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Title: Use of rain.
Post by: Big Tone on 02 April 2011, 08:17
Its raining outside, should I still wash the car?
Should I just rinse or use a noodle mit to remove dirt?
Don't want to cause damage!
Title: Re: Use of rain.
Post by: Guy on 02 April 2011, 10:07
Its raining outside, should I still wash the car?
Should I just rinse or use a noodle mit to remove dirt?
Don't want to cause damage!

yes, you can wash in the rain... you still need to rinse your car though
Title: Re: Use of rain.
Post by: tech1889 on 02 April 2011, 17:20
i wash my car when raining  :smiley:
Title: Re: Use of rain.
Post by: jmsheahan on 02 April 2011, 17:37
Dedication!
Title: Re: Use of rain.
Post by: Dan J on 02 April 2011, 18:58
yep as guy said just rinse the car first as you normally would and wash as normal.
Title: Re: Use of rain.
Post by: Big Tone on 03 April 2011, 07:20
Dedication!

More of an addiction I think, started by just cleaning the car normally. Now I clean the beast daily!

Once I have my rotary, it will step up a gear.

She is by no means perfect, but ain't bad for a ten year old car on a limited budget.
Title: Re: Use of rain.
Post by: jmsheahan on 05 April 2011, 11:49
Dedication!

More of an addiction I think, started by just cleaning the car normally. Now I clean the beast daily!

Once I have my rotary, it will step up a gear.

She is by no means perfect, but ain't bad for a ten year old car on a limited budget.


Daily?!

My mates/family take the piss for cleaning my car weekly  :laugh:

Good on you though.
Title: Re: Use of rain.
Post by: Big Tone on 05 April 2011, 13:03
Not a full clean, just a little.

Keeps on top of things.
Title: Re: Use of rain.
Post by: tech1889 on 07 April 2011, 22:44
one word... loser  :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Use of rain.
Post by: Big Tone on 07 April 2011, 23:52
one word... loser  :grin: :grin: :grin:

A bit un-called for if you ask me, see quote from yourself on 20th March;

Quote from: tech1889
well you should only need to polish your car 1-2 times a year if you look affter it.. just wash weekly and top up wax.. job done.. takes me about 2-3 hours a week to wash hoover etc

2-3 hours per week! I spend 5-10mins per day, wash and wax every couple of weeks or so, you work it out!
Title: Re: Use of rain.
Post by: Guy on 08 April 2011, 00:21


Quote from: tech1889
well you should only need to polish your car 1-2 times a year if you look affter it.. just wash weekly and top up wax.. job done.. takes me about 2-3 hours a week to wash hoover etc

2-3 hours per week! I spend 5-10mins per day, wash and wax every couple of weeks or so, you work it out!
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what do you do in those 5-10mins per day?
Title: Re: Use of rain.
Post by: Big Tone on 08 April 2011, 00:35
Quick detailer to remove water spots, smears etc.
It does remove the wax and rain repellent eventually but as long as I do a good wash and wax every couple of weeks age is always shiny and beads very well.

I used to spend every sat morning washing and waxing, thought id try a little every day and it kind stuck, plus I now get more time in the pub because I can lite in on a sat!ll.
Title: Re: Use of rain.
Post by: Guy on 08 April 2011, 01:12
Quick detailer to remove water spots, smears etc.
It does remove the wax and rain repellent eventually but as long as I do a good wash and wax every couple of weeks age is always shiny and beads very well.

I used to spend every sat morning washing and waxing, thought id try a little every day and it kind stuck, plus I now get more time in the pub because I can lite in on a sat!ll.

be careful if you're over relying on QD... you can end up just wiping dirt across the surface

I have found that there is no replacement for a quick wash, save yourself 20mins a week by just doing a half hour wash at the weekend  :wink:
Title: Re: Use of rain.
Post by: Big Tone on 08 April 2011, 01:50
Quick detailer to remove water spots, smears etc.
It does remove the wax and rain repellent eventually but as long as I do a good wash and wax every couple of weeks age is always shiny and beads very well.

I used to spend every sat morning washing and waxing, thought id try a little every day and it kind stuck, plus I now get more time in the pub because I can lite in on a sat!ll.

be careful if you're over relying on QD... you can end up just wiping dirt across the surface

I have found that there is no replacement for a quick wash, save yourself 20mins a week by just doing a half hour wash at the weekend  :wink:

I if miss a few days or there is rough weather, I wil always give her a quick wash because I don't wasn't to risk marking the paint due to the amount of dirt on it,