I can't stop washing my car...

"BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather" (bugeyedacura)
10/08/2014 at 17:35 • Filed to: None

Like at least once a week. I've become THAT guy...

DISCUSSION (17)

Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
10/08/2014 at 17:40

Just wait until you turn into "Went to autogeek.net, spent $1000 buying a DA polisher, pads, water filtration system, microfiber towels, terry cotton towels, foam gun, foamers, wheel brush, tire brush, wax, polishing compounds, glazes, sealants, trim protection, wheel cleaner, tire cleaner, buckets with grit guards, etc."

Totally worth it. Totally a pain in the ass, and wallet.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney
10/08/2014 at 17:42

I haven't gotten there yet, but I'm sure I will...

EL_ULY > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
10/08/2014 at 18:07

never change!

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > EL_ULY
10/08/2014 at 18:10

Lol. As long as I have this car I don't ever see that happening

ly2v8-Brian > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
10/08/2014 at 18:20

Yeah but that blue. It's worth it.

petebmwm > Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney
10/08/2014 at 18:24

yep... foam cannon, 20 different pads, 10 six inch, 10 five inch, both backing plates a 3" backing plate and pads for those hard to reach spots, da buffer, and electric power washer, sonax npt sealant, menzerna polishes 3 different types of vinyl dressings and leather cleaners and conditioners, microfiber towels, soap for the microfiber towels, grit guard for the wash buckets...... but my x3 is black and looking at it wrong will put a swirl or small scratch in it.

Rico > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
10/08/2014 at 18:32

BE that guy, that Beetle looks badass. I'm the same way I use all kinds of products, 3 bucket method etc. my next door neighbors must look at me like WTF. They've got a G37 and Honda Accord coupe that both look like they last time they were washed were when they were dealer prepped on arrival.

Vicente Esteve > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
10/08/2014 at 18:40

Oh man, I have to say, my techniques of washing a car and the equipment I now use makes my car wash last 1 and a half hours. Damn you informed youtube videos of excruciating car care!

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Vicente Esteve
10/08/2014 at 18:44

With the Reef blue, it looks so good after just a wash and dry, I hardly ever have to go further

Oontzoontzoontz > Vicente Esteve
10/08/2014 at 18:47

Same here. After watching what seems like hours of /DRIVE Clean videos, it's usually a 1.5 - 2 hour wash, exterior only. Even then, it seems like I do a poor job.

Luckily, I have a friend with a mobile detailing business, and due to lack of time and wanting to give my friend business, he's coming over on Friday to give it a quick wash and wax before a photo shoot this weekend.

Alex B > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
10/08/2014 at 19:19

It pays off though.

Buick Mackane > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
10/08/2014 at 19:21

Do you use a grit guard in your bucket? Do you use detailing clay a couple time a year?

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Buick Mackane
10/08/2014 at 19:23

I haven't clayed it yet, but I've only had it for 2 months now. And what is grit guard? ._.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
10/08/2014 at 19:28

GLI hasn't been washed in 3 weeks. it now has a nice collection of dirt, bugs, rubber and mud all over the paint.

Hate me if you want, she still loves to haul ass!

also, she'll be clean tomorrow afternoon, I'm taking her to the dealer for a service!

Buick Mackane > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
10/08/2014 at 19:35

A grit guard is a plastic screen device you place in the bottom of your car wash bucket that lets the dirt and grit settle to the bottom of the bucket when you put your wash mitts or rags in the bucket. Anyone who cares about their car's paint job will use them to prevent fine scratches and swirls on the paint. About $10-$15.00.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Buick Mackane
10/08/2014 at 19:44

Good to know!

Vicente Esteve > Oontzoontzoontz
10/08/2014 at 21:04

I Agree 100%!