how often to wash?

[m3f_shp1124_616fcab0f0]

how often should i wash my car...i have a white m3 so i hate how it gets dirty so often so i end up washing it like every other day....i only did it a few times sincei just got it but i want to know if it is harmful ot my car to wash it 2 often. an also i have meguiars quick wax spray how often can i use that....and lexol leather condition lol how often for that thanx!

[m3f_KidCorrado]

Well, from past experiences of working at a dirty construction site and having my Corrado get filthy and having to wash everyday...I realized that it is ok to wash daily as long as it gets waxed about once every other month at the least. Also, the quick wax works just like reg wax but in a spray bottle...dont really see why they call it quick ...use Lexol as directed i belive...i actually dont use it so im not sure

[m3f_FLi GLi]

how often should i wash my car





Every day, man!! Doesn't everybody??



The more frequently you wash, the more frequently you will have to wax because each time you wash the detergents in the soap strip a little bit of the wax off the car. That's about the only negative of washing your car a lot. So wash away to your heart's content!!! :clap:



Regarding the leather conditioner...I try to do mine every couple months or when it starts to look dull. But if you've got the time, I would say once a month would be good.



While we are on this topic, has anyone used that new "spot free dry" car wash stuff that Mr. Clean, I think, just released? If so, how did it work? With three cars to keep clean, it would be nice to find something that cuts down the time required per car.



FLi

[m3f_KUpolo]

Whenever it's dirty



I do mine on average once a week.

[m3f_M3 4 SPEED]

Whenever it's dirty



I do mine on average once a week.

seems reasonable 2 me lol

[m3f_shp1124_616fcab0f0]

that mr clean spot free no dry wash sux... even though it filters the water i get so many water marks if i dotn dry...and since it's a spray on soap there is no scrubbing so it gets off no dirt watsoever dont get it.... how do i clean my car so it wont get water marks? i use meguiar hi tech wash and stuff and dry wid a towel but i get marks and stuff even when i try to dry very wel...i get weird marks on my windows also it's very irritating!!

[m3f_FLi GLi]

that mr clean spot free no dry wash sux... even though it filters the water i get so many water marks if i dotn dry...and since it's a spray on soap there is no scrubbing so it gets off no dirt watsoever dont get it....



Thanks for your reply. I'll save my money.



FLi

[m3f_DaBean]

Unless you live in a really dirty area, or during summer when bugs splat everywhere and it's warm out anyways, or you have black/white car, washing every 2 weeks should be sufficient...

[m3f_Tpb31_67f747186d]

I do mine once a week on Saturday morning, unless rain or a track event. It is a great way for me to relax and be in my own world for a few hours away from the woman...she knows not to bother me, or if she does bother me, it is only to help me out

[m3f_psychocand_5284fc9658]

IMO how often you wash isn't as important as how you wash. You should use good wash techniques as detailed in the show and shine forum on bf.c. This will ensure that you don't damage your paint. The more often you wash, dry, wax, qd, etc., the more opportunity to create surface scratches, imperfections, swirl marks, etc. Although, these are not nearly as visible on a white car as opposed to darker colors (consider yourself lucky).



I am going to try some Klasse sealant instead of wax to see if this make any difference. The product comes highly recommended and it won't wash away as quickly as wax.

[m3f_Sirius_880bd69485]

I clean mine once a week like clockwork.

[m3f_NRG]

Whenever it's dirty



I do mine on average once a week.



true that or 1 every 2weeks depending on drving.

[m3f_Sirius_880bd69485]

Let me add also.... I wash once a week, wax every three on avg when its the spring/summer time.

[m3f_capirest]

I have mine wash about twice a week. I can't stand having her look dirty!! eace:

[m3f_salty_80d4b8491b]

Anyone ever use the touchless washes? Having a Black car reality dictates that I must wash the car more often than is convenient by hand. Currently my paint has zero swirl marks, and I know that a Black car will show swirl marks after a few passes through a soft cloth car wash. So I feel I will go through the touchless ones between proper hand washes. Are the touchless ones at least safe??