Would adding vinegar to wash be good for finish? - Honda Pilot

PQSpin · 05-18-2004, 08:31 AM

Would adding white vinegar to say...Dawn help against the effects of acid rain, vinegar having such a high alkaline base?

jay · 05-18-2004, 09:22 AM

I add a cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle about once a month to help get more soap out of the clothing. Yesterday, I oversprayed 303 protectant on the windshield, and Stoner Invisible Glass lefts streaks; a cup of vinegar in a gallon of water, and that cleaned up that mess nicely.

I probably wouldn't mix it with Dawn to wash the car, though.

N_Jay · 05-18-2004, 09:41 AM

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Originally posted by PQSpin
Would adding white vinegar to say...Dawn help against the effects of acid rain, vinegar having such a high alkaline base?

Last time I took chemistry, vinegar was an acid.

The affects of acid rain are the RESULT of the acidic rain water drying on the car. Once it is rinsed off the acid is gone.
So adding baking soda to the wash won't help either.

Just use a good wax, and don't over polish, as this thins the paint.

zzyyzx · 05-18-2004, 11:20 AM

Don't use vinegar on your paint. Just not a good thing. Also don't use Dawn on your paint. It can strip waxes off, which isn't good. Always use a good car wash designed for washing your car. Meguairs Soft Wash is a great wash and it's like $5 for a bottle that you can get LOTS of washes from.

If you want to use vinegar on your windows only, that's your option. It doesn't streak like water or cheap products, but there are much better window cleaners out there, which you could purchase for under $10 for a good sized bottle.

Both of the above are well worth the investment.

PQSpin · 05-18-2004, 01:00 PM

Thanks everyone for your help.
I appreciate the input.

john802 · 05-18-2004, 01:10 PM

Adding vinegar to the wash bucket is not a sound method of cleaning the exterior of the car IMO. On the other hand, Dawn can be use once every six months to remove the old wax in preparation for complete detailing( claybar, 1 coat of Klasse AIO, 1 or more coats of Klasse High Gloss Sealant, P21S Carnauba wax)

-john

jay · 05-18-2004, 08:14 PM

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Originally posted by zzyyzx
Don't use vinegar on your paint. Just not a good thing. Also don't use Dawn on your paint. It can strip waxes off, which isn't good. Always use a good car wash designed for washing your car. Meguairs Soft Wash is a great wash and it's like $5 for a bottle that you can get LOTS of washes from.

If you want to use vinegar on your windows only, that's your option. It doesn't streak like water or cheap products, but there are much better window cleaners out there, which you could purchase for under $10 for a good sized bottle.

Both of the above are well worth the investment.

But it's great on spinach or french fries.

PQSpin · 05-19-2004, 06:38 AM

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Originally posted by jay
But it's great on spinach or french fries.

LOL!!!
agreed!

zzyyzx · 05-19-2004, 08:56 AM

You got me there, so then I propose this... if you're eating spinach & fries on the hood of your car, is it considered acceptable if some vinegar gets on the car then? HHhhhmmmm the great questions of life.

05-18-2004, 08:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
PQSpin Super Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Southern New England Posts: 359 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Would adding vinegar to wash be good for finish? Would adding white vinegar to say...Dawn help against the effects of acid rain, vinegar having such a high alkaline base? __________________ 2004 Starlight Silver Pilot EX chrome wheels, wheel locks, cross bars, side steps, day/night mirror, cargo tray, fender flares, rear splash guards, wwong padded inserts, hondapilot.org sticker

05-18-2004, 09:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I add a cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle about once a month to help get more soap out of the clothing. Yesterday, I oversprayed 303 protectant on the windshield, and Stoner Invisible Glass lefts streaks; a cup of vinegar in a gallon of water, and that cleaned up that mess nicely. I probably wouldn't mix it with Dawn to wash the car, though. __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

05-18-2004, 11:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
zzyyzx Just Another Guy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 54 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	No and No Don't use vinegar on your paint. Just not a good thing. Also don't use Dawn on your paint. It can strip waxes off, which isn't good. Always use a good car wash designed for washing your car. Meguairs Soft Wash is a great wash and it's like $5 for a bottle that you can get LOTS of washes from. If you want to use vinegar on your windows only, that's your option. It doesn't streak like water or cheap products, but there are much better window cleaners out there, which you could purchase for under $10 for a good sized bottle. Both of the above are well worth the investment. __________________ 2004 Pilot EX-L, Redrock Pearl, Tow Hitch, P/S Cooler, ATF Cooler, Running Boards 2000 Shadow ACE 750 Deluxe 1997 Accord SE

05-18-2004, 01:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
PQSpin Super Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Southern New England Posts: 359 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks everyone for your help. I appreciate the input. __________________ 2004 Starlight Silver Pilot EX chrome wheels, wheel locks, cross bars, side steps, day/night mirror, cargo tray, fender flares, rear splash guards, wwong padded inserts, hondapilot.org sticker

05-18-2004, 01:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
john802 Rip Tide Dude! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 3,054 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Adding vinegar to the wash bucket is not a sound method of cleaning the exterior of the car IMO. On the other hand, Dawn can be use once every six months to remove the old wax in preparation for complete detailing( claybar, 1 coat of Klasse AIO, 1 or more coats of Klasse High Gloss Sealant, P21S Carnauba wax) -john __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX Starlight Silver* OEM Full Nose Mask \| Wheel Locks \| Cross Bars \| OEM Running Boards \| Chrome Accent - OEM Running Board \| Rear Splash Guard \| OEM '04 Horn \| Cloud-Rider Spectare Black Stainless Steel Grille Screen & Bumper Combo \| Thule Ski Rack #725 \| Thule Snowboard Carrier #575 \|OEM All Season Floor Mats \|OEM Cargo Tray \| Pilot Motorsports #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips \| PowerStation Pro Portable Charger/Compressor/Emergency Light \| Tire Step Ladder \| Eurodezigns Blue Xenon H4 Bulbs & H3 Fog Light Bulbs \| Infinity Kappa Speakers \| Dynamat Original/Extreme \| Complete Set of 3M Protector \| 3M Metallic Tint \| Covercraft Noah Custom Cover \| Microtune #141X Antenna Amplifier \| Dashmat Dash Cover \| Full Size Spare Tire \| Broadway Napolex BW-86 Wide Inside Rear View Mirror \| Complete Sets of Dark Smoke WeatherTech WeatherFlectors \| Westin Black Rear Bumper Guard \| 3rd Brake Light Mod \| 6 Disc CD Changer \| ______________________________ The dawn of love would be the end of pleasure!

05-19-2004, 08:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
zzyyzx Just Another Guy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 54 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	very true.... You got me there, so then I propose this... if you're eating spinach & fries on the hood of your car, is it considered acceptable if some vinegar gets on the car then? HHhhhmmmm the great questions of life. __________________ 2004 Pilot EX-L, Redrock Pearl, Tow Hitch, P/S Cooler, ATF Cooler, Running Boards 2000 Shadow ACE 750 Deluxe 1997 Accord SE

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