dumb idea: spilling a milkshake on my new car

[Vegas702]

Yes, it strikes me as pretty idiotic to purposely spill a milkshake on the hood of my 6-week old car. However I have the opportunity to take part in a film shoot (actually just the car, not me) and if the car can be protected, I might just say OK.

2 things: it won't be a full milkshake dump, more like getting dumped on a person, so the car will take secondary damage and dripping. Also, people would be on hand to prep the car and immediately clean it up.

I personally try to keep my cars looking good but am not an expert detailer by any means. So I hope some experts can help me with some good advice: how damaging is a milkshake to fresh factory paint? If the car is hand-waxed say the day before, will that pretty much protect it? What should be used to clean it up right afterwards? What specific Meguiar's products would you recommend?

And finally... what flavor is safest, chocolate, vanilla, strawberry?

Thank you!

[james0509]

Re: dumb idea: spilling a milkshake on my new car

Sounds interesting.

I doubt milkshake will do any damage to your car if you clean it right after. What I'm worried about is the workers cleaning the milkshake.

If it's possible to clean it yourself, do it.
I would start with a rinse to get most of the milk shake off, and a normal car wash can probably finish up the rest. Good luck with that!

[BarryK]

Re: dumb idea: spilling a milkshake on my new car

milkshake will not hurt your car.
Just to be on the safe side just make sure you car is clean and prepped with a good coat of wax or sealant and than afterwards clean up the mess and you are good to go.

[the_invisible]

Re: dumb idea: spilling a milkshake on my new car

Purposely spill "milkshake" on your new car??? Right...

Should not be an issue. Your manly protein shake contains mostly enzymes and other organic materials that are non-acidic. In fact, your milkshake is essnetially basic... like your hand lotion, car soap, and hand soap.

[Vegas702]

Re: dumb idea: spilling a milkshake on my new car

Purposely spill "milkshake" on your new car??? Right...

Should not be an issue. Your manly protein shake contains mostly enzymes and other organic materials that are non-acidic. In fact, your milkshake is essnetially basic... like your hand lotion, car soap, and hand soap.

ha ha, that's funny dude. if i get that chance, i'll post again with a big

unfortunately, i'm talking about an actual milkshake... you know ice cream, milk, and whatever else a fast-food place mixes in there

[the_invisible]

Re: dumb idea: spilling a milkshake on my new car

Yup, milkshake, or other milk products, are essentially basic... opposite of acid.

[Blueline]

Re: dumb idea: spilling a milkshake on my new car

Sounds interesting.

I doubt milkshake will do any damage to your car if you clean it right after. What I'm worried about is the workers cleaning the milkshake.

If it's possible to clean it yourself, do it.

That would be my only concern also. The milkshake will not hurt the car as long as it is not allowed to bake in the NV sun.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: dumb idea: spilling a milkshake on my new car

I doubt milkshake will do any damage to your car if you clean it right after. What I'm worried about is the workers cleaning the milkshake.

An immediate, strong rinse from a garden hose should take the majority of it off right away. Just make sure nobody tries to just take a towel and wipe it off! If they can't have a hose handy, then see if you can have a couple (at least) buckets of water to throw on it immediately after shooting. Depending on what resources you have on location you may have to follow up the bucket wash with a heavy dose of Quik Detailer and some clean microfibers.

But seriously look into whether or not they'll have running water on site, if they assume multiple takes to get the shot, etc. At first blush it doesn't sound like a big deal, but a lot can impact that.

That would be my only concern also. The milkshake will not hurt the car as long as it is not allowed to bake in the NV sun.

Yes, this also has some potential negatives behind it. Will the surface of the vehicle be very hot prior to the milkshake being thrown on it, or will the car be in the shade?

[dope92cc]

Re: dumb idea: spilling a milkshake on my new car

I… drink… your... Milkshake!!
I drink it up!

[noobhax0r]

Re: dumb idea: spilling a milkshake on my new car

My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard...

[JohanD]

Re: dumb idea: spilling a milkshake on my new car

The milkshake only, and not the cup, is hitting the paint right? Wouldn't want one of those metal milkshake tins to land on your hood.

[AdvanceDetail]

Re: dumb idea: spilling a milkshake on my new car

what i would be worried about (maybe iam exagerating) would be the temperature shock (if the car is hot) from the coldness of the shake, could it cause micro cracking from the paint shrinking too fast?


BTW- Quote From Zymol.

Don’t wash the car after it’s baked in the sun all day.

The cool wash water will cause the car’s metal to contract faster than the paint,

resulting in tiny cracks, fissures and crazing of the paint surface.

[gt40_guy]

Re: dumb idea: spilling a milkshake on my new car

how damaging is a milkshake to fresh factory paint? If the car is hand-waxed say the day before, will that pretty much protect it? What should be used to clean it up right afterwards?

Hey all, correct me if I am wrong but shouldn't wax be avoided completely on fresh factory paint? Doesn't the paint need significant time ( 30 days at least) to cure first?

[Markus Kleis]

Re: dumb idea: spilling a milkshake on my new car

Hey all, correct me if I am wrong but shouldn't wax be avoided completely on fresh factory paint? Doesn't the paint need significant time ( 30 days at least) to cure first?

You are on the right track, but not quite

Factory fresh paint, as in from the car's manufacturer is safe to wash and wax the day you take it home. The paint is plenty cured by the time owners take ownership of the cars. Some spends 6 months or more on dealer lots!

As for aftermarket paint, generally 30 days is the recommended waiting time, but some recommend even beyond that with 60-90 days. Always ask your painter.

[gt40_guy]

Re: dumb idea: spilling a milkshake on my new car

Thanks Mark for clearing that up. This might be a stupid question, but what about cars that have been pre-ordered, do they generally allow the paint to fully cure before delivering the vehicle?