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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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ok, without giving too much away to influence people's answers, i'll spell out my problem. my girlfriend thinks the frequency with which i wax my tC is ridiculous, and she's fed up with it. she thinks there's no benefit to waxing as often as i do, so she wanted me to post here and ask you all how often you wax your cars in hopes that i'll see that she's always right about everything ever.

so, anyway, how often do you all wax your cars? thanks.
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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once every 3-4 months
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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once every 3 months.
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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thanks, guys. i appreciate the quick response.
so, does anyone have a different answer?
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE!

keeps my baby shining, my gf thinks im nuts for it but i just say well its either that or heroin which would you prefer i do?
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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I wax when it needs it. Usually every 90 days or so. Too much waxing canl lead to cloudiness and a somewhat dull finish.
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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not if you clay inbetween waxes hehe
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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I like to clay bar and polish.
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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I would say ever 1 to 2 months depending on the weather and how much you wash your car
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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^^Basically. If the water doesn't bead up when you wash, then it's time for wax.
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thanks, guys. that's what i go by as well. it usually ends up being every 2 months or so. my gf says no one should ever wax more than twice a year.
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What's her car look like?
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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heh, you don't want to know.
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Originally Posted by bencott
thanks, guys. that's what i go by as well. it usually ends up being every 2 months or so. my gf says no one should ever wax more than twice a year.
just tell her that if she doesnt stop complaining you are gonna start doing heroin
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by davedavetC
Originally Posted by bencott
thanks, guys. that's what i go by as well. it usually ends up being every 2 months or so. my gf says no one should ever wax more than twice a year.
just tell her that if she doesnt stop complaining you are gonna start doing heroin
such a nice thing to say .... always showing your soft side

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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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if you wax your car enough..bird poo will just slide right off
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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sorry for jumping in on your thread here ... I have a little vendetta against davedavetc


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I wax every 3 weeks in the summer. Every once in a while I have to go 4 or 5 weeks in between but I end up doing it about 5 times over the summer. Gets me ready for the winter when I don't really wash it. I only spray it down from time to time.

It looks as a beautiful as the day I bought it.



oh and again for the record ...

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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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i wax every month even twice a month...i wax my c/f hatch/hood every wash usually every week...
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ddplion
... I have a little vendetta against davedavetc
no, really? i couldn't tell.

anyway, thanks again for all the responses, guys! i knew there were people out there crazier than me about keeping the car clean, and now i have proof.
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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seriously tho, hte heroin thing works



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