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RUPES Best Off-Season Prep Tip Contest!
Winter is quickly approaching, and you know what that means! Time to prep your vehicle for the harsh winter months (Snow, salt, sleet - all that stuff that's absent from Florida's "winter" :o ).
We're looking for the BEST winter car care tips, how-to's, reviews and videos for this upcoming winter season.
By contributing you will be automatically entered to win a RUPES Kit valued at over $170! Post your write up on the forum and link to it in this thread.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...hp?file=108725
Kit includes:
- M501 Degreaser
- M707 Soap
- M606 Detailer
- G401 Glass Cleaner
- Autogeek Bucket with Grit Guard & Gamma Seal Lid
- Glass Towel
- 3 Qty WG Microfiber Towels
- Gold Chenille Wash Mitt
- Guzzler HD Drying Towel
5 VERY LUCKY winners will be selected September 20th!
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Tip #1
Move to South Florida to avoid winters.
Problem Solved.
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When stuck in NY with winters that seem to last forever, I try to wash the car each time it gets above freezing, in an attempt to remove as much salt and sand as possible.
Follow with Collinite 476.
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Originally Posted by
Nick@Autogeek
Winter is quickly approaching, and you know what that means!
Yep! The perfect time to enjoy 60-70 degree weather, be able to spend HOURS working on the car (instead of rushing to avoid 110 degree heat), and calling all my relatives in snow-country to tease them about the temp.
Arizona - Like Florida without the bugs, humidity, and hurricanes. :)
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This is a how-to article I wrote that will be very useful in keeping your car clean and shiny during the winter months:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...l-washing.html
I couldn't edit my original post in that how-to thread. I wanted to add links on my own "how-to" articles regarding waterless and rinseless washing. So instead, I'll post them up here:
How-To Waterless Wash Your Car:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...-wash-wax.html
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...wash-plus.html
How-To Rinseless Wash Your Car:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...-wash-wax.html
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I was just thinking about winter coming earlier today at work, will be interesting the tips that come up! I am in.
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Marc08EX
These are some of my favorite how-to's on rinseless washing! I forgot you wrote them. Thanks for those.
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Cool contest! I think I'm gonna hold off on this one, I think someone else would have more use for this kit than I would. Looks like a cool kit, but I'm sure someone else could benefit from it more than I would.
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Some tips I follow:
1. Leave an emergency kit and some blankets in the trunk. I also keep an air pump, torque wrench and breaker bar if I need to look after my tires. I'm also registered with a local roadside assistance service if I need a tow.
2. Apply a sealant or coating to your windows. It won't prevent the windows from freezing but it can stay cleaner longer and provides more visibility. Also top up your windshield fluid.
3. Apply Nextzett Rubber Care Stick Gummi Pflege to your rubber weather strips. It will help prevent them from drying and cracking. Also gives UV protection from the sun.
4. Check all your exterior lights to make sure they are working. In a snowstorm, visibility will be very low and others need to see you.
5. Buy a scratch-free snow brush. You want to minimize any chances of putting swirls on your car but you MUST clear the roof of your car for safety reasons. A $30-$40 brush will save you polishing the roof next season.
6. I would recommend a paint sealant or coating for winter months as they last longer than a conventional wax. I know I don't want to be out waxing in winter.
7. Search in your area for local coin washes. You want to visit them for a quick rinse when there is too much buildup of salt and dirt on your car. When the temperature is above 0 degrees celcius, I go immediately and rinse the bottom of my car.
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WeatherTech floor liners.
Simply the best piece of protection that helps to keep the interior looking clean and new.
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Wash
Clay
Light polish with Diamond / White pad
Seal with Rupes 808
Maintain with Rupes 606
Enjoy.
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We have a non-existent winter here in Socal....
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Great contest Nick. That's a nice bucket of goodies.
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natewood70
Tip #1
Move to South Florida to avoid winters.
Problem Solved.
Or better yet Southern California. We don' even get rain here.
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usmcpab
We have a non-existent winter here in Socal....
Very true. The past few years it's been mid to high 70's during Christmas.
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Steps I use
1) If you can afford it get yourself some wheels and tires specifically for winter this will help you with traction ecspecially for a 2wd vehicle and will also protect you beautiful wheels.
2) keep you underside clean by going to a coinwash and spraying down your car. Don't use your own pressure washer unless you got heated lines they'll freeze and break making a good thought to save a little cost you a lot more. I try to go once or twice a week.
3) get a selant or coating on preferably coating to keep your paint good through the harshest time of the year.
4) make shure you got some nice all weather matts in your car to keep your beautiful capret clean and not all stained up.
5) if you drive a 2wd truck put weight bags in the bed to keep the rearend from skiping or sliding out from under you.
6) if you have a vinyl bed cover and your truck sits out make shure you go out every morning and nock the snow off your bed cover or it will cause it to wear out.
7) make shure your heater is working good don't want to be out there with no heater.
8) there better be anifreeze in your car don't use water you don't want to crack your block.
9) A set of nice warm gloves if you ever got to go fix something in the snow.
10) if you got a nice polished billet hitch cover pull it off throw a cheap reese hitch cover on no need to ruin your nice hitch cover by the salt.
11) if you got runing boards try not to use them they may be iced over.
12) get yourself a snow joe snow brush and wrap it in a microfiber to protect your glass and paint.
13) get ready to get it real nice agian when spring comes around
14) skip 1-13 and make a run for the south:)
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I'm in Gainesville, Fl. Here's what I do...
1) Lower convertible top.
2) Drive car.
3) Enjoy...
4) Wait until spring when the rains start, raise top.
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Here is how I prep Personal and Customers Vehicles for the Winter Months against the harsh Road Chemicals and blistering Cold weather.......
Exterior.......
Washing....ONR Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine: clay lubricant, optimum rinseless wash, no rinse car wash, optimum detailing products or Waterless Auto Wash Concentrate, concentrated waterless wash, spray car wash concentrate
Your Car Wax SuperStore - We Are Car Care, Car Wax, Car Polish, Auto Detailing Supplies, Car Buffers & Car Accessories Store Coats Applied , ensuring complete coverage
Windshield and Glass.......
Optimum Opti-Glass Clean & Protect Concentrate
Tires.....
Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel, Tire gel protectant, OPT Tire Dressing Gel, protect tires, optibond tire gel
Rims and Calipers.....
CQuartz DLux Plastic & Wheel Coating
Snow and Ice Removal Tools.....
SNOBRuM IceDozer Kit, Snow Broom, ice scraper, remove snow
INTERIOR PROTECTION.........
If Interior has Leather......
CarPro Cquartz Leather Coating
If Cloth Seating.....
CarPro Cquartz Fabric Coating
I suggest to customers also to invest in a very good Set of Floor Mats for Winter also
WeatherTech FloorLiners Front & Rear Set
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Awesome entries so far... keep em coming!
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Brace yourself, Winter is coming!!
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My biggest tip for winter car care is rinse the undercarriage as much as possible. The amount of rust in the North East is ridiculous. And some states are putting nasty solutions on the road before it snows. Rust is a nasty hard to fight battle.
As far as paint, wash, clay, polish and seal with any product Autogeek sells and you should be good to go.
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Like others have already said, get a good detail in before the bad weather comes. Make sure your ride is fully protected before winter sets in. I like to use the local quarter car wash to knock off any road salt and heavy grime. I then do rinsless washes in the garage. Those random warmer days I may do a traditional wash. Lots of good tips here.
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Obviously I'm not eligible to win :) but how about those who store their cars for the winter? My 1967 C10 custom didn't even go out in the rain, so when winter came and she'd be sleeping under a cover for a couple months I had a regimen in place that winterized everything. Theres lots of great tips/tricks for long term storage and while its not to protect against the elements its just as important to make sure your pampered car comes out of storage in the spring ready to cruise!
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If you have road salt in the winter use a sealant instead of carnauba for extra durability.
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choijw2
Brace yourself, Winter is coming!!
You win.
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Dylan hit the nail on the head. I already posted about keeping the undercarriage rinsed off. Better yet is two have two vehicles. One good one that gets parked in the winter. And a cheap beater that you can run whenever and you dont have to worry to much about
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Lookin at that prize like
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...ea71efe26b.jpg
There's a difference between detailing and "detailing"
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Here in San Diego we don't get snow sleet or salt We do get a little dust so I strongly recommend a weekly wash and monthly wax. Keeps the ride looking great! Highly recommend Rupes products for the best look and protection. Phil
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A good durable sealant. DP POLI COAT IN THIS CASE.
Wheels coated.
Glass coated.
Trim coated.
Engine cleaned and dressed.
A good winter washer fluid in the resivor.
A winter kit stored in vehicle. Blanket/gloves/jacket/snacks etc...
A fully charged cell phone!
And pray for a mild PA winter!!!
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My Entry
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Here's my entry:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...prep-tips.html
Thanks, Nick, for the opportunity!
Bill
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1. Check all fluid levels.
2. Check tires / tire pressure.
3. Apply sealant.
4. Emergency kit. Munchies. Blanket. Flashlight. Other useful odds n ends.
5. Don't drive in dangerous conditions if possible. (I appreciate mandated workers. Thank you for your work).
6. Take time to wash car off of there are warmer days.
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Here's my entry. No photo's as I haven't finished yet.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...ml#post1426222
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Living in the Pacific Northwest we have rain/snow 6 months out of the year. It's difficult.
The best thing you can do winter wise is to keep it clean. Even when it rains or before it snows, it's best to keep it consistantly clean in order to prevent road salt damage, heavy water spots, dirt/grime build up, etc. Newer products such as ceramic coatings which allow for a hydrophobic glass coating layer (1-2mils depending on how many coats are applied) to be applied to the clear coat to allow and extra layer of protection.
These coatings allow for extreme water repellency and protection from most road hazards.
These products do however require proper maintenance or else the protective layer could be damaged.
If you feel you are skilled enough to try these products, it's a very good way to protect your investment through the fall and winter months.
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Dylan@RUPES
store...cars for the winter...be sleeping
under a cover for a couple months...
to protect against the elements...
^^^First: Do this.^^^
Then:
Just use these guys' vehicles during the Winter:
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http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...=109359&size=1
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...=109358&size=1
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Bob
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I usually use one of several versions of the standard Rinseless Wash technique. My most common one, I'll take a Waterless Wash and spray the car as a pre-soak. I will then use a Rinseless Microfiber Wash Mitt with a single bucket rinseless solution to wash the car. When I want to use car soap, I will pull out the Kwaazar foamer and use it as a substitute for my foam gun. Then from their I can take a bucket with rinseless solution to wash the vehicle. Sometimes I'll use two buckets depending on the situation. If it calls for two buckets from my judgement, I'll more likely fill one bucket with a lighter than usual amount of car soap using the Chenille Wash Mitt to wash the car. Then I will use the second bucket, filled with Rinseless Wash to rinse the car off, using a seperate mitt.
I will use my dedicated tire and wheel bucket filled up with rinseless solution as well. I can spray the wheel with an All Purpose Cleaner and then clean and rinse with a microfiber towel.
I have also been known to pull out waterproofed clothing and use the hose in the 30s and 40s with no regrets lol!
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Here in Europe we have some harsh winters, so here are some tips from me !
Thanks for this great contest !
http://s11.postimg.org/702hnh31b/PROJECTSNOW.jpg
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Contest ends later today!
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Here is how I prep Personal and Customers Vehicles for the Winter Months against the harsh Road Chemicals and blistering Cold weather.......
Exterior.......
Washing....ONR
Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine: clay lubricant, optimum rinseless wash, no rinse car wash, optimum detailing products or
Waterless Auto Wash Concentrate, concentrated waterless wash, spray car wash concentrate
Your Car Wax SuperStore - We Are Car Care, Car Wax, Car Polish, Auto Detailing Supplies, Car Buffers & Car Accessories Store Coats Applied , ensuring complete coverage
Windshield and Glass.......
Optimum Opti-Glass Clean & Protect Concentrate
Tires.....
Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel, Tire gel protectant, OPT Tire Dressing Gel, protect tires, optibond tire gel
Rims and Calipers.....
CQuartz DLux Plastic & Wheel Coating
Snow and Ice Removal Tools.....
SNOBRuM IceDozer Kit, Snow Broom, ice scraper, remove snow
INTERIOR PROTECTION.........
If Interior has Leather......
CarPro Cquartz Leather Coating
If Cloth Seating.....
CarPro Cquartz Fabric Coating
I suggest to customers also to invest in a very good Set of Floor Mats for Winter also
WeatherTech FloorLiners Front & Rear Set
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Slick01
Congrats to the winners! Please send me a PM with your shipping info. :)
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WOOHOO! Thank you so much Nick and the entire crew at Autogeek!!!
Congrats to all the winners.