Would you use a state of the art carwash?
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Being in frigid Chicago, I struggle with this everyday.
I just can't seem to find a reasonablely close handwash near my house in the western burbs. My dealer offers free handwashes, but the porters, although earnest and nice kids, are not exactly detail oriented.
My solution was (and this is not for everybody) to: lower my expectations for a perfect swirl free finish. I figure this is the cost I pay for enjoying my turbo in the salt and grime filled winters of Chicago.
I'll use the automatic carwashes for the winter to get the salt and grime off the body and undercarraige (something the handwash places can't do anyways). I'll cast a blind eye for winter (the swirls are covered by the salt anyways
) and then, I'll pour blood, sweat, and tears into the finish come spring/summer.
I just can't seem to find a reasonablely close handwash near my house in the western burbs. My dealer offers free handwashes, but the porters, although earnest and nice kids, are not exactly detail oriented.
My solution was (and this is not for everybody) to: lower my expectations for a perfect swirl free finish. I figure this is the cost I pay for enjoying my turbo in the salt and grime filled winters of Chicago.
I'll use the automatic carwashes for the winter to get the salt and grime off the body and undercarraige (something the handwash places can't do anyways). I'll cast a blind eye for winter (the swirls are covered by the salt anyways
) and then, I'll pour blood, sweat, and tears into the finish come spring/summer.
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Hi Greta - tried to shoot you a PM but your box isn't set up to receive.
Apparently I have a twin downtown - it wasn't me.
White is such a fantastic color for Porsches - really looking forward to seeing yours. It does have the real bonus of being a great swirl hiding color.
Apparently I have a twin downtown - it wasn't me.
White is such a fantastic color for Porsches - really looking forward to seeing yours. It does have the real bonus of being a great swirl hiding color.
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If you don't have time, I would consider calling http://www.3lgautodetail.com
Tell Aaron I sent you. I would pass on letting the dealer do anything.
Tell Aaron I sent you. I would pass on letting the dealer do anything.
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Being in frigid Chicago, I struggle with this everyday.
I just can't seem to find a reasonablely close handwash near my house in the western burbs. My dealer offers free handwashes, but the porters, although earnest and nice kids, are not exactly detail oriented.
My solution was (and this is not for everybody) to: lower my expectations for a perfect swirl free finish. I figure this is the cost I pay for enjoying my turbo in the salt and grime filled winters of Chicago.
I'll use the automatic carwashes for the winter to get the salt and grime off the body and undercarraige (something the handwash places can't do anyways). I'll cast a blind eye for winter (the swirls are covered by the salt anyways) and then, I'll pour blood, sweat, and tears into the finish come spring/summer.
I just can't seem to find a reasonablely close handwash near my house in the western burbs. My dealer offers free handwashes, but the porters, although earnest and nice kids, are not exactly detail oriented.
My solution was (and this is not for everybody) to: lower my expectations for a perfect swirl free finish. I figure this is the cost I pay for enjoying my turbo in the salt and grime filled winters of Chicago.
I'll use the automatic carwashes for the winter to get the salt and grime off the body and undercarraige (something the handwash places can't do anyways). I'll cast a blind eye for winter (the swirls are covered by the salt anyways
) and then, I'll pour blood, sweat, and tears into the finish come spring/summer.Gee, I can't imagine! I can handle washing myself once a week, I enjoy washing - and I can't complain when I hear what others have to deal with like you in places like Chicago.
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I would say no....IMO....But They are offering this at LOKEY Mercedes-Benz...I havent to my SL 500 there in a long time. If you are a busy person and dont have time to spend 1 hr washing/detailing your car at east once a week then take it to the dealer.
We have 4 cars and taking them all to the car wash is a PITA(at $25 a pop). I have a commercial grade pressure washer and use it on the all the cars. I dont carve my name in the paint or anything. Keep it at 1/2 throttle and keep the nozzle 2-3 FT away and im fine.
I wash my 997TT every time a drive it. Lat week I drove it for 7 days str8. I ended up washing it twice. Cant stand a dirty PORSCHE.
We have 4 cars and taking them all to the car wash is a PITA(at $25 a pop). I have a commercial grade pressure washer and use it on the all the cars. I dont carve my name in the paint or anything. Keep it at 1/2 throttle and keep the nozzle 2-3 FT away and im fine.
I wash my 997TT every time a drive it. Lat week I drove it for 7 days str8. I ended up washing it twice. Cant stand a dirty PORSCHE.
Bye bye paint
I almost got a job at Barrier motors, but they wont hire you if you're under 21
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Sorry, I can't get my PM to work - have tried everything! I sent you my email. Saw your twin again today!
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Love your attitude! Any swirls or dulling of your paint or problems?
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Honestly, there's nothing significant after eight months of bringing it to the car wash three times a week. And by "significant," I guess I really mean "noticeable." Yes, there are some micro-scratches, but I don't think they've gotten any worse from washing it. And I'll get it buffed in the spring and it'll look like a piano.
But honestly, even if I had the cash for a Veyron, I'd still bring it to the car wash or I'd have it lovingly hand washed by someone else. More power to those of you who enjoy washing by hand. Whatever turns you on. It's just not my thing. I'd rather sleep, play video games, drive my car, ride my bike, go out with friends, or even work. And for only $800 per year, I can roll into my car wash as often as I feel like. Three times a day if I was crazy enough.
But honestly, even if I had the cash for a Veyron, I'd still bring it to the car wash or I'd have it lovingly hand washed by someone else. More power to those of you who enjoy washing by hand. Whatever turns you on. It's just not my thing. I'd rather sleep, play video games, drive my car, ride my bike, go out with friends, or even work. And for only $800 per year, I can roll into my car wash as often as I feel like. Three times a day if I was crazy enough.
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Ouch! Probably dragging a lot of dirt behind that blade with a simple rinse. What color is your car?
