09-14-2021, 08:12 AM | #1 |
Captain
891
Rep 869
Posts |
Winter washing.. garage anyone?
I'm a hobbiest detailer and starting to think about my winter wash routine. The problem is that my hose is outside and is shut off from thanksgiving through March. Does anyone in the Chicagoland area have a large heated garage with running water good for winter car washes? Maybe you'd be up for starting our own cars and coffee club? I'd love to get a good hand wash in every few weeks to make the car look good and to preserve my coating. I'm happy to bring all the detailing supplies needed.
__________________
2022 M3 xDrive, Brooklyn Grey over Tartufo
2021 Tesla Model Y 2019 MB AMG C43 (Sold) 2016 M235i xdrive, Alpine White, Terra Leather, Orbit Gray Wheels (Sold) |
09-14-2021, 11:23 AM | #2 |
Colonel
2002
Rep 2,149
Posts
Drives: i5 eDr40, G80 and F80
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Chicago
|
I need this too! In the summer I do a few washes in the alley trying not to annoy the neighbors too much and also go to a reputable place for hand washes. But I'd like to wash my car myself. I had a dream for the old Mini dealership on Diversey and Sheffield but it became a covid testing site.
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-14-2021, 06:41 PM | #3 |
Lieutenant Colonel
3234
Rep 1,661
Posts |
I feel for you guys! I’m many years removed from my Lincoln Park days (but at least I had off-street parking).
Nowadays I not only have a heated/cooled garage with epoxy floor, but hot and cold running water — soft, not hard — and ample LED lighting. Perhaps the biggest luxury is space: the 3-car garage only houses our two vehicles and a large kennel for the dogs. Everything else is stored in the shed outside. (The M4 goes where the X5 is now.) |
Appreciate
0
|
09-20-2021, 07:12 AM | #4 |
Private
44
Rep 70
Posts
Drives: 2021 M4 Competition
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Chicago
|
I also need this! I am looking for a place to wash my car year round in the city of Chicago. I haven’t found very many do it yourself washes in the city close to where I am.
I am thinking about creating another thread similar to this question in attempt to get more responses. |
Appreciate
0
|
09-20-2021, 07:14 AM | #5 | |
Captain
891
Rep 869
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
2022 M3 xDrive, Brooklyn Grey over Tartufo
2021 Tesla Model Y 2019 MB AMG C43 (Sold) 2016 M235i xdrive, Alpine White, Terra Leather, Orbit Gray Wheels (Sold) |
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-20-2021, 07:16 AM | #6 |
Private
44
Rep 70
Posts
Drives: 2021 M4 Competition
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Chicago
|
Are you in the city of Chicago or the suburbs?
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-20-2021, 07:18 AM | #7 |
Captain
891
Rep 869
Posts |
I'm in Elmhurst. I have to figure there's someone out here with a giant heated garage.
__________________
2022 M3 xDrive, Brooklyn Grey over Tartufo
2021 Tesla Model Y 2019 MB AMG C43 (Sold) 2016 M235i xdrive, Alpine White, Terra Leather, Orbit Gray Wheels (Sold) |
Appreciate
0
|
09-20-2021, 07:22 AM | #8 |
Private
44
Rep 70
Posts
Drives: 2021 M4 Competition
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Chicago
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-20-2021, 07:25 AM | #9 |
Captain
891
Rep 869
Posts |
So crazy idea… I was looking into getting a bunch of people together to rent a heated warehouse/garage space in an industrial park. I'm sure there are a lot of vacancies right now.
__________________
2022 M3 xDrive, Brooklyn Grey over Tartufo
2021 Tesla Model Y 2019 MB AMG C43 (Sold) 2016 M235i xdrive, Alpine White, Terra Leather, Orbit Gray Wheels (Sold) |
Appreciate
0
|
09-20-2021, 07:28 AM | #10 |
Private
44
Rep 70
Posts
Drives: 2021 M4 Competition
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Chicago
|
Was trying to figure out how to message you directly (still new to understanding how to use the forum), but what is the build of your M3?
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-20-2021, 08:09 AM | #12 |
Captain
891
Rep 869
Posts |
I do like ONR and I've gotten great results from it. IMO there's no substitute for a hose wash in removing the salt and other particles from areas other than the body panels.
__________________
2022 M3 xDrive, Brooklyn Grey over Tartufo
2021 Tesla Model Y 2019 MB AMG C43 (Sold) 2016 M235i xdrive, Alpine White, Terra Leather, Orbit Gray Wheels (Sold) |
Appreciate
0
|
09-20-2021, 10:06 AM | #13 |
Lieutenant
289
Rep 403
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-20-2021, 02:15 PM | #14 |
Private First Class
191
Rep 162
Posts |
There's a DIY wash located at Grand and Oakley in the city near Smith Park. I've never tried it, but it seems to be busy every time I pass by.
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-27-2021, 06:21 AM | #15 |
Major
1956
Rep 1,383
Posts |
I just came across this cordless power washer.
You could fill a bucket in the house with warm water if the pipes are frozen. Pretty cool. I might get one myself for rinsing off the salt and grime in between proper washes. Pretty cool if it works well https://www.cpopowertools.com/dewalt...CABEgLM-fD_BwE Edit:watched a video review and seems like it's not powerful enough really to wash off really baked on bugs and stuff. |
Appreciate
0
|
09-27-2021, 08:02 AM | #16 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
2463
Rep 1,738
Posts |
Quote:
I basically dilute a small amount of ONR into a 5 gallon bucket. Grab a couple of microfibers and clean off the car 1 by 1. Then dry each panel as I wash it. |
|
Appreciate
1
Draper3460.50 |
09-27-2021, 08:43 AM | #17 |
Major General
5463
Rep 5,155
Posts |
How about a hose hooked up to the drain valve at the bottom of your hot water heater. Hose goes out the basement window and to the pressure washer. Hot wash in winter gets the salt off quickly.
Other tips: - Mist the glass from a distance first, so it can warm up a little. I haven't cracked any glass doing a hot wash but I'm careful. - Leaf blower from top down to blow most water off. - Wipe down with some detailing spray so you stay clean longer. Dad still uses Pledge lemon furniture polish on his black British racer. Looks like black glass! I've got Kenotek Showroom Shine (now discontinued, but flawless gloss).
__________________
'18 F80 Base 6MT | '19 F82 Exec DCT | '18 F82 Comp Exec DCT | '23 G80cx
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-27-2021, 03:54 PM | #18 | |
Colonel
3531
Rep 2,373
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
Formerly Wyndi335I
2009 BMW 750li sold 14 BMW X5 04 BMW X5 11 BMW 335i convertible (sold, sellers market |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|