what to do about rain?

**mnbv** · 07-08-2004, 11:31 PM

After I wash, clay, polish etc etc what should I do about rain? QD it?

**imported_Intel486** · 07-08-2004, 11:46 PM

After it has rained? I always wash after it rains. Of course normally I stop working after rain and don`t come back until the next day.

As long as it isn`t sitting under a tree when it`s raining, then right when it stops you can probably get away with a quick detail. The vehicle`s already all wet again, might as well wash it again.

**mnbv** · 07-08-2004, 11:51 PM

For example if I go to work and it rains for a bit, I am stuck at work, or if it rains at night. After it stops raining the paint is left with a dusty residue. If I have a chance I will run water over it to elimiate the dustyness (right after rain).

**imported_Intel486** · 07-08-2004, 11:51 PM

So, you`re detailing your vehicle and it starts to rain?

**teamvegas** · 07-09-2004, 12:12 AM

Not quite sure what your question is.

Are you wondering what to do when it rains WHILE you are detailing or AFTER you are detailing?

This will help get you some answers.

**vinnymack** · 07-09-2004, 12:27 AM

hahaha this is so confusing...

**mnbv** · 07-09-2004, 12:42 AM

lol ok lets start over.

How about after it rains and the rainwater has been sitting for awhile. Is it ok to QD it? Or should I was it completely?

**teamvegas** · 07-09-2004, 12:40 PM

Depends on how long a while is. J/K.

Here in Vegas when it rains the wind blows. This pust many dust particles in the air and really makes the car dirty. It is past the point of a QD. It takes just a quick wash to remove all of the water spots.

On the other hand, you could possibly get away with it if you get out just as the rain stops and QD the car or maybe even some Eagle One WAYD.

Hope this clears stuff up a little.

**Glossequation** · 07-09-2004, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by mnbv

After I wash, clay, polish etc etc what should I do about rain? QD it?

Move to San Diego. Or yes, QD works fine. I`ve found that a nicely prepped and waxed car does not leave too many waterspots due to the protection. They mostly evaporate.

**togwt** · 07-09-2004, 12:49 PM

~One manÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s opinion / observations ~

With the sunÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s heat (FL) we get after rain I do a Schnell-alternate: (Klasse Wash) Wash vehicle, apply "All-in-One" to entire vehicle while itÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s still wet using a damp 100% cotton towel, re-wash, rinse, and dry vehicle.

~Hope this helps~

Experience unshared; is knowledge wastedÃ¢â‚¬¦/ Jon

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**maecrispy** · 07-09-2004, 12:50 PM

After a rain, I usually take a look at the amount of junk on the car and let that determine what I do.

Very light rain: small dry spots and little dust. If everything is dry, I just gently CCD the car and then QD.

Medium rain: some water still on the car, light dirt from rain. I use Poorboy`s Spray & Wash to clean the car.

Medium to heavy rain: water still on car and road dirt is on the car, I QEW the car.

Medium to heavy rain and caked on dirt (sometimes chunks): full bucket wash.

**synergy** · 07-09-2004, 06:54 PM

Do a rain dance and pray to the gods that it wont rain again

**audipower** · 07-10-2004, 12:49 AM

get a car cover. that`s what I did.

**mnbv** · 07-10-2004, 12:56 AM

audipower your a genius! j/k. What sucks is that I have to park out side for 2 more months until my bro moves. I guess I will have to wash it frequently and QD it alot also. (still need a QD)

**Matt M, PA** · 07-11-2004, 08:16 PM

After reading some interesting articles about acid rain over the years, I have decided that after a rain, a complete bucket wash is needed to flush the finish of the acids. I even put a slight dash of baking soda in the wash bucket before adding the water.

My Bronco is going to get soaked every rain, so Igot a Nextec cover for the Cobra and that helps alot. Much less actual washing.