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Dec 23, 2010 | 09:26 PM

#41

studiovette

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From: Jersey Strong NY/NJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom's_03SVT

Quarterly

You sound like ur rebalancing ur 401k lol

Dec 24, 2010 | 01:52 AM

#42

TulsaVette

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From: Tulsa OK

Once a year, but I only wash it 4-6 times a year so it lasts.

Dec 24, 2010 | 04:46 AM

#43

foremaw

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From: Providence Forge, VA

St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonnevillebill

2X per year.

Same here, with Zaino. California duster and detail spray where needed before every drive.

Dec 24, 2010 | 07:27 AM

#44

blueyeszr1

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Quote:

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!

Dec 24, 2010 | 09:53 AM

#45

jimmie jam

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From: FORT LAUDERDALE FL

4 years old next week. washed 4 times and waxed 3 times.

Dec 24, 2010 | 10:01 AM

#46

Boomer111

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From: Bay Area Ca.

Quote:

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.

Dec 24, 2010 | 01:48 PM

#47

Bandit1

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From: Sun Devil Country

Quote:

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!

Dec 24, 2010 | 02:40 PM

#48

Hoonose

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From: Arizona

Quote:

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.

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Dec 24, 2010 | 02:59 PM

#49

Monterey C6

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The Vette when ever I want to for enjoyment.

The wife's upper lip, once a week. lol

Dec 24, 2010 | 03:44 PM

#50

2bubbas

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From: Indian River MI

Not often- neither wash or wax-

Dec 24, 2010 | 04:34 PM

#51

BostonJoel

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From: Atlanta GA from Boston MA

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

Dec 24, 2010 | 05:45 PM

#52

mikez51c6

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From: clearwater fl

St. Jude Donor '11

Usually when ever I have A few beers and get bored

Dec 24, 2010 | 07:53 PM

#53

Melting Slicks

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From: Escondido Ca

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..

Dec 24, 2010 | 07:58 PM

#54

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

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From: South Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by KX

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.

Dec 24, 2010 | 08:33 PM

#55

ZFIDDY1

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From: North OC California

Quote:

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.

Dec 24, 2010 | 11:58 PM

#56

lh4x4

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From: Cambridge Illinois

That reminds me that I forgot to wax my cars this year.

Dec 25, 2010 | 09:10 PM

#57

studiovette

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From: Jersey Strong NY/NJ

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.

Dec 25, 2010 | 09:42 PM

#58

talionstallion21

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From: Peterborough NH

Once or twice per year.

Dec 25, 2010 | 09:59 PM

#59

ZenOhSix

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From: Olathe Kansas

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: