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This may have been covered before and I missed It, But what Is bad thing about washing a car In direct sunlight other the the obvious water spot's? The reason I ask Is the place I rent does not allow washing and my parent's house has limited shade during the morning! And I cant afford a car port.
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The main reason is because the water/soap will dry while on the surface of the paint. Resulting in Water Spots on the paint and windows.
The only way to avoid this in the sunlight is to keep the car wet, which uses more water, and to work faster.
Working Faster, there is a greater chance you will miss a spot, or won't be able to focus on the proper technique.
So for the best wash, do it in the shade. Where you can take your time, focus on your technique, and not get any water Spots!
Matt
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That makes sense!! I used to have plenty of shade At my parents house,But then the guy acroos the street cut down His trees!!Comment
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Ah, that's a bummer. I hate when people cut down any tree. (Unless It's Dead).
Sometimes, us detailer's don't have a choice. When I am off mobile Detailing, I've had to wash in direct sunlight
Matt
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I guess I'll just have wait until later In the day!! Then I'll have to beat the sunset!! Sometimes ya just can't win!!Comment
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I am an early riser, so around 5:30 or 6:00 am works great for me most of the time.Originally posted by MrWaxer View PostNick
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I have minimal shade too.
When I wash, I wash the wheels first and flood rinse them when done. I wash from top down and flood rinse once in a while to keep the spotting to a minimum, seems to help.Philippians 2:14 - Do all things without grumbling or questioning,Comment
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Either have to wash early, or real late. Maybe if you washed at night, you could just QD the car the next day before working on it?
Or work quick in the sun, as mentioned.2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR BlueComment
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I go for washing late as possible. Then in the morning a quick qd and do your detailing.quality creates its own demandComment
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