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#261 ·
Flexin5 said:
I'm doing a garage reno right now. re-painting it, i already did an epoxy floor, adding a butt ton of lighting for detailing inside the garage; but i'm trying to figure out how i can heat it more and wash it inside the garage. was thinking about just using one of these maybe.

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might turn really icy right outside of the garage but maybe some salt will fix that.
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I use that type of squeegee in the summer when I wash the garage floor. They work well.

Salt would work or even sand for traction but sand can get messy. It tracks everywhere.


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#262 ·
Flexin5 said:
I'm doing a garage reno right now. re-painting it, i already did an epoxy floor, adding a butt ton of lighting for detailing inside the garage; but i'm trying to figure out how i can heat it more and wash it inside the garage. was thinking about just using one of these maybe.

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might turn really icy right outside of the garage but maybe some salt will fix that.
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Howz is your epoxy stuff with hot tires? I thought of doing last summer but resisted due to several reviews like tire marks after some time of usage.

I have applied extra insulation n tuck tape on the areas where normally the water flows after the wash mainly places near to the garage door To protect the insulation n vapour barriers.

I use the same type of squeeze n leaf blower to speedup the process. While detailing always place the portable heater near to the car plus it's heated garage. I love washing n detailing myself no matter what the temp is.

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#263 ·
andre12dbsi said:
My neighbor does that. I have too much stuff in my garage to do that and it's not heated. It would be a skating rink if I ever tried.
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Have you tried the waterless car wash?
I've been doing that for few weeks now, not due to cold, but opposite due to drought in Socal lol so far I love it barely any mess and knock on wood zero scratching.. it will require about 4 to 5 microfiber towels per wash.
http://www.chemicalguys.com/EcoSmart_Waterless_Car_Wash_Wax_16_oz_p/wac_707_16.htm

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#264 ·
Cosme said:
Have you tried the waterless car wash?
I've been doing that for few weeks now, not due to cold, but opposite due to drought in Socal lol so far I love it barely any mess and knock on wood zero scratching.. it will require about 4 to 5 microfiber towels per wash.
Chemical Guys - EcoSmart - Hyper Concentrated Waterless Car Wash & Wax (1 16 oz Makes 2 Gal)

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I've been wanting to try that for some time now. I'm just so paranoid of scratches.
 
#265 ·
andre12dbsi said:
I've been wanting to try that for some time now. I'm just so paranoid of scratches.
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Knock on wood... I've used it a lot in past few months and nothing of scratches yet. You spray it on wait few seconds then wipe with a microfiber towel in one direction then once the section is clean of dirt u can buffout the wax residue, only thing is I use a bunch of towels, maybe 5 or so per wash. But no scratches at all. I think it's even better for dusting than the "California duster" which I've experienced scratches with.

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#266 ·
niksworld said:
Howz is your epoxy stuff with hot tires? I thought of doing last summer but resisted due to several reviews like tire marks after some time of usage.

I have applied extra insulation n tuck tape on the areas where normally the water flows after the wash mainly places near to the garage door To protect the insulation n vapour barriers.

I use the same type of squeeze n leaf blower to speedup the process. While detailing always place the portable heater near to the car plus it's heated garage. I love washing n detailing myself no matter what the temp is.

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when i first applied it,i had my race car in the garage so there was rarely any traffic on the floor, looked great. then once i sold it and started parking the tlx in there it's picking up a bit. i was going to get the professional epoxy done, but it's quite expensive, and a friend gave me the idea of laying down ceramic tile, just waiting for him to do it first to see if i like it lol. then i have to sort out heating without burning the house down and i should be good to go.

something like this

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Cosme said:
Knock on wood... I've used it a lot in past few months and nothing of scratches yet. You spray it on wait few seconds then wipe with a microfiber towel in one direction then once the section is clean of dirt u can buffout the wax residue, only thing is I use a bunch of towels, maybe 5 or so per wash. But no scratches at all. I think it's even better for dusting than the "California duster" which I've experienced scratches with.

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i'm not a fan of waterless washes but IF i were to use one i would use the chemical guys one because it has wax in it. for my detailing business in winter i have a few clients who live in condos that i go too and use that in a garden sprayer and do a waterless detail. it's better than freezing your bag off in a coin wash and less abrasive than using a automated touchless car wash which never gets your car fully clean in winter.
 
#267 ·
Flexin5 said:
when i first applied it,i had my race car in the garage so there was rarely any traffic on the floor, looked great. then once i sold it and started parking the tlx in there it's picking up a bit. i was going to get the professional epoxy done, but it's quite expensive, and a friend gave me the idea of laying down ceramic tile, just waiting for him to do it first to see if i like it lol. then i have to sort out heating without burning the house down and i should be good to go.

something like this

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i'm not a fan of waterless washes but IF i were to use one i would use the chemical guys one because it has wax in it. for my detailing business in winter i have a few clients who live in condos that i go too and use that in a garden sprayer and do a waterless detail. it's better than freezing your bag off in a coin wash and less abrasive than using a automated touchless car wash which never gets your car fully clean in winter.
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Ceramic tile would the best option imo.

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#271 ·
Yeah PlastiDip is definitely a simple mod. I just find it sometimes doesn't last long. Since it's at the rear of your vehicle you'll probably be ok. I had it on the front of a previous vehicle and the rock chips made it look bad. I guess that's the good thing about it though. It can be redone easy enough.
 
#275 · (Edited)
Gonzo said:
How is it applied, with a small paint brush and applied while on the car or...?
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It's a spray removable rubber coating. Mask the area uisng painters or masking tape near to the emblems by leaving 1/2 inch across the borders. I applied like 4 coats, then peel of the sides slowly it comes off very easily if done patiently.
I use the below for this application
https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.rust-oleum-flexidip-matte-black.1000802259.html

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