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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 06:07 PM
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I enjoy detailing my Z, so I usually do it each Saturday. Wash, dry, Zaino, interior. Takes me about three hours, but it's three hours well spent. Can't beat the end result.
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 06:16 PM
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Depends on how much I drive my ZR. I wash it when its dirty and detail around monthly!
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 05:58 AM
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Weather permitting, I wash weekly. I have other tasks that I do on a monthly basis, or quarterly. I apply Zaino as needed.
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
Weather permitting, I wash weekly. I have other tasks that I do on a monthly basis, or quarterly. I apply Zaino as needed.
Agree. Depends how you define detailing.

Engine bay? Wheels? Wheel wells? Interior? Door jambs? Exhaust under the car?

I don't attempt all those areas in the same day. Usually I wash the car and add one additional task such as the door jambs.

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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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every month and a half...
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 05:21 AM
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I Wash only when it needs it. Tends to be about once every 2-3 weeks since it doesnt get driven much. I always use a quick detailer after washing too.
I wax with a carnuba about every 5-6 weeks (I use collinite on the dd, so that lasts about 6 months)
Full clay/polish/seal/wax, leather clean/condition, interior, etc type detail is about once or twice a year for both cars.
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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Wash 1 or 2 times a week, followed by quick detailer.
Wax 1 or 2 times a month.
Clay, polish and wax once every four months.

Same for wife's Expedition, can't stand a dirty vehicle!
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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If the weather is good, once a week.
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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I go crazy washing my car but I don't waz it near enough
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 06:49 PM
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what kind of clay bar do u suggest...i was nearlly every week and try to wax every 4 or 5 but i want to do a real good clay bar this week
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