Originally Posted By: sasilverbullet
Originally Posted By: Bgallagher
Hey everybody, this may sound crazy but do people wash their cars knowing it wont be perfect the same day...
Yes, I do. Used to live in Omaha. At some point you need to get the grime/salt off the car or it starts doing damage to the clear coat. I washed it about halfway through a really cold winter. I had the luxury of renting a stall at the Auto Hobby shop, pulled it in, let it thaw out, then complete wash/wax/detail. Took me all day, then after done back out into the grime...
I agree. I kind of see washing your car as a 1/2 a wax. You already wash and dried it, so do the other half of the job and wax on/wax off. Even if it doesn't look good the next day because of atmospheric conditions-it has a level of protection. Dont forget door jambs and get that piece of body work underneath the car- you may have to kneel or stoop to reach it. I think they are called rocker panels. Also, a good blast with clean water for the underside of the car to remove accumulated mud, snow, and salt seems to be mentioned in owner's manuals.
Good luck New Englanders. Keep em rust free