yup it just wasn't fair all we got to do was split the Koolaid

 

No I havent tried it, But I have been detailing cars long enough to know that I wash it AFTER it rains...cause the rain water makes it dirty...


Think about it... *scenario* You just washed your car the right way. You park it overnight. It rains while you are sleeping. You go outside and look at your car...you are pissed...why? what do you have? Dirty, Pollen-y, Gritty water spots.

Do what you want Sir, but I have been doing this since before I could even DRIVE a car...and I am not comfortable with it because of what I know rainwater has in it. Its the same reason you dont want to drink it. Whats in our atomosphere in most areas? Dirt/Dust/Smog from the city...the same **** you are trying to wash off your paint.

Issac, Chris, am I right? I know Im not crazy...

Dont get me wrong OP, I am not trying to disrespect you in any way. I am sure it works for you, but I am equally sure that It isnt as good for your finish as you might think.

It is just like some OCD details using distilled/purified/RO water to do their jobs. That isnt nessecary, just a plain old water hose will do just fine.

 

Hmm, I believe that Josh is right OP. Do not forget that rain water is not as clean as you would think it is. OP has to remember that there is such a thing called acid rain which should be apparent no matter where you live with varying degrees of acidity. I'm sure you would not like the acid from the pollution in the air to be slowly eating/etching at your clearcoat

This is all just IME from what I've noticed since I started detailing, but I do notice dust/potential contaminant build-up increases after a rain. While I do not have the perfect car to test with (black), I do notice the buildup quite rapidly due to my OCDness lol

 

I do believe there is a difference using deionized or distilled water in your products vs. hose or tap water. Especially true with glass cleaners. With DI water/distilled there will be less streaking. The properties of the water make the cleaning products more effective (less streaking with my glass cleaner). That has been my experience, but more so with pre-mixing glass cleaner.

 

this is different when you are mixing concentrates. I am referring to rinsing your car. Plain old water hose and a chamois will do just fine.

 

No offense taken guys, I didn't create this thread to replace the idea of washing our cars the right way, and trust me, I do wash my car the good ol' way like once a week, Wax once a month. Just happens when it rains, the rain is already there on the car, so it wouldn't hurt to help get the dirt off. It sure looks a lot better than without soaping down the car after the car dries after a downpour. Perhaps I love my car too damn much right now and want it clean as much as possible. This will all change though as I will lack more time when my baby is due next month Then I will probably wash my car a lot less...