ianphampton Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 How high / low is your grime threshhold on your Zed? The weather recently with it's rain / drizzle / spray conditions have resulted in my girl getting grubbier and grubbier, but opportunities for washing her have been few (family demands over Christmas) and then there's the feeling that "There's not much point as she'll only get filthy again as soon as I take her out next time" After a while it gets so you have to avoid contact (like in the supermarket carpark) or your clothes get dirty, too. Eventually, it gets to the point (like this weekend) where I was in my scruffy jeans (not the clean going-to-the-pub jeans, but the grotty ones you keep for those clean-out-the-drains jobs) and I brushed past her in the B&Q carpark and got grey smears all down one hip . . . Now I know I'm not alone on this forum in the . . . .walk away from her, and look back when you're at the end of the row in the carpark - to look at her . . . . just because she's beautiful. Only, of late, it's been - look back and see her, cringing there, hunched, as she's ashamed she's so dirty, so you run away so nobody sees you next to her - So, tonight, couldn't face her any longer, so got out the bucket and hose - even though it was dark. It wasn't cold, (about 7 or 8°C) and I've definitely washed her in colder weather than this - but it was pretty dark, even with the halogen light ablaze. I feel better, and can now hold my head up - and I sense that she feels better, too . . . . Quote
glrnet Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 Glad to see you have a matching bucket :wink: Quote
Will370z Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 Felt exactly the same as rosie has been looking filthy for a while, same arguments as you - no time and she will be filthy again withthe local roads. couldnt face it anymore and gave her a once over yesterday, even ended up under neath shining the exhaust. I know what you mean about looking back in the car park lol. Your car looks great, the colour looks fantastic when the sun hits it Quote
Humpy Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 Good effort and always worth it! I must have to much spare time on my hands, if my car is even a little bit dirty I have to clean her whatever the weather or time of day. I need a life Quote
Dblock Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 It doesnt bother me too much as its usually raining. I can only see 1 bucket though Quote
ianphampton Posted January 2, 2013 Author Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) Glad to see you have a matching bucket :wink: Of course - doesn't everyone? And my carwash mitt is orange, too! (And then there's the orange egg cup for my boiled egg and soldiers, and the orange screwdriver set, and walking round Ludlow market a guy had some orange Duct Tape so bought some of that, too - God! I must get out more!) Edited January 2, 2013 by ianphampton Quote
JetSet Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 My tolerance is sadly exceptionally high , although to be fair Blades don't seem to show the dirt as much as other colours. One thing I can't stand though is a dirty, smelly or untidy interior! Pete Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 Cleaned my baby in rain more than a few times and got soaked by the end of it. Nothing will stop me. Even cleaned my old car when it had recently snowed. Quote
RobPhoboS Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 I wash my car (whatever it is) pretty much every weekend, it's quick to do now that I've used some 'powerlock' sealant on it a couple of months ago after machine polishing it. So for me, a bit of pre-wash sprayed on, pressure wash it off, then some bilt hamber auto wash, literally 10-15mins now and it looks nice (for about 4 seconds). Quote
Aliensurfer Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 My threshold is upped by the fact I'm in a 4th floor flat and have to lug buckets up and down the stairs.. Quote
HEADPHONES Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Sunset orange is a very forgiving colour when it comes to grime. Even so, I get grumpy if it looks grubby. If very busy, I'll at least do the rims and tailpipes every couple weeks. Last week i washed mine at night too at about 9pm when the little'uns were asleep. Security light on and a portable halogen to light up other side of the car. Lit up the street, NEIGHBOURS THOUGHT A UFO HAD LANDED! Quote
DoogyRev Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 I have always found that a really good clean and polish/wax a few times a year will stop the grime and dirt sticking for the in between times Quote
bronzee Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Can't cope with driving a dirty car, whether it be a daily one or a toy. Quote
Dave-350 Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 I detail mine every weekend. I've even washed it in the rain... 1 Quote
AMT Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 I've gave mine the odd wash during bad weather even if its gonna get dirty the next day, just to keep on top of the crap from the road. And also (this time!) keeping those wheels clean outside and IN...which I didn't on the coupe and it started to rot away lol Quote
RobPhoboS Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 and on that note, it's a good idea to pressure wash the suspension anyway, if really keen - wheels off ! (just this time of year with salt and all sorts on the roads) Quote
Voodoo Vix Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 I washed mine on new years day as she looked like i'd been rallying after being on the M25 in wind and rain, she's having a respray in a couple of months so haven't been as fussy as I usually am, and yes I have also washed her in the rain lol Quote
AMT Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 I start when its dry and then it rains halfway into the wheels being cleaned...which is always helpful...and cold and miserable.. lol Quote
Parsnip Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Quite high during the winter. Minging roads and wheels I couldn't care less about - so the car looks like a woodlouse. During the summer if you don't need sunglasses to look at the car then it isn't shiny enough Quote
StevoD Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) this will hurt some people dont worry it did get cleaned after and a bit of footage Edited January 4, 2013 by StevoD Quote
spursmaddave Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Dirty boy and there is a HUGE catterpillar on your aerial Quote
ianphampton Posted January 4, 2013 Author Posted January 4, 2013 Very Nice, looked like fun - but you were only in the video for about 3 seconds, you need to promote youself up the billing! Quote
RobPhoboS Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Damn that looks like a good bit of fun StevoD I need to get my butt over to something like that ASAP. Quote
StevoD Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Very Nice, looked like fun - but you were only in the video for about 3 seconds, you need to promote youself up the billing! Was showin video for filth purposes Quote
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