96vteccd5 Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 (edited) I figure what better place to ask this question then on the SS forum. Now I already know that you should wash your vehicle during the winter months because you do not want to leave the salt and snow on the vehicle for prolong period of time. But my question is for those of us that love to wash our vehicles by hand what do you do. I hate taking my truck to car washes that have this huge belts or whatever that are hanging down. Since I just recently bought a house I know your suppose to turn off the water to your outside spigot. If we ever finally get a day above 32 degrees, do you think it would be safe if I turn the water on to my outside spigot just to wash the cars for that day? Since I am new to this single family home ownership I was wondering what everyone else does. Specially my folks out midwest who get snow all the damn time. Edited December 19, 2010 by 05on20's (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadz Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Being mine is my dd i try to atleast wash it once a week at the lazer wash..i like using that because nothing touches the truck..But if it was totqlly up to me my baby would be in the garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggerdan11 Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 I hate having a dirty truck but its also hard to wash it because I know its just going to get dirty again. Luckily we don't have to deal with the salt on the road here in Oregon because they use cinder rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnss Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 well i don't drive the SS in the winter at all. but i do wash my DD sierra. around here i use the car wash. our wash's around here are just a pressure wand that you spray your own vehicle off with. but we don't use salt around here so thats a plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bfast Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 I run my R/T through the touchless car wash twice a month or so. Get the undercarriege and all. Kinda pricey but its nice to get all that crap off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyg Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 I've got a freeze proof faucet for the outside one. It's got a long rod that is in the housing and it's a ball valve (90*) and from the valve body to what's outside can drain when the faucet is closed. There's a cap that you loosen and a diaphram seals with water pressure and collapses and allows the water in the body to drain, preventing freezing and bursting. Lemme c if I can find a link... here ya go, and they're like $20.00 and you just keep the hose and stuff inside when you're done washing the truck.... http://www.woodfordmfg.com/woodford/HowAFaucet/HowaFaucetWorks.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96vteccd5 Posted December 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 I've got a freeze proof faucet for the outside one. It's got a long rod that is in the housing and it's a ball valve (90*) and from the valve body to what's outside can drain when the faucet is closed. There's a cap that you loosen and a diaphram seals with water pressure and collapses and allows the water in the body to drain, preventing freezing and bursting. Lemme c if I can find a link... here ya go, and they're like $20.00 and you just keep the hose and stuff inside when you're done washing the truck.... http://www.woodfordm...aucetWorks.html I may have to look into this when things warm up. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTSSS Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 i try and run it through the touchless car wash in my town when I can, last winter i was really broke and would just go to the one where you spray it yourself and quickly just spray most of the salt off for free as they leave them on during the winter so they dont freeze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 If it is above 32* outside and you use your spigot, you should be fine if you shut it back off from the inside and drain it when you are done. I have done this for years with no problem at my house, no special valves needed. Look into some inexpensive foam insulating covers sold at Home Depot or Lowes that prevent drafts and insulate from the cold for extra insurance.... On a side note, if it is below freezing for an extended period of time, all I have to do is pull my truck into a bay at the FD.....we have floor drains and a hot water tap right off the hot water heater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Silv Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 I am fortunate enough to have a heated garage with floor drains and tons of light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahoBLKss Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 Either go to a do-it-your self place or plug you hose into your hot water heater. Most hot water heaters have a spickit on the that you can connect a hose to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruben525 Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 I am fortunate enough to have a heated garage with floor drains and tons of light. I like your garage looks like you have alot of room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catdaddy300 Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 Last time i washed my truck during the winter my truck turned into a big ice cube.....bad idea, im a dumbass lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8hnpSS Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 mine doesnt see the garbage winter weather anymore. but my yukon i just take it through a car wash nothing special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmahan Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 I let mine drip a few days before I know I am going to wash them. Up here in Washington the days are very limited to washing vehicles. I am like you I refuse to take the SS to a auomated car wash and get it all dicked up. Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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