zzzmanzzz

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I am living in california and the road is full of dust. I used to wash my Z every week but now i only wash it every month and sometimes a little over a month.

anyone has tips on how to keep the Z clean without washing it often? She is a garage queen...

davidv

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Keep the car in the garage with a cover. Do not drive it!

*Boose*

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Welp, I wash mine daily to keep her clean.

terrasmak

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Maybe once a month, sometimes it stays clean, most of the time we get 30 seconds of rain to fck it up.

SoldzMyZ

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usually about once a month. car is garaged though so just dusting it every few days help keep the dirt off. washing it every week is a waste of time and unnecessary at that. Usually, I try to wash and wax it about every 6-7 months give or take.

Flo-ridaZ33

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Once Bi-weekly... I do the interior every other day. I wax every 3 months, Polish & clay bar every 6 months. Take off the wheels to clean the wheel wells, do the inner barrels, polish the lips every month. Clean the headliner and leather every month as well. I detail the engine every other wash. I use to do this professionally so I doesnt take me as long as one may think. I use Griot's for most everything.

dmroberson

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I wash mine every week... Used to use a California Duster to dust the car off during the week, but that got old...

zzzmanzzz

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dusting sounds great to me. i should try this. thanks

Kyle R

Wash weekly, Wax monthly, Clay bar every 6 month, Polish yearly if needed, or whenever a defect in the paint comes up.

winchman

Oh, boy. I have to admit I haven't washed my Z once yet. The dealer washes it when they change the oil every 5 months or so. I always forget to tell them they don't have to do that. I do clean the glass all around (including the headlights and mirrors) every so often.

The car lives in the garage, and the occasional drive in hard rain is pretty good at keeping it clean.

I've washed my Arctic White '00 Silverado twice since it was new. The last time was after a trip near the beach in 2004. It has a wonderful patina from staying outside that discourages people from brushing up against it.

And it's about the same for the wife's '03 Accord.

Washing cars isn't high on my list of things to do or have done. I've got more important and enjoyable things to do with my time and my money.

I'll be wearing my asbestos undies for a while.

PikeZ_350

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I wash mine anywhere between 1-3 times a week, depending on the weather.

scotts300

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Keep a microfiber towel and a bottle of Quick Detail in the car. Give it a spritz when it's dusty. There is no need to do a full wash if it's just a little dusty. Do NOT use a California Duster or similar, those just scratch the paint.

Bad.

Rain water does not make a car clean, please. So you'll spend the $ to buy a $30k car, but not spend the 75 cents (amortized cost for soap and water) and 30 minutes to wash your car? The dealer washes around here are a joke.

arsey51

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Once every two weeks depending on how dirty she may be. In between, I use the Calif duster. Ususally clay once every six months.

abo

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i wash my car every saturday morning (interior/exterior). smoke is a bad habit and leaves ash everywhere! i use meguiars quick wax every week. wax every quarter and full claybar session bi-annually. i've noticed that quick wax helps keep the car clean longer and it smells like gummy bears!!!

scotts300

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CA duster is pooh. That's why you have to clay.

Try the Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Detailer. You'll love it.

abo

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lol i have that too! i'm a big meguiar's fan. been going through all their product. Usually after the wash i go over with ultimate quick detail, follow'd by the quick wax. sometimes i wonder whats in that bottle, and if i just paid for distilled water lol

abo

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heres some of the arsenal and a detail job i did recently for my cousins girlfriend.

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PerfZ

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Cali Duster & Clay bar have nothing to do with each other. I like my duster.
Quick Detailer FTW, regardless of brand.

quakerroatmeal

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I wash every Saturday morning inside/out religiously as well. FK 425 quick detailer > all quick detailers.

BornSlippyZ

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I used to wash her every week when she was a DD, garaged now I wash her every couple of months. Also I did not know the CA duster causes scratches...I am going to try and use the spray detailer with microfiber when she gets a little dusty.