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Old 10-24-2021, 12:33 PM
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OT Washing my Escape

Has my complex has no facilities for washing cars and I prefer to do it myself,
I wait for the next rain and wash it than. And let rain rinse it off
However living in California it has been a long wait.
Did get it washed at my daughters house in woodland however a few times over last year
So during 5 inches of projected rain here in Walnut Creek, CA I got out and washed
my Escape
YES!!!!!
I got a bit wet but I was dressed for it
Charles
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Old 10-24-2021, 12:38 PM
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Charles, instead of waiting for rain, try Optimum No Rinse. Good stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/Optimum-NR201.../dp/B00D8DR0AO
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Old 10-24-2021, 01:24 PM
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Charles, instead of waiting for rain, try Optimum No Rinse. Good stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/Optimum-NR201.../dp/B00D8DR0AO

+1. the very best!!

I have been tempted to try their wash wax as well.
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Old 10-24-2021, 03:21 PM
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Lol, we have gotten 11.5 inches of rain in the last 24hrs. And its is not stopping yet.
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Old 10-24-2021, 03:25 PM
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now i'm curious how that works on a bike...
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Old 10-24-2021, 04:10 PM
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Lol, we have gotten 11.5 inches of rain in the last 24hrs. And its is not stopping yet.
We are promised rain tomorrow but there is not a cloud in the sky yet. 70F and breezy. We are also supposed to have BIG waves/small craft warnings tomorrow too.
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Old 10-24-2021, 04:27 PM
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My Escape stays dirty most of the time even though I keep it in the garage. I have a 2020 and my son has a 2018. He probably keeps his cleaner.
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Old 10-24-2021, 04:41 PM
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This thread needs photos! Let’s see those Escapes.
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Old 10-24-2021, 05:07 PM
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I just cleaned my rain gutters! With this being San Diego we will probably only get a light drizzle tomorrow.


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We are promised rain tomorrow but there is not a cloud in the sky yet. 70F and breezy. We are also supposed to have BIG waves/small craft warnings tomorrow too.
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Old 10-24-2021, 05:27 PM
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Lol, we have gotten 11.5 inches of rain in the last 24hrs. And its is not stopping yet.
Wow.

We have had 6.5 inches and I thought that was a lot. Creeks are all flooded here
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Old 10-24-2021, 06:50 PM
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Has my complex has no facilities for washing cars and I prefer to do it myself,
I wait for the next rain and wash it than. And let rain rinse it off
However living in California it has been a long wait.
Did get it washed at my daughters house in woodland however a few times over last year
So during 5 inches of projected rain here in Walnut Creek, CA I got out and washed
my Escape
YES!!!!!
I got a bit wet but I was dressed for it
Charles
Good work Charles, hope your complex has indoor plumbing. If not you got a two for one car wash and shower.
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