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Old 10-25-2008, 08:32 AM   #19
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avoid automatic car washes at all costs. nothing beats a handjob! (well.......)

that, and use the 2 bucket system or something called the "grit guard" basically, its a elevated peice of plastic, with rings, that sits up about 3 inches INSIDE your wash bucket - so that all dirt, and sedamint and debris, fall to the bottom of your wash bucket, and you are not PRESSING that stuff back into your paint.

-If you dont have one of these, your REALLY missing the boat
http://www.autobarn.net/gritguard.html
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Old 10-25-2008, 07:45 PM   #20
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Old 10-28-2008, 11:55 AM   #21
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Our paint is not very durable, every touch leaves a mark on my Nautical Blue.
I hope your's is white. Good Luck!
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Old 10-29-2008, 02:33 AM   #22
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only one way.. dont drive ur car...
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Old 11-04-2008, 02:35 PM   #23
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Ya, wax it regularly.
Consider this though, it's a machine that you use everyday - it's bound to show wear. The trick is to not get overly emotional about it.

Retorical question: Do you freak out when your lawnmower gets dirty ?

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Old 11-04-2008, 03:38 PM   #24
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thank you thank you .. believe me i tried keeping this scratch free only within days i had some minor scratches already..
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Old 11-28-2008, 09:09 PM   #25
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I have had mine since October 6th and I don't have any real scratches or chips but I'm sure it will happen. If you drive your car at all, it's inevitable. I wash my car a lot (hand wash, never drive thru).
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Old 11-28-2008, 09:37 PM   #26
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Old 11-29-2008, 02:38 PM   #27
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I'll park in the back of the lot at work. The extra 20 yards of walking has saved me from door dings.
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Old 11-30-2008, 02:13 AM   #28
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+2 on not driving your car.
I also try to avoid driving behind big rigs that kick out rocks on the road like missles.
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Old 12-03-2008, 09:39 AM   #29
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+2 on not driving your car.
I also try to avoid driving behind big rigs that kick out rocks on the road like missles.
Yeah, my hubby's windshield got a huge hole in it from that. We got it repaired right away so it didn't actually crack.
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