Do you drive your 911 all year round?
10-17-2018, 02:25 PM
#61
I’m always parked indoors in heated garages so it makes more sense to wash and get the salt/brine off vs. leaving that stuff on when the car goes through the freeze/thaw cycles. Perhaps if I had to park my 911 outdoors all the time.....but does anybody even have to do that? I don’t see any 911s out this way that are parked outside overnight (here if you have a 911, you likely have a garage).
Some people mention an undercarriage wash can push the salts deeper into areas but I’m of the thought that the benefit of getting it off is better than the small risk of pushing some deeper in. (And from that lens it’s not hard to just keep spraying and getting the salt or diluting what is residual by using more water volume).
I have a full wash bay in the garage and it’s super quick to spray it off.
Some people mention an undercarriage wash can push the salts deeper into areas but I’m of the thought that the benefit of getting it off is better than the small risk of pushing some deeper in. (And from that lens it’s not hard to just keep spraying and getting the salt or diluting what is residual by using more water volume).
I have a full wash bay in the garage and it’s super quick to spray it off.
10-17-2018, 08:06 PM
#62
Rennlist Member
I’m always parked indoors in heated garages so it makes more sense to wash and get the salt/brine off vs. leaving that stuff on when the car goes through the freeze/thaw cycles. Perhaps if I had to park my 911 outdoors all the time.....but does anybody even have to do that? I don’t see any 911s out this way that are parked outside overnight (here if you have a 911, you likely have a garage).
Some people mention an undercarriage wash can push the salts deeper into areas but I’m of the thought that the benefit of getting it off is better than the small risk of pushing some deeper in. (And from that lens it’s not hard to just keep spraying and getting the salt or diluting what is residual by using more water volume).
I have a full wash bay in the garage and it’s super quick to spray it off.
Some people mention an undercarriage wash can push the salts deeper into areas but I’m of the thought that the benefit of getting it off is better than the small risk of pushing some deeper in. (And from that lens it’s not hard to just keep spraying and getting the salt or diluting what is residual by using more water volume).
I have a full wash bay in the garage and it’s super quick to spray it off.
10-18-2018, 06:40 PM
#66
As for for my wash bay, nothing exciting. We have enough room in between our vehicles (can open both doors wide open without touching each other in our 3.5 car garage) so sealed concrete, some floor drains, moisture resistant paint on the walls (with same type of drywall barrier as in the bathrooms underneath), pressure washer, foam cannon, cold/hot hose faucet inside the garage, all the detailing goodies, power dryer (like the master blaster but cheaper and not needing 220v power). Functional but not anything special looking in my mind.
Matt at Obsessed Garage has a setup that is way nicer looking.
10-18-2018, 11:43 PM
#67
Drifting
I’m always parked indoors in heated garages so it makes more sense to wash and get the salt/brine off vs. leaving that stuff on when the car goes through the freeze/thaw cycles. Perhaps if I had to park my 911 outdoors all the time.....but does anybody even have to do that? I don’t see any 911s out this way that are parked outside overnight (here if you have a 911, you likely have a garage).
Some people mention an undercarriage wash can push the salts deeper into areas but I’m of the thought that the benefit of getting it off is better than the small risk of pushing some deeper in. (And from that lens it’s not hard to just keep spraying and getting the salt or diluting what is residual by using more water volume).
I have a full wash bay in the garage and it’s super quick to spray it off.
Some people mention an undercarriage wash can push the salts deeper into areas but I’m of the thought that the benefit of getting it off is better than the small risk of pushing some deeper in. (And from that lens it’s not hard to just keep spraying and getting the salt or diluting what is residual by using more water volume).
I have a full wash bay in the garage and it’s super quick to spray it off.
10-22-2018, 03:27 PM
#68
Three Wheelin'
All summer? They dont spread salt in the summer so not sure what that comment means. And yes, why wash it in the winter. I understand why people want to feel like they are getting it off (which they never really do) cause it makes them feel better. But as soon as you hit the road the salt is right back on. Even if its relatively dry the salt dust etc gets right back in there. Wash it you like but doubt it actually does much other than making you feel better. If you drive in the winter its just a fact of life and i just never really waste too much time worrying about it. Its not a $500k Ferrari
Well if u got the bay then i can see why youd want to use it. And as pointed out, plenty of people dont have garages and in fact just street parking is common in many parts of TO
Well if u got the bay then i can see why youd want to use it. And as pointed out, plenty of people dont have garages and in fact just street parking is common in many parts of TO
10-23-2018, 12:17 PM
#70
Drifting
And as you said its all about making you feel better when you wash it. Thats cool but i dont think it really accomplishes much other then its relatively clean for a few minutes. I laugh when i see guys coming out of car washes and its starting to snow.
And washing a car when its really dirty may take a bit longer but its really not significant in the big scheme of things. You can wash your car 15 times in the winter and that is a lot more of a time suck then doing a thorough job in the spring.
10-23-2018, 12:18 PM
#71
Drifting
10-23-2018, 12:28 PM
#72
Three Wheelin'
I always feel pity for those that can't/wouldn't drive their car in the snow belt during winter. You guys pay for insurance and depreciating value year round and only able to drive seasonally....and those that drives it have to own 2 sets of tires/wheels and worry about road salts, blizzards, black ice......etc....the list goes on and on.
10-23-2018, 01:04 PM
#73
Burning Brakes
Life is short
10-23-2018, 01:07 PM
#74
Drifting
I always feel pity for those that can't/wouldn't drive their car in the snow belt during winter. You guys pay for insurance and depreciating value year round and only able to drive seasonally....and those that drives it have to own 2 sets of tires/wheels and worry about road salts, blizzards, black ice......etc....the list goes on and on.
10-23-2018, 02:18 PM
#75
Three Wheelin'
Well i guess i dont understand your logic either. IF i had a $500k Ferrari (or a gt3rs) then i wouldnt drive it in the winter but if i had a $5k Honda (or a $40k Porsche) then i would. I like driving my car not saving it.
And as you said its all about making you feel better when you wash it. Thats cool but i dont think it really accomplishes much other then its relatively clean for a few minutes. I laugh when i see guys coming out of car washes and its starting to snow.
And washing a car when its really dirty may take a bit longer but its really not significant in the big scheme of things. You can wash your car 15 times in the winter and that is a lot more of a time suck then doing a thorough job in the spring.
And as you said its all about making you feel better when you wash it. Thats cool but i dont think it really accomplishes much other then its relatively clean for a few minutes. I laugh when i see guys coming out of car washes and its starting to snow.
And washing a car when its really dirty may take a bit longer but its really not significant in the big scheme of things. You can wash your car 15 times in the winter and that is a lot more of a time suck then doing a thorough job in the spring.