I just did something I haven`t done in more than 10 years

**Scottwax** · 12-24-2004, 12:13 PM

I took my car to a tunnel car wash. It is only 31 degrees and I`m not freezing my buns off on Christmas Eve. I just wanted it clean so I can polish it out before heading over to my parent`s house.

They actually didn`t do a horrible job but they missed the bottom of the front spoiler and my fenderwells still looked bad. For $10, it was worth it to avoid losing a couple fingers to frostbite. :p

**imported_DetailGirl** · 12-24-2004, 12:17 PM

Sex is fun ins`t it Scott!! =P

**imported_perry** · 12-24-2004, 12:19 PM

I wanna take my car to the touchfree.. but at 3 degrees with snow covered roads, I`d just be freezing myself in a car that would get dirty before I got it home

**Porkanbeans** · 12-24-2004, 12:19 PM

Don`t feel bad. I just ran the Tahoe through the Shell tunnel (BP still uses bristled brushes) since we`re going on a trip tomorrow. I`m not going to bother hand washing it since it`ll get just as dirty in a matter of 4 hours.

Oh, well. It`s o.k. to cheat sometimes. Merry Christmas!

**Scottwax** · 12-24-2004, 12:19 PM

I left myself open for a comment like that, didn`t I Megan? My youngest kid is nearly 16, you do the math on that.

**imported_DetailGirl** · 12-24-2004, 01:04 PM

Originally posted by Scottwax

I left myself open for a comment like that, didn`t I Megan? My youngest kid is nearly 16, you do the math on that.

See you dont understand I am the A-typical female, I am all woman but think like a guy. Thats why Ozzfather loves me so much!

Merry Christmas Scott we love ya!

**Corey Bit Spank** · 12-24-2004, 01:06 PM

Who cares if you`re going to polish it out?

**stilez** · 12-24-2004, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by Corey Bit Spank

Who cares if you`re going to polish it out?

Ditto.

I washed 3 cars today, each with warm water in the bucket. I had to go in for about 3 mins between washes to dethaw.

Oh yeah, temps were a touch above 32.

DetailGirl:

**GearHead_1** · 12-24-2004, 02:08 PM

It`s 16 degrees here.

Gulp, I did the same thing. I`m so ashamed.

**imported_Sullybob** · 12-24-2004, 02:15 PM

When I lived in Pittsburgh I would do the same thing in the winter. Just to cold to even think about sticking my hands in a bucket of water.

**kempie** · 12-24-2004, 02:35 PM

Thats why they make Menzerna. Nothing better than the feeling of finishing the first Spring detail. You get to remove all traces of the winter car washes.

**HotRodGuy** · 12-24-2004, 02:41 PM

I had an experience this morning and I feel for the rest of you, it was about 42 degrees and I washed and waxed my girlfriends accord in order to get it ready for our drive to NoVa on sunday.

My hands are still numb

**holland_patrick** · 12-24-2004, 02:52 PM

I was busy all night between calls washing my car... used nice warm water and was quite cofmy in my t shirt..

**Mr. Clean** · 12-24-2004, 02:55 PM

Last Summer while I was hobbling around one-legged, I had my Wife use the touchless wash several times. I haven`t found a touchless wash that is very effective, admittedly I haven`t tried many (if anyone knows one, please post). During the cold days (which thankfully are few) I take my chances at a DIY "wand" wash bay. Follow up with PB`s Spray & Wipe and it is better than dirty

The wheel wells are free of major debris, but not as clean as scrubbed, and not dressed, but again...better than dirty.

**Scottwax** · 12-24-2004, 03:55 PM

Well, I polished the %$^&* out of my car. #80 with a polishing pad, VM with a polishing pad, Yellow Wax (CK version) with a finishing pad and topped with Carnauba Moose and AIO on the glass. Cleaned and dressed the tires and fenderwells too. I just have to stay off the freeway flyovers on the way to my parents so I don`t get dust on my car.

At least now my Dad won`t be able to needle me, his detailer son, about a filthy car.