Notices
Detailing Forum Advice on detailing from the experts.
View Poll Results: How often do you wash your car?
More than once a week
13
13.83%
Weekly
40
42.55%
Bi-Weekly
18
19.15%
Monthly
16
17.02%
Rain does a good job cleaning my car
7
7.45%
Voters: 94. You may not vote on this poll

How often do you wash your car?

Old 04-28-2006, 08:10 AM
  #1  
Detailed Image
Registered
Thread Starter
 
Detailed Image's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Albany, NY
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default How often do you wash your car?

Lets hear how often you guys are out there washing you vehicles. Also post up how often you give it the full detail.

I'm usually a weekly wash + spray on topper and monthly detailing schedule that looks like this:

April: Complete Detail - wash/dry -> clay -> cutting polish -> finishing polish -> glaze -> sealant -> carnauba wax

May: Maintenance Step - wash/dry -> carnauba wax

June: Maintenance Step - wash/dry -> carnauba wax

July: Strip Protection and Reseal - wash/dry -> finishing polish -> sealant -> carnauba wax

August: Maintenance Step - wash/dry -> carnauba wax

September: Maintenance Step - wash/dry -> carnauba wax

October: Complete Detail - wash/dry -> clay -> cutting polish -> finishing polish -> glaze -> sealant -> carnauba wax

November: Maintenance Step - wash/dry -> carnauba wax

December: Maintenance Step - wash/dry -> carnauba wax

January: Strip Protection and Reseal - wash/dry -> finishing polish -> sealant -> carnauba wax

February: Maintenance Step - wash/dry -> carnauba wax

March: Maintenance Step - wash/dry -> carnauba wax

April: Complete Detail - wash/dry -> clay -> cutting polish -> finishing polish -> glaze -> sealant -> carnauba wax

This ensures you are always properly protected and minimize any visible imperfections at all times.

Lets hear your schedule.

Sincerely,

George @ Detailed Image
Old 08-28-2006, 06:09 AM
  #2  
boltuprite
Senior Member
 
boltuprite's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Toronto
Posts: 147
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

basically whenever it needs it.
Old 08-29-2006, 08:31 AM
  #3  
prelude1897
Senior Member
 
prelude1897's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: TX
Posts: 581
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I probably wash my car about 2-3 times a week sometimes
Old 08-29-2006, 12:38 PM
  #4  
ReVenGe
Registered User
 
ReVenGe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,629
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by prelude1897
I probably wash my car about 2-3 times a week sometimes
daaaaaamn
Old 08-30-2006, 04:33 AM
  #5  
boltuprite
Senior Member
 
boltuprite's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Toronto
Posts: 147
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Well lately it's been like almost every day. Of course the car is only a month old and well...."it's my baby"
Old 09-02-2006, 06:10 PM
  #6  
autofreak
Senior Member
 
autofreak's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 297
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by boltuprite
Well lately it's been like almost every day. Of course the car is only a month old and well...."it's my baby"
You'll wash the pain right off. J.K.
I wash the exterior and clean the interior every other week.
Old 09-02-2006, 07:51 PM
  #7  
Chimbo
Member
 
Chimbo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 143
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

i probably wash my car every 3-4 weeks.
Old 09-02-2006, 08:10 PM
  #8  
jscsir10
Junior Member
 
jscsir10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

i wash my car weekly, and i always keep the interoir clean. but i dont use the foamy spray tire cleaner.
whats a good wax and hand wash formula to use? i use meguires. and i have had no badd comments on it..
Old 09-03-2006, 04:23 AM
  #9  
Detailed Image
Registered
Thread Starter
 
Detailed Image's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Albany, NY
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Meguiars is probably the best over the counter product for maintaining your vehicle, however if you are looking to step up the durability, ease of use, enhanced gloss and depth and more, then look into some brands such as Menzerna, Poorboy's World, Klasse, P21s and ClearKote. Let me know if you need any suggestions.

Sincerely,

George @ Detailed Image

Originally Posted by jscsir10
i wash my car weekly, and i always keep the interoir clean. but i dont use the foamy spray tire cleaner.
whats a good wax and hand wash formula to use? i use meguires. and i have had no badd comments on it..
Old 09-03-2006, 09:59 AM
  #10  
jscsir10
Junior Member
 
jscsir10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default info on products

is there a place ware i can get these products? such as a local parts store or such? Or do i have to order them from a site?


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:56 PM.