Audog Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 My wife came home from work last night and asked me "how do you use that foam thing" she wanted to wash her car, as she noticed it was dirty. She has a white Hyundai Santa Fe and it hasn't been washed in 3 months. I was holding out on doing it until she noticed. We went out and I started to get out pressure washer,2 buckets, tire/ wheel brushes, soap, lambs wool pads, drying towels, H2O G&G, glass cleaner, when she said- I didn't know it was this big an ordeal to wash a car. Now, she has seen me wash and detail for years, but until SHE was going to do it, it wasn't a big deal. Somehow, I wound up doing it anyway while she talked to a friend on the phone. Oh well, at least it's looking good again. I've given up on holding out, I'm just going to keep it clean for her Nickfire20, Rich and Checo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rb1274 Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 3 months.....!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocdrifter Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Ryan you couldn't handle three months, I would have to have you committed, straight jacket and all. 3 months.....!!!! Rb1274 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocdrifter Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Smart wife, you got played lol! My wife came home from work last night and asked me "how do you use that foam thing" she wanted to wash her car, as she noticed it was dirty. She has a white Hyundai Santa Fe and it hasn't been washed in 3 months. I was holding out on doing it until she noticed. We went out and I started to get out pressure washer,2 buckets, tire/ wheel brushes, soap, lambs wool pads, drying towels, H2O G&G, glass cleaner, when she said- I didn't know it was this big an ordeal to wash a car. Now, she has seen me wash and detail for years, but until SHE was going to do it, it wasn't a big deal. Somehow, I wound up doing it anyway while she talked to a friend on the phone. Oh well, at least it's looking good again. I've given up on holding out, I'm just going to keep it clean for her shmedley and Nickfire20 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabhart Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 And I thought I was the only one playing clean/dirty car games with my wife! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chops1sc Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I guess I'm lucky my brain has the ability to shift focus to other hobbies. I haven't washed my truck since the first week in March. I haven't washed my wife's van in 2 months. Of course having a 1 year old around and a wife that works as a night shift nurse doesn't help with the time factor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rb1274 Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 I walked by it today and shoke my head.... Chops... I'm now all into straight razor shaving... I posted a topic, what are your other vices and someone put up safety razors. Now I am hooked on everything straight razor and the process of... Helps a little but would sure like to detail the wife's car...tonight I will have the kids mention how bad it looks. ocdrifter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocdrifter Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Really straight razor shaving, that's awesome. I love double edge safety razors, they leave you clean and close without razor burn, jack black has a great shave cream and so does Kiehl's, they are my two favorite. I walked by it today and shoke my head.... Chops... I'm now all into straight razor shaving... I posted a topic, what are your other vices and someone put up safety razors. Now I am hooked on everything straight razor and the process of... Helps a little but would sure like to detail the wife's car...tonight I will have the kids mention how bad it looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rb1274 Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 I don't think I can stand it anymore! It has been three weeks now. It is so dirty to me, BUT the use of Adams has definitely extended the level of shine. Really if you look at it only the windows look really bad... most people would probably see a shiny car still. DAMN YOU ADAMS! Had to redirect some detailing jones...work truck is tight now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 (edited) Keep strong Ryan!! Edited June 10, 2017 by BrianT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 My wife will plan her shopping, etc. around the weather just so the car doesn't get dirty. Seriously. I do the outside, and lots of time she does the glass and interior, minus the vacuuming. Guess I'll keep her a while longer. At least another 44 years. falcaineer, Rb1274, BrianT and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rb1274 Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 Thankfully I got some drizzle the last few days to soften up some of the bird bombs... BrianT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checo Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Thankfully I got some drizzle the last few days to soften up some of the bird bombs... You should at least remove those bird bombs before they etch. ocdrifter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocdrifter Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 I think he's working up to a full detail! You should at least remove those bird bombs before they etch. falcaineer and Checo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocdrifter Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 I don't think Ryan is thinking clearly, it my be that salty air from the beach! Checo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rb1274 Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 I think he's working up to a full detail! oh yeah...! hopefully you guys will get some great action shots as well! ocdrifter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rb1274 Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) Came home and I thought she had gotten a car wash! The drizzle basically rinsed her car clean... I give up... If I can barely tell then she certainly won't. So I'm going to do a Full Detail Saturday. Wheel cleaner Tire and rubber Foam gun Strip Clay Americana Brilliant Glaze VRT H2O GG wheels Tire Shine Interior Detail Leather cleaner Leather condition Aerosol glass cleaner Glass sealant all windows Should be fun... Edited June 13, 2017 by Rb1274 falcaineer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocdrifter Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 What the little grey car next to it Ryan? Came home and I thought she had gotten a car wash! The drizzle basically rinsed her car clean... I give up... If I can barely tell then she certainly won't. So I'm going to do a Full Detail Saturday. Wheel cleaner Tire and rubber Foam gun Strip Clay Americana Brilliant Glaze VRT H2O GG wheels Tire Shine Interior Detail Leather cleaner Leather condition Aerosol glass cleaner Glass sealant all windows Should be fun...IMG_0499.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rb1274 Posted June 15, 2017 Author Share Posted June 15, 2017 What the little grey car next to it Ryan? Its my sons 2014 Ford Focus. ocdrifter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews31 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Came home and I thought she had gotten a car wash! The drizzle basically rinsed her car clean... I give up... If I can barely tell then she certainly won't. So I'm going to do a Full Detail Saturday. Wheel cleaner Tire and rubber Foam gun Strip Clay Americana Brilliant Glaze VRT H2O GG wheels Tire Shine Interior Detail Leather cleaner Leather condition Aerosol glass cleaner Glass sealant all windows Should be fun...IMG_0499.JPG DON't LET HER WIN...who am I kidding I don't know a guy in the world whose won a battle with his wife. BrianT, Nickfire20, pirahnah3 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Darn you Mother Nature!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rb1274 Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 So I handed her the I pad and had her read our thread... you are all in trouble as well. Just kidding. I was expecting some bitchiness or laughter, but I got confusion from her??? She said what is this all about? You were doing what? and the best comment was.."I don't care if you wash it or not, I doesn't bother me!" UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Moral of the story... your wife probably doesn't notice how hard you work on her car to keep it clean... at least my wife doesn't. Its primarily our source of enjoyment. So the cat is out of the bag... After all of this the car doesn't look that bad. Big kudos to Quality Adams Products. The LPS and American protected the car amazingly well. The one morning drizzle we had last week rinsed away most of the dust and grime so easily and I am left with the occasional bird spots. Excited for the detail this weekend! pirahnah3, Nickfire20, ocdrifter and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Moral of the story... your wife probably doesn't notice how hard you work on her car to keep it clean... at least my wife doesn't. Its primarily our source of enjoyment. My wife does appreciate a clean car, and let's me know if I have let it get dirty. Rb1274 and ocdrifter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirahnah3 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 lol, that was a great laugh to read the end of this. At least now you know that you can just clean the car whenever it makes you feel better. As a side note, now she knows your secrets....not good lol. Rb1274 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Ryan, we care that you keep her car clean even if she doesn't!!! Rb1274, tmevilsizor and 8675309'SS 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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