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Old 04-08-10, 12:28 PM
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so i just moved to a new house and i have a big driveway but its all grass and dirt. my car gets really dirty coming in and out and I cant even wash it because the dirt would just turn into mud.. I cant park out side or wash my car outside on the street because its a main st with cars passing at all times..What can I do/buy to keep my car clean? Besides moving,paving. Also my car is to low to take it to the local hand car wash, and the closest DIY wash is like 35 mins away...
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Default I swear by this stuff

I use this once a week (with an occasional wet car wash) and my car hasn't been washed in 5 weeks yet looks showroom clean. It doesn't scratch your car and leaves the surface almost slippery clean. It may seem expensive but considering the amount of usage you'll get out of it and the quality of the cloths, it's defintiely worth it.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ar+wash+kit.do

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nice thanks i might buy that
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I would definitely get a proper driveway made. There's nothing like washing the car on your own at home and not having to worry much about scratches and swirling from car wash places.
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ONR would do the trick (no mud on ground), but the driveway would need to be layer with something, like maybe small stones?
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I've actually passed on houses I liked because they didn't have a paved driveway .
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If I were you I will put 2 4x8 plywood on the driveway.
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Originally Posted by Canesguy
I use this once a week (with an occasional wet car wash) and my car hasn't been washed in 5 weeks yet looks showroom clean. It doesn't scratch your car and leaves the surface almost slippery clean. It may seem expensive but considering the amount of usage you'll get out of it and the quality of the cloths, it's defintiely worth it.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ar+wash+kit.do
never tried this stuff, but do yourself a favor and dont get it. go with ONR (which can be purchased from any one of our vendors) and will get the job done. you can dillute the product and as a result, you get much more product. definitely more economical than the griots product
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ONR ftw!!!!!
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Originally Posted by varcity64
never tried this stuff, but do yourself a favor and dont get it. go with ONR (which can be purchased from any one of our vendors) and will get the job done. you can dillute the product and as a result, you get much more product. definitely more economical than the griots product

Try it (Griot's Spray-on Carwash).....you'll like it. It at least doesn't require LudNsol to resurface his driveway first.

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Originally Posted by varcity64
never tried this stuff, but do yourself a favor and dont get it. go with ONR (which can be purchased from any one of our vendors) and will get the job done. you can dillute the product and as a result, you get much more product. definitely more economical than the griots product
thanks ima try ONR and see how it goes.. I wish i could get my driveway paved but not now...
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I've heard of people putting down wooden planks before so that could help. As for cleaning the Optimum (OPT) No Rinse Wash & Shine New Formula is definitely an excellent option. It involves just a bucket of water so the dirt won't really get muddy. Let me know if you have any questions about how to use the ONR.

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I saw reviews on the ONR and im going to buy some right now from you along with P21S Finish Restorer cant wait!!
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