washing in direct sunlight???

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RedSSBalt

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I know you aren't supposed to wash a vehicle in direct sunlight, let alone a black vehicle. I just bought a 2008 black crew cab silverado 4x4 a few days ago and want to clean it up a bit. I don't have a garage to wash it in and don't have a tree for shade. Is it at all possible to wash it in the sun without causing any harm or watermarks, etc???
 
RedSSBalt said:
I know you aren't supposed to wash a vehicle in direct sunlight, let alone a black vehicle. I just bought a 2008 black crew cab silverado 4x4 a few days ago and want to clean it up a bit. I don't have a garage to wash it in and don't have a tree for shade. Is it at all possible to wash it in the sun without causing any harm or watermarks, etc???
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Yes but you might want to get some help...just make sure that once you have washed one area to keep that wet until you are ready to start drying...of wash in panel sections...and dry as you go...not effect on time and you get already dried area a bit wet again...but that's the suggestions that I have...Once you are done...use some QD spray to take out any water marks and spots this helps a lot
 
Your best bet is to do it early in the morning or late in the evening, when the sun is low on the horizon.
 
blk45 said:
Your best bet is to do it early in the morning or late in the evening, when the sun is low on the horizon.
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that's the best bet.
we have all washed in the sun,and it can be a pain.

the vehicle dries way too fast,and forget about spraying any detailer on in direct sunlight..
 
ewiesner said:
You might consider getting some ONR to add to your wash water. It helps eliminate the water spotting.
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If you get ONR you may just consider doing a rinselss wash instead of a traditional wash. Would completely avoid the issue of having to wash in the sun.
 
For some reason, about 90% of my customers seem to have me detailing their cars in areas that have no available shade. And summer here in Central Florida is easilly hitting the high 90s regularly.

I agree with Beemerboy...keep that car wet and wash in panels. Don't let the soap sit long. And keep going back and re-wetting the places you've already washed.

I have a quick shade and I like it.... 12' X 12' - $130 at Lowes. I also keep a 10 X10 tarp with some bungees so I can extend it when I have to for large vehicles.

And I currently use a drying agent in my water tank called "Ultra Shine" from Flash products. It is advertised to dry spot free even in the hot sun...but I still notice spots if I let it dry on its own. However, the spots seem easier to remove than normal water spots. (Anyone know of a better product?)

And I also QD while I'm drying. I learned that trick right here on Detail City! It definitely makes a difference.
 
Early morning or lat eve. would be best. If that is not possible I would but a canopy to set up for shade.
Really hard to do in direct sun.
You could take bucket and your own soap and go to a do it your self car wash and wash in their out of the sun
 
How does ONR work with moderately dirty cars? I watched a demo online but it was on what looked like a fairly clean ferrari. Most cars I do have at least a visible layer of dust. Something I would at least want to wet real good prior to rubbing anything on it.
 
RedSSBalt said:
I know you aren't supposed to wash a vehicle in direct sunlight, let alone a black vehicle. I just bought a 2008 black crew cab silverado 4x4 a few days ago and want to clean it up a bit. I don't have a garage to wash it in and don't have a tree for shade. Is it at all possible to wash it in the sun without causing any harm or watermarks, etc???
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get a few friends and buy some beers to help get the wash done faster :) thats what I do when its really sunny is bribe my brother with beers hahaha and it works LOL
 
I usually wash in the early mornings too especially when I am doing a full detail when doing a traditional wash but here in NC the humidity is usuallly very high in the morning so the car does not dry like it does in the evening.
 
AlphaOmega said:
For some reason, about 90% of my customers seem to have me detailing their cars in areas that have no available shade. And summer here in Central Florida is easilly hitting the high 90s regularly.

I agree with Beemerboy...keep that car wet and wash in panels. Don't let the soap sit long. And keep going back and re-wetting the places you've already washed.

I have a quick shade and I like it.... 12' X 12' - $130 at Lowes. I also keep a 10 X10 tarp with some bungees so I can extend it when I have to for large vehicles.

And I currently use a drying agent in my water tank called "Ultra Shine" from Flash products. It is advertised to dry spot free even in the hot sun...but I still notice spots if I let it dry on its own. However, the spots seem easier to remove than normal water spots. (Anyone know of a better product?)

And I also QD while I'm drying. I learned that trick right here on Detail City! It definitely makes a difference.
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You could think about investing in a CRSpotless system.
 
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