How often do you guys wash your vets?
07-19-2016, 11:13 AM
#121
Burning Brakes
I used to be good about washing it weekly, but life gets in the way. Now I just do it when it needs it and I have the time and energy to do so. My car is silver so it hides the dust better than others. But it is also a daily driver even in the rain sometimes. I do however store it in the winter being in Chicago.
I wax only once a year and it still shines up nice in my opinion.
I wax only once a year and it still shines up nice in my opinion.
I'll wax it twice a year, spring and autumn, and in between I'll use detail spray (Mother's or Meguiars).
07-19-2016, 12:37 PM
#123
Le Mans Master
The enemies of a car's longevity are pollution, the sun, oxidation, acid rain, ozone, road chemicals, UV rays, extremes in temperatures and moisture. It just amazes me that people believe getting their car wet once a week is good for it.
Last edited by JR-01; 07-20-2016 at 09:53 AM.
07-19-2016, 12:39 PM
#124
Drifting
I like to get a nice protective coat of dirt, dust, and road grime on there to make sure nothing touches the paint
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07-19-2016, 12:48 PM
#125
1/4 mile/AutoX
so what your saying is the car was never built to be driven in the rain ????
07-19-2016, 12:57 PM
#126
Originally Posted by nsogiba
I like to get a nice protective coat of dirt, dust, and road grime on there to make sure nothing touches the paint
07-19-2016, 02:46 PM
#127
Drifting
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Dirt does not stick. If I do get caught in the rain, I hose the lower part off, squeegee it off, then quick detail it. Works for me!
Dave
07-19-2016, 03:18 PM
#128
Le Mans Master
07-19-2016, 08:45 PM
#131
Drifting
My car is garaged and is not my DD. I hit with the Meguiars Ultimate Wash once a week to get the dust and road dirt off. Once a month or so I will run it though the touchless spray wash at the gas station down the street then use Mothers Instant Detailer.
07-19-2016, 10:58 PM
#132
Drifting
I have no words to describe how bad this logic is.
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07-20-2016, 09:47 AM
#133
Le Mans Master
It doesn't look like you know what the word logic means. Let me help you.
Survivor antique cars make it this long because of how they were treated. They were kept as dry as possible. Getting a car wet once a week increases corrosion on electrical terminals and components, promotes rust on anything made of steel and deteriorates rubber and some plastics. It will shorten the life of a car. There were just threads last week about some brake lines rusted and grounds that were corroded. Both caused by moisture. Do you understand that? Now if you actually believes it's good for a car to get wet at least once a week for it's entire life, go for it.
Truth: The dryer you keep a car the longer it will last. Why do you think we try to store them inside?
Survivor antique cars make it this long because of how they were treated. They were kept as dry as possible. Getting a car wet once a week increases corrosion on electrical terminals and components, promotes rust on anything made of steel and deteriorates rubber and some plastics. It will shorten the life of a car. There were just threads last week about some brake lines rusted and grounds that were corroded. Both caused by moisture. Do you understand that? Now if you actually believes it's good for a car to get wet at least once a week for it's entire life, go for it.
Truth: The dryer you keep a car the longer it will last. Why do you think we try to store them inside?
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07-20-2016, 12:07 PM
#135
07-20-2016, 12:14 PM
#136
07-20-2016, 12:23 PM
#137
1/4 mile/AutoX
07-20-2016, 12:25 PM
#138
1/4 mile/AutoX
it isn't how much the car gets wet // it's how long it stays wet 
07-20-2016, 12:33 PM
#139
Le Mans Master
I guess you guys don't quite understand. Water is not a car's friend. Water is one reason why cars don't last very long. Getting a car wet once a week on purpose really makes no sense to me. It has nothing to do with driving in the rain. I have been dealing with old cars for almost 50 years and it did not take me long to figure out they last longer if you keep them as dry as possible.
07-20-2016, 12:39 PM
#140
Race Director
I guess you guys don't quite understand. Water is not a car's friend. Water is one reason why cars don't last very long. Getting a car wet once a week on purpose really makes no sense to me. It has nothing to do with driving in the rain. I have been dealing with old cars for almost 50 years and it did not take me long to figure out they last longer if you keep them as dry as possible.
I agree in principle, but IMO, it's UV from the sun, when speaking of a car's finish. All things mechanical/electric are more affected by moisture. I live in a very low humidity, but desert hot for about 5 mos./year, so an insulated garage is nice to have.