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Washing Your Car
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M. Blue 240
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Are you looking to store your car in it or just something to wash your car under? During the summer I get up early to wash my car. I like being alone with my car while the neighborhood is still quite. Then when everyone starts sturring you're car already looks great.
cptzippy
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Can't help you with the canopy idea as I've adopted the early or late method. One thing to look into to make washing a lot easier is Optimum No Rinse (ONR). It takes a leap of faith but it works like nothing I've seen. All you need is two gallons in a bucket, ONR, a sponge, and a towel to dry. I can do a regular sedan in about 30 minutes. No marring if you do it right too.
A friend of mine has been looking into an awning that can be retracted against the house when not in use. Like the ones they can install over a deck or patio.
I have used some of the no rinse, or "waterless" products, but in my thinking, there's no substitute for a traditional wash. Fender wells, wheels, etc. I know lots of folks have good results with these products, but I lay use them if absolutely necessary.
Of topic a bit, but my attached garage has all the washing equipment installed by the door. Light duty pressure washer with over 50' of hose on a reel and a water deionizer for spot free drying without towels.
I have used some of the no rinse, or "waterless" products, but in my thinking, there's no substitute for a traditional wash. Fender wells, wheels, etc. I know lots of folks have good results with these products, but I lay use them if absolutely necessary.
Of topic a bit, but my attached garage has all the washing equipment installed by the door. Light duty pressure washer with over 50' of hose on a reel and a water deionizer for spot free drying without towels.
....During the summer I get up early to wash my car. I like being alone with my car while the neighborhood is still quiet.
Along similar lines, I prefer to wash my car in the early evening. Just as the sun's going down when you can tell the paint surface will get a bit cooler to the touch. The reduction in direct sunlight alone is that much better for preventing water spots, and I like relaxing outside after dinner anyways.
Stuart in MN
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My garage door faces east, so I wait until late afternoon when the garage is shading the driveway to wash the car.