Car wash in cold weather
#16
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
That's what I do also, I wait till it gets alittle warmer!
#17
Former Vendor
iTrader: (1)
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
If you use cold water to wash your car, make sure to have a bucket of warm water ready. When your fingers start feeling numb, soak it in the warm water for a couple of minutes so you dont get frostbites. Trust me, I had 3 frostbites from washing my IS in the cold morning. I was that dedicated
. Now i just take it to the car wash.
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
#18
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I only hand wash my GX and my wife’s X5. Once the temp is above 45 and a very warm bucket of water is all I need. Prefer to wash in the sun, every bit of warmth helps! Nothing keeps them looking better and also ensures all the salt is off all the paint and undercarriage!
#19
2IS OG
iTrader: (21)
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Javier,
Be careful with those touchless car washes (try using a pressure washer and soap, It doesn’t clean the car!!!) They use very harsh chemicals that remove the dirt they can destroy your paint. My friend had a mustang and it completely oxidized his paint and took the clear coat off.
The worst part is they refused to do anything about it because it was winter and he didn’t get out of the car to check it out.
the Lexus has soft paint to begin with.
If you don’t want to wash it by hand, have some one else do it or use a care wash with soft brushes (swirl marks can buff out).
I'm Just trying to be helpful.![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Be careful with those touchless car washes (try using a pressure washer and soap, It doesn’t clean the car!!!) They use very harsh chemicals that remove the dirt they can destroy your paint. My friend had a mustang and it completely oxidized his paint and took the clear coat off.
![Frown](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
![Frown](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
If you don’t want to wash it by hand, have some one else do it or use a care wash with soft brushes (swirl marks can buff out).
I'm Just trying to be helpful.
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
As far as Lexus having soft paint, that's an urban legend propagated by people who don't know anything about automotive finishes. The fact is that paint "hardness" varies from car to car (even on the same colors). If you maintain the clearcoat of your paint, then it becomes almost impossible for any oxidation to occur. What most people refer to as "oxidation" is actually clear coat failure, which happens when you wash and wash and wash and wash your car and never wax it. Since there's no clear coat left to protect the paint (which has a thickness of about a piece of paper), the actual paint starts separating from the sheet metal.
Javier
#21
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I've used touchless Laser washes for years with no ill effects. It is much better for the car than leaving the dirt and salt on it. It has not destroyed my clear coat nor damaged my paint in any way.
All touchless washes may not be the same but I have confidence in the one I use.
All touchless washes may not be the same but I have confidence in the one I use.
#22
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I recently bought a really nice long handle soft brush made by Meguir's, so now I don't even have to get my hands wet. I put about 3 gallons of hot water in bucket to wash my car and another 1 gallon bucket to rinse the brush. I run the water right out of the hose to rinse and get that sheeting action going to reduce the water beads and then hand dry.
#23
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (14)
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
With the exception of this past Friday, it's still warm enough to wash my car by myself. I think as the month progresses, it'll get to cold at that's when you have to worry about your outdoor faucet freezing. Pretty soon before our first snowfall, I'm going to have my car washed and detailed to help protect it's finish from the road salt and brine.
#24
Lexus Champion
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
It depends on where you go, I guess. I use a touchless car wash near my home. It works fine without harming the paint. Though when it's really dirty, I have to take it to a "touch" car wash that uses chamois strips.
#25
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I went home and applied polish and wax. Would of been glossier if the wash process was better, but hopefully it'll last the winter. If you have a regular hose at home, which i don't b/c i live in an apt, then there's no point going to a place w/ a "pressure washer."
#26
Pole Position
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 237
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
In the winter I take my IS to a laser touchless car wash about a mile from my house. When I get home I use Poorboys waterless wash to get off any additional dirt. Still looks as good as the first day. But then I also polish, wax or add sealant on a regular bases. Good luck.
#28
Lexus Champion
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I've used touchless Laser washes for years with no ill effects. It is much better for the car than leaving the dirt and salt on it. It has not destroyed my clear coat nor damaged my paint in any way.
All touchless washes may not be the same but I have confidence in the one I use.
All touchless washes may not be the same but I have confidence in the one I use.
![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
#29
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Just wash the car using a hot soapy bucket of water. I've done it in freezing weather and when it was raining. The hard part is being able to wax the car well... Hard to do in freezing weather.
#30
dubsonlexus
iTrader: (9)
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
havent you guys ever heard of a bucket heater ?? i have 1 and they work great just fill up the bucket with soapy water plug in the bucket heater drop it in the bucket and come back in a couple minutes and the wter is hot and stays that way !! and yes it is safe to stick your hand in the bucket with the heatr still plugged in do a search for it you be happy you did !!!
![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)