Car Wash in California Drought

JesseG805 · 04-08-2015, 12:18 PM

As California dries up and shrivels away, I can expect group showers and dirt deposits for a front lawn.

Back to my issue, since Jerry Brown has imposed a mandatory water conservation plan, my town has decided to back his proposal. Not only are those $500 fines for wasting water in your driveway not a myth, but my neighbor got one yesterday.

If I am going to expense $500, it is going to be on a cold air intake!

What are my fellow Californians going to do when it comes to car washing?

TerribleONE · 04-08-2015, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JesseG805

As California dries up and shrivels away, I can expect group showers and dirt deposits for a front lawn.

Back to my issue, since Jerry Brown has imposed a mandatory water conservation plan, my town has decided to back his proposal. Not only are those $500 fines for wasting water in your driveway not a myth, but my neighbor got one yesterday.

If I am going to expense $500, it is going to be on a cold air intake!

What are my fellow Californians going to do when it comes to car washing?

I didn't know Simi is backing this... I wash my car @ my house all the time.

JesseG805 · 04-08-2015, 12:28 PM

I always thought it was more of a scare tactic, but sure enough my neighbor got a citation from a citizen patrol vehicle. I live right in the center of simi near regal, so I guess I'm closer to the police station anyway.

TerribleONE · 04-08-2015, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JesseG805

I always thought it was more of a scare tactic, but sure enough my neighbor got a citation from a citizen patrol vehicle. I live right in the center of simi near regal, so I guess I'm closer to the police station anyway.

You are right around the corner from me. Thanks for the heads up I guess

JesseG805 · 04-08-2015, 12:32 PM

I've seen a few Zs in the area but they are driven by older women! I'm surprised I never see yours!

BC416 · 04-08-2015, 12:32 PM

As someone who lives in an apartment and doesn't have access to a hose/water, I'm in the same boat.

Amazon.com: Griot's Garage 11066 Spray-On Car Wash - 1 Gallon: Automotive

I've been using this waterless car wash and it's pretty awesome. If the car is really dirty, you are still going to have to use water to get the big stuff off, but this is great to use to keep the car clean without wasting water.

theDreamer · 04-08-2015, 12:32 PM

What about water less car wash products?
My only idea is, maybe try to get a good wash/wax on the car ASAP (under the radar) and try to maintain that wax so you can limit the need to wash the car often.

1st · 04-08-2015, 12:44 PM

F the Drought!!! I will get my shine on.

FairladyZ10PG · 04-08-2015, 12:57 PM

It seems the restriction is not to prohibit washing cars in driveways but using hoses with no shutoff nozzles.

GRAPHIC: California Water-Use Restrictions | NBC Southern California

So I'm going to continue to wash my car whenever I feel it is needed

Waiz · 04-08-2015, 01:37 PM

My city doesn't have the restrictions yet, I will wash more efficiently though and probably go a little longer in between washes

kenchan · 04-08-2015, 03:50 PM

waterless wash is your ticket per BC416 already posted. thats wat i use.

i dont have drought issues here in the north, but even so, i dont hose wash my dd's these days other than the initial rinse this time of year to wash off the salt.

hell, ive only washed my Z like 3x since taking ownership. lol

axmea? · 04-08-2015, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ10PG

It seems the restriction is not to prohibit washing cars in driveways but using hoses with no shutoff nozzles.

GRAPHIC: California Water-Use Restrictions | NBC Southern California

So I'm going to continue to wash my car whenever I feel it is needed

This is the rule in place in Valencia. If you use a power washer, even better. Way more efficient. If it gets really bad, I'll load up my washer, hose, suds, towels, and gear and start washing my car in some random neighbors driveway while they're at work.

DEpointfive0 · 04-08-2015, 04:43 PM

Wash your car in Palos Verdes, I see tens of thousands of gallons thrown away by CalTrans.

DEpointfive0 · 04-08-2015, 04:43 PM

I almost never wash my car... So... I kinda dgaf

kenchan · 04-08-2015, 05:26 PM

one way to make your car appear nicer even while kinda dirty is to dress your tires. i do this often on my dd.

04-08-2015, 12:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
JesseG805 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Simi Valley, California Posts: 121 Drives: 12 370z 6mt Rep Power: 10	Car Wash in California Drought As California dries up and shrivels away, I can expect group showers and dirt deposits for a front lawn. Back to my issue, since Jerry Brown has imposed a mandatory water conservation plan, my town has decided to back his proposal. Not only are those $500 fines for wasting water in your driveway not a myth, but my neighbor got one yesterday. If I am going to expense $500, it is going to be on a cold air intake! What are my fellow Californians going to do when it comes to car washing?

04-08-2015, 12:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
JesseG805 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Simi Valley, California Posts: 121 Drives: 12 370z 6mt Rep Power: 10	! I've seen a few Zs in the area but they are driven by older women! I'm surprised I never see yours!

04-08-2015, 12:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
BC416 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NJ Age: 37 Posts: 718 Drives: 2012 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 592	As someone who lives in an apartment and doesn't have access to a hose/water, I'm in the same boat. Amazon.com: Griot's Garage 11066 Spray-On Car Wash - 1 Gallon: Automotive I've been using this waterless car wash and it's pretty awesome. If the car is really dirty, you are still going to have to use water to get the big stuff off, but this is great to use to keep the car clean without wasting water. kenchan likes this. __________________ F.I. / K&N / 180 / Forgestar

04-08-2015, 12:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	What about water less car wash products? My only idea is, maybe try to get a good wash/wax on the car ASAP (under the radar) and try to maintain that wax so you can limit the need to wash the car often. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

04-08-2015, 12:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
FairladyZ10PG A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal-IE Posts: 1,890 Drives: PGraphite m6 Rep Power: 255	It seems the restriction is not to prohibit washing cars in driveways but using hoses with no shutoff nozzles. GRAPHIC: California Water-Use Restrictions \| NBC Southern California So I'm going to continue to wash my car whenever I feel it is needed Waiz, kentstuh and Zbrah like this. __________________ ///MPPSK///M Performance FRONT SPLITTER///M Performance KIDNEY GRILLS///MPerformance CF MIRRORS///MPerformance CF SPOILER///AC SCHNITZER

04-08-2015, 12:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
JesseG805 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Simi Valley, California Posts: 121 Drives: 12 370z 6mt Rep Power: 10	I always thought it was more of a scare tactic, but sure enough my neighbor got a citation from a citizen patrol vehicle. I live right in the center of simi near regal, so I guess I'm closer to the police station anyway.

04-08-2015, 12:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	F the Drought!!! I will get my shine on.

04-08-2015, 01:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	My city doesn't have the restrictions yet, I will wash more efficiently though and probably go a little longer in between washes FairladyZ10PG likes this.

04-08-2015, 03:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	waterless wash is your ticket per BC416 already posted. thats wat i use. i dont have drought issues here in the north, but even so, i dont hose wash my dd's these days other than the initial rinse this time of year to wash off the salt. hell, ive only washed my Z like 3x since taking ownership. lol GaleForce likes this.

04-08-2015, 04:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Wash your car in Palos Verdes, I see tens of thousands of gallons thrown away by CalTrans. Waiz, axmea?, Zbrah and 1 others like this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

04-08-2015, 04:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	I almost never wash my car... So... I kinda dgaf axmea? and Zbrah like this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

04-08-2015, 05:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	one way to make your car appear nicer even while kinda dirty is to dress your tires. i do this often on my dd.

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