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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 01:19 PM
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i just got done washing my car using warm water from inside the house. does anyone else do anything special to make the experience more pleasant?


who else washes their cars in the winter?
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 01:42 PM
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Coldest I've washed in was around 20-25 degrees...
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by PopTarts,Dec 9 2006, 05:42 PM


Coldest I've washed in was around 20-25 degrees...
You wash your car?
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 02:50 PM
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Sometimes
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by PopTarts,Dec 9 2006, 05:42 PM


Coldest I've washed in was around 20-25 degrees...
Not bloody likely!


I wonder how cold it will be tomorrow morning when I wash mine
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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I wash my S2K in winter using warm water, water proof gloves, an old style gardening sprinking can and dressing warmly. As long as I am warm and my hands are not exposed to the water and freezing air (using gauntlet length gardening/chemical treatment gloves) its pretty easy.

Of course if it's raining, I'll wear a two piece rain clothing and let the rain rinse of the washed car. Warmer (not hot) water, the right protection for your body is all you need.

It's not hard to do. I haven't tried to do it in sub-freezing temperature outside.

This keeps the S2K clean regardless of season.
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 04:10 PM
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im going out to wash mine right now
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 04:16 PM
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I've done it several times last winter when I got bored. I washed it in the garage with a bucket and a towel while listening to music.
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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You guys purposely get your cars wet?
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 08:08 PM
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I wash my car once a week regardless of the temperature. The only time I don't wash is if it rains all weekend. No warm water, no gloves (although that's a good idea, I'll try it tomorrow).
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