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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) Wash, Wax, Details, Repairs


View Poll Results: How often do you wash your cars?
Every week 92 46.00%
Every 2 weeks 66 33.00%
Every 3 weeks 11 5.50%
Every month 19 9.50%
Every 1-2 months 12 6.00%
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Old 06-09-2013, 02:17 PM   #1
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How often do you wash your car

Just wanted to see how often fellow 86ers have their car cleaned
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Old 06-09-2013, 02:40 PM   #2
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Here lately? About 3x a week. It's the rainy season here in Florida and I can't bear my little baby being dirty. One drive in the rain and it's all dirty again
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Old 06-09-2013, 04:15 PM   #3
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Once a week. I like a clean car.
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Old 06-09-2013, 04:20 PM   #4
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opti-coated, so twice a week. parked outside 24/7. Garry Dean method.
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Old 06-09-2013, 05:22 PM   #5
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Every weekend is the best time for me. However, if it's a rainy weekend or the days ahead have chances of rain, I'll quick detail it until the next gorgeous weekend for a wash & wax.
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Old 06-09-2013, 05:28 PM   #6
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Every other weekend. When it was love bug season in Florida I washed my car at least twice every week b/c their guts are so acidic!

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Old 06-09-2013, 05:33 PM   #7
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I shoot for once a week, but if it is a rainy week it usually takes two before I can show her some love.
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Old 06-09-2013, 05:41 PM   #8
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When it needs it...
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Old 06-09-2013, 05:49 PM   #9
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i usually average once a month, but i've always wondered whether washing more or less often is best for the paint. this is taking into consideration that there's nothing chemically harmful on the paint like bugs or bird poop - just dust.
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Old 06-10-2013, 09:16 AM   #10
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It's very windy here in OK, so my BRZ is constantly covered in dirt, dust, pollen, and various other crap. It practically demands to be washed once a week. I alos wax every two to four weeks depending on the weather conditions and how much of a beating the car has taken.
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Old 06-10-2013, 09:32 AM   #11
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About twice a week right now.
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Old 06-10-2013, 09:48 AM   #12
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Everyday !!!!!! It drives my neighbors crazy.
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Old 06-10-2013, 09:49 AM   #13
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Every time it gets wet. Lately, that's been about daily.
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i got a white and and once a month seem okay, if you wash everyday i think you have OCD
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