How often??

[gr330zhp]

How often do you wash your ZHP? Other cars?

It was always once a week for my ZHP as well if I was going somewhere special. This year though this New England weather has been so odd, lots of nice weather everyday, but it rains for about 5-10 minutes almost everyday :( So this year it has been more like twice a week for the ZHP. I love how it looks clean, so even with dust on it, I cant stand it. As for my VW, in the winter it is washed once a week to keep all the salt off, in the summer, maybe every couple weeks, depending on how much it is driven(not much in the summer)

So how about you guys?

[kayger12]

At least once a week, twice a week if necessary.

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[billschusteriv]

About once a week, depending on weather conditions.

With the dust issue, you might want to consider getting a California Car Duster. Dane let me use his - they are pretty sweet.

[az3579]

Nowadays, I'm lucky to get twice a month in. Would aim for once a week if time permitted.

As far as the duster is concerned, I found that the wax on it leaves a horrible haze on the finish and I find myself having to repolish after using, defeating the purpose. Does anyone have this issue?

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[Alphatek45]

Once a week. Weather permitting.

[Ryans323i]

About once a week, depending on weather conditions.

With the dust issue, you might want to consider getting a California Car Duster. Dane let me use his - they are pretty sweet.

I'm looking into getting one of these. How do you clean the duster?

[billschusteriv]

All I did was shake it while I was using it and before putting it away.

I think that's it. I'll let someone else chime in if they know different.

[danewilson77]

Yup.......Shake it off......prior to, and after use. Easy fella's.

[johnrando]

Yes, you don't clean the duster, just shake. BP, I used to have that parafin wax issue with a previous duster... it's supposed to wear off, but mine never seemed to. I broke down an bought a new one, and after the first use, it was not an issue. So, I use the duster mostly, and wash once/month.

[gr330zhp]

I only use the California duster at shows and stuff. Love the dash one though!

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[johnrando]

I should add that since I live in SoCal, it doesn't get rained on (except Dec-Jan) and it's garaged, so that really helps cut down the need for washing. I used to wash a previous car 1/week when I lived in Houston.

[fricker66]

Usually once a week here as well for all of my cars. Makes for a lot of washes on the weekend but my neighbors have come to expect seeing me outside taking care of them, ha.

[M0nk3y]

Due to me being away from home and the limited time I can go wash it, its usually 1-2 weeks. I depend on a fellow BMW friend to use his house, so I don't wanna run his water bill up



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[gr330zhp]

When Im at school, I go to the local car wash, late evenings once a week and hand wash it.

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[llll1l1ll]

I try to wash my car once a week, but it usually ends up being bi-weekly because of weather, time and hangovers. However, I am aggressive when it comes to removing bird poop. I get that off as fast as I can. My car is black, and so it's always dusty looking except for right after I wash it. I'm a firm believer, though, in keeping a good coat of wax on there to help prevent things from happening.

[jayjay_dee]

you guys are making me feel my ZHP is so dirty... ;)

well, its been just a week since i got my car and I havent washed her yet...

but for my X5, i used to wash her every weekend...
i plan to do the same to my ZHP...

[static667]

I was ok the weekly schedule. The I realized the my water is terrible and screwing up my paint. Now I live with dirt until I can afford a good filtration system. :(

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[az3579]

Yes, you don't clean the duster, just shake. BP, I used to have that parafin wax issue with a previous duster... it's supposed to wear off, but mine never seemed to. I broke down an bought a new one, and after the first use, it was not an issue. So, I use the duster mostly, and wash once/month.

Mine doesn't seem to wear off; just leaves that greasy-looking layer of wax. :(
Oh well.

[bullfrogs_M3]

Wash once a week
Wax once a month
Strip wax, polish, sealant, wax every 6-8 weeks

Daily use (when i'm home) use a microfiber duster: http://www.amazon.com/Carrand-97370AS-Microfiber-Shine-Duster/dp/B002G248WQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1312925900&sr=1-1

[johnnyrad]

Once a week or once every two weeks. I keep mine in the garage with a cover on it which helps. It's also not my daily driver so that really helps!

[cakM3]

I usually wash my ZHP once a week when detailing it. In between I am able to get away with detail spray and microfiber...pinstripe getting deleted...:biggrin

[Johal E32]

once a month... I hardly drive it. E32 used to be every week but now it's like twice a month. That may not seem like much but trust me, my cars are clean. (except for the E32, it has faded paint :(

[gr330zhp]

once a month... I hardly drive it. E32 used to be every week but now it's like twice a month. That may not seem like much but trust me, my cars are clean. (except for the e32, it has faded paint :(

E32 FTW! :headbang

[Oli77]

Once a month. But I'll clean my wheels once a week.

[llll1l1ll]

Wash once a week
Wax once a month
Strip wax, polish, sealant, wax every 6-8 weeks

Daily use (when i'm home) use a microfiber duster: http://www.amazon.com/Carrand-97370AS-Microfiber-Shine-Duster/dp/B002G248WQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1312925900&sr=1-1

Is it bad to wax your car that often?