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When I had flat black, roughly once every 7 to 10 days or so.
Now with my current S0 and garaged, once a month but included is weekly Swifter'ing of the rims. -Yes, Don't laugh it works and saves me an extra 2 hr wash job per month. SO was a huge surprise in that aspect of not showing dirt, I might even go as far to say, likely only second to SS(silver).
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08-12-2016, 02:53 PM | #92 |
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At least once per week yet it depends on the weather (raining alot lately). I'm actually heading out now to do a wash.....
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08-23-2016, 05:27 PM | #93 |
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I'm literally Obsessive about my car- it's never dirty--
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08-23-2016, 07:49 PM | #95 |
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Heck, I washed mine twice in 10 days just while I was in Europe for my ED. Don't want it to sit dirty on the ship for a month.
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09-01-2016, 10:49 PM | #96 |
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Every 2-3 weeks- take it to my detailer for a proper wash where they use a foam cannon and dry with compressed air. Maintain with waterless wash (been using Chemical Brothers product; really great stuff) when needed to keep the dust off.
Every 6 months car goes to my detailer for a proper detail.
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09-02-2016, 12:58 PM | #97 |
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Silverstone and Powerstop Brake Pads.....so I only wash every 2 weeks Sometimes 3 weeks.
Best color to maintain ever!!!
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09-09-2016, 02:32 PM | #99 |
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I try a weekly quick wash, some weeks i don't have time and it turn to bi-weekly.
downside is the rotors and steering knuckle get lots of rust (at least when you remove the wheels, you can see how bad it can get) |
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09-09-2016, 08:38 PM | #100 |
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Last week into this I washed the car 4 times in 8 days - that's a new record even for me. Typically spring/summer/fall I wash it at least 2x a month but typically 3 in the summer. In the winter she's put to sleep, or washed anytime after being driven, all using no carwash facility/detailer - I've got to be damn near equal on time driving vs. time washing.
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10-05-2016, 11:43 PM | #101 |
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I get mine free washed at my local BMW. But having BSM, I wish I had Alpine White again!! I park it in the garage for just 1 day and you can see the dust all over the car. If I drive it? I want to wash it already...
But yeah, free wash every week. 2 at most if I'm busy. But dealer washes are crappy too. |
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10-08-2016, 02:41 AM | #103 |
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Mostly every Saturday morning after the gym. Allows me to "cool down" after I work out. Although with Hurricane Matthew, I washed my car and put it back in the garage and will drive the Fiancé's car.
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10-11-2016, 01:11 PM | #104 |
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Damn guys! How do some of you find time to wash your car TWICE a week? That is pretty excessive and unnecessary IMHO.
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10-11-2016, 01:13 PM | #105 |
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Who's to say that it is excessive and unnecessary. Maybe my car is dirty and I have the time. I go to a drive-thru place where I have an unlimited wash package that is just 2 minutes from my house so it's easy to run through it quickly
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10-22-2016, 09:18 AM | #106 |
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I wash the car once a week and sometimes twice each week. When I'm traveling extensively for work I'll wash it once every 2-3 weeks as I doesn't get driven much. I can't stand letting it sit dirty.
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10-27-2016, 10:46 PM | #107 |
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I recommend upkeep depending on dirt. I say this. Bird poop, clean right away. Hard water spots (from sprinklers or even rain in polluted area like LA), clean right away. I guess thats obvious. However, try to clean your car from bugs and road debris with a quick cleaner as often as you see fit. Hand wash the car whenever dust levels change the shine of your car to a almost matte look. Also, whenever you clean your car use rim cleaner. I recommend SONAX rim cleaner. It works like magic. In essence, small upkeep is better than major detailing sessions every two or three weeks if it's you daily driver.
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Nice M4 but holy smokes brother where do you live? hahaha awesome house
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10-27-2016, 10:57 PM | #109 |
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Every week at dealer's free wash on my way to work. Takes 5 to 10 mns. I have been doing that for 12 years. Both DD M3s. E46 m3 looked like new after 11 years of every day driving (including Chicago winters)
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