Apartment washing without a hose
Being in an apartment for the time being has made for some interesting challenges but that hasn't stopped me from keeping vehicles clean. On the plus side I do have a two car garage that I keep my vehicles in. Anyhow I wanted to share what has helped me get by for now. A little modified wash technique and you are good to go. Using distilled water makes the difference.
I do have a floor squeegee that I use to push the water out the door.
https://youtu.be/b5OLnIc_Dz0
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Great tip. Mike.
Btw. I remember your black E91. I wanted one a few years back but there just weren't that many in the used market in my area. Weren't you in Germany protecting our national interest. :xyxthumbs:
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Awesome work Mike! I wouldn't know where to begin without a hose.
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Nice job! I have been in a condo garage for 10 years with all my cars, I have no power to the parking space nor do I have any water. My regimen is very simple; it goes to a touchless car wash first where I choose just the rinse cycle, then I bring it home and do a Gary Dean rinseless wash with car Pro Ech20, followed by a quick wipe down with Carpro elixir. The car always looks stunning.
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psnt1ol
Great tip. Mike.
Btw. I remember your black E91. I wanted one a few years back but there just weren't that many in the used market in my area. Weren't you in Germany protecting our national interest. :xyxthumbs:
Thanks Peter.
Great car. This one was special ordered in this combination.
I was in Germany for a total of 7 years. Now Minot ND is where I call home. Doing the same thing now as I did when I was active duty. Only now a civilian.
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Awesome work Mike! I wouldn't know where to begin without a hose.
Thanks Chris! It takes a bit of an adjustment thats for sure.
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Nice job! I have been in a condo garage for 10 years with all my cars, I have no power to the parking space nor do I have any water. My regimen is very simple; it goes to a touchless car wash first where I choose just the rinse cycle, then I bring it home and do a Gary Dean rinseless wash with car Pro Ech20, followed by a quick wipe down with Carpro elixir. The car always looks stunning.
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Thanks Glen. That sounds like a solid maintenance plan.
Love that X2 M35i :dblthumb:
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I've been using an IK 1.5 for pre-wash foaming and the Worx hydroshot to rinse the car off, also for cleaning the tires/wheels/wells. I mean I have 3 five gallon buckets, 2 for the 2BM and the 3rd for rinse water for the foaming pre-wash and 2BM. I also have something called The Bucket Buddy that carries 2 of the five gallon buckets around. This is when I feel a 2BM is needed, usually a RW with 1 or 2 buckets is good enough but I always have the Worx to clean the tires/wheels/wells, I never do a half arse wash....ever!
All you have to do is make the commitment to the tools and process. Also don't expect the Worx hydroshot to have the pressure of a power washer, its battery powered and there is a "new and improved" model, lucky you guys[emoji362][emoji106]
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I just use waterless - too much hassle to use a pressure washer of any description for me - I did try it. Currently experimenting with a coating to see whether it reduces the amount of swirling I get - I'm not expecting miracles.
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I am adding my .02. I detail full time from my garage in Wyoming. We did not get a chance to have a water source added to the garage. My solution for winter time is a GreenWorks cordless pressure washer. i got the one with a removable bucket that sits on top that holds about 3-4 gallons???? i upgraded the hose and wand with obsessed garage parts, and use my MTM foam cannon. I am overly impressed with the overall performance of the unit. A bit pricey at around $250 with battery, but a fantastic solution, if you need one.
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Great video. I think this is a great alternative for those who can't find a touchless or pay-and-spray easily, or if the car would be filthy again by the time they got home. Something like this would be the only way I'd be comfortable doing a rinseless wash in the winter.