Washing in the rain - Environmentally friendly

[SoVW]

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.

[RandomJord]

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

[AlanD]

loony get my vote lol

[JC]

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

[Dan_GTI]

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

[SoVW]

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.

[Dan J]

lol at this thread

its not just me that does it then

[AlanD]

lol you do realise that rain water is dirty?

[monzablue16v]

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

[Dan J]

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 , would never do this to a customers though.