chops1sc Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I washed my truck tonight. The last time was 6 weeks ago. Mostly because of rain or just poor timing with other things going on and a last-minute camping trip. How long have you waited? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 TheWolf Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Four weeks, last winter due to sub-zero temps. If not for extreme weather, I typically wash weekly, but sometimes go two weeks if I am busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Sanchez03 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I went about 3 weeks. City decided to repave the street and take their sweet time. Dust everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Kingsford Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 2 Months... Last winter was terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SYMAWD Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 All of last winter I went without a wash. I might have done one touchless wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 vobro Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 7 weeks for me, last winter was BRUTAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 goheels Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Mainly during the winter months (7-8 weeks). I don't bother during this time or pollen season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LT1xL82 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 About 10 years. Really! ...the car was in storage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mc2hill Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 For my truck 6-8 weeks probably. No snow for me, but when it rains almost everyday, it is kind of a waste. The wife's car rarely goes more than 2 weeks. In fact going wash hers (and listen to 'The Best of Car Talk) now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BrianT Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 2-3 months is tipi cal for me over the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LT1xL82 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 It is interesting some folks wash less often in the winter. It does seem like a "waste" to wash and then drive on sloppy roads, but the road salt et al they spread on roads in upstate New York can really damage a vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DaveVY Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Currently around 4 months... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 oski83 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Winter time I still wash weekly maybe 2 times a week due to salt and brine used on roads. Very damaging to undersides so I stop at local coin op place to use high pressure hose with car off but still warm underneath it. But top sides so long as water isn't freezing before drying, I'm all for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 tpr676 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Weekly, winter I have hot water you should the look on people's faces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LFairbanks Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Anything longer than a week is too long for me. I don't have time during the week to wash, so the weekend is my only opportunity. I know I have gone longer than a week, but I honestly couldn't recall length between washes. If I had to guess 3 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BRZN Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 October of 2013 I had shoulder surgery. I couldn't wash a vehicle again until April of 2014; around six months. I currently have four cars in the stable and try to wash one every weekend, however weather and weekend activities make it impossible to wash every weekend. I just took care of my wife's car this past weekend, last time was 11 weeks ago. Key is, always have a good coat of protection on the paint surface, Liquid Paint Sealant on my daily drivers with an application of H2O Guard & Gloss every other month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 07RS4 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 (edited) The DD is going on 2 years, haha. Edited September 14, 2015 by 07RS4 LFairbanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ledger64 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 It really depends on what you consider a "wash". I typically 2 bucket wash my non daily driver once a year in the spring, inspect for any corrections needed and correct. Then maintain with rinseless wash or waterless washes the rest of the year. Daily driver maybe 1 - 3 times in the summer I will do a two bucket but maintain in between with rinseless. In the winter its hit the coin op weekly to get the salt and crud off. Essentially if you are properly correcting,sealing and maintaining you really don't need to 2 bucket wash very often Rinsless washes with an application of HGG have really cut down wash time and made maintenance much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest washemup Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I'm glad not to be the only OCD car washer! I've had my 2012 Camaro SS since Nov 2014 and it only once had to wait 8 days! The norm for me is at least once a week, but will do more if needed. Weekly, winter I have hot water you should the look on people's faces. Don't let em catch you ridin dirty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GerryC Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 4 months during the winter, but I use pictures of my G8 covered in 2 feet of snow as leverage at car shows to beat out all the garage queens, so the tradeoff is not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tim Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I haven't washed since last night. Now , my Vette and my new car haver been washed or driven in weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Cobayashi Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 depressingly about 3 months once..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I washed my truck tonight. The last time was 6 weeks ago. Mostly because of rain or just poor timing with other things going on and a last-minute camping trip. How long have you waited?
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