[Milhouse]

I want to wash my car. Anyone recently wash their car at home and have water turn to ice on the ground?

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[unit]

lol wut

[LiquidTurbo]

Dumb idea. Water can pool in places you don't want it to, and then freeze. Wait till warmer weather to wash it, or if you're really concerned about keeping your car clean, then buy a winter beater.

[Jayboogz]

Or just take it to kingsway and king ed let them wash it fo u
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[bcedhk]

go to those self wash/automatic washing places. dont risk cracking your water pipes!

[LiquidTurbo]

I just re-read your thread and realized just how stupid it is.

Anyone recently wash their car at home and have water turn to ice on the ground?

Water freezes at 0 degrees C. I'm sure you can can put two and two together.

[unit]

Or just take it to kingsway and king ed let them wash it fo u
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i would personally never take my car to a bunch of kids who wash it in 10 minutes no matter how cheap it was.

[Milhouse]

Then how do those self wash places deal with ice? How much do those places charge if you wash by yourself?
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[canucksfan]

Take it to a touchless car wash at Shell or Esso. It's about $10

[!Yaminashi]

You can go through a touchless wash, those cost about $10 per wash. They dont do a great job, but with this weather its better than nothing

[bcedhk]

Then how do those self wash places deal with ice? How much do those places charge if you wash by yourself?
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self wash = $2 to start for first 3-5 minute depending on shop, additional 3 minutes = $1

Or u can go to gas station touchless washes for <10 dollars.

IMO, is winter, just go to a touchless wash every 3 weeks to get rid of the salt residue from the roads.

[quasi]

Man > Ice, just fucking giver and don't worry about ice forming on the driveway.

[unit]

self wash = $2 to start for first 3-5 minute depending on shop, additional 3 minutes = $1

Or u can go to gas station touchless washes for <10 dollars.

IMO, is winter, just go to a touchless wash every 3 weeks to get rid of the salt residue from the roads.

only thing is, those touchless washes miss most of the bottom half of your car where all the salt accumulates.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

wouldnt recommand with the temperature we have right now

[Roach]

I prefer to use a product like Optimum No Rinse (http://www.autowerkesexclusive.com/products/Wash---Dry/Optimum-No-Rinse/index.html) available through our local sponsor Autowerkes Exclusive.

Optimum No Rinse can be used with just a bucket of water in one's garage. It is a much safer alternative then taking your car to a drive-through car wash as this won't mar your paint if used correctly.

Kev

[shenmecar]

Optimum No Rinse Wash in a garage!

[q0192837465]

i get to wash my car in my gf's underground parkade. Nice and warm inside

[unit]

i just cant get past the idea of rubbing your car with a product before giving it a rinse and foaming first.

[q0192837465]

i just cant get past the idea of rubbing your car with a product before giving it a rinse and foaming first.

me too, it's like exfoliating ur clear coat

[!Yaminashi]

i just cant get past the idea of rubbing your car with a product before giving it a rinse and foaming first.

Most people cant. I'm not gonna lie the first time I did it I was like "ah fuck I'm probably scratching the shit outta my car"

Know what? No scratches at all. Except the places where I started getting sloppy, but scratches were minimal, and were buffed out later on anyway

[!Yaminashi]

I prefer to use a product like Optimum No Rinse (http://www.autowerkesexclusive.com/products/Wash---Dry/Optimum-No-Rinse/index.html) available through our local sponsor Autowerkes Exclusive.

Optimum No Rinse can be used with just a bucket of water in one's garage. It is a much safer alternative then taking your car to a drive-through car wash as this won't mar your paint if used correctly.

Kev

I dont see how a touchless drive through car wash would mar your paint?
It just costs more lol

[asdfpic]

http://www.shineautowash.ca/
ftw!

they have a fairly good dryer in the end so its good for these temps, just got my car washed the other day, no problems

cheap too, $7 for basic wash, $14 for the whole works with like all that foamy shit, tire shine, under carriage wash, etc

[asdfpic]

oh, the bad is that its not touchless, but no problems so far after going there a couple of times

[jeff_alexander]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLIGQ5hTnj4

Best stuff ever, grab some from Ken at Autowerkes.

[unit]

^im really tempted to use that this winter.
best part of all, no cold hands from hose water! woooo!

[Milhouse]

How much is optimum no rinse?
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[Fafine]

^ sell you mine? ive only used it once

[DC5-S]

i got a 4L of ONR, its been sitting in my garage for a year lol

[Roach]

There is a link in my first post.

Kev

[Milhouse]

I remember there was a DIY car wash at royal oak @ imperial in burrnaby
Anybody go there before?
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[Mugen EvOlutioN]

http://www.shineautowash.ca/
ftw!

they have a fairly good dryer in the end so its good for these temps, just got my car washed the other day, no problems

cheap too, $7 for basic wash, $14 for the whole works with like all that foamy shit, tire shine, under carriage wash, etc
dude man that is the worst website i ever seen, u click in and there is nothing to click on wtf
i got a 4L of ONR, its been sitting in my garage for a year lol
u selling it? if so pm me lol
^ sell you mine? ive only used it once

how much u selling? pm me


kinda iffy with that ONR shit, still surprise u are rubbing dirt against ur paint WITHOUT bearly any water


that shit is just.....crazy

[!Yaminashi]

Its because ONR "incapsulates" all the dirt particles, then they're just wiped away when you dry the panel

[asdfpic]

haha i know, just posting for reference like address etc

[unit]

^ sell you mine? ive only used it once

i got a 4L of ONR, its been sitting in my garage for a year lol

why dont u guys use it?

[nabs]

i would personally never take my car to a bunch of kids who wash it in 10 minutes no matter how cheap it was.

Those guys do a horrrilblee job. i had a very bad experience.

[PiuYi]

anyone use the WashWorld on #3 and Steveston Hwy?
reviews?

[smk]

washworld is better than the ones at gas station imo

[MDMA]

anyone use the WashWorld on #3 and Steveston Hwy?
reviews?

#4 and steveston

[roastpuff]

dude man that is the worst website i ever seen, u click in and there is nothing to click on wtf

u selling it? if so pm me lol


how much u selling? pm me


kinda iffy with that ONR shit, still surprise u are rubbing dirt against ur paint WITHOUT bearly any water


that shit is just.....crazy

If Mugen doesn't take it, I'm interested. :)

[skholla]

Optimum No Rinse Wash in a garage!

I did my final hand wash of the year last week and will give ONR a try soon, I can't wait!
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[thumper]

http://www.shineautowash.ca/
ftw!

they have a fairly good dryer in the end so its good for these temps, just got my car washed the other day, no problems

cheap too, $7 for basic wash, $14 for the whole works with like all that foamy shit, tire shine, under carriage wash, etc

brushes!!! hell no :eek:

i try to go to http://www.easywash.ca , but it's in north van so it's not that convenient :o

[thumper]

I remember there was a DIY car wash at royal oak @ imperial in burrnaby
Anybody go there before?
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that place is an absolute dump... the last time i was there half the bays were out of order and there as trash everywhere :(

[alex.w *//]

i wash my car at work

the bonus of working in a auto shop

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

brushes!!! hell no :eek:

i try to go to http://www.easywash.ca , but it's in north van so it's not that convenient :o

tats what i thought, hence why everytime i drive past by this place im scared to give it a try

spinning brushes = a big nono

[MG1]

I use Zaino Z6 to clean the car, but the ONR sounds good. Time to call Autowerks.

See, this thread isn't so bad after all.

[skholla]

brushes!!! hell no :eek:

i try to go to http://www.easywash.ca , but it's in north van so it's not that convenient :o

Hmmm, I might give easy wash a shot one day just to check them out... Prepaid discounts, monthly and yearly memberships, open 24 hours, Eco friendly, minimal water use, and best of all it's touch free!! The only problem us that it is out of the way for me.
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[Mugen EvOlutioN]

I use Zaino Z6 to clean the car, but the ONR sounds good. Time to call Autowerks.

See, this thread isn't so bad after all.

so fucking far tho

maple ridge? dear lord

[MG1]

so fucking far tho

maple ridge? dear lord

I work in Abbotsford and live in Burnaby, so I can just swing by. Take the Mission Bridge and take the scenic route. Might as well get some other stuff while I'm at it. Clay Bar, nice wash mit, some towels, bucket thingy, etc.

Maybe I can be a nice guy and do a run for you guys. Drop off the shit at a central location - not!

[unit]

^you almost had me

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

You almost had me? You never had me - you never had your car... Granny typn not double punchn like you should. You're lucky that hundred gallons of ONR (optimum no rinse) didn't catch on fire and blow up on you! You almost had me? :haha:

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

guess im making a trip to maple ridge this weekend than fuck....


AUtoweks website has no phone number, nor business hours

anyone know? wats the store hours on saturday?

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

damn website

:mad:

[roastpuff]

Just e-mail Ken at info@autowerkesexclusive.com or PM him here, he's 911fanatic and he's always on.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

pmed him around lunch time, still no response

[unit]

grab one for me?? holy 10k posts

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

werd im GOOD baby

lol finally hit 10k


where u located?

i wouldnt mind if u are serious and no flaking out :)


u want the small bottle 36oz or the large one?

[asdfpic]

brushes!!! hell no :eek:

i try to go to http://www.easywash.ca , but it's in north van so it's not that convenient :o

its not really brushes
more like tons of shammy strips hanging going back and forth

[skholla]

I wouldn't touch those "shammy strips" bro... they may be soft but they are heavy as hell, listen to the "thud" sound they make when they bang against your cash. These types and traditional spinner car washes are fun but are not good for your paint. True they won't kill your paint but they will create small scratches in your clear coat, gives you something to do in the summer i guess. Stick to touchless washes to be safe but honestly the only good thorough is a hand wash.

Also check out this ONR stuff that is mentioned here, it's awesome! Check out some vids for proof...

Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine (http://originalfaux.blogspot.com/2009/12/optimum-no-rinse-wash-shine.html)

[Harvey Specter]

I usually wipe down my BMW with ONR and finish it off with a QD in the winter.

[124Y]

Wow... that ONR stuff really is quite awesome eh? I'm very tempted to give it a try!

[unit]

werd im GOOD baby

lol finally hit 10k


where u located?

i wouldnt mind if u are serious and no flaking out :)


u want the small bottle 36oz or the large one?

small bottle. i wouldnt flake out im good for it. i live in rmd but if ur in van i'll just come pick it up wherever you're at. only thing that may slow me down is if its snowing then i might not come out till the snow melts lol

[jeff_alexander]

werd im GOOD baby

lol finally hit 10k


where u located?

i wouldnt mind if u are serious and no flaking out :)


u want the small bottle 36oz or the large one?

is your large ONR bottle full? I am partially interested, PM me details please

[crazyazn]

^Let's turn this thread into Mugen Evolution ONR partout thread...I'm interested as well LoL

[CP.AR]

I did a wash last week when it was above zero, the foamy water has collected near the stormdrain and has now been frozen for the past 4 days. I wouldn't suggesting washing your car in this weather unless you do the following:

-Wash it at one of those "Self-serve" wash places (ie: the one at the end of Alexandra in Richmond) and then park it in your garage (where at last water won't turn into ice) and make sure it is as clean as you can possibly get it

- Wash with ONR like most people suggested above.

[skholla]

I have a 32 oz bottle of ONR and plan to buy a 128 oz jug in the future. I came across these bottle proportioners and they look very handy for measuring and pouring liquids from hard to handle jugs. Check it out...

http://www.topoftheline.com/bottle-proportioner-measurer.html

[Harvey Specter]

ONR is fine for the body but I find the biggest thing that bugs me in the winter is the salt under the car. I usually wait for a mild day to pull out the pressure washer and give it a quick rinse.

[2blunt]

groupbuy anyone? =p

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[asdfpic]

groupbuy anyone? =p

1. 2blunt
2. asdfpic
3.
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[thumper]

its not really brushes
more like tons of shammy strips hanging going back and forth

you're right... but not any better. there was a fifth gear episode that showed what non-touchless carwashes do to your paint and after watching that i would rather leave the car dirty all winter than to spend all summer trying to fix everything :cry:

[thumper]

guess im making a trip to maple ridge this weekend than fuck....


AUtoweks website has no phone number, nor business hours

anyone know? wats the store hours on saturday?

maybe try this (tel contact info):

http://maps.google.ca/maps/place?sourceid=navclient&rlz=1T4ADBS_enCA326CA326&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=autowerkesexclusive+phone+number&fb=1&gl=ca&hq=autowerkesexclusive&hnear=Vancouver,+BC&cid=1069393587781086389

i usually just pm him from here, and ken usually gets back to me the next following business day.

if he had to answer phones during the day i seriously doubt he could get any work done...

i've bought some stuff from him, but have never had the chance to visit his shop because maple ridge is so far away... thankful that he is willing to ship :thumbsup:

[EDIT] meh i just noticed that the PM for his account has been disabled... i don't know why :(

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

small bottle. i wouldnt flake out im good for it. i live in rmd but if ur in van i'll just come pick it up wherever you're at. only thing that may slow me down is if its snowing then i might not come out till the snow melts lol

yo apparently autowerks is out of stock



a kind member suggest me to buy it from www.autogeeks.net instead

so im planning to order online, not gonna head down to maple ridge instead

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

or use eshine
http://www.eshine.ca/


they are located in toronto, so their shippn rate will be cheaper

[unit]

or icanpolish, local pickup

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

it works out to be the same ordering eshine

total after taxes and shipping is $65 dollars for the 128oz huge jug


Autowerks is selln for like $52.99 plus taxes its gonna be like $60 bux than driving down there is like another $5-8 dollar of gas.


So i just order online

[unit]

so with ONR, you dont need a rinse bucket? :confused:

i still cant wrap my head around this :D

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

^


me either

but apparently after looking up a lot of reviews it should be fine



u still need a bucket of water, mix in the shit and starts washing.

i wouldnt start washing if you got a black filthy car tho, go to those self serve, rinse off most of the salt/sand/rock particles first than use the OPR

[spoon.ek9]

i think i'm just gonna go to the self-serve wash thing on garden city and blundell. i hate the stupid amounts of salt on the roads despite it's purpose. in calgary it was more common to see sand and gravel being used.

[MR_BIGGS]

I just washed my car in the driveway this past weekend. It was fine. However, the temperature has dipped since, and my neighbour washed his car like 2 days ago in the front yard and he ended having the water freeze on the sidewalk.

[spoon.ek9]

that's exactly what i want to avoid. i can wash it at home, but it's going to freeze on my driveway, sidewalk and street.

[roastpuff]

Hey guys, so I was talking to Ken today and he told me how you guys cleaned him straight out of ONR. I don't like you guys anymore.:mad:

But he wants to know who wants more ONR, so he can order in enough stock for us.

So who wants ONR? Write your name and size preferred (32oz/1gal). 32oz = 16 washes.

1. roastpuff (32oz)

[TRD Rs200]

My fail quota is used up for today, I will fail you tmw

[Milhouse]

Going to get out my bucket and wash my car with water tomorrow without freezing :D

[hotjoint]

just do it

[!Yaminashi]

so with ONR, you dont need a rinse bucket? :confused:

i still cant wrap my head around this :D

You do need a rinse bucket, you wouldnt want your wash mitt to be put back into your wash/ONR bucket

I used ONR alot last year to wash my car cause I was overly picky about it being clean all the time.. honestly it takes me alot longer using that than a traditional wash and it wasnt really worth the time I spent since it would rain a day later

But it definitely does what its supposed to do: clean without scratching