How often do you wash your car ? - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

soundman98 · 07-09-2022, 02:42 PM

today.

spcmafia · 07-13-2022, 08:34 AM

During the winter, maybe once a month depending on weather conditions. But that's when winter prep is very important. I like to polish/seal, and wax the car before the winter months, during the fall weather.

During the spring, summer, and fall, usually once a week depending if it has rained a lot. I drive with the windows down 80% of the time so a lot of dust can get inside the cabin. I don't have a garage so my car is always exposed to the elements. Plus I love to look at a shinning car as I walk away from it.

Tcoat · 07-13-2022, 09:12 AM

Almost daily through the summer.
The problem is now I have two to wash.
One takes MUCH longer and requires a ladder to do the roof.

villainous_frx · 07-14-2022, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

One takes MUCH longer and requires a ladder to do the roof.

That is no Subaru Outback!

Answer to OP: every other week at least, whenever it's dirty and looks more pollen than lava

Tcoat · 07-14-2022, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by villainous_frx

That is no Subaru Outback!

Answer to OP: every other week at least, whenever it's dirty and looks more pollen than lava

Nope. Wife went from an Impreza to an Outback to the Ascent. I pray they don't decide to make a bigger model!

Decep · 07-14-2022, 04:31 PM

Jeez that is a big one. I feel your pain when i wash my wife's CX5, but the Ascent is quite a bit bigger than that. Congrats on the new ride.

I use one of those aluminum standing platforms that fold up for storage rather than a ladder. Works great, and the platform comes in handy when you're polishing/coating/waxing/ whatever.

Tcoat · 07-14-2022, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Decep

Jeez that is a big one. I feel your pain when i wash my wife's CX5, but the Ascent is quite a bit bigger than that. Congrats on the new ride.

I use one of those aluminum standing platforms that fold up for storage rather than a ladder. Works great, and the platform comes in handy when you're polishing/coating/waxing/ whatever.

Well the reality is that the roof only gets thought washed to the points I can reach standing on the door sills.

Sapphireho · 07-14-2022, 08:49 PM

Seriously?

Tcoat · 07-15-2022, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Seriously?

I ain't puttin no brushes on me paint.

spcmafia · 07-15-2022, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Seriously?

That thing stands on grounds for capital offense.

Decep · 07-15-2022, 01:36 PM

https://www.carpro-us.com/wash-mitts...pole-full-kit/ I've heard good things about this dealie.

Teseo · 07-15-2022, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

I have gone from washing my car weekly to washing it every other week. Now the going rate is washing 2 or 3 times a year. LOL.

Same boat as you. Yours is second car too?

Kaotic Lazagna · 07-15-2022, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Teseo

Same boat as you. Yours is second car too?

It was, and it was worse then. I probably only washed it once a year since I drove it only about 400 miles. It's back to my daily driver and the R32 is now my second car.

e_lunatic · 07-16-2022, 01:01 PM

I haven't been able to find a mobile detailer that works for me yet at my new location. i did have one guy who did it after we moved here since the car was filthy but since then have been using the self-wash but not using the brush just the hose and soap.

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07-13-2022, 08:34 AM	#44
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Decep Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: 2013 FR-S Series 10 Location: CA Posts: 1,073 Thanks: 172 Thanked 497 Times in 326 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Jeez that is a big one. I feel your pain when i wash my wife's CX5, but the Ascent is quite a bit bigger than that. Congrats on the new ride. I use one of those aluminum standing platforms that fold up for storage rather than a ladder. Works great, and the platform comes in handy when you're polishing/coating/waxing/ whatever. __________________ 2013 FR-S 10 Series ~75k (SOLD) RCE SS-1 Coilovers Corsa Catback Edelbrock Supercharger installed @ 50k

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