Airhead Posted 15August, 2016 Report Share Posted 15August, 2016 I'm not making excuses but due to a number of reasons I've washed my 911 for the first time since purchasing it in February.Is that a bad thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggin Posted 15August, 2016 Report Share Posted 15August, 2016 weekly usually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90sF1Kid Posted 15August, 2016 Report Share Posted 15August, 2016 Wash after each drive and put her away for the next time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 15August, 2016 Report Share Posted 15August, 2016 Whenever. I'm a busy man with lotsa cars. Landrover never gets a bath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 15August, 2016 Report Share Posted 15August, 2016 Yeh I am OCD and generally wash after driving also ................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 15August, 2016 Report Share Posted 15August, 2016 The only 'bad' thing that I can see is that you clearly do not drive it often enough to warrant a wash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFE Posted 15August, 2016 Report Share Posted 15August, 2016 when its dirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 15August, 2016 Report Share Posted 15August, 2016 To those of you who wash your Porsche after a drive - please tell me that you take it for a run around the block to dry it off, and don't put it away wet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhh Posted 15August, 2016 Report Share Posted 15August, 2016 Wash after each drive and put her away for the next time Same here. I drive it afterwards. Not to dry it but because I don't live at the hand car wash cafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 15August, 2016 Report Share Posted 15August, 2016 I wash mine when I feel motivated. Usually once a month. It's generally pretty grimey by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 15August, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 15August, 2016 The only 'bad' thing that I can see is that you clearly do not drive it often enough to warrant a wash!It was only registered in june but it certainly has been driven since. I just kept putting it away dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsujack Posted 15August, 2016 Report Share Posted 15August, 2016 Yeh I am OCD and generally wash after driving also ...................You want OCD, Larry is your man! I have a small man crush on this guy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 15August, 2016 Report Share Posted 15August, 2016 Only when it is so soiled that a squirt of detailer and microfiber cloth won't do it like in this photo. So only a couple times per year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 15August, 2016 Report Share Posted 15August, 2016 Only when it's dirty, i have a bit of OCD but i dont get too worried about it, i also drive it afterwards so the car dries out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-S Posted 15August, 2016 Report Share Posted 15August, 2016 Pretty much every time I want to use it, purely because it's kept outdoors and my drive isn't sealed so it's always covered in dust. As a minimum I have to wash all the windows.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D2000 Posted 15August, 2016 Report Share Posted 15August, 2016 Haven't washed my 996 since getting it a few weeks ago. With my jet black Beemer I would give it a good wash about once a month and do one or two in between touchless washes using a snow foam lance and then a master blaster dryer like in this video: https://www.carcareproducts.com.au/product/metrovac/master_blasterplan on doing the same on the 996, although it is grey so don't need to be as worries about swirls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90sF1Kid Posted 15August, 2016 Report Share Posted 15August, 2016 To those of you who wash your Porsche after a drive - please tell me that you take it for a run around the block to dry it off, and don't put it away wet!I don't actually. All chamois'd off and straight into the garage. Have an older chamois that I use to wipe inside and under the doors, under the bonnet and boot, inside the petrol cap, etc.Should I be doing it differently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC 3.2 Posted 15August, 2016 Report Share Posted 15August, 2016 I am with Peter M and even Jay Leno.....water rusts cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D2000 Posted 15August, 2016 Report Share Posted 15August, 2016 I don't actually. All chamois'd off and straight into the garage. Have an older chamois that I use to wipe inside and under the doors, under the bonnet and boot, inside the petrol cap, etc.Should I be doing it differently?Depends how particular you are. If you don't want swirls you should probably use microfiber or waffle weave cloths that you wash after every use. As as to whether it is ok to put it in the garage after a wash and dry, I don't know. Probably depends on how warm and ventilated it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 15August, 2016 Report Share Posted 15August, 2016 To those of you who wash your Porsche after a drive - please tell me that you take it for a run around the block to dry it off, and don't put it away wet!What is this "to dry it off' and "put it away" of which you speak? lol!None of my >30 year old Porsches are the slightest bit rusty because A) they are galvanised B ) they are accident free and C) they are well inspectedI suppose the pristine air has something to do with how stress free car ownership is down here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 15August, 2016 Report Share Posted 15August, 2016 What is this "to dry it off' and "put it away" of which you speak? lol!None of my >30 year old Porsches are the slightest bit rusty because A) they are galvanised B ) they are accident free and C) they are well inspectedI suppose the pristine air has something to do with how stress free car ownership is down here Saves having pads stuck to discs if you leave it sitting for any length of time, blows the moisture out of the crevices and suspension parts - assuming you get down and hose in the wheel arches and underneath...And... around the block for me is about 8km with speeds up to 100km/h... don't get that on Maatsuyker Is, I suppose, and what about the salt air? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barks Posted 15August, 2016 Report Share Posted 15August, 2016 When its dirty...if its only dusty I spend $1 at the car wash and give it a spray! Also gotta drive it afterwards to stop the pads sticking to the discs. That's my excuse anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 15August, 2016 Report Share Posted 15August, 2016 Saves having pads stuck to discs if you leave it sitting for any length of time, blows the moisture out of the crevices and suspension parts - assuming you get down and hose in the wheel arches and underneath...And... around the block for me is about 8km with speeds up to 100km/h... don't get that on Maatsuyker Is, I suppose, and what about the salt air? None of my cars sit ; never had a pad seizure. No salt air. I don't worry about the wheel arches - they have a protective coating of zinc and underbody sealant, all over high quality steel and alloy. Including suspension...no rust there! At least that's what the last century cars had Now they are built to a price...Outer surfaces get clay barred twice a year and I use wax every two months on each car. Saves money on fancy pants gym fees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 16August, 2016 Report Share Posted 16August, 2016 If you even wash your car at home , be afraid , be very afraidhttp://www.thecarwash1.com/handwashing-harmful-cars-finish-university-texas-study/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonN Posted 16August, 2016 Report Share Posted 16August, 2016 If you even wash your car at home , be afraid , be very afraidhttp://www.thecarwash1.com/handwashing-harmful-cars-finish-university-texas-study/ Wow. I bet that nobody here puts his pride and joy through an automatic, commercial car wash. It's hard to believe that research. Was it paid for by car wash machine manufacturers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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