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01-30-2022, 10:03 AM | #1 |
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Winter washing tips, particularly under car and with PPF in northern climate
I've done some searching through the forums and have definitely found some good info but still have a couple questions. I live in a place where there's heavy snow and salt. I do have a garage but it's not heated nor is there much room to work when both my wife and I are parked inside. In warmer weather, I use ONR. I do not have a pressure washer and the front half of my car has PPF.
So, first, regardless of season, what's the best way to wash under the car? Next, during winter, what's the best way to get built up salt residue off the car? For those with PPF, have you taken your car through an automated car wash before (touchless or brush). Last spring, I took mine through a touchless car wash (the main reason was to wash under the car, but also to clean any leftover salt) and a corner of the PPF started to peel up. I talked to the guy who did the PPF and he actually recommended going through a brush car wash, ideally one that is new or known to have softer bristles than others because touchless car washes are known to lift off PPF. Thanks for any help! |
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Regarding taking care of the undercarriage, not sure. I'm debating just using above as end of season approaches with car jacked up to get a good spray under there as best I can. In past I haven't really done anything special come Spring, but as car is getting older I've thought more about it. Also debated getting something like this, but clearance may be issue depending on lowering https://www.amazon.com/Erie-Tools-UC...ps%2C31&sr=8-5 |
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idc what car wash I go through, if its relatively new then Im good to go, its just a band aid till I can hand wash i used to be anal, and realized a DD will get slightly fucked no matter how much care you put in |
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I have full front PPF and use either touchless car wash or get a mobile detailer to come for a hand wash. If your PPF can’t handle a touchless wash then the guy is a crappy installer.
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Where do you take your car? I feel like Im at the end of my lifestyle when it comes to auto washes, as I am getting a carbon front lip installed soon, which might make the clearance too low to enter a wash. |
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OP you need to find a new installer. The recommendation to go through a car wash with brushes is nonsense, regardless of the brush quality. IMO he is clearly trying to deflect a poor PPF installation.
I've had both SunTek and 3M PPF (cut and precut) everywhere but the doors for almost 2 years now and not one peeling issue at over a dozen different automatic touchless washes. |
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on warmer days I go through a touchless car wash
on colder days, I do the Spray and Wash just to get the salt and dirt off spray up under the car on both sides and front and back
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