Washing a 914, Pat's dry method? Options

[swm914]

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

[Johny Blackstain]

This is where the rust exists on my six (right side). It is expensive & it's a bitch (especially w/ flares already on the car). I think it happened because the car got so many half-assed paint jobs & they never removed the gasket inbetween all the paint jobs. It came glued from the factory on top of the final coat, probably for a reason.
Build up coats, or dirt for that matter, around it & it retains more water than normal. I pulled it out, was the original, cleaned out the channel & picked out all the rust, covered it w/ POR for the moment, shoved some black rubber goo in the hole & put a new gasket on top. I did not glue it because all I did was stop it from getting any worse for now. Once I fix it properly I'll glue the gasket back on.


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