bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

going to enjoy this. let me know if you need other poll options.

mmarshall

It obviously depends on a lot of different factors, but one of the main ones is the actual paint color of the car and how well it shows or hides dirt. Beige/tan/gold is very good in that respect....it tends to hide or blend in with the color of a lot of common dust, dirt, waterspots, and pollen. Silver is also pretty good at hiding a lot of dirt and the whitish-gray paint-primer marks that often result from scratches (SCRATCH-OUT, of course, will take out very light scratches themselves). White is probably the worst color for most stains....it shows just about any kind of stain color, and needs a lot of maintenance to keep it nice. Black, of course, has a reputation for being arguably the worst color of all to keep clean. It doesn't show most darker stains, but makes just about every other imperfection stand out like a magnifying glass. Though there are some exceptions (perhaps right here on this forum), most people I've known or talked to who have owned one black car for personal use tend to not get another one.

In general, for me, unless birds crap on it, tar from road construction/paving gets on it, snow/salt gets on it, crap from trees falls on it, or we're in pollen season, my car will stay good-looking for weeks. The extra-cost Crystal Red Tintcoat paint job on my car is extra cost for a reason....it keeps its looks even if some dirt gets on it.

GSteg

iTrader: (15)

Probably 2 days for me.

tecman

Three black cars in a row here. They look great in the shade and on overcast weather days. When the sun is out
I can spend $300 for an exterior detail and I see swirl marks from the buffer.
I have my car washed 2-3 times a week and to have it hand washed is $30 (most shops around me)for exterior only and they tend to miss dirty areas too. I use the tunnel machine wash for $5.95 and they wipe it down for me.

Oh what a PITA it is to love a black car and be meticulous about it

EZZ

The more you wash it the more swirls you get. It's probably better to wash it once every other week and let it be a little dirty than wash it 2-3 times a week.

mmarshall

Solution:



Trust me, it works .........as long as you aren't dealing with scratches/swirls deep it the clear coat.

tecman

Not an option for me. I need a clean car so I can sleep well at night. Friends made fun of me when I was in High school that I would own a car wash when I graduated. I did look into it years later.
I rinsed off my car most mornings (sometimes in the rain) and washed it constantly....And then I grew up....

My last neighbor commented to me "every time I look out of my window you are washing your car"
Yes I am obsessed with a clean car. When I have it washed I get home and detail it. If I skip a day or two I run over it with a duster and wipe the wheels and exhaust tips with Windex and refresh the tire shine. If I plan to leave the house for something simple and it starts to rain, I stay home.

Hmm, this reminds me that I was near a lawnmower earlier today that blew grass and dust on my car. I have to sign off now...

Hello, my name is Chris and I am a clean car addict.

pman6

dark colors suck.

My next car will be dust color.

mmarshall

I like a clean car, too (and usually put that into practice)........but there is such a thing as keeping one's sanity.

EZZ

Wow. Well, I can't help with that. Lol.

I8ABMR

I workout every day and usually wipe my car down with gloss enhancer afterwards . I never wash the car because it's perpetually detailed . Only takes 10-12 min and acts as a post workout cool down before I shower

OCD ?? HELL YEAH !!

Fizzboy7

Haven't washed a car in twenty years. Water is the enemy and an aging accelerant. Wipe down regularly and there's no need to wash under most conditions.

ABC

I think it looks fine for about 2 weeks, unless it rains. Then all bets are off

user420

Hello Chris, glad you're here. Keep coming back. God grant me the serenity............

ItsJustMe

Hello, my name is Joe and I am a clean car addict.

On the weekends I enjoy wiping down the ride with a detailer and giving a quick coat of tire shine prior to heading out for the day's errands. I run it thru a car wash often ( I pay monthly so I can go literally every single day ) so it's nice and clean.

I am also guilty of checking the weather app on my phone often to see whether or not it's worth it or not to clean the ride haa !!??

I feel your pain guys !!