Good Idea...Bad Idea?

**mcmmotorsports** · 03-18-2006, 07:36 PM

My car is on jack stands right now. I can`t move it outside to wash and have a dilema. I have just received my #83 and #80 and should have my #21 on the 23rd.

My car was washed somewhat before I parked it. It is SLIGHTLY dirty/dusty and has a few water spots. Can I go over the whole car with a quick detailer like the NXT and begin my 3 step or should I wait until I can get the car outside to wash with the hose,soap and water? Plus, since I don`t have my #21 yet, is it okay to leave the car in the garage for about 5 days without any sealant? #83 then #80 and then wait till I get my #21.

**tailwind** · 03-18-2006, 07:42 PM

I wouldn`t use a quick detailer.

You could use QEW or a waterless wash like Spray & Wipe.

**Setec Astronomy** · 03-18-2006, 09:54 PM

If you are going to use #83, there really shouldn`t be any problem with just QD`ing the car carefully, if it is just slightly dusty as you say. The car is fine in the garage without sealant, you`ll just want to be careful before you apply the #21 that no dust has settled on the car, otherwise you will be back to QD`ing. Or, of course, you can cover it between polishing and sealing.

**imported_mrecktid** · 03-18-2006, 09:57 PM

Is it safe to wash a car on jack stands?

**gtbaka** · 03-18-2006, 11:26 PM

Originally Posted by mrecktid

Is it safe to wash a car on jack stands?

Don`t know? What`s the worst that can happen? The jack stands slip and the car falls?

I`ve had water running under a car on jack stands but never washed the car. I washed the wheel wells. Held up okay. I guess if there is no incline you should be all right.

But I`d go the QEW or Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine route like the others suggested... if I wanted to be safe. (Safe in terms of getting all the dirt off, and safe in terms of not getting the garage all wet.)

**mcmmotorsports** · 03-19-2006, 03:50 AM

Maybe I will just wait 5 more days until the car is down off of the stands.

**Accumulator** · 03-19-2006, 09:52 AM

I`ve washed cars that were on jackstands (or otherwise immobile) plenty of times. I`d cover the brake rotors so they don`t get all rusty, but other than that there shouldn`t be any problems.

I wouldn`t just QD it because more marring is more marring and that`ll end up meaning less paint.

But, speaking as a guy whose RX-7 seems to *live* on jackstands (and never mind the XJS

) I`d just wait until you get it down. If you`d normally pull it outside to wash, it sounds like your garage might not be the optimal place to do that job anyhow (e.g., where`ll all the water go?).