Water Washing classic cars

[bjoeaull]

So generally my firebird sits in the garage, I get it out on nice days from time to time as much as I can I usually just waterless wash and detail spray it. But the other day I was putting some svrt on the tires and shined the rims a bit and started thinking it seemed like I should clean the tires better every now and then plus maybe the car. So ? is this, do any of you with older classic cars or newer classics I guess too, ever water wash them every now and then? Even if its once a year or two? Just kinda curious to hear the comments on this.

[Mongosg8]

Yes .. I feel that even though they are stored out of the elements you still can get some contamination on the car.

 

My brothers 68 Firebird gets a wash every month even though it sits in the garage. My Pontiac G8 is a garage queen. It sits in the garage over the winter but I notice in the spring when I take her out of hibernation I still have a lot of dirt, dust and other crap on her. Remember ..moisture can still build up in your garage and you can get "morning due" that builds up leaving water spots etc.

 

It will not hurt to wash it once a month.

[myclsic69]

My 2Cents, Because my cars are from mid-to late 60's, I will wash,( on an as needed basis) All 3 are Garage Queens For the Winter, But may only need washed 1 time in the Spring W carfull Dusting and Detailer Throughout the Summer.

[Z71_Denali]

there's always something that goes untouched when you waterless wash (fender wells, exhaust tips, etc.) doesn't hurt to give it a good bath!

[bjoeaull]

That's the way I felt, get some residue build up off. Thinking 2-3 times a year would be good. Boy it feels weird to spray water on it when I try so hard yo dodge rain!

[THE Mook]

I wash my pop's '66 SS at least twice a year with water. Plus I clay it also. It sits in the garage uncovered, and still gets some decent junk on it.

 

From Father's Day a couple years back...

[YIMBROKE]

I usually wash my truck once or twice a season. I don't even have wipers on it, that's how hard I tr to avoid the rain haha!

[Mongosg8]

Wow Mook ..she is a beaut!

 

My old man had a 65 ..unfortunately my uncle totaled it in 67

[THE Mook]

Wow Mook ..she is a beaut!

 

My old man had a 65 ..unfortunately my uncle totaled it in 67

 

Thanks man! This is HIS 3rd '66. He had a Red and Blue one back when he was a kid, none this built LOL.

 

[Marylander]

I try like crazy to avoid washing my MR2 with water since just mentioning the word "rust" will likely start the process going on any Japanese car from the 80s. My general strategy is to wash it 2-3 times a season (avoiding getting it too wet underneath) drying it as thoroughly as possible, keeping a good layer of sealant and wax on it, and then just maintenance cleaning with WW or detail spray as needed.

[Chris@Adams]

My 05 GTO that I bought new has been washed with water 3 or 4 times, the rest of the time (every time that I drive it) I do a DS or WW wipe down.

[LaSHOOOOSH]

My 79 is a garage queen as well.. I wash it two or three times a season at most.. In between washes I use waterless wash and detail spray and glaze it the night before when i know i'm hitting a car show the next day.. Hope this helps.

[scootertrash19]

My brother-in-laws dad, has a all original '66 GTO, he never uses water on it, he doesnt want any bolts to rust! It is kept in a climate controlled garage, he does occasionally drive it. It will be one of those at Barrett-Jackson that will sell for $150K easily. Personally, I say wash it and enjoy it, life is too short!

[b_pappy]

Yeah, I wash mine, do the wheels with the hose, then kind of a sponge bath, followed by the blower to dry everything out.

I had a potential customer bragging how he never washes his Mustang, and he lives on a dirt road. He was using a competitor product and wanted to see what I had. His paint was so terrible it almost looked satin - it wasn't supposed to be. He uses some spray junk with "carnuba" and likes the way it feels. I was just speechless.

Anyhow, use water and be smart about where it gets.

Bruce