jefffree

DopeTL04

You should put another option for: WHO GIVES A :shit:

TBone2004

I prefer to slowly heat the water to about 70 degrees, I make sure the pressure is about 950 - 1100 psi, I test the PH before washing and I add some flouride to make sure why wheels are bright and shiny!

- get the hell outta here with this poll!!

tibidip

Tbone2004,

That was funny as hell.

cheesehead

How about: you're kidding, right?

varanelli

Absolute zero.

GaleForce

I just use the damn hose.

jefffree

I do or I wouldn't have asked the question. Various forums and professionals have different opinions and practices. Too hot and you negate your wax and other treatments, but dissolve dirt and other foreign particles. Too cold and your cleaning solution does not mix well.

But it's ok for you a-holes to bitch and moan about your friggin creaks and cracks and the all your other problems with your cars- right? :sqntfawk:

GaleForce

Then use medium. Problem solved.

svtmike

The right thing to do is to bring four gallons of pure artesian spring water to a rolling boil. Add your cleaning solution and mix thoroughly. Let cool to a temperature of exactly 105 degrees F. Wash the entire car before the temperature of the watching solution drops below 103 degrees F, or you will need to start all over.

Make sure to rinse with soda water at 75 degrees F to properly re-cure your wax.

The results are astounding.

Mike

GaleForce

^ I hope thats a joke.

jefffree

Actually Mike's idea is not half bad, except for two issues.

I wonder what can be used as a subsitute for watching solution. Perhaps a temperature-sensitive chemical matched to 103F. I think I saw a 103F formula in the Griots manual. I know they have a 75F down at AutoZone.

Also, I would NEVER use soda water on my car - waaaay to much sodium which would each away at the wax. Soda is ok to use on the stainless at McDonalds and on your appliances at home, not on our cars. Since this is the final stage, I would prefer using a premium sparkling spring water. Perrier is tolerable.

svtmike

We also must not forget to use a glass wash bucket and pure 100% american cotton wash cloths (your car is much too good for rags, must use cloths) to avoid introducing impurities, and sterilize the bucket and cloths between each use.

The sodium in the soda water will bond with the molecules of the wax (note: does NOT work with Zaino!) to create in effect an anti-sodium barrier that actively fights road salt for those of us that actually experience winter.

Perrier used to be ok for washing, but since their volumes went through the roof they have had to compromise their formula such that it is no longer suitable for the laving of personal transportation.

Oh yeah, and don't forget to loufa your exhaust tips.

Mike

somi2002

I should go and put a temp guage on my hose now huh.

automophile

Essentially, if you can put your hand in it - it seems to be no problem. In the winter I use warm water (for MY own comfort).

MORE Important is the temperature of the CAR. If the surface of the car is hot, you should not wash it. The detergent will dry quickly, leaving a film on the car. Move it to some shade, at least for a while, so it can cool off before washing.

TBone2004

TLover

And don't forget to store your TL in a static-free, air-filtered clean room after washing and waxing.

Honestly, I'd be more worried about what's in the water than the temperature, which is why I connect my hose to my water softener.