How do you wash your Jeep in the winter

[Blanco802]

I like to try and keep the exterior of my Jeep clean when I can and being in new England with temperatures firmly below freezing, it can be tough to wash the Jeep (to get all that salt and grime off).

I've tried using touch less car washes, but they tend to use some harsh chemicals to strip the dirt off the car (my sealant that I apply before the winter doesn't even make it sometimes more than 3 months even though it's rated to 12 months).

I opted to give a cordless washer a shot and have generally been happy with being able to load a 5 gallon bucket with warm water and just rinsing the Jeep (dirt comes off easier due to the protection of the sealant applied before winter). I'm not affiliated with Worx but this is the product I purchased (https://www.worx.com/20v-hydroshot-portable-power-cleaner-wg620.html)

So outside of moving to the south or not washing the Jeep when it's too cold, curious what others are doing?

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[Chupacabra]

We normally have enough warm days in CO that I can wash it myself at home on the weekends. If not, I will go to a do it yourself spray carwash place to get the worst of the gunk off of it until I can give it a proper hand washing again.

 

[TheNewGuy]

I like to try and keep the exterior of my Jeep clean when I can and being in new England with temperatures firmly below freezing, it can be tough to wash the Jeep (to get all that salt and grime off).

I've tried using touch less car washes, but they tend to use some harsh chemicals to strip the dirt off the car (my sealant that I apply before the winter doesn't even make it sometimes more than 3 months even though it's rated to 12 months).

I opted to give a cordless washer a shot and have generally been happy with being able to load a 5 gallon bucket with warm water and just rinsing the Jeep (dirt comes off easier due to the protection of the sealant applied before winter). I'm not affiliated with Worx but this is the product I purchased (https://www.worx.com/20v-hydroshot-portable-power-cleaner-wg620.html)

So outside of moving to the south or not washing the Jeep when it's too cold, curious what others are doing?

Been lucky enough to have some above freezing days here in central NH so I just take every opportunity mother nature has given me. Either that or bring my own bucket to a self serve bay.

 

[Jhawth]

Car wash, unlimited plan. Get my jeep washed every 2-3 days during the winter. I got enough pin stripes in the paint from offroading you'll never notice the swirl marks from a car wash

 

[tavani21]

So I just ordered my first jeep but haven't received it yet. Never thought about washing it. So I can't take it through a car wash?

 

[Kansas JL]

Winter is tough. I have seen videos of that Worx sprayer and it looks like a good product. You may want to check out some youtube videos on what you are trying to get done. I know there are several soap products designed for a more spray on, wipe off type lifting. Griots makes one and and there are a few others I just can’t remember the manufacture right now

 

[TheBirdie72]

So I just ordered my first jeep but haven't received it yet. Never thought about washing it. So I can't take it through a car wash?

Ok…you’re gonna get a LOT of different answers on that one….
I have a hard top and have no issues going through a car wash if I need to. Soft top maybe not so much…? Best option is if you can do a do-it-yourself power wash just to get the salt off.

 

[rickinAZ]

In my case it's how do you wash your Jeep in the Summer?

 

[TheBirdie72]

In my case it's how do you wash your Jeep in the Summer?

Lucky Arizona jeeper…

 

[LWLjeep]

In Wisconsin we tend to get enough days above zero to get to a car wash in my area who hand dries. Just trying to keep salt off.

 

[aldo98229]

Northern Washington State here: if the temps get above 40F and the sun comes out, you can find me outside washing my cars.

 

[cosine]

i'm in the same boat with you. here in ny the cold weather is holding me back in getting the jeep washed or at least wash the salt and crap off the belly. my idea was to hit the self wash and just power wash the salt off. the problem is that the facility doesnt turn on the power washer on when its cold. i could do a regular wash, but thats useless and it doesnt provide enough pressure to get all the soap off. also $4 for 4 mins is a waste of $$$. i would have to spend $24+. i'm going to see what this other place has to offer. they are an oversize wash place that deals with larger trucks and big rigs. the last wash on the jeep was done at the end of october.

 

[Blanco802]

Been lucky enough to have some above freezing days here in central NH so I just take every opportunity mother nature has given me. Either that or bring my own bucket to a self serve bay.

Very clean looking. Nice job. My problem is the hose is usually frozen so even if I see a day or two above freezing, hose is still a no go (don't want to store a 100ft hose inside the house)

 

[Blanco802]

Car wash, unlimited plan. Get my jeep washed every 2-3 days during the winter. I got enough pin stripes in the paint from offroading you'll never notice the swirl marks from a car wash

Haha. I'm a bit more anal about scratches at the moment

 

[Blanco802]

In my case it's how do you wash your Jeep in the Summer?

Waterless products may be best for the too hot summers as your usually cleaning dust versus salt and grime?

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