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Old 08-02-2003, 07:30 PM
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Old 08-02-2003, 08:08 PM
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Default Welcome to living in the PacNW.

The way I see it, if I get a clear/dry day during the week that may be my only chance to wash the car for a month or two. Gotta do it when you can.
And yes, I have washed the car while it was raining.
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I actually live for those overcast days where you can work on the car without fear of water drying up and leaving water spots. Best time to wash is either dusk, dawn, or just before it's going to rain! If it's just before rain, that usually affords me enough time to wax outdoors in sunlight. It's easier than walking around the car with a flashlight in a garage.
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I've washed my car in the rain.
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BTDT, saves rinsing.
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Default It has rained at least every other day for the last 3 weeks...

... here in "sunny" South Florida. It might even have been for longer than that. I have washed twice a week during that time (water spots on BB are bad).
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Yup, and you don't get water spots since the car is continually wet. =)
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do people think ur crazy when u do that?>
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Neighbors thought I was crazy LONG before they first saw me wash in the rain.
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