Detailing Withdraw

[Dtro176]

I hate to say this but I'm going through "detailing withdraw". Here in the NE detailing a car outside after October is impossible. I haven't detailed my vehicle since mid October. It was raining today and it washed a good deal of salt off the car but it's still not clean. It may not get to 60 degrees until the end of April. I don't have any access to detailing indoors.

[Eldorado2k]

I'm in Los Angeles and had to wait till now [just after 4pm.] to wash the car because it was 77 degrees and sunny all day:p

[Jarhead0754]

That must b terrible being to hot to clean the car. I really feel bad for u. Today in Chicago we finally got up into the 20s for the 1st time since early dec. at least u can use a quick up tent and go to work and b comfortable. As us we freeze our tails off IF. We r even brave enuf to go out In the 1st place.

[Eldorado2k]

Haha.. Really though it must be tough for you guys in that kind of weather. You guys deserve alot of credit for sticking though the winter.

[paulcr39]

Re: Detailing Withdraw

I rinseless washed my G8 GT over lunch today. It was 33*, sunny and breezy. It took me 25 minutes.

Pardon the iPhone pic; it was after sunset.

Hard to believe on Monday that parking lot was 8" deep in snow.

[Jarhead0754]

It is a real pain but its worth it when it's shining. I was stationd out in California for a year and the weather was perfect everyday and night. I would love to move out there again and if I could I would.

[Eldorado2k]

Oh yea that turned out looking sharp Paul. .
Is that with the Megs wash&wax anywhere bottle?

Do you guys park outside or garage overnite?

[gclark26]

My withdrawl is so bad i had to go into rehab. I have 3 garage queens that never touch wet pavement. Needless to say they dont get out much during winter. I find myself cleaning already clean cars in the garage. Someone help me!

[Eldorado2k]

Ha. Not a bad problem to have
What kind of cars are they?

[gclark26]

I have
2002 jeep. Looks like new
2001 corvette blk show car
2010 camaro LT2

they are rarely driven during winter. I dust them at least once a week and do a waterless wash when needed. Best way to keep cars clean is dont ever drive them.

[Eldorado2k]

Nice rides. I wish I had space in the garage for just 1 car. I'd do the exact same thing.

[JGdetailing]

I hate to say this but I'm going through "detailing withdraw". Here in the NE detailing a car outside after October is impossible. I haven't detailed my vehicle since mid October. It was raining today and it washed a good deal of salt off the car but it's still not clean. It may not get to 60 degrees until the end of April. I don't have any access to detailing indoors.

I know what you mean. I live south of pittsburgh and it's been hard trying to detail our vehicles. I can't wait to start applying some wax and polishes.

[paulcr39]

Re: Detailing Withdraw

Oh yea that turned out looking sharp Paul. .
Is that with the Megs wash&wax anywhere bottle?

Do you guys park outside or garage overnite?

Nope, if I remember correctly it was Adam's Rinseless Wash.


I usually park in the garage overnight unless I'm first out in the AM.

[billddrummer]

Re: Detailing Withdraw

I have
2002 jeep. Looks like new
2001 corvette blk show car
2010 camaro LT2

they are rarely driven during winter. I dust them at least once a week and do a waterless wash when needed. Best way to keep cars clean is dont ever drive them.

Good point. They look like showroom display models if you keep them garaged.

[phaseonedetailing]

Living In Cold Weather.

I feel all you who have to deal with cold weather. I use to live in Northern New Jersey owning a Mobile Detailing business for 15 years and I hated to have to close shop during the winter months. Don't miss that any more now that my wife and I own a very successful Detailing business here in Maui Hawaii. Other then January & February being some what rainy season, no complaints.