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How long do you take to wash your car?

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Old 07-25-2011 | 07:30 AM
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I want to know how long it takes you wackos to wash your car. Just the basics only such as wash, dry, clean wheels, dress tires, wipe and vaccuum interior (no polish, wax or sealer). I take about 3 hours to do all of this, my wife says I take too long. How long do you take?
Old 07-25-2011 | 07:35 AM
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I detail cars as a hobby so I tend to be a bit faster... But I say it takes me 2hrs.

About an hour to wash and dry, 30mins to do the interior, remainder touch-up and dressing. If I am doing a maintenance wax add 15mins, maintenance sealant 25mins.
Old 07-25-2011 | 07:58 AM
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I take at least 3 hours... I wipe everything down and clean it... I know I probably go over board... If I actually wax/polish the car its a all day job!



Old 07-25-2011 | 08:05 AM
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Looks good!

I should also point out that I drive car like 4 or 5 times a month so it doesn't get dirty besides a dusting most of the time

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Old 07-25-2011 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Rollinx25
I take at least 3 hours... I wipe everything down and clean it... I know I probably go over board... If I actually wax/polish the car its a all day job!



Car looks great!!
Old 07-25-2011 | 11:33 AM
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If I was rushing, 1-2 hours.

Usually it's 2-3 hours. I wash every 1-2 weeks. Regular washing makes it easier to keep it clean. I use spray wax as well during drying in between zaino.
Old 07-25-2011 | 01:35 PM
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2-3, Would be an Hour to wash + wheels + dry, Wheels taking up a good 15-20 minutes. 10 Minutes to dry.
45 mins for the interior, Brush cracks with detailersdomain detailing brush, clean with Megs APC+ to get hand oil off and dirt, 303 Aerospace Protectant for my dash or Megs interior for cars that aren't mine, then my newest product is Chemical Guys Leather Clean + Condition, I used it when I detailed my car last week and I am a fan of it for being a quick application I can do once every 2-3 months and its medium greasy look.
I don't dress my tires more than once a year, but if I did it requires Megs APC+ and dressing and easily takes like 30 minutes just to clean off the dirt and shine them.
Old 07-25-2011 | 05:35 PM
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If I do the interior, an hour and a half.

Seriously, a wash takes me no more than half an hour anymore since I switched to a two-bucket ONR method. And it looks great.

The interior always takes a long time. Vac + clean + treat can take up to an hour. The car (Fit) is daily driven, but I keep on top of it.
Old 07-25-2011 | 05:52 PM
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Thank you for the comments! I never drive my car to be honest unless it's perfect outside... I bought my car in 08 with 42k and I have only 49k on it as of today
Old 07-25-2011 | 08:45 PM
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I just wipe my dash off with a clean microfiber towel. Do behind the seats and the center console with the same reg. Glass cleaner on the windows and the wind screen. Then remove the floor mats, beat them off then vacuum then. Vacuum the seats and the floor board. Wipe down the seals. I don't spend more than an hour and a half on the whole deal. I try to stay on top of it though and I never eat inside my car. Only bottled drink (usually water too). It stays clean. Some of you guys really are wackos!! Wish I had that kind of dedication. I love my car but scheesh!


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