PorscheAddict

What do you guys do that live in cold climates and still drive in the winter? It was 20F here this morning and won't be above 50 for the foreseeable future, and it gets dark too early to wash it at home after work. Spray wand washes? I am a little guilty about how dirty it is, but also glad it isn't just sitting in the garage collecting dust.

ekam

It's not a crime to keep your Porsche dirty in the winter. Besides, I have a friend who has a 911 Safari who drifts his in gravel roads...



In fact, reading the 718 Long Term Test on C&D, one reviewer said:

NuttyProfessor

I hand wash mine the same way I do during the summer with the exception of my bucket of water is warm. The biggest thread to winter driving our cars is the salt/sand combination on the roads which will ruin just about any car.

9~factor

self service carwash. power wash rinse. power wash rinse with soap. power wash rinse.

Dave in Chicago

Drive year 'round here, so two options:

1) Take advantage of any dry day with temps about 35 or so, push car out into drive and hand wash / dry
2) When weather fails to cooperate, and I just can't stand it anymore... find a local detailer to hand wash / dry indoors

Wish I had a big heated building with a floor drain

dennisafrompa

I always use car washes, I drive all year round.

dennisafrompa

Proof...

PorscheAddict

Yeah, self car wash seems in my future. I get it doesn't have to be spot free, but it looks like it's been through a max max filming.

This is why I couldn't live in Chicago or more north. I'd freeze trying to wash my car in 45F, much less 35.

Ubermensch

I went to one bucket no rinse washes when I was in Boston and never really went back. AMMO's frothe is a nice upgrade.

inkatouring

I rarely wash it -- it's parked outside year round and wears the dirt with pride!

SoCal-NSX

It was a brisk 72° today so I took advantage and gave her a bath.....

Thacker

The same way I do in the spring, summer, and fall.

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uscarrera

Come on down to Sebring Florida I will lend you my bucket, hose and car wash
Rich

Bxstr

A touchless wash is the best option if you do not have access to a heated garage with water inside.

Then when you get home, you can touch up any spots and also apply something like CarPro Reload or similar spray sealant for protection.

garfunkle

A good coating before winter helps. Luckily where I live the weather has wide swings all winter.

If it's cold and I can't resist then I power wash with my Karcher to knock the worse of it off and then do a waterless wash with good microfibers. Using Adams right now and it's good. Follow up with a ceramic booster.