $6 they do a great job.

zefaulter · 12-10-2013, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by winnre

My Z is still covered in snow as we speak. I have only had the dealer wash it, and for $6 they do a great job.

Hand wash?

winnre · 12-10-2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by zefaulter

Hand wash?

Yes. They get about 8 guys on it and it is done in a couple minutes.

TerribleONE · 12-10-2013, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by winnre

Yes. They get about 8 guys on it and it is done in a couple minutes.

I would never let the dealer wash my car! Especially now with the wrap, which is probably more durable than Nissan's awful paint

1cleanZ · 12-10-2013, 07:01 PM

Below 0.
In my garage....heated...drained...insulated. Only have done it once, but was for a full detail. Really no need to wash in winter since it doesn't move out of the garage.

Gadgetech · 12-10-2013, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 1cleanZ

Below 0.

In my garage....heated...drained...insulated. Only have done it once, but was for a full detail. Really no need to wash in winter since it doesn't move out of the garage.

Jealous

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Gadgetech · 12-10-2013, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by winnre

Yes. They get about 8 guys on it and it is done in a couple minutes.

I usually prevent my dealer from PDIing a car when I buy from them.

They didn't take me seriously this time when I said "don't touch it." I have already made one pass with polish on my and still have more to go to correct the surface scratches from when it was on the lot.

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Amj2020 · 12-11-2013, 08:43 AM

I used to live in Buffalo and had no garage so I would take my old car to a pull in wash it yourself garage in about 0 degree temps with only some heat lamps to make sure the water didnt freeze on the paint while I washed it. The only struggle was not slipping on the snow which built up in the garage while washing the car

It actually brings back some fond memories meeting other insane people who would wash and detail in that place, in that weather

zefaulter · 12-11-2013, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amj2020

I used to live in Buffalo and had no garage so I would take my old car to a pull in wash it yourself garage in about 0 degree temps with only some heat lamps to make sure the water didnt freeze on the paint while I washed it. The only struggle was not slipping on the snow which built up in the garage while washing the car

It actually brings back some fond memories meeting other insane people who would wash and detail in that place, in that weather

That's not in Fahrenheit, is it? Lol

Lothario · 12-11-2013, 10:46 AM

my car has never been washed. lol

Amj2020 · 12-11-2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by zefaulter

That's not in Fahrenheit, is it? Lol

Sadly, it is. or -17.777 C

gearheadjon · 12-27-2013, 10:38 PM

Actually washed mine today, probably around 37-38. Wouldn't have been so bad if the water was not so cold... and didn't have any gloves.

View Poll Results: What's the coldest temp in Fahrenheit you've washed your Z in?
Never below 40 degrees	18	31.58%
30-40 degrees	21	36.84%
20-30 degrees	10	17.54%
10-20 degrees	4	7.02%
0-10 degrees	3	5.26%
Below 0	1	1.75%
Voters: 57. You may not vote on this poll

12-10-2013, 05:32 AM	#16 (permalink)
Gadgetech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 1,559 Drives: The Short Bus Rep Power: 870	I'd love to have a heated garage with drains in the floor so I could wash anytime in any weather. Sent from my Lumia 1020 using Tapatalk __________________ Upstate Z Club

12-10-2013, 07:01 PM	#23 (permalink)
1cleanZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,132 Drives: '09 PW Nismo Rep Power: 20	Below 0. In my garage....heated...drained...insulated. Only have done it once, but was for a full detail. Really no need to wash in winter since it doesn't move out of the garage. __________________ 2009 PW Nismo #0021 -My Built Progress >>1cleanG to 1cleanZ<< Team NextLevel

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ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 16	I typically try to not wash my cars below freezing. Since this is my first season with a car worth babying, I was way late in giving the Z a 'final' wash before winter. I typically don't otherwise wash below freezing just because, well, water freezes. I would think about it, though, it I really needed to get the salt and dirt off, and I drove over to a heated touchless wash on a sunny day or day when I can park the car back in the garage again. I never really thought about just spraying the car down manually without soap. Makes sense, really. Some of my aversion is because my DD/previous car was not garaged.

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winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 13	My Z is still covered in snow as we speak. I have only had the dealer wash it, and for $6 they do a great job.

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Amj2020 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY/LI Posts: 393 Drives: MB Z,Jeep,BMW Rep Power: 13	I used to live in Buffalo and had no garage so I would take my old car to a pull in wash it yourself garage in about 0 degree temps with only some heat lamps to make sure the water didnt freeze on the paint while I washed it. The only struggle was not slipping on the snow which built up in the garage while washing the car It actually brings back some fond memories meeting other insane people who would wash and detail in that place, in that weather

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Lothario Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: florida Posts: 361 Drives: nikes Rep Power: 14	my car has never been washed. lol

12-27-2013, 10:38 PM	#30 (permalink)
gearheadjon Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 25 Drives: 2013 370z Rep Power: 12	Actually washed mine today, probably around 37-38. Wouldn't have been so bad if the water was not so cold... and didn't have any gloves.