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Old 03-31-2012, 05:49 AM
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Every time i drive im DBGM vette in the rain even for a mile it gets dirty, is there anyway to keep clean in rain?
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Old 03-31-2012, 06:13 AM
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Only way to keep it clean when it's raining is to not drive it......
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Old 03-31-2012, 06:33 AM
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Only way to keep it clean when it's raining is to not drive it......
It's worked well for me for 12 years.
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Old 03-31-2012, 07:46 AM
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Every time i drive im DBGM vette in the rain even for a mile it gets dirty, is there anyway to keep clean in rain?


Really ?
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Old 03-31-2012, 07:49 AM
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Really ?
Can't be serious
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Old 03-31-2012, 07:55 AM
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by now the last C5 ever built is pushing 8 years old. drive it, wash when necessary, repeat.
its a car.
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by now the last C5 ever built is pushing 8 years old. drive it, wash when necessary, repeat.
its a car.
Couldn't More!
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Every time i drive im DBGM vette in the rain even for a mile it gets dirty, is there anyway to keep clean in rain?
This has got to be a trick question for sure.
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Old 03-31-2012, 08:38 AM
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Lots of wax and high speed
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Old 03-31-2012, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Papas02C5
Only way to keep it clean when it's raining is to not drive it......
That's my thought as well.
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Old 03-31-2012, 08:53 AM
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No, there is no way to keep it clean in the rain.
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Old 03-31-2012, 08:59 AM
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I took delivery of my new '07 back then, at the Museum, in a driving rain. It was sparkling perfect one moment and dirty within seconds. Still looks nice to this day!
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I took delivery of my new '07 back then, at the Museum, in a driving rain. It was sparkling perfect one moment and dirty within seconds. Still looks nice to this day!
Yes there is a way, but I'm waiting on my patent to clear, so I can't tell you.
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No, there is no way to keep it clean in the rain.
Come on Everyone Knows Porsche's dont get dirty in the rain






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I use an umbrella, easy to do, I have a convertible.
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Originally Posted by Green_Devil
Every time i drive im DBGM vette in the rain even for a mile it gets dirty, is there anyway to keep clean in rain?
Maybe a Rainbow car cover will help?
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Well of course there is. Since I have a coupe, I have a very large rear trunk and in it, I always keep a six foot wide roll of Saranwrap. As soon as it starts raining, I simply pull over, wrap the entire car with Saranwrap and go about my business. When it stops raining, I just cut the wrap off and away I go.

Now, I will say that doing the wheels is a bit more complicated, but I manage to tuck it in on both sides to keep the wheels nice and clean.

I'm also checking with Glad Bags to see if they have something bigger than a gallon storage bag. Something about 16 feet long and 7 feet wide, but until they get back with me, the Saranwrap works just fine.
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Come to think of it, large freezer bags should work!
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Lots of wax and high speed
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