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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 |
10-25-2008, 07:45 PM | #20 |
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OMFG I LOVE YOU! Even more stuff to add to my ever expanding collection of cleaning essentials!
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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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10-29-2008, 02:33 AM | #22 |
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11-04-2008, 02:35 PM | #23 |
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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11-04-2008, 03:38 PM | #24 |
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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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11-28-2008, 09:37 PM | #26 |
それを吸ってください
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Ride a bike
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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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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. |
12-03-2008, 09:39 AM | #29 |
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