Haven’t cleaned my car in a month
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DOCG said:
What does the rain have to do with how much time you have available?
Oh look, another stroppy first response for no good reason. Maybe his work and family commitments mean he's not got many windows-of-opportunity to wash the car, and if it's raining during those windows then he's stuffed?Glad to see someone is keeping PH's bad-rep alive!
OP - I wouldn't worry too much - rain isn't going to cause any problems, most of the issues (even with modern galvanised bodies) come from winter driving on salted roads (underside + stone chipped bodywork, in the main.
havoc said:
DOCG said:
What does the rain have to do with how much time you have available?
Oh look, another stroppy first response for no good reason. Maybe his work and family commitments mean he's not got many windows-of-opportunity to wash the car, and if it's raining during those windows then he's stuffed?Glad to see someone is keeping PH's bad-rep alive!
OP - I wouldn't worry too much - rain isn't going to cause any problems, most of the issues (even with modern galvanised bodies) come from winter driving on salted roads (underside + stone chipped bodywork, in the main.
DOCG said:
havoc said:
DOCG said:
What does the rain have to do with how much time you have available?
Oh look, another stroppy first response for no good reason. Maybe his work and family commitments mean he's not got many windows-of-opportunity to wash the car, and if it's raining during those windows then he's stuffed?Glad to see someone is keeping PH's bad-rep alive!
OP - I wouldn't worry too much - rain isn't going to cause any problems, most of the issues (even with modern galvanised bodies) come from winter driving on salted roads (underside + stone chipped bodywork, in the main.
The commitments wont increase but if they and dry spells clash I very much doubt taking his children to (i.e)football practice will be allowed to wait as the OP is washing the car.
Agreed it seems a poor use of time to wash the paintwork in this weather. A paint sealant should certainly act as a sacrificial layer for the finish underneath but in all honesty, clearcoat is seriously tough stuff and will be fine with any normal contaminants.
When it’s really bad and salty in the winter I give the diamond-cut wheels a wash down every week just to stop the salt getting ingrained, plus the windows, and do the rest of the car properly when I can.
When it’s really bad and salty in the winter I give the diamond-cut wheels a wash down every week just to stop the salt getting ingrained, plus the windows, and do the rest of the car properly when I can.
When I do find the time to wash the motor I find this spray on wax keeps it looking a little bit cleaner for a little bit longer.
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Little difference between rain and spraying the body via a hose pipe, its water either way.
Don't quite understand why people would not was their cars during winter, its once the salt goes down that regular washing becomes vital to keep the salt off as much as possible, this assumes the sensible would also regularly rinse things underneath the car so the salt doesn't become imbedded in the nooks and crannies.
You can soon see the neglected cars, those diamond cut wheels will be about buggered after the second winter having spent 4 months each time with salt ingrained into baked on brake dust doing it worst.
Don't quite understand why people would not was their cars during winter, its once the salt goes down that regular washing becomes vital to keep the salt off as much as possible, this assumes the sensible would also regularly rinse things underneath the car so the salt doesn't become imbedded in the nooks and crannies.
You can soon see the neglected cars, those diamond cut wheels will be about buggered after the second winter having spent 4 months each time with salt ingrained into baked on brake dust doing it worst.
Don't worry OP, there's little out and about just now that'll be doing your car any more harm than just looking dirty.
Yes road salt isn't ideal to leave on but many do and it doesn't kill your car (although some parts of the car won't like it).
If you have some sort of protection on it, you'll find it'll clean easy enough when you do wash it. Usually when you have a coating applied, it's protecting the shiny polished finish it should have had before being put on the car.
I haven't washed my other half's car for two months and since moving to a rural area, it is utterly grim. I will do it in the next few weeks I'm sure.
Yes road salt isn't ideal to leave on but many do and it doesn't kill your car (although some parts of the car won't like it).
If you have some sort of protection on it, you'll find it'll clean easy enough when you do wash it. Usually when you have a coating applied, it's protecting the shiny polished finish it should have had before being put on the car.
I haven't washed my other half's car for two months and since moving to a rural area, it is utterly grim. I will do it in the next few weeks I'm sure.
havoc said:
Oh look, another stroppy first response for no good reason. Maybe his work and family commitments mean he's not got many windows-of-opportunity to wash the car, and if it's raining during those windows then he's stuffed?
Glad to see someone is keeping PH's bad-rep alive!
OP - I wouldn't worry too much - rain isn't going to cause any problems, most of the issues (even with modern galvanised bodies) come from winter driving on salted roads (underside + stone chipped bodywork, in the main.
Agree about the morons first reply . Glad to see someone is keeping PH's bad-rep alive!
OP - I wouldn't worry too much - rain isn't going to cause any problems, most of the issues (even with modern galvanised bodies) come from winter driving on salted roads (underside + stone chipped bodywork, in the main.
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