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Title: Washing in the rain - Environmentally friendly
Post by: SoVW on 27 April 2009, 15:02

Partly out of laziness, I've started washing my car in the rain. I leave it a while before starting, to get any dirt and grit wet and loosened. Then I go out with the two buckets and shampoo it down. Then I go in and make myself a drink, letting the rain rinse off the shampoo.

I use less water, only using two buckets, rather than the hose for pre-rinse and after-rinse. So save on water bill (am on a meter) and on time, no messing with hoses.

Anyone else do that? Or am I just a loony. :D

Title: Re: Washing in the rain - Environmentally friendly
Post by: RandomJord on 27 April 2009, 15:13

Your a total feckin lunatic.........................or a genius  :grin:

Title: Re: Washing in the rain - Environmentally friendly
Post by: AlanD on 27 April 2009, 15:17

loony get my vote lol

Title: Re: Washing in the rain - Environmentally friendly
Post by: JC on 27 April 2009, 15:19

pre new pressure washer and snow foam I did the very same  :cool:

Title: Re: Washing in the rain - Environmentally friendly
Post by: Dan_GTI on 27 April 2009, 15:24

the ice bergs are melting fast, may as well use more water than ever  :grin:

Title: Re: Washing in the rain - Environmentally friendly
Post by: SoVW on 28 April 2009, 13:31

I've only had a quick look at the car since washing it yesterday but think there's no dried water droplet marks, which I had lots of when I rinsed with tap water. I know I could towel dry but don't like the extra work and risk of scratching.

Title: Re: Washing in the rain - Environmentally friendly
Post by: Dan J on 28 April 2009, 20:30

lol at this thread :grin:

its not just me that does it then :laugh:

Title: Re: Washing in the rain - Environmentally friendly
Post by: AlanD on 28 April 2009, 20:47

lol you do realise that rain water is dirty? :D

Title: Re: Washing in the rain - Environmentally friendly
Post by: monzablue16v on 28 April 2009, 20:48

Mmmm just think of all that lovely grit and dust and soot, scratching it's way into your paint :tongue:

Title: Re: Washing in the rain - Environmentally friendly
Post by: Dan J on 29 April 2009, 00:45

done it twice out of pure lazyness and yes i do realise rain water is dirty.

i should know better really as im a pro :huh: , would never do this to a customers though.

Title: Re: Washing in the rain - Environmentally friendly
Post by: Guy on 29 April 2009, 09:48

you crazy kids!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Washing in the rain - Environmentally friendly
Post by: jeynesey on 29 April 2009, 12:31

Quote from: dubplate Dan on 29 April 2009, 00:45

done it twice out of pure lazyness and yes i do realise rain water is dirty.

i should know better really as im a pro :huh: , would never do this to a customers though.

Way to big up your service  :wink:

Title: Re: Washing in the rain - Environmentally friendly
Post by: Dan_GTI on 10 May 2009, 21:04

 :grin:

Title: Re: Washing in the rain - Environmentally friendly
Post by: Dan J on 10 May 2009, 21:34

Quote from: jeynesey on 29 April 2009, 12:31

Quote from: dubplate Dan on 29 April 2009, 00:45

done it twice out of pure lazyness and yes i do realise rain water is dirty.

i should know better really as im a pro :huh: , would never do this to a customers though.

Way to big up your service  :wink:

many thanks sir :huh: didnt realise i was BIGGIN UP my service :wink: