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ok - i don't ever take my car through a "brushed" car wash, occasionally i'll do a "spray" version - sometimes i'll goto the local Jet Wash and do the high-pressure wash thing... usually in the driveway with a bucket and soap... who is the laziest car washer here??? 
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Me! I have let the rain wash it so far this spring.
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definitely bucket and soap for me. car wash is a rip! end up putting at least $5 in quarters in there each time i go (ever other week or so). gets me like 6 minutes to rinse/wash/rinse/wax. i dont like to be rushed when i'm washing the 'tour. 
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I agree with PeterH. With all the rain this spring there hasn't been good enough weather to wash the car. When I do wash her I try to get down to the nitty gritty (sorry), washing door jambs, tire foam, the whole enchilada. Of course, the Jeep gets jealous and I have to do the same thing with him. :rolleyes:
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But doesnt more rain mean, more acid rain damage (area dependent)?
I hate washing my car usually...I really have to be in the mood!
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Yeah, there might be some acid rain around. Here in Maine we get what the rest of the country dishes out. Rule #101: Washing the car(s) always comes after the items on the "honey do" list!
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I hand power spray wash it atleast once a week.
I bucket wash maybe twice a year. (same time I do the big detail work - (clay, paint cleaner, polish, etc)
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Originally posted by SVTour98: definitely bucket and soap for me. car wash is a rip! end up putting at least $5 in quarters in there each time i go (ever other week or so). gets me like 6 minutes to rinse/wash/rinse/wax. i dont like to be rushed when i'm washing the 'tour. oh jeez....i'm glad i'm not the only one to do the $5 dollar washy thingy...until the weather breaks....then i'm out there for hours....washing - soap and a bucket!
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I fail to see how a bucket and soap is the "lazy" way to wash your car? Man when I whip out the bucket im prepared to spend 5 hours cleaning the ENTIRE car. Inside and out, door jams and anything else I can reach. Now when i'm feeling lazy, I take it to the local hand wash. I try to clean it once a week, atleast.
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Damn yall :p , I spent 8 hrs Sat washing, claying, door jambing and polishing and another 4 hrs today putting on some more Zaino. I don't even think I did that good of a job. :rolleyes: I think about 3 more coats of Z2 might make me feel better. Then I will vacuum and clean my leather.  BTW, I'm not married either and have no marital duties. I'm sure you all could tell.
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