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| swm914 |
 May 1 2007, 11:34 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 28-January 07 From: Palmyra, PA Member No.: 7,484 Region Association: None  |
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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| stevesc_us |
Jul 12 2007, 06:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 71 Joined: 12-February 06 From: Redwood City, CA Member No.: 5,569 |
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! |
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| Pat Garvey |
 Jul 12 2007, 06:56 PM
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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 |
QUOTE(stevesc_us @ Jul 12 2007, 06:39 PM)  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! I'm with you on the Quick Detailer - good stuff! Haven't tried the wax dusters, because my technique works for me. We whackos seem to have our own techniques, don't we? Pat |
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Posts in this topic
swm914 Washing a 914 May 1 2007, 11:34 AM
Pat Garvey
This seems like a dumb question but how do you wa... May 1 2007, 09:29 PM swm914 Pat,
Thanks for sharing your method of washing Fr... May 2 2007, 05:19 PM sendjonathanmail so, dont hose it off??? May 2 2007, 06:38 PM
Pat Garvey
so, dont hose it off???
Do what's convenient... May 2 2007, 08:49 PM orthobiz Nice ideas, Pat. I'm an orthopaedic surgeon fo... May 3 2007, 06:59 PM Pat Garvey
Nice ideas, Pat. I'm an orthopaedic surgeon f... May 3 2007, 07:13 PM smg914 Although I only washed my car once since the 2003 ... May 5 2007, 11:16 PM sendjonathanmail that actually sounds like a good idea... is there ... May 6 2007, 08:04 AM Thomas J Bliznik HI Guys,
Sure do learn a lot about you guys on th... May 6 2007, 08:41 AM dflesburg Y'all need to be drug tested....
Good Grief. Jul 10 2007, 02:51 PM Pat Garvey
Y'all need to be drug tested....
Good Grief.... Jul 10 2007, 09:11 PM tod914 When I dry mine, I always pull off the front and r... Jul 10 2007, 10:47 PM orthobiz
When I dry mine, I always pull off the front and ... Jul 11 2007, 08:59 PM Pat Garvey
When I dry mine, I always pull off the front and... Jul 11 2007, 09:25 PM smg914 Steve how's your GT comming along? Have you h... Jul 13 2007, 11:43 PM Johny Blackstain :drooley:
:shades: Jul 13 2007, 11:56 PM tod914 Im not crazy about the idea of the front trunk sea... Jul 11 2007, 11:40 PM sendjonathanmail
so, your front trunk seal isnt glued in? sounds ... Jul 12 2007, 04:08 PM Johny Blackstain This is where the rust exists on my six (right sid... Jul 12 2007, 04:35 PM tod914 Beautiful... it needs paint?? Looks fantastic in t... Jul 14 2007, 12:38 AM |
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