Might consider giving the Z a bath tonight.
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05-30-2013, 02:44 PM | #575 (permalink) |
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05-30-2013, 02:45 PM | #576 (permalink) |
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In addition to being my own boss, I am the office IT guru
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and if I ever thought about having to wash my DD on a weekly basis, I would buy a different DD or retire, whichever is easier
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05-30-2013, 02:49 PM | #580 (permalink) |
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I'm more on a monthly wash schedule.
That way I can time it for when I wash my car, we're both clean. There's too much dust and wind in Phoenix to deal with washing it more often... sometimes 2mos or more can go by. |
05-30-2013, 02:50 PM | #581 (permalink) |
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lol that's what makes you a drama queen... one minute you're ridiculously anal about every scratch and chip and the next minute you're in IDGAF mode
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05-30-2013, 02:52 PM | #582 (permalink) |
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Well, my paint was ruined less than a month after I had it redone. Then the twisted sisters put lots of chips on it. So I really don't care if it sits dirty to be ruined more. I'll do a claim at the end of the year and have it all repainted.
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05-30-2013, 02:55 PM | #583 (permalink) |
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I get to her more than once a month usually but there have definitely been droughts of 2 months or more (that's when I'll do a touchless car wash maybe). The key is to do a full detail every so often. I tell myself I have to do it at least twice a year, but I've pretty much been able to do it every quarter at least. Full wash, clay, polish (if necessary), glaze (if desired), and wax (2 light coats > 1 heavy coat)
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05-30-2013, 02:56 PM | #584 (permalink) |
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Hey Jar how is it going? I see you are having "fun" in the office
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05-30-2013, 02:59 PM | #585 (permalink) |
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While I'm glad you've seen the light and that chips aren't the end of the world, there are lots of panels on your car that don't have chips in them. I just pay attention to them more. Hell, I barely even wash my front bumper any more (and I certainly don't waste any clay or wax on it). The hood looks good but have a couple of chips that I try to ignore. The rest of the car is except for a few scratches (partially fixed by hand, but I now have the tools to finish the job )
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