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This seems like a dumb question but how do you wash a 914?
Pat mentioned in the topic on waxing that he hasn't washed his car in 6 years. It raised the question in my mind. Is that best and normal for 914's? Since I bought my 914 in December it hasn't been washed. Since I've learned more about them since then (stuff like "there is nothing like a rust free 914" etc.) I've been afraid to wash the thing. It'll be a "fun" car, (maybe a few "fun" shows along the way)and garaged all the time but even now, after a few nice spins, it needs washed. So, I'll ask Pat to elaborate on his dry method. Also, any other practical tips from other long time 914 owners would be appreciated. Thanks Steve |
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Nice ideas, Pat. I'm an orthopaedic surgeon for 20 years and I've never heard of "blood rags!" I am assuming you're talking about "lap sponges," a shortened version of "laparotomy sponges." Lapartomy is when they open the abdomen, and these are the sponges doctors leave inside people, I mean, what we use to wipe up blood during surgery.
John Paterek (technical concours Northern NJ Region) said the best thing for wiping off the car are the blankets they use to wrap a newborn baby. These are called "receiving blankets" and they are not really blankets at all, but a cotton cloth sheet. He liked them because the only way you get your hands on them is when they are being thrown out and they've been washed a million times. Can't beat them for softness but I've never been able to get a steady supply of them. Just as an aside, the blue or green towels you might see in the operating room on TV, usually bordering the operating area, are now disposable! My hospital tells me that it costs more to gather, wash and sterilize regular cotton towels than it does to throw them away and buy a new ones. There's just something wrong there... Paul |
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Do I or don't I...........? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,900 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
Nice ideas, Pat. I'm an orthopaedic surgeon for 20 years and I've never heard of "blood rags!" I am assuming you're talking about "lap sponges," a shortened version of "laparotomy sponges." Lapartomy is when they open the abdomen, and these are the sponges doctors leave inside people, I mean, what we use to wipe up blood during surgery. John Paterek (technical concours Northern NJ Region) said the best thing for wiping off the car are the blankets they use to wrap a newborn baby. These are called "receiving blankets" and they are not really blankets at all, but a cotton cloth sheet. He liked them because the only way you get your hands on them is when they are being thrown out and they've been washed a million times. Can't beat them for softness but I've never been able to get a steady supply of them. Just as an aside, the blue or green towels you might see in the operating room on TV, usually bordering the operating area, are now disposable! My hospital tells me that it costs more to gather, wash and sterilize regular cotton towels than it does to throw them away and buy a new ones. There's just something wrong there... Paul Paul, Yep, they would be called lap sponges today. I got close to a hundred of them 25 years ago, used them, washed them, 4 left! They are the best & I don't know where to get any more (originals were courtesy of a surgical asst buddy 600 miles away). I haven't found anything better, but guess I will. I'm sure is DOES cost less to use the throw aways these days. Nonetheless, these are even better than old-school diapers. Just wish I could score another stash of "blood rags"! I'm even getting desperate enough to use old cotton bath towels. They're OK, but too big to use on tight areas. Pat |
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