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I didn't even wash it before I put it away last year... Haven't washed it yet this year, either. I'm having too much fun driving it to worry about a

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Old 04-13-2012, 06:49 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I didn't even wash it before I put it away last year... Haven't washed it yet this year, either.

I'm having too much fun driving it to worry about a little dirt.
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Old 05-24-2012, 08:53 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I didn't even wash it before I put it away last year... Haven't washed it yet this year, either.

I'm having too much fun driving it to worry about a little dirt.
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Old 04-13-2012, 06:51 AM   #3 (permalink)
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once a week
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Old 04-14-2012, 04:12 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I finally washed it today. So it takes me about 3 hours to wash, dry, clay bar specks of grease off, and spray wax. I also start right before sunrise so I don't have to worry about soap drying. Plus there are no kids outside at that time. How long does it take you guys to wash?
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Old 04-14-2012, 07:39 PM   #5 (permalink)
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What i do since don't have much time in my hands. I wax one to two panels each day until completed for the whole week. I use a liquid wax quick detailer. Wash the car once a week about an hour.
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Once a week. Less if its raining, but then i'll do it right afterwards. I dont understand how some of you can go so long between washes. No matter what car i drive, its always going to be clean.
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once every 2 weeks.
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Mine hasn't been washed since the day I brought it home from the dealers... that was in June '11. Still looks clean other than a smudge here and there. Got my detailing kit ready to go for its first wash in a week or so
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7 months. (it was parked for the winter)
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Just hit a month.

That being said, the last time I washed it was for a show, so it included washing, clay bar, polish, and a couple coats of wax. Hopefully I'll be able to wash it again within the next week or two.
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The longest for me is about 6 months... thats when its sitting under the car cover in the warehouse waiting for spring









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Weekly here.. sometimes even more often, if it rains. Cant stand dust/dirt showing on the black paint!
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Longest would be 3 weeks but that's if it's in the garage, I usally wash the Z once a week and its not my DD
Got to keep it clean lol
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I wash it as needed. This varies as I have a beater to drive in the rain.
I hate seeing it dirty or too dusty.
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usually very week, but i just moved so its been over three weeks. usually can do a full wash and interior detail in less than 90 minutes.
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