u/jchen1480

​Hey everyone,

​New Englander here bracing for winter. I usually shut off and drain my outdoor spigots for the season to prevent frozen pipes, which leaves me without a standard hose hookup.

​How you all tackle winter washes inside the garage.

Are products like ONR (Optimum No Rinse) or P&S Absolute the way to go here?

If I use a pump sprayer or foam sprayer to apply product, what’s the best method for rinsing off road salt and grime without flooding the garage floor?

Any specific battery/pump sprayers or setup tips you recommend?

my garage is unheated and does not have a floor drain.

Appreciate any tips or workflows you guys rely on during the cold months

Just bought a car that’s about 3 years old and honestly the paint is in really good shape already. I want to keep it that way, but I’m completely overwhelmed trying to figure out the best process and products.

Couple questions for you guys:

• Should I wax it regularly or just go straight to ceramic coating?
• Is ceramic coating actually worth it for a daily driver?
• If wax, what kind do you recommend? Spray wax? Paste? Sealant?
• Should I clay bar it even if the paint already feels pretty smooth?
• What’s the difference between wash/wax/sealant products and are any of those actually good?
• What’s your go-to process for keeping paint clean and protected long term?

Main goal is:

1. Keep the paint looking great
2. Make washing easier
3. Protect it long term without spending my entire weekends detailing

Would love recommendations for beginner-friendly products too. I don’t mind putting in effort, just trying not to buy a bunch of unnecessary stuff.