I don't take it out in the rain.
I don't take it out in the snow.
I refuse to use the windshield wipers/washers.
I always park in the most distant spot in the lot.
I always lock the doors, even with the top down, even in my garage with the top down.

 

Ahh, you people are all so normal!
We all obsess over the appearance of our rides, but I think axis_of_evil was looking for something more...UNUSUAL.
So here you go: when I drive the car, I continually touch the top of the handbrake to make sure it's all the way down.
I have a phobia about roaring away from a stoplight with the brake still engaged!

 

Yeah, I do some of those too. I guess they're "normal", we haven't pegged the analometer yet.

 

Most of the above PLUS....
*Colgan Bra whenever going to drive on the interstate.
*I grab and cut 2 "freezer" plastic bags and use that thick plastic to cover the headlights from debris. (Entire nose is protected)
*Always stay away from trucks and keep distance to avoid debris from cars ahead.
*I rarely take my car on errands (not a daily driver). If I do, I park in siberia, in the shade if available (even if it's a long walk) if no shade, then heatshield on windshield and always do the errand AS QUICKLY AS FREAKIN' POSSIBLE.
*Car is in an enclosed garage at all other times.
*Differential oil changed at 2000 miles, replaced the washers with new Honda original ones, torqued to spec.
*Too many more but you get the idea...
Is that anal enough for ya? I didn't think so either...
Daniel

 

i park in the back of a lot , sideways taking up as many parking spaces as possible so some deadbeat doesnt park beside me...

i constantly watch my mileage when im driving...

i dont let people stand around, sit in, or most of the time ride in my car... dont even like to let the gf ride in it haha

i wash it everyday... sometimes twice if it gets more horrid bugs on it..

i Q-tip clean my vents twice a week

i walk outside just to look at my car atleast twice a night and about 5 times during the day

 

I sleep outside at night, in the bushes, in my ninja suit, just waiting for some unsuspecting criminal to come along and try to get near my S!




I don't know what you consider anal, but my "S2K Blankey" might apply
-Pete

 

I do all of the above plus:

-Do not take my car out on a windy day for fear of dust blowing into the interior.
-Zaino the car every other wash
-Detail the undercarriage of the car by hand using simple green, Q-tips and rags
-Park the car in a heated garage on an area rug (prevents flat spots on tires, and facilitates said undercarriage cleaning)
-Clean the plugs every two or three drives.
-Wash the inside of the wheels every wash, removing them at the end of the season for a proper wash/wax and detailing of wheel arches.
-Close the door using the molding to prevent fingerprints, and hence, "smudging" of the paint near the door handle.
-Have no other keys/keychains on my Honda fob to eliminate scratching of the remote
-Like someone above, do not use the windshield wipers
-Wash my hands before every drive to prevent oils transferring onto the steering wheel
-Travel at less than 70KPH on country roads near our home to prevent bug splatter
-Never take the car anywhere where it will be parked for more than 1/2hr. This is obviously to reduce the risk of damage to the car, but also to prevent dust build up on my flawless paint.

Hows that?

Asif

 

you guys all need help

 

I hate to drive a dirty car, but since I drive mine daily, I don't see the sense in washing it if it's going to rain soon. I must admit that this year I have washed it several times, even though it rained the next day.

I have a procedure that I follow religiously when I wash my car. It goes something like this:

1) I always use two wash buckets. One for soap and one to rinse the mitts in. I use a synthetic mitt for the top and the wheels/tires and a lamb's wool mitt for everything else. When I rinse the mitts, I make sure that they do not touch the bottom of the bucket where the dirt is. The top gets washed first, then the wheels and then the tires. I rotate the mitts, using a clean side each time I wash another section.

2) Next is the top of the hood, followed by the top of the trunk. After washing a section, I take the nozzle off and sheet the water off the finish. I have a water valve and a quick disconnect on the hose so that I can take the nozzle off easily. I forgot to mention that I have one those fancy aluminum/stainless steel/rubber nozzles. It's great.

3) After the hood and trunk is the sides of the car, followed by the rear, then the front. I might mention that I always keep every section wet to avoid water spots.

4) After a final rinse, I grab the "Big Blue" microfiber towel and get the remaining water off the finish quickly.

5) Next, I open everything that opens and get all of the water and dirt, etc. off of these openings. This includes everything that I can see under the hood as well. I make sure that the gas cap lid and everything under that is spotless.

6) Next up is the wheels and tires. The wheels are dried and the tires are covered with a tire dressing.

7) I grab the metal polish and hit the exhaust tips and my front frame cover as well as the CAI.

8) I vacuum the interior next and wipe everything with the vinyl protectant.

9) Lastly, I clean the windows.

10) Then I put the car in the garage, before it gets dirty, sitting in the driveway.

Bob

 

An my wife thinks I'm obsessed