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Apr 13, 2009 | 04:56 PM

Vette4Lyfe

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From: Burlington, Ontario

Quick Question

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?

,Thanks

Apr 13, 2009 | 05:09 PM

JoesC5

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From: Springfield MO

I keep mine clean between washes by not driving it.

Apr 13, 2009 | 05:09 PM

Vette_DD

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St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24

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.

Apr 13, 2009 | 05:11 PM

not08crmanymore

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From: queensbury ny

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.

Apr 13, 2009 | 05:14 PM

BigJoe

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From: Hurst, TX USA

Calif. duster and Griot's Speed Shine. But then I have white which doesn't show the dirt as much.

Apr 13, 2009 | 05:18 PM

Vette Suspension

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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.

Last edited by Vette Suspension; Apr 13, 2009 at 05:39 PM.

Apr 13, 2009 | 05:19 PM

Red Rochester

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I hand wash my baby when ever She needs it.

Apr 13, 2009 | 05:19 PM

C-INRED

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St. Jude Donor '06

California Duster.
Detail spray and a microfiber cloth.

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Apr 13, 2009 | 05:20 PM

Raazor

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California Car Duster plus Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Detailer.

Apr 13, 2009 | 06:03 PM

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PJRed2008

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If you could keep it clean between washes it wouldn't need washing.

Apr 13, 2009 | 06:07 PM

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BRT09

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Originally Posted by Red Rochester

I hand wash my baby when ever She needs it.

Apr 13, 2009 | 06:10 PM

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Rogers 07

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Dirt is cheaper than water !!!! why mess with it ???

Apr 13, 2009 | 06:11 PM

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MARSC6

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From: Wilkes-Barre Pa

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.

Apr 13, 2009 | 06:19 PM

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bearnest41

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Quote:

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.

Apr 13, 2009 | 06:58 PM

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cmonkey713

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Quote:

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.

Apr 13, 2009 | 06:59 PM

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dvilin

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Works for me.

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Originally Posted by Raazor

California Car Duster plus Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Detailer.

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