I know about Protect all QAS car wash, but I was thinking: Is there any down side to washing without a streaming water source? I mean having a bucket of clean water and soapy water, washing the car like normal after dousing it with clean water and then some more clean water and then dry. Does this sound alright? I don't really see a need for the Quick and easy, since this is basically washing a car like normal, only you need a few gallons of water with you per car.
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Washing w/out water source...
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huangdong28
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I think what you are describing is exactly what I posted over at:
http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=19792
Will that do it?
http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=19792
Will that do it?
Undine said:I know about Protect all QAS car wash, but I was thinking: Is there any down side to washing without a streaming water source? I mean having a bucket of clean water and soapy water, washing the car like normal after dousing it with clean water and then some more clean water and then dry. Does this sound alright? I don't really see a need for the Quick and easy, since this is basically washing a car like normal, only you need a few gallons of water with you per car.
I have to agree with you. I did not like using QEW because I don't want to put a wet cotton wash mitt on dirty dry paint using only QEW in water. I feel a lot better when I can rinse the car with plain water to remove the accumulated dirt. When I tried QEW and saw all the dirt that my drying towel picked up, I stopped using the stuff and gave it away. A water rinse to remove the loose dirt is much better IMO than QEW on a wash mitt directly on dry dirty paint. I know you will get other opinions, this is just mine.:argue
Undine:
When I was a teenager, the small town I grew up in had no running water. You hand pumped it from a well.
We washed our cars in just the manner you describe. Wash an area with a bucket of soap and water, then pour a bucket of clean water over that section to rinse.
Having done that system and the QEW, believe me, the QEW is easier.
Charles
When I was a teenager, the small town I grew up in had no running water. You hand pumped it from a well.
We washed our cars in just the manner you describe. Wash an area with a bucket of soap and water, then pour a bucket of clean water over that section to rinse.
Having done that system and the QEW, believe me, the QEW is easier.
Charles
huangdong28
New member
Undine said:Thanks for the replies.
Prowler: That's exactly what i was talkin about. Thanks for the thread link.
Quite welcome, glad to share the experience.
Since it's what you're talking about, I'll repost it here:
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I came up with this one cold winter day where I couldn't possibly wash with a hose outside, and I couldn't possibly drive the prowler as dirty as it was.
Three buckets:
#1. Carwash with sponge/applicator/whatever (I'll call it Applicator)
#2. Plain water with sponge/towel/whatever (I'll call it Sponge)
#3. Empty bucket
Apply carwash to a panel or smaller area. Squeeze (dirty) excess into empty bucket. Unsqueeeze in clean water and then squeeze into empty bucket to clean Applicator. Unsqueeze and leave in carwash bucket.
Use sponge with clean water to wipe down and remove appplied carwash. Squeeze (dirty/sudsy) excess into empty bucket. Unsqueeze in clean water and then squeeze into empty bucket to clean Sponge. Unsqueeze and leave in clean water bucket.
Repeat if necessary, or move on to another area.
Basically, you're applying carwash and removing dirt in step 1, then cleaning Applicator. You're applying water and removing dirt/carwash in step 2, then cleaning Sponge.
Yes, I realize that only about half of the carwash is being removed - but this is a BENEFIT. I use Zaino and per www.Zaino.com, Z-7 carwash applies a "reinforcing layer of polish and UV protection", so I figure leaving some on can only help. The bonus occurs when it rains, the carwash suds off, and you get a FREE CARWASH.
Works for me. If you want to try this, make sure that the car wash that you use doesn't require complete removal.