What’s you cold weather wash regimen?

[Road Carnage]

I’m getting my X5 ceramic coated next week. The detailer told me ‘hand wash only with a neutral ph soap’. Here in PA I need to shut off the hose bibs in the winter to prevent freezing, which leads me to ask- how are others hand washing in the winter in cold climates?

I’m considering taking a couple of buckets of hot water (lidded of course) down to the local pressure wash to get through the winter. Any better ideas out there?

[leo95se]

try waterless -
https://www.autogeek.net/waterless-c...oaAtybEALw_wcB

[Road Carnage]

Originally Posted by leo95se

try waterless -
https://www.autogeek.net/waterless-c...oaAtybEALw_wcB

My understanding is that waterless is not suited for heavy dirt/salt. Have you tried it on a salty vehicle with success?

[leo95se]

no when its that bad i bring it to a place with a spray hose or touchless, or the regular car wash. nature of the beast in the NE :/ i just detail come summer. i havent heard of ceramic coatings coming off though, thats news to me. if soap impacts it, what does bird poop do? lol

[Road Carnage]

Originally Posted by leo95se

if soap impacts it, what does bird poop do? lol

That’s a good question! I’ll get some additional info from the detailer next week.

[TheUltimateDrivingManiac]

Automatic touchless car washes just to survive till spring.

[redline9001]

Originally Posted by TheUltimateDrivingManiac

Automatic touchless car washes just to survive till spring.

[Russmov]

Originally Posted by TheUltimateDrivingManiac

Automatic touchless car washes just to survive till spring.

This is the route I go as well. Would rather be able to wash by hand but Canadian winters prevent that.