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      08-18-2009, 01:20 PM   #89
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Monaco Blue, so 2x an hour
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      08-18-2009, 01:48 PM   #90
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Does that stuff work well?
Yep, I love this wash because I live in an apt complex with no access to a hose. So I take a home depot bucket and follow their instructions. I use a good sheepskin mitt and a microfiber towel. Rinse and repeat. So far I have had no problems using this method.
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      04-03-2011, 07:44 AM   #91
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Every 10-14 days....or more if it is really dirty
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every two weeks give or take a few days
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1 time a week either friday after work or saturday morning
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Usually 2 times a week maybe more.. But its been a rainy crappy april so far so no washing as of yet this month :S
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      04-05-2011, 07:22 PM   #95
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I wash my cars every 3-4 days and re-apply an additional coat of lsp every month
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      04-05-2011, 08:03 PM   #96
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3-5x per week depending on the weather.
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      04-06-2011, 08:44 AM   #97
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I try to wash it every weekend---- I travel for work so that's the only time I'm home. Otherwise it sits in covered parking at the airport every week.
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      06-04-2011, 02:41 PM   #98
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wax once a month. wash once a week
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      06-04-2011, 08:03 PM   #99
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i wash weekly but i cheat by going to touchless carwash and waxing when i get home. so much easier and quick
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      06-04-2011, 11:05 PM   #100
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every two to three weeks and wax every two months along with claying
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      06-04-2011, 11:05 PM   #101
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Weekly..weekdays it under the car cover.
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      06-05-2011, 01:33 AM   #102
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Black colour car is very trouble, always feel dirty, >.<
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      06-05-2011, 02:12 AM   #103
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      06-05-2011, 10:36 PM   #104
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Once a week, 2 hour ordeal.
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