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08-08-2006, 11:54 AM | #1 |
Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jul 2006
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How often should I wash my car?
I tell you these goddamn birds are on a rampage!!!
Hand washed the car myself yesterday, and waxed it using the new turtle wax clear ice, (which rules). Little fuckers shit on it this morning... Once a week, twice a week? What about waxing, how much is too much? I don't wanna wear out the new paint job... Another friend of mine said that I was overthinking the paint job. He said new paint should last 7 years.. That true? I almost punched him in the face for that. Thanks! |
08-08-2006, 02:19 PM | #2 |
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California... searing heat. Acid rain. I'd say your paint is doomed no matter what, haha. I was told to wash the car once every couple of weeks or so and be very careful about rain on the day I wash because rain on a completely clean car not only makes it dirty right away, but it is not good for your paint. As far as waxing, twice a year... once in spring and once in fall to prep for seasonal change. You can probably go less than that because you don't have seasons, haha. God I miss Santa Clarita.
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08-08-2006, 02:29 PM | #3 |
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Really? Damn. These birds are bombing me back to the stone age. The part that sucks is wiping the crap off, of course, smears the finish. The wax finish that is. Didn't know you only wax twice a year. . Twice a year doesn't seem much.
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08-08-2006, 03:26 PM | #4 |
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Yup.. wax 2x a year,..
I use to wash the car once a week,.. but that gets to be a little much... once every 2-3 weeks is good... |
08-08-2006, 03:44 PM | #5 |
Drives: AE101 Prizm('07 Yaris 3DR TBA) Join Date: Jul 2006
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A nice Airsoft rifle and good aim could solve your bird problem.
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08-08-2006, 04:45 PM | #6 |
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I wash the car once a week, usually every Saturday or sunday morning around 6:30-7am
Before the sun is high and the car is hot to reduce water spots. In the past I used Zaino, but for the yaris I'm just using Meguairs (sp?) I wax my cars about 4 times a year, once every 3 months. When I wash I use two wash mits, one for the top and another for the rockers, wheels and fender edges etc. After I dry the car I use a quick detailer spray and go over the entire paint to help restor the shine until my next waxing. Always use a car wash soap and wash you wash mits in a washing machine before you re-use them to remove any grit. but do not use fabric softener in it will streak the paint. I use Dupli-color SHEILD (clear) on the fron bumber, mirrors and hood and it really helps reduce the amount of crud and bugs stuck to the car and reduces washing time a lot. All the crud you normally have to scrub off the car washes off easily with no scrubbing. |
08-08-2006, 05:45 PM | #7 | |
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be careful when cleaning the bird stuff off. Birds will eat tiny rocks and stuff for ruffage and it may actually scratch the paint. Dont ask me how I know
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08-08-2006, 05:59 PM | #8 | |
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08-08-2006, 07:22 PM | #9 | |
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The washing and waxing twice a week, or just the washing? |
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GOOD INFO! especially rewashing your wash mitts after evertime you wash your car AND using 2 different wash mitts ONE FOR UP HIGh and one for DOWN LOW (gritty). MORE THAN THAT, I ALWAYS HAVE 2 WASH BUCKETS, 1 with soap, 1 with just water to rinse off my wash mitts after everytime you touch your car. Quote:
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08-09-2006, 07:44 AM | #11 | |
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08-09-2006, 09:08 AM | #12 | |
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Excellent. Then I don't feel to bad! Cool, thanks for the feedback. |
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08-09-2006, 09:33 AM | #13 |
I washed it once a week but I know once I get busy with school, I'll barelly have time to drive it so who knows when I'll wash it.
Anyway, I used some or another wax-as-you-dry spray bottles (the one I've been using lately is a Dupont one). On my next car wash I might go with a full wax just because the car is brand new and I want to go give some extra protection, but for the effort I might order one clear bra off Ebay and give it the extra protection which should be better than wax.. *sigh* who knows... I love my frog too much (frog= my HB Yaris ) |
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08-09-2006, 10:41 AM | #14 |
Do you guys recommend waxing the Yaris as soon as you get it or waiting 6 months?
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08-09-2006, 10:42 AM | #15 | |
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I always recomend getting a wash and wax in ASAP. |
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08-09-2006, 10:44 AM | #16 | |
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Thanks!! I will do it this weekend. I havent had a new car in years so I am out of touch on waxes. Which brand is the best these days?
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08-11-2006, 10:30 PM | #17 | |
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08-12-2006, 07:29 AM | #18 | |
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It's all about the Porter Cable 7424 , klasse all in one and S100. Anything less would be uncivilized. oh, and only microfiber towels. Btw, if you wash your car a lot, you might be doing more damage than good.
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