The Ultimate DIY Car Wash for Winter + Spot-Free Rinse (EASY!)

Video Description

Tired of frozen hoses, dragging a bulky pressure washer, or getting water spots even after washing your car? I was too — so I built a freeze-proof, wall-mounted garage car wash system that works even in the dead of winter. In this video, I walk you through how I converted my rolling pressure washer into a clean wall-mounted setup, added a portable water softener for spot-free rinsing, and plumbed it all through the wall using PEX. No more tripping over hoses, no more mineral spots, and no more waiting for spring. If you want a garage wash bay that works year-round, this setup is a game-changer. ⸻ 🔧 What You’ll See in This Video: • How I tapped into basement plumbing with ½” PEX • Wall-mounting a standard pressure washer motor • Adding a compact RV water softener system • Freeze-proof hose routing & insulation tricks • A real-world test: wash + dry without soap or towels • Total cost and why it was worth every dollar ⸻ ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Intro: Why I Built a Freeze-Proof Garage Car Wash 01:00 – Pressure Washer Plan: From Cart to Wall 02:16 – PEX Plumbing: Tapping Water from Basement 05:02 – Wall Mounting the Pressure Washer Motor 07:35 – Testing the Water Flow + Pressure 08:47 – Installing the Portable Water Softener 11:33 – First Wash + Spot-Free Drying Test 13:15 – Final Thoughts: Cost, Convenience, and Results ⸻ 🛠️ Parts + Tools I Used (Amazon Links) ✅ Portable Water Softener (RV-Style): https://amzn.to/3M4Xs4c ✅ Wall Mounted Pressure Washer (PowerStroke): https://amzn.to/481j7Sq ✅ 1/2” PEX Tubing (Red & Blue): https://amzn.to/3M3xxtH ✅ 1/2” GHC Tubing (50’): https://amzn.to/4nYwFUD ✅ Sharkbite 1/2” Tee Connector: https://amzn.to/4petg5g ✅ 1/2” PEX Wall Guides: https://amzn.to/4i0GVKR ✅ 1/2” PEX to Hose Bib (Sharkbite): https://amzn.to/4oHDxH4 ⸻ 💬 Support the Channel All parts are linked above — if you found this video helpful and want to build something similar, using those links helps support the channel (at no extra cost to you). Thanks!