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((>>> How Long Does It Take You To Wash Your Car? <<<))


less than 1 hr.
  27% (14)
1 - 2 hrs.
  39% (20)
2 - 3 hrs.
  17% (9)
3 - 4 hrs.
  7% (4)
4 - 5 hrs.
  3% (2)
more than 5 hrs.
  3% (2)


Total Votes : 51


(last vote on : 7/16/2007 10:09:08 AM)
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((>>> How Long Does It Take You To Wash Your C... - 6/9/2007 1:40:07 AM   
GTstangB.F.D.M.


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hey guys..

i was just thinking about it, and i realized i spent alot of time washing and drying and waxing and detailing my car when i "wash" it..

so i was just wondering, how much time do you guys spend on a good "wash"

-GTstang

also.. what products you use, recomend, etc.




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RE: ((>>> How Long Does It Take You To Wash Yo... - 6/9/2007 10:36:41 AM   
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I only use Zaino Brothers polish, have been for years. 

On a side note, where do you work?  I am in Hernando County, FL  Local 3760.

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RE: ((>>> How Long Does It Take You To Wash Yo... - 6/9/2007 10:49:18 AM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: yzfmik

On a side note, where do you work?  I am in Hernando County, FL  Local 3760.


Small world, Spring Hill as well here =P




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RE: ((>>> How Long Does It Take You To Wash Yo... - 6/10/2007 12:33:28 AM   
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good wash should take about 30-45 minutes depending on ur speed. with waxing 1 coat prob 1 1/2



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RE: ((>>> How Long Does It Take You To Wash Yo... - 6/10/2007 4:55:22 PM   
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abouut an hour..

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RE: ((>>> How Long Does It Take You To Wash Yo... - 6/10/2007 7:17:42 PM   
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I wash with soap,then clear water,then wax...a couple of beers...
2-3 hrs

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RE: ((>>> How Long Does It Take You To Wash Yo... - 6/10/2007 7:48:02 PM   
GTstangB.F.D.M.


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ORIGINAL: yzfmik

I only use Zaino Brothers polish, have been for years. 

On a side note, where do you work?  I am in Hernando County, FL  Local 3760.



actually my brother in law is an engineer in paramedic school right now, in osceola, loal 3284 i want to say.. cant remmebr for sure.. but station 42..

as far as me.. i am going be start standards soon.. (unsure yet what i want to do)


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RE: ((>>> How Long Does It Take You To Wash Yo... - 6/10/2007 8:39:42 PM   
yzfmik


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quote:

ORIGINAL: DJPcustoms

quote:

ORIGINAL: yzfmik

On a side note, where do you work?  I am in Hernando County, FL  Local 3760.


Small world, Spring Hill as well here =P





Small world for sure, I'll be looking for your car now.  Mine is easy to spot, look for the "rescue22" decal on the back window, and the "RESQ 22" Licence plate on the back. 

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RE: ((>>> How Long Does It Take You To Wash Yo... - 6/10/2007 8:40:56 PM   
yzfmik


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quote:

ORIGINAL: GTstangB.F.D.M.

quote:

ORIGINAL: yzfmik

I only use Zaino Brothers polish, have been for years. 

On a side note, where do you work?  I am in Hernando County, FL  Local 3760.



actually my brother in law is an engineer in paramedic school right now, in osceola, loal 3284 i want to say.. cant remmebr for sure.. but station 42..

as far as me.. i am going be start standards soon.. (unsure yet what i want to do)



Cool, good luck with standards.  It's a pretty good career choice with a great schedule and even better retirement (if it's State retirement).

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RE: ((>>> How Long Does It Take You To Wash Yo... - 6/13/2007 9:01:19 PM   
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If the car is just dusty then a quick once over with the California Duster works well.

If she's just a little dirty (ran through a puddle lets say) then a quick bed bath can be done (damp sponge to lift off the dirt & a good chamois), 30 minutes or so.

For a proper wash down then it's just clean, warm, water the california water blade + chamois to dry & a good wax - I'm using Meguiars Nxt Generation wax - and of course the wheels as well.  All told thats about 2-3 hours for me to be happy with my work, longer if I'm cleaning the interior (add another hour), longer still if I'm detailing the engine bay (another hour).  Am I just really sad or is everyone like this with their vehicle?

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RE: ((>>> How Long Does It Take You To Wash Yo... - 6/13/2007 10:16:39 PM   
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if your taking that much time on your own car thats fine but if ur in the detailingbusiness that is a little slow. I can have a car done inside and out in 1 1/2 - 2 hours

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RE: ((>>> How Long Does It Take You To Wash Yo... - 6/13/2007 10:43:17 PM   
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Well I use only Meguiars with the exception of the mothers powerball. Takes me 3-4 hours to do the entire car.

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RE: ((>>> How Long Does It Take You To Wash Yo... - 6/13/2007 11:38:47 PM   
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takes me about 2 hours total.

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RE: ((>>> How Long Does It Take You To Wash Yo... - 6/15/2007 12:20:27 PM   
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takes me about 2-3 on the mustang.

chevelle I've spent 7 hours on before. man, he was shiney...

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RE: ((>>> How Long Does It Take You To Wash Yo... - 6/15/2007 10:22:54 PM   
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I take it a a chrysler dealer ship where my friend fish work s and i use to work he use to work for the big pricey car companys like Ferrari and porsche and he does my detailing now a professional at work :-p

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RE: ((>>> How Long Does It Take You To Wash Yo... - 6/17/2007 8:27:16 PM   
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meguiars polish and mothers wax. vroom microfibers

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RE: ((>>> How Long Does It Take You To Wash Yo... - 6/18/2007 10:05:49 PM   
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hello im a detailer the reason it takes you a long time to wash your car is because its black. A black car is very hard to clean because it so dark that it shows evrything. Just make sure u use a soft mit instead of a brush and after you wash it wipe it down with a micro fiber

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RE: ((>>> How Long Does It Take You To Wash Yo... - 6/20/2007 11:00:21 PM   
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i wash my stang once a week, it takes me 2-3 hours.                                            1.-i rince it with "water only"    2.- then with soap    3.- then water again      4.- then wax } all suply by the carwash and never using the brosh (it scratches your paint)    5.- aply some "armorall gel waxxing" on surface and with a dry towel clean it(dry itself)  6.- then i  go to the interior & clean all my dash & seats with "armorall interior cleaner"   7.- then i clean all my  windows with windex & paper news   8.- then iclean my tires & rims.   finally if my igine bay is too dusty i clean it , once every 2 months may be.   BINGO!!!!!   I`M DONE. 

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