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01-08-2009, 07:05 PM

#11

vaporstang

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Originally Posted by 05 Mustang

LOL...did you learn this the hard way?

Yes! Thought I would pass on hard lessons learned! You need to brake and accelerate slow and take the corners easy....

01-08-2009, 07:44 PM

#12

Nuke

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The problem with any washing in sub-freezing temperatures are all the problems we have with frozen locks, door seals and e-brakes. If you must, try to leave the car in full, bright sunshine on a day with little or no wind after washing.

01-08-2009, 07:51 PM

#13

Stoenr

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Originally Posted by vaporstang

When it's below freezing, I take two buckets of soapy water w/ hand mitts to the car wash. I spray the car down with their soapy water via the hand wand. I have to do the complete cycle, because I can't stop the timer. I then quickly wash the car with the stuff I brought - one bucket & mitt for the wheels & underside and the other for the top and sides. I then pay for another cycle and rinse with regular water then the DI water.

Don't overfill the buckets or they will splash over when traveling in your trunk.

Dont they usually have a sign that says no bucket washing? lol.
I use to do it to tho.

When I did drive the stang in the winter, I pulled it into the shop at work, (72 degrees inside) lifted it on a hoist, washed the undercarriage and washed the car in the nice warmth.

01-08-2009, 08:18 PM

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vaporstang

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Originally Posted by Stoenr

No signs! Luckily, I have an insulated garage at home that stays relatively warm so I don't have to worry about doors & locks freezing. I used to have access to a shop with a hoist - it was great for detailing while staying warm...