washing w/out a hose

vivanshah · 06-14-2008, 11:02 AM

I live in an apartment with no hose. i would go to to a place with self service bays, but the closest one is like a 45 minute drive away. What i need is something that i can use with a couple buckets of water that doesn't take too much time. (i'm living here for 2 months, after that i'll have access to a hose and driveway). so i just need something quick and easy to tide me over for the next 2 months.

I know about optimum no-rinse. do they sell that in stores anywhere, or is it online only? i only have weekends to wash my car and i really want to get it done today.

thanks!

Itchytoe · 06-14-2008, 11:37 AM

just bring an extra bucket of water with you. Wash, then rinse with the bucket. You'll have to refill the bucket a couple of times, but it works.

**NitrousG35** · 06-14-2008, 11:51 AM

I did a thread on this last year. Dri Wash'n Guard works w/o any water. Great stuff. Poorboy's also makes a similar product. Optimum is nice too, although you need a pail of water.

Car washing in the winter without a carwash

***rippars*** · 06-14-2008, 11:55 AM

there are couple places on rt 7 and rt 50 by seven corners that have a self service where you can wash off the car. not sure how much tho.

kindacrazyazn · 06-20-2008, 12:08 AM

actually, u could use detailing spray with a microfiber towel. it might take a while but it does the job.

matt71 · 06-25-2008, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kindacrazyazn

actually, u could use detailing spray with a microfiber towel. it might take a while but it does the job.

That's what I usually do. Once you factor in drying afterwards I find it's actually quicker to use the spray detailer if your car isn't too dirty.

SiLvErLIgHT06 · 06-25-2008, 10:25 PM

Exxon station on little river and braddock in front of the Home Depot. Power wash and only $5 for 11 minutes!!

06-14-2008, 11:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
vivanshah Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arlington, VA Age: 22 Posts: 135 iTrader: 0 / 0%	washing w/out a hose I live in an apartment with no hose. i would go to to a place with self service bays, but the closest one is like a 45 minute drive away. What i need is something that i can use with a couple buckets of water that doesn't take too much time. (i'm living here for 2 months, after that i'll have access to a hose and driveway). so i just need something quick and easy to tide me over for the next 2 months. I know about optimum no-rinse. do they sell that in stores anywhere, or is it online only? i only have weekends to wash my car and i really want to get it done today. thanks!

06-14-2008, 11:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
NitrousG35 Mr. Cowl Induction Join Date: May 2007 Location: To Infiniti and beyond... Posts: 10,451 Wild VTEC'n Bill iTrader: 3 / 100%	I did a thread on this last year. Dri Wash'n Guard works w/o any water. Great stuff. Poorboy's also makes a similar product. Optimum is nice too, although you need a pail of water. Car washing in the winter without a carwash __________________

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Itchytoe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 202 iTrader: 0 / 0%	just bring an extra bucket of water with you. Wash, then rinse with the bucket. You'll have to refill the bucket a couple of times, but it works.

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kindacrazyazn Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redwood City, California Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 / 0%	actually, u could use detailing spray with a microfiber towel. it might take a while but it does the job.

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SiLvErLIgHT06 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 456 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Exxon station on little river and braddock in front of the Home Depot. Power wash and only $5 for 11 minutes!!