how often you wash/clean your M3/M4?

[BMV///M3]

Just this morning! Going in for ceramic pro tomorrow. Hopefully this will cut down on washes. White is tough to keep clean

[shortseller]

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).

[Sassicaia]

ive been in the habit of every Saturday (exterior).

[OutlawX3M]

At least once per week yet it depends on the weather (raining alot lately). I'm actually heading out now to do a wash.....

[brandonm3]

I'm literally Obsessive about my car- it's never dirty--

[te37]

Every weekend

[snareman]

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.

[SEXY-BEAST]

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.

[SROC3]

Silverstone and Powerstop Brake Pads.....so I only wash every 2 weeks Sometimes 3 weeks.

Best color to maintain ever!!!

[SROC3]

DELETE

[wakdady]

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)

[RowanBuds]

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.

[WhoDat_M3]

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.

[snareman]

Originally Posted by WhoDat_M3

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.

Years ago I tried going to the dealer for that free Saturday wash. It was a 20min drive to the dealer, wait for them to get to my car amongst the others and then 20min home. I quickly decided it wasn't worth the hassle for a free wash.

[Murf1]

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.

Edit: I posted the same pic twice, that's what you get for being up at 3:42, sorry lol

[phyek]

Damn guys! How do some of you find time to wash your car TWICE a week? That is pretty excessive and unnecessary IMHO.

[snareman]

Originally Posted by phyek

Damn guys! How do some of you find time to wash your car TWICE a week? That is pretty excessive and unnecessary IMHO.

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

[Clark_Kent]

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.

[velocitate]

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.

[velocitate]

Nice M4 but holy smokes brother where do you live? hahaha awesome house

Originally Posted by pmurray633

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.

Edit: I posted the same pic twice, that's what you get for being up at 3:42, sorry lol

[jpdchicago]

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)

[Murf1]

Originally Posted by velocitate

Nice M4 but holy smokes brother where do you live? hahaha awesome house

Haha, Boca Raton, come on by any time!