Quick body cleaning in winter? (archive)

Here's the deal...its too cold to get out a hose (freezing hose bibs are bad), and you can only use so many buckets within reason. How do you get a fairly (not perfectly!) clean car without smearing the dirt around the car, possibly scratching the paint all the while? Car washes are uniformly bad, yes? If you can afford it, a trustworthy detailer is great (not me). Are there low-residue, low-rinse cleansers? What about the actual brush you use on your car for a quick wash? Self-serve high pressure car washes??? I'm looking to glean those special tips that some of you out there must have, so let's hear 'em. (Moving to Florida/Cali does not qualify)

Thanks for your thoughts,
Dave in Indy

Follow Ups:

I don't wash it at all.... VA 21:47 2/18/2001 (4)
- You mean to tell me that you leave the salt on?? METHDECAL 22:03 2/18/2001 (3)
  - You tell me to scratch it off the paint next time? VA 22:30 2/18/2001 (2)
    - Hey.. I know what cold is dude. .I'm in NYC!! METHDECAL 23:44 2/18/2001 (1)
      - I don't care that much about the paint, VA 00:03 2/19/2001 (0)

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