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Old 11-06-2016, 04:25 PM
 
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It varies. I like to keep it looking nice and sometimes the wash lasts longer depending on dust, weather, road work areas and how much I drive. I zip through a touchless car wash (well, I do stop inside ).
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Old 11-08-2016, 01:16 PM
 
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My hubs is crazy...
Once a month too much for his F150.
Why???
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Old 11-08-2016, 07:00 PM
 
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I wash my cars when they look like they need it (probably once a month or longer). Driving in the rain usually creates the need for those typically garaged (no snow here). Interestingly, I never see any of my neighbors washing their cars in their driveways. Assume they must use some kind of service??
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Old 11-10-2016, 12:08 AM
 
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I wash mine when I think it needs it..Whether it is really dirty or not..... Also when you wash it it takes micro amounts of paint or clear coat off..... Over washing can be a bad thing...

Also depends on the paint.. There have been times throughout the years when bad paint has hit all the manufacturers....
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Old 11-15-2016, 06:29 AM
 
Location: Grosse Ile Michigan
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Inspired by this thread, I decided to wash my truck. I flipped the mirrors in to be safe, but the brush thingy flipped it back out and then broke the mirror. Sine the mirrors are heated,and have turn signals in them, it will cost about $1000 to replace it. I blame all of you! Thanks a lot!.
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Old 11-15-2016, 11:06 AM
 
Location: Ohio
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I pay $24 a month for unlimited washes, so I may go 1 -2 times a week.
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Old 11-15-2016, 11:16 AM
 
Location: New Market, MD
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Min: once a year
Max: twice a year.

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Old 11-15-2016, 11:59 AM
 
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Inspired by this thread, I decided to wash my truck. I flipped the mirrors in to be safe, but the brush thingy flipped it back out and then broke the mirror. Sine the mirrors are heated,and have turn signals in them, it will cost about $1000 to replace it. I blame all of you! Thanks a lot!.
Hand wash. Never use those automated washes.
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Old 11-17-2016, 01:42 PM
 
Location: New Albany, Indiana (Greater Louisville)
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Couple times a year but I don't have a car that looks cool. Just an appliance.
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Old 11-17-2016, 03:21 PM
 
Location: Grosse Ile Michigan
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Hand wash. Never use those automated washes.

Too much work.

Too cold.

I think I will just go back to leaving my car dirty but with intact mirrors.
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