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Old 12-23-2010, 09:26 PM
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You sound like ur rebalancing ur 401k lol
Old 12-24-2010, 01:52 AM
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Once a year, but I only wash it 4-6 times a year so it lasts.
Old 12-24-2010, 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by bonnevillebill
2X per year.
Same here, with Zaino. California duster and detail spray where needed before every drive.
Old 12-24-2010, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by wolfdogs
I stop counting... when ever I feel like it... LOL and:



thats a lot.



bwahahaahhahahaha

but i dont wax, I "polymer"..... Zaino Show Car Polish. FTW


There you go!
Old 12-24-2010, 09:53 AM
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4 years old next week. washed 4 times and waxed 3 times.
Old 12-24-2010, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by TulsaVette
Once a year, but I only wash it 4-6 times a year so it lasts.


But I will Klasse twice a year. If I really want special attention I will use the Ice. But then that leaves me with the dust problem later, but it does POP.
Old 12-24-2010, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ww1999
My Vette is a year round daily driver. I do a comprehensive polish and seal twice a year. I do a good wash maybe every couple of weeks and dust off in between as needed. Once in a while I will use a speed shine on a clean surface to gloss it up a bit. The car always looks great!
Old 12-24-2010, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmie jam
4 years old next week. washed 4 times and waxed 3 times.
6 years this past Oct.
Washed at least yearly, once went 13 months.
Wax every other year. CA duster every few weeks. Still looks great!
At 6 years the C6 and finish doing better than the C5 at the same age.
Old 12-24-2010, 02:59 PM
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The Vette when ever I want to for enjoyment.

The wife's upper lip, once a week. lol
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Not often- neither wash or wax-
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Twice a year for all three cars.

Z-2 and Z-5 on the Corvette
Meguiar's #21 (or NXT 2.0) on the two Nissans
Old 12-24-2010, 05:45 PM
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Usually when ever I have A few beers and get bored
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I never waxed my ZR-1 over a period of 17 years! The C6 has never been waxed at all. Paint on both cars pop and shine without wax just by using Rejex or polish and detail spray only. Both cars live or lived indoors in less than harsh weather. Learned years ago about wax build up and yellowing. Waste of time, energy and money in this part of the world..
Old 12-24-2010, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by KX
I never waxed my ZR-1 over a period of 17 years! The C6 has never been waxed at all. Paint on both cars pop and shine without wax just by using Rejex or polish and detail spray only. Both cars live or lived indoors in less than harsh weather. Learned years ago about wax build up and yellowing. Waste of time, energy and money in this part of the world..
Paint sealants (like Rejex) are just another form of waxing. They are synthetic waxes. Also there are some great myths on traditional waxes and yellowing. Commonly its the products within the wax (polishes, cleaners) that cause color differences. Most 'nuba based waxes actually wear down and wash away over time. You can however use a polish (abrasive) or cleaner (chemical) to remove any old product as desired.
Old 12-24-2010, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by tonypittman
Pretty much the same here. NXT every 3-4 weeks. Probably more than necessary, but hey...
Not for a **** product like Meg's....it comes off within 3 weeks.


Collinite 845 twice a year or when beading is diminished, polished with Optimum products.
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That reminds me that I forgot to wax my cars this year.
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As expected a big range and difference. But I don't get how some say they never do? That's just crazy to me. Poor car! bring it by I'll do it in 20 minutes.

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Old 12-25-2010, 09:42 PM
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Once or twice per year.
Old 12-25-2010, 09:59 PM
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I have a lot of reading to do... Not much of a car detailer. I typically just get in and drive. Yet, my car is in immaculate condition and I want to participate in car shows, etc. So my wife purchased this today from Auto-Geeks:



So I may be waxing quite often. :P

Mike
Old 12-25-2010, 11:26 PM
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you will love the wolgang products, it will look great, it will protect the paint and hope you enjoy doing it as much as i do


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