Carwash Time!

drdre8424 · 07-23-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert_Nash

I wash my cars when they are dirty; I've never especially cared about how many times a week that might be.

drdre8424 · 07-23-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

1-2 times I clean mine in the meantime I use this as needed.

hey does that stuff work pretty good or what??

Nikon FM · 07-23-2009, 08:57 PM

I dust and ICE (Turtle Wax product) every other day. I only wash if there is actual dirt adhered to the surface. Where I live that can be ~2 or 3 times a week. (automatic sprinklers in the mid-road islands which run at night cause streams in the road that I have to drive through in the morning)

nicknick · 07-23-2009, 10:20 PM

sounds like a lot of you guys need advice as to how to properley wash your car.
click on the link if you care about your Z.

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Sashimi · 07-24-2009, 03:46 AM

I got white hoping that I wouldn't have to wash it as much as my black cars, it would be nice if people would stop touching my car, or if I didn't need to touch the hatch to close it.

but I tend to wash my car 1-2 times a month

MightyBobo · 07-24-2009, 06:36 AM

I try to only wash mine when it needs done, and when the weather here looks good. It has to sit outside for the time being due to lack of a garage here sadly, so if I wash it before a good rain storm, its kinda pointless heh.

Florida_GATOR · 07-24-2009, 06:39 AM

Yea but you know as soon as you wash it...its going to rain. Never fails.

MightyBobo · 07-24-2009, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Florida_GATOR

Yea but you know as soon as you wash it...its going to rain. Never fails.

Nahhh, I check and make sure its not going to rain for a good week out lol.

Last wash lasted 2 weeks until it rained the other day

. Been threatening to rain ever since, and finally came down pretty good last night

Florida_GATOR · 07-24-2009, 06:50 AM

Yea down here in Florida you cant predict the weather worth sh*t, it changes every 5 miutes

kannibul · 07-24-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

The more you wash the car the more you risk swirl marks. I only wash when necessary.

+1, I noticed some road-patina on my back bumper on my Z, and thought, maybe I should wash it.

Then I think, nah, it's OK for now.

Maybe in a week or two...or three...or four.

Heck, let the patina build up and maybe it'll help prevent chips

dlmartin81 · 07-24-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Florida_GATOR

...I do it about 3-4 times a week...

DAMN!!

chubbs · 07-24-2009, 02:55 PM

Black car - say no more.

Florida_GATOR · 07-24-2009, 03:02 PM

Yea, if you have a black car you HAVE to constantly wash that thing, and if you dont it looks really bad lol

bigaudiofanat · 07-25-2009, 01:11 AM

Not true the more you wait to wash your car the more dirt you are going to be draining around when you do wash it.

Nathan · 07-25-2009, 01:22 AM

Just curious...you guys who are talking about all the rock damage to the front of your cars and damage to the front bumper from driveways...what is going on? Where are you driving? I've had low sports cars for years at a time and never had as much damage as you are implying.

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07-23-2009, 08:57 PM	#18 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 606	I dust and ICE (Turtle Wax product) every other day. I only wash if there is actual dirt adhered to the surface. Where I live that can be ~2 or 3 times a week. (automatic sprinklers in the mid-road islands which run at night cause streams in the road that I have to drive through in the morning) __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

07-24-2009, 03:46 AM	#20 (permalink)
Sashimi Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 120 Drives: Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 401	I got white hoping that I wouldn't have to wash it as much as my black cars, it would be nice if people would stop touching my car, or if I didn't need to touch the hatch to close it. but I tend to wash my car 1-2 times a month __________________ ----------------- www.lightupmedia.com

07-24-2009, 06:36 AM	#21 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	I try to only wash mine when it needs done, and when the weather here looks good. It has to sit outside for the time being due to lack of a garage here sadly, so if I wash it before a good rain storm, its kinda pointless heh. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

07-24-2009, 06:39 AM	#22 (permalink)
Florida_GATOR Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 705 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Blk Rep Power: 17	Yea but you know as soon as you wash it...its going to rain. Never fails. __________________ MK44 Creed- " Ive got a bullet here with your name on it, and im gonna keep firing till i find out which one it is " Most badass job ever.

07-23-2009, 10:20 PM	#19 (permalink)
nicknick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 438 Drives: Mazda mx5 2007 6sp m Rep Power: 16	sounds like a lot of you guys need advice as to how to properley wash your car. click on the link if you care about your Z. Autopia - Autopia Home

07-24-2009, 06:50 AM	#24 (permalink)
Florida_GATOR Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 705 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Blk Rep Power: 17	Yea down here in Florida you cant predict the weather worth sh*t, it changes every 5 miutes __________________ MK44 Creed- " Ive got a bullet here with your name on it, and im gonna keep firing till i find out which one it is " Most badass job ever.

07-24-2009, 02:55 PM	#27 (permalink)
chubbs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Zeeland Posts: 1,046 Drives: 2016 370z Auto-Grey Rep Power: 7586	Black car - say no more. __________________ . '03 Grey >>> '06 Black >>>'10 Silver >>> '16 Grey ^

07-24-2009, 03:02 PM	#28 (permalink)
Florida_GATOR Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 705 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Blk Rep Power: 17	Yea, if you have a black car you HAVE to constantly wash that thing, and if you dont it looks really bad lol __________________ MK44 Creed- " Ive got a bullet here with your name on it, and im gonna keep firing till i find out which one it is " Most badass job ever.

07-25-2009, 01:11 AM	#29 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Not true the more you wait to wash your car the more dirt you are going to be draining around when you do wash it. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

07-25-2009, 01:22 AM	#30 (permalink)
Nathan Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 5 Drives: 2009 Nissan Murano Rep Power: 16	Just curious...you guys who are talking about all the rock damage to the front of your cars and damage to the front bumper from driveways...what is going on? Where are you driving? I've had low sports cars for years at a time and never had as much damage as you are implying.

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