llmask Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 do you wash your car per month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 2 or 3 in the nice weather. In the winter, a lot less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcsine Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 Just detailed it yesterday... Well... Half-ass detailed it anyway. Skipped the polish & wax except on the hood, but claybarred and used paint cleaner over the whole thing. Armor All-ed the interior and glass, too, skipped the vacuum and seat cleaning. Man oh man is brand new paint hard to polish. Nothing for the polish to sink in to, the clearcoat is faultless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanGT42 Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 2 - 3 times a month for me. Sometimes 4 depending on weather. It's hard to keep the Obsidian Black Pearl shining :evil: but worth it when it's clean... Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADirtyLegacy Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Just spent some quality time with the soap, sponge, various cleaners, and a vaccuum on Friday. I first time I've washed and detailed in about 6mons, which is HORRIBLE for me...and now stupid Jeanne is raining on my parade!!! When I had my Honda, I was washing every wknd and waxing every 2 wknds. Kenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05LegacyGT330Ci Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 I clean it once a week but it just gets dirty right after I clean it, becuase it rains everyday here. '05 Black Legacy GT Wagon 5-spd '02 Topaz/Black 330Ci 5-spd Drift Ryder's School of Rally Arts, coming to an Australia near you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanGT42 Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Yeah, North Carolina's weather isn't wonderful this time of year. I just got back from a 7 day camping trip around Boone and the Blue Ridge and it rained every day. Beautiful, though. I would hate trying to maintain a clean car around NC - although Tennessee's weather isn't much better. Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobCatron Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Weekly, normally early Saturday morning. Winter time will be different, though :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy05GT Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 My leggy is Obsidion Black. [b]twice a week[/b]. (washing whilst typing this reply) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanoswrx Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 I find about once every other week works well with my black car, but I park under a car port, and park in a garage at work. So the only time my car gets wet is when I am driving it. In the winter I will be lucky to get one wash in a month. It just gets to cold and the water will freeze before I finish washing it :o I usually wax every 3 months, and about twice a year I will give it a good detailing (Claybar/Polish/Wax/Full interior cleaning). I keep my car really clean on the inside, so I don't have to clean it much, I had my WRX for over 2 years and it looked better then some peoples WRX's that they had for 2 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatmank Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 [quote name='Legacy05GT']My leggy is Obsidion Black. [b]twice a week[/b]. (washing whilst typing this reply)[/quote] Sounds like me. It's a lot of work but the results are worth it. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bossies1 Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 I've been washing my Regal Blue wagon once a week so far. I used a clay bar the 1st time, and was amazed. Now I wash carefully and use Klasse AIO when needed. I think I'll try Klasse sealant next... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobCatron Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 [quote name='Legacy05GT']My leggy is Obsidion Black. [b]twice a week[/b]. (washing whilst typing this reply)[/quote] Oh, I feel so "free" from the bonds of a black car. I've owned two in recent years. Drove me crazy! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubie02 Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 so what do you guys use to remove the bugs and such off the front? Is the bug and tar remover stuff ok or will that hurt the paint? I've used it before on older cars with no apparent ill effect but am hesitating on the legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bossies1 Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 You can use a soft "bug sponge" with the tar + bug remover. Just remember that this removes any wax you've put on, so be sure to rewax that area. I think the key is to remove the bugs as soon as you can. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanGT42 Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 I've used the bug + tar remover twice now on the front end of my black leggy. I've seen no difference in the color of the paint. Let me know if anyone finds otherwise!! It works great, though. I put alot of highway miles on the car so there's always an array of bugs on the front. Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADirtyLegacy Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Once I removed the bugs this past wknd, I sware I've picked up 10mpg! :o The bugs were holding me back. Damn the bugs! Kenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 i have to wash my silver gt at least twice a month since i park outdoor and get lots of stuff from the birds, leaves from the trees and whatnot... but i don't have to pay for washing since my local Shell is giving away free car wash (worth of $5) for gas purchase of $5+ until the end of this year :D, which is perfect since i am lazy :P and my car gets dirty very easily for reasons stated above (there is no reason for me to spend few hours hand-washing it). This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awdG35killer Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 mine is white, and i can only park under the SUN. so every thursday for me....but it gets dirty by monday :) would a subaru car cover help much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownBoy Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 i have the subaru car cover and it really isnt too much help.things get through it, as far as dust, etc. Also, the paperwork says it waterproof, but the car is wet after it rains and i take the cover off, and im not talking about condensation. the car is not much better off with the cover. it does keep the neighborhood stray cats from marking up my hood tho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 I have to admit, I did tick the 4 range PM but only in the nice summer months when it isnt raining as much. I find if you wash the car all the time, its easier and faster when next you go to wash it. And besides, nothing better than being in a superclean car driving by the beach. Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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