How often do you clean your car? - Page 2

akita · Dec 3rd, 2012, 08:16

Every week, wash and wax

catflem · Dec 3rd, 2012, 08:43

Never............... I maintain it, my wife cleans it.

xc70jason · Dec 3rd, 2012, 09:24

For the last week or so we've had a lot of frost so it's been to cold.

Today at the moment it's raining but,it's forecast to dry up later so hopefully,finger's crossed it'll get done at lunch time'ish

I do try and clean it as often as i can as long as weather,work and my home life permit's me to do so.

So,untill then it's cleaning the window's in the house.

As a retired naval officer once told me,"a clean ship is a happy ship",and i have too agree with him.

Jason

XCeed · Dec 3rd, 2012, 10:22

I wash it when looks mucky...simples.

But...the system goes like this. Wait for it to rain, then take the car out of the garage and get it thoroughly soaked.

Wait for it to stop raining. Spring into action with three microfibre cloths - a newish one for the windows, one not-so-new for the roof and upper paintwork, and a grungy one for the lower paint work and the wheels. Swish all the water off - no shampoo, no nothing. Fifteen minutes and all done - back to the garage!

Car looks a treat, which I think is down to the original paintwork treatment - who said it was hard to keep a metallic black car clean??

(PS: system only works when you're retired and you can pick your timing!!

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m0bzy · Dec 3rd, 2012, 10:24

I try to wash them once a week,but as I own and use three it becomes the one that needs it most.

tt82 · Dec 3rd, 2012, 11:26

Usually once to twice a week. All depends on how dirty it gets, the weather and what hours I'm working.

volvo145 · Dec 3rd, 2012, 11:34

Rarely as they just get dirty again.Oil undereath though

sy666 · Dec 3rd, 2012, 13:13

Every Friday lunchtime regardless sun, rain or snow, its either that or a pub lunch with the boss! Car wins hands down everytime. I find it relaxing and gets me out of the office with no phone calls or hassel, if its a bad week the car can get washed 2-3 times a week!

Harvey1512 · Dec 3rd, 2012, 13:39

Every 2-3 months. I get cars in colours that hide the dirt well. My wife has a white car for the first time as it looks good. Only when clean however, something she is finding to her cost now.

GMad · Dec 3rd, 2012, 13:57

If I can be ar5ed, just before its MOT, so once a year, sometimes!

Dec 3rd, 2012, 08:43	#12
catflem Master Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2023 12:15 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Expat in NW France	Never............... I maintain it, my wife cleans it. __________________ Quick, someone flog me a V70 before I jump ship again

Dec 3rd, 2012, 09:24	#13
xc70jason Premier Member Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:51 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Land of Roaming Donkey's	For the last week or so we've had a lot of frost so it's been to cold. Today at the moment it's raining but,it's forecast to dry up later so hopefully,finger's crossed it'll get done at lunch time'ish I do try and clean it as often as i can as long as weather,work and my home life permit's me to do so. So,untill then it's cleaning the window's in the house. As a retired naval officer once told me,"a clean ship is a happy ship",and i have too agree with him. Jason __________________ Volvo V60 D3 Business Edition

Dec 3rd, 2012, 10:22	#14
XCeed Member Last Online: May 5th, 2024 19:52 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern Territories	I wash it when looks mucky...simples. But...the system goes like this. Wait for it to rain, then take the car out of the garage and get it thoroughly soaked. Wait for it to stop raining. Spring into action with three microfibre cloths - a newish one for the windows, one not-so-new for the roof and upper paintwork, and a grungy one for the lower paint work and the wheels. Swish all the water off - no shampoo, no nothing. Fifteen minutes and all done - back to the garage! Car looks a treat, which I think is down to the original paintwork treatment - who said it was hard to keep a metallic black car clean?? (PS: system only works when you're retired and you can pick your timing!! ) __________________ Volvo XC40 B3 mild hybrid 2023. Previously Plug In Hybrid 2021 XC40 Recharge 2021, and XC40 2019, V60, two XC60s, various BMWs and Mercs.

Dec 3rd, 2012, 10:24	#15
m0bzy Master Member Last Online: Feb 19th, 2021 17:00 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Birmingham	I try to wash them once a week,but as I own and use three it becomes the one that needs it most. __________________ 1995 850 GLT 2.5 liter 20 valve,Turquise 1998 V90 Green/Black/Blue. Depends on the light. 2004 Alfa 156 , JTS.

Dec 3rd, 2012, 11:26	#16
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Jun 7th, 2024 07:24 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	Usually once to twice a week. All depends on how dirty it gets, the weather and what hours I'm working. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Dec 3rd, 2012, 08:16	#11
akita I've Been Banned Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2016 21:40 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Sussex View Photos By: akita	Every week, wash and wax

Dec 3rd, 2012, 11:34	#17
volvo145 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2019 19:31 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK	Rarely as they just get dirty again.Oil undereath though

Dec 3rd, 2012, 13:13	#18
sy666 New Member Last Online: Mar 3rd, 2013 21:37 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Nr reading	Every Friday lunchtime regardless sun, rain or snow, its either that or a pub lunch with the boss! Car wins hands down everytime. I find it relaxing and gets me out of the office with no phone calls or hassel, if its a bad week the car can get washed 2-3 times a week!

Dec 3rd, 2012, 13:39	#19
Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	Every 2-3 months. I get cars in colours that hide the dirt well. My wife has a white car for the first time as it looks good. Only when clean however, something she is finding to her cost now. __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

Dec 3rd, 2012, 13:57	#20
GMad Premier Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2014 09:53 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Telford	If I can be ar5ed, just before its MOT, so once a year, sometimes! __________________ SHOULD ANYONE BE OFFENDED BY ANY OF MY POSTS THEN IT SERVES THEM RIGHT FOR STICKING THIER HEAD ABOVE THE BARBED WIRE FENCE THAT IS LIFE !

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