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

[stevesc_us]

I have owned my original six for 15 years. Over this time the car has only been washed twice, and both times I made sure to use an air compressor with a soft rubber tip to blow out any water left in cracks or other hard to reach areas.

For all other cleanings over the years I take a very simple approach. Since the car only gets driven approx. 1,000 miles a year and only gets a light layer of dust in my garage, I swear by the parafin wax dusters. I know its hard to believe, but they really do work and they don't scratch the paint. Anything other than dust that happens to get on the paint is handled with McGuire's Quick Detailer. Obviously this approach only works for "garage queens", but if I had to wash my car with water I would be sure to use the air compressor every time to make sure no water collects anywhere!