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Butler

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Registered: 2nd Jun 05
Location: London
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19th Nov 07 at 19:41

Ive owned my car since July and not once cleaned it, hell is it dirty. Just wondering if there will be any consequences come the time I ever decide to clean it if I do, someone once told me bird crap will damage the paintwork after time, is this true?

Marc

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Registered: 11th Aug 02
Location: York
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19th Nov 07 at 19:42

Yes, its acidic.

mwg

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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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19th Nov 07 at 19:44

Another consequence is that it will be a right fucker to clean when you eventually decide to do it. And you'll probably end up scratching it as the dirt and grime will be that stubborn.

andyc1234

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Registered: 7th Nov 06
Location: Lancashire
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19th Nov 07 at 19:44

not cleaned mine for about a month now. dark and cold and cant be arsed. it looks like a family of tramps have been living on the inside

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Registered: 20th May 02
Location: Kent
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19th Nov 07 at 19:44

yes bird shit, and salt which is now all over the roads doesnt help

Colin

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19th Nov 07 at 19:45

I sometimes leave mine for a few months between cleans, never had any ill effects!!

Steve

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Registered: 30th Mar 02
Location: Worcestershire Drives: Defender
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19th Nov 07 at 19:45

might be a bit dull, especially if its white

Colin

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19th Nov 07 at 19:46

Surely 4-5 months worth of dirt will act as a protective barrier to the salt

87dannyboy

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Registered: 24th Sep 07
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19th Nov 07 at 19:47

thats just hardcore lazy. yes bird shit bubbles and strips paint (happened on my last car) plus it dont make your car look particularly good now does it.

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19th Nov 07 at 19:48

quote:
Originally posted by Colin
Surely 4-5 months worth of dirt will act as a protective barrier to the salt

have no idea, but it must get thrown up and stay in places

i jetwash my car at work all the in arches and underneath regulaly, espically if theres salt on the road

Robin

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Registered: 7th Jan 04
Location: Northants Drives: Clio 182 Cup
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19th Nov 07 at 19:49

quote:
Originally posted by Butler
Just wondering if there will be any consequences

Yeah, you'll get a bollocking from the detailing police for not looking after it.

I didn't clean my Corsa C for a good 9 months, including the winter. It was fine when I cleaned it before selling.

Same with the yellow B, that got cleaned about 3 times in 4 years, at one point, the dirt was thick enough to write in, and you couldn't see the number plates, that came up fine too.

mwg

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Registered: 19th Feb 04
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19th Nov 07 at 19:53

I dont understand how people can drive round in a dirty car. You wouldn't let your house get in a shitty mess so why let your car!

Nic Barnes

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19th Nov 07 at 19:54

quote:
Originally posted by Matty G
I dont understand how people can drive round in a dirty car. You wouldn't let your house get in a shitty mess so why let your car!

i dont turtle wax the outside of a house. rain cleans it, like it does my car. only care about the inside. thats all that really matters unless you can afford posh audi's

dan_c4rsa

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Registered: 12th Dec 06
Location: North Yorks Drives: MK3 Seat Cupra
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19th Nov 07 at 19:55

i heard that it can encourage rust as the dirt keeps the damp in afer getting wet.

Joe

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Registered: 20th Jun 04
Location: Hesketh Bank, Lancashire
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19th Nov 07 at 19:55

My car is a fucking state at the minute. The wheels are black, its just too cold at the minute.

!_roderzz_!

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Registered: 27th Dec 06
Location: Bristol
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19th Nov 07 at 19:58

lol mines covered in paintballs haha thanks to a mate lol

IvIarkgraham

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Registered: 27th Mar 04
Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
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19th Nov 07 at 19:58

only cleaned mine about 3 times this year

only been on the road about 5k miles

mwg

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19th Nov 07 at 19:59

quote:
Originally posted by muppetsport

quote:
Originally posted by Matty G
I dont understand how people can drive round in a dirty car. You wouldn't let your house get in a shitty mess so why let your car!

i dont turtle wax the outside of a house. rain cleans it, like it does my car. only care about the inside. thats all that really matters unless you can afford posh audi's

Yes the inside of my car bothers me more as thats the bit you see the most.

I dont like the outside being dirty for too long. It just looks scruffy. Like if you were to let your garden overgrow. I just like to take care of things I guess.

DAZ1985

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Registered: 3rd Sep 06
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19th Nov 07 at 19:59

as long as its jetwashed first get most of the grit off cant see it being a problem

Andrew

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19th Nov 07 at 21:06

I don't really get time to clean mine much tbh. Left the house at 7.30am and just got in now. Got a really bad head ache and going to bed once i've had a shower. I've washed my car once in 3,000 miles. It will get get a really good clean over Christmas when i've some time off.

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19th Nov 07 at 22:13

Should be ok, the only thing tha will really damage a car finish is bird shit. Salt will damage bare metal but as car paint is made from plastic salt doesn't effect it.

Butler

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20th Nov 07 at 10:29

quote:
Originally posted by Matty G
You wouldn't let your house get in a shitty mess so why let your car!

I wouldnt live in my car, nor want to take my house on a race track.

nik

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Registered: 19th Jun 00
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20th Nov 07 at 11:51

My cars not been out the garage for at least a week - nice coating of wax on it too. I hardly clean my van though (04 plate) and the paint has faded etc

Ben G

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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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20th Nov 07 at 15:07

I usually get myself into a routine where i clean it once a week (friday or saturday). it only takes an hour or so, you are just lazy shits

Haimsey

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Registered: 8th May 05
Location: Nottingham Drives: Corsa B
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20th Nov 07 at 15:15

I tend to feel guilty when its dirty

then end up cleaning it just so i feel better

It had a good clean and polish before Trax, im sure it will be fine till after the shitty weather has gone...

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