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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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How does everyone here keep their car clean between car washes? I end up cleaning our vette once every week because of the building brake dust, exterior dust and dirt. Is this normal or is there actually a way to keep the car looking brand new between washes?

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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 05:09 PM
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I keep mine clean between washes by not driving it.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 05:09 PM
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I use a coin-operated car wash with a wand about once a week. The exterior gets no other treatment between car washes. In the spring, because of pollen, I may wash every 4 or 5 days, but it's a 4 minute wash for $1.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 05:11 PM
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I'm over the need to keep the car clean 24/7.I drive it,enjoy it and clean it every few days when it's out.Touchless car wash and a shammy.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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Calif. duster and Griot's Speed Shine. But then I have white which doesn't show the dirt as much.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 05:18 PM
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The only was is to wash it. Rejex helps a lot with black. I just put it on last week. Took it out for a short 20 mile ride and you would think I never took it out of the garage. And I'm Corvette **** about the car.

The duster is something I would really never use except a totally clean car the just needs dust removed. With the duster all you do is scratch the car with the surface dirt already on the car.

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I hand wash my baby when ever She needs it.
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California Duster.
Detail spray and a microfiber cloth.
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If you could keep it clean between washes it wouldn't need washing.
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Dirt is cheaper than water !!!! why mess with it ???
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For the wheels I use a damp towel. The rest of the car gets the california duster. If the car is to dirty for that I wash it.
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Originally Posted by 08crm
I'm over the need to keep the car clean 24/7.I drive it,enjoy it and clean it every few days when it's out.Touchless car wash and a shammy.
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Originally Posted by Raazor
California Car Duster plus Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Detailer.



Thats about it. If you have a dark colored car be careful with the CD, if not used carefully you can cause serious hologram scratches.
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