How to clean a car without a hose & power?
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I'm not sure I've ever ventured in here before so hello everyone. 
I have generally been pretty good at keeping my car clean and in good condition but I have just moved somewhere where there is no hose or electrical power anywhere near the car. There also isn't a petrol station with a jet wash nearby. As a result the car hasn't been washed for 6 weeks so far and would really like to give it a decent clean without taking it to a car wash place as I actually quite enjoy cleaning it.
I can't be the only one in this situation so I was wondering how other people have got around this problem.
I have traditionally used a jet wash with snow foam, the 2 bucket method and a DA polisher so going down to using a large watering can and going up and down in a lift to fill it up would be a bit of a downgrade but I can't think of another sensible solution!
Thanks for any advice and ideas you may have!
I have generally been pretty good at keeping my car clean and in good condition but I have just moved somewhere where there is no hose or electrical power anywhere near the car. There also isn't a petrol station with a jet wash nearby. As a result the car hasn't been washed for 6 weeks so far and would really like to give it a decent clean without taking it to a car wash place as I actually quite enjoy cleaning it.
I can't be the only one in this situation so I was wondering how other people have got around this problem.
I have traditionally used a jet wash with snow foam, the 2 bucket method and a DA polisher so going down to using a large watering can and going up and down in a lift to fill it up would be a bit of a downgrade but I can't think of another sensible solution!
Thanks for any advice and ideas you may have!
You will probably still need an initial rinse to remove detritus, but a rinseless wash will help. Also, using one cloth per panel will save the need for a rinse bucket.
There are various tricks used at shows, but these are generally only suitable for giving already "clean" cars a quick tickle on the day...
Feel free to drop me an email if I can help further.
Rich
www.classic-details.co.uk
There are various tricks used at shows, but these are generally only suitable for giving already "clean" cars a quick tickle on the day...
Feel free to drop me an email if I can help further.
Rich
www.classic-details.co.uk
I have been in that position for a year now after moving into my apartment.
I used a pump spray (pressure) with a little snow foam.
Then two buckets with a wash mitt.
After cleaning it with the above I empty my pump spray bottle and fill with water, use that and a bucket of water to rinse.
The dry with a proper towel.
I used a pump spray (pressure) with a little snow foam.
Then two buckets with a wash mitt.
After cleaning it with the above I empty my pump spray bottle and fill with water, use that and a bucket of water to rinse.
The dry with a proper towel.
I know you will look like a nutcase but washing a car in the rain is pretty good for the lazy or those a long way from water.
The car will already we wetted so ( unless it's caked with mud) the muck will come off easily.
And you might not even have to rinse if the rain is heavy.
Finally rainwater is soft, so few if any waterspots.
Not the perfect way, but the results aren't too bad if short of time or water.
The car will already we wetted so ( unless it's caked with mud) the muck will come off easily.
And you might not even have to rinse if the rain is heavy.
Finally rainwater is soft, so few if any waterspots.
Not the perfect way, but the results aren't too bad if short of time or water.
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