Washing Car in Winter Months

[Steef21]

Hello,

I have a black 2008 Audi A4, whats the best way to wash the car in the winter (Michigan)? The car was clay barred/polished/wax prior to winter but i do not want to create a bunch of new scratches with the salt on the car.

Thanks

[dubguts]

Hello,

I have a black 2008 Audi A4, whats the best way to wash the car in the winter (Michigan)? The car was clay barred/polished/wax prior to winter but i do not want to create a bunch of new scratches with the salt on the car.

Thanks

I am also curious, for I just did the same process in preparation for winter. Only difference is my car is white

[OTDetailer]

I use ONR ( optimum no rinse )


Before








Process

1. Rinse
2. Spray ONR
3. Wash ONR
4. Dry wit OID
5. Apply OP-CW
6. Spray ONR on wheels
7. ONR wash wheels with old sponge

pressure spray bottle with warm water



rinse





spray ONR



3 bucket wash



" Snow White "aka Raceglaze wash pad



Finish














Wheels & Tires[/B]

• PowerClean 3:1
• ONR wash solution
• old sponge
• wheel woolies

[OTDetailer]

BTW now my garage looks like this :)

[audia6fan]

I use griots garage spray on car wash. The best stuff around.

[B6A4Avant14]

Nice Garage man! and ONR is the best for winter wash, I dont really trust Griots NR.

[heateris]

On a sunny day, take it to a DIY wash. That's how I clean my cars during the PA winters.

[beantown]

On a sunny day, take it to a DIY wash. That's how I clean my cars during the PA winters.

x2...love the self-wash spots.

OP - I posted a thread about a year ago that brought some useful responses: Clickity

[D's Avant]

I've been using Griots spray on car wash for three winters now with very good results. No scratches or other ill effects. I have a good sealer/wax base though. Take it to the spray wash place when the temp is above freezing as much as I can. Hate a dirty car even during winter.