How often do you wash your car?

Rick Hunter · 05-12-2007, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by enfield

QOD

Ahhhh.... now I know why you call yourself a Janitor.

Ski · 05-12-2007, 08:01 PM

I wash mine prolly 3 times a week, and add a layer of Zaino every other week..

Dammmittt · 05-12-2007, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ski

I wash mine prolly 3 times a week, and add a layer of Zaino every other week..

Holy crap. Get a job man. HAHA

Ski · 05-12-2007, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dammmittt

Holy crap. Get a job man. HAHA

ovrkll · 05-12-2007, 09:38 PM

Ahh, Zaino, the liquid refreshment of autos everywhere!

phrozen06 · 05-13-2007, 09:31 AM

When my wheels start getting dirty. That's when I wash which is usually twice a week.

SoCalSizzle · 05-16-2007, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ski

I wash mine prolly 3 times a week, and add a layer of Zaino every other week..

Jesus Dude...how much do you charge for service like that?? LOL. No wonder your ride shines like the sun

ChadE · 05-16-2007, 09:55 PM

Every day because of FUCKN love bugs

zednik · 05-21-2007, 10:42 PM

I last washed mine in late December. Mine is white and gets dosed with detail spray and a microfiber towel twice a week.
I couldn't get away with this on a dark colored car however.

NPDAN · 05-21-2007, 10:52 PM

Every Saturday morning

AlanL · 05-21-2007, 11:08 PM

Once a week - even in the rain.

takedown8 · 05-22-2007, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by zednik

I last washed mine in late December. Mine is white and gets dosed with detail spray and a microfiber towel twice a week.
I couldn't get away with this on a dark colored car however.

Ohhh. Microscratches galore! You gotta wash all the dirt off with a sponge before using microfibre or detailing sprays or you'll just rub little particles of dirt into your paint.

I wash mine once every 1-2 weeks.

zednik · 05-22-2007, 08:24 AM

[QUOTE=takedown8;991318]Ohhh. Microscratches galore! You gotta wash all the dirt off with a sponge before using microfibre or detailing sprays or you'll just rub little particles of dirt into your paint.

Call me crazy......You're right, in theory, but in practice I've found that white cars respond very well to this method as long as they don't get really dirty. Of course there are "microscratches"......they're micro so I don't see 'em. Wax the car well two or three times a year and it's just fine. Once again, this won't work on black or other dark finishes.

I'd rather drive the thing than slave over a bucket and hose.

Dammmittt · 05-22-2007, 08:35 AM

go to meguiars.com and learn how you are supposed to wash your car

zednik · 05-22-2007, 09:15 AM

HAHAHAHAHA......I'll let you guys wash cars, I'll just enjoy my shiny clean and microscratched roadster.

Yal · 05-22-2007, 09:26 AM

weekly wash. Full clay and Zaino treatment 4 times a year.

sesegal99 · 05-22-2007, 09:38 AM

Zaino products only...Weekly wash... sometimes twice a week when pollen is around. I often California Dust it and then Z6 it with microfiber. Zero swirls.

Dammmittt · 05-22-2007, 09:55 AM

I haven't washed mine in like 3 weeks...today is the last day it will go unwashed! It's been sitting in the garage not doing much lately.

20Ducks · 05-22-2007, 10:13 AM

I've never washed my old Z4 or my new one.

imz4n · 05-22-2007, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dammmittt

go to meguiars.com and learn how you are supposed to wash your car

My kind of guy.

Wash the Z once a week on Friday night and QD twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday, before weekly meets.

I only get to drive the Z if I clean it. My wifes daily driver.

FloridaBoy · 05-22-2007, 06:39 PM

Whenever it starts to show dirt!!! --- black is only good for one or two trips, then I can't stand it anymore; out comes the bucket. But really it's a pleasure to wash the Z4; it's very small and I enjoy washing it, especially compared to my other ride---THE BIG BEAST:

Yal · 05-22-2007, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 20Ducks

I've never washed my old Z4 or my new one.

I almost snorted my salad reading that one!

05-12-2007, 08:01 PM	#24
Ski Hockey freak 27 Rep 237 Posts Drives: Bimmer's Join Date: May 2007 Location: Zaino'd in Binghamton, NY iTrader: (0)	I wash mine prolly 3 times a week, and add a layer of Zaino every other week.. __________________ My Jet Black's '03 3.0i Z4 Loaded '02 325Ci Loaded
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05-12-2007, 09:38 PM	#27
ovrkll Lieutenant 8 Rep 412 Posts Drives: Interlagos Blue Z4M Join Date: May 2007 Location: McDonough, GA iTrader: (0)	Ahh, Zaino, the liquid refreshment of autos everywhere!
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05-13-2007, 09:31 AM	#28
phrozen06 Lieutenant Colonel 229 Rep 1,773 Posts Drives: 328it, RIP M3, E46 Sold Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 39°27'33"N 77°58'04"W W. Virgina, Kansas iTrader: (2)	When my wheels start getting dirty. That's when I wash which is usually twice a week. __________________
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05-16-2007, 09:55 PM	#30
ChadE Major 110 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Davidson NC iTrader: (0)	Every day because of FUCKN love bugs __________________ "When you are passionate, you always have your destination in sight and you are not distracted by obstacles. Because you love what you are pursuing, things like rejection and setbacks will not hinder you in your pursuit. You believe that nothing can stop you!" - Coach K
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05-21-2007, 10:42 PM	#31
zednik Private First Class 8 Rep 191 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 3.0i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (0)	I last washed mine in late December. Mine is white and gets dosed with detail spray and a microfiber towel twice a week. I couldn't get away with this on a dark colored car however.
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05-21-2007, 10:52 PM	#32
NPDAN Colonel 95 Rep 2,573 Posts Drives: AW DCT M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: So.Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [8.00] 07' E92 335i [0.00]	Every Saturday morning __________________
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05-21-2007, 11:08 PM	#33
AlanL First Lieutenant 8 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 2010 328ix Sports Wagon Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (0)	Once a week - even in the rain. __________________ 2010 328ix Sports Wagon
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05-22-2007, 08:24 AM	#35
zednik Private First Class 8 Rep 191 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 3.0i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=takedown8;991318]Ohhh. Microscratches galore! You gotta wash all the dirt off with a sponge before using microfibre or detailing sprays or you'll just rub little particles of dirt into your paint. Call me crazy......You're right, in theory, but in practice I've found that white cars respond very well to this method as long as they don't get really dirty. Of course there are "microscratches"......they're micro so I don't see 'em. Wax the car well two or three times a year and it's just fine. Once again, this won't work on black or other dark finishes. I'd rather drive the thing than slave over a bucket and hose.
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05-22-2007, 08:35 AM	#36
Dammmittt My favorite sign. 169 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Der Autobahnen iTrader: (0)	go to meguiars.com and learn how you are supposed to wash your car
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05-22-2007, 09:15 AM	#37
zednik Private First Class 8 Rep 191 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 3.0i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (0)	HAHAHAHAHA......I'll let you guys wash cars, I'll just enjoy my shiny clean and microscratched roadster.
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05-22-2007, 09:26 AM	#38
Yal Lieutenant 10 Rep 490 Posts Drives: '03 Z4 2.5 Maldives Blue Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Cruz, CA iTrader: (0)	weekly wash. Full clay and Zaino treatment 4 times a year. __________________
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05-22-2007, 09:38 AM	#39
sesegal99 Captain 70 Rep 666 Posts Drives: 2009 328I Coupe Sport Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Zaino products only...Weekly wash... sometimes twice a week when pollen is around. I often California Dust it and then Z6 it with microfiber. Zero swirls. __________________ 2009 328i Coupe Space Grey w/ Dakota LeatherSTEP, Sport Pkg. w Paddle Shifters, Prem. Pkg., Comfort Access, Grey Popler Trim, Heated Seats, Shadowline Trim, Xenon Adaptive Lights, GP Thunder Fogs, GP Thunder Angels, RE15mm Spacers, 35% Tint,OEM Alarm, Clear Corners, K&N, Strut Brace
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05-22-2007, 09:55 AM	#40
Dammmittt My favorite sign. 169 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Der Autobahnen iTrader: (0)	I haven't washed mine in like 3 weeks...today is the last day it will go unwashed! It's been sitting in the garage not doing much lately.
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05-22-2007, 10:13 AM	#41
20Ducks Lieutenant 28 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 2011 e93 335i w/M pkge Join Date: May 2007 Location: Shawnee Mission, KS iTrader: (0)	I've never washed my old Z4 or my new one. __________________ back by popular demand...
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05-22-2007, 06:39 PM	#43
FloridaBoy First Lieutenant 19 Rep 376 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 3.oi Join Date: May 2007 Location: Central Florida iTrader: (0)	Whenever it starts to show dirt!!! --- black is only good for one or two trips, then I can't stand it anymore; out comes the bucket. But really it's a pleasure to wash the Z4; it's very small and I enjoy washing it, especially compared to my other ride---THE BIG BEAST: __________________ 2005 3.0i, Black Sapphire, SMG, Navigation, Heated leather, iPod w/Dice, Carver Subs, Sport, Foamless SG, 3M Clear Bra, Sirius, 18 inch 107's
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