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Old Dec 17th, 2014, 11:22   #1
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I have never washed a car so much....3 times last week. I am a clean freak, but this is crazy.....easy to dry off as there are no streeks to see on white. but every little spek stands out........
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Old Dec 17th, 2014, 11:30   #2
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I have never washed a car so much....3 times last week. I am a clean freak, but this is crazy.....easy to dry off as there are no streeks to see on white. but every little spek stands out........
Agreed ! At least it will look and be cool in summer !!
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Old Dec 17th, 2014, 11:35   #3
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I have never washed a car so much....3 times last week. I am a clean freak, but this is crazy.....easy to dry off as there are no streeks to see on white. but every little spek stands out........
I had a white car......once !

Darker colours certainly seem to hide more in winter months, although if you are OCD on your car it won't matter what colour you have!
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Ah, the joy of Power Blue. Looks the same clean or dirty
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Old Dec 17th, 2014, 12:40   #5
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I feel your pain and I have sapphire black. Looks great for the whole of 2 hours once cleaned & polished.
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black is just as bad if not worse
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Ah, the joy of Power Blue. Looks the same clean or dirty
Yep

Power Blue or Seashell both last a while before you think...must clean that!
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I cheat further by just giving the alloys a quick clean, leave the rest of the car. That makes the whole car look better straight away.
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I cheat further by just giving the alloys a quick clean, leave the rest of the car. That makes the whole car look better straight away.
Yes I do that as well - the Zephyrus are quite striking when clean so it definitely lifts even a dirty car!
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Black far worse than white. Silvery goldish is the best for hiding dirt.
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