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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 10:38 AM
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Ok so i am in wyoming now (airforce) and my car came from texas last night..
so how can i keep it clean, cause most cars here are sooo dirty...
its cold, but there isnt much snow now..
since i live on base, the car has no garage or anything
so i was thinking once a week i would give it a nice thourugh clean where i wash, wax, vacuumm and all tat good stuff.. is tat enough or how often should i clean?
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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That should be plenty. I live in northern jersey and theres no room for me in the garage (thats only for our racecar). I've had a lot of good luck washing and waxing once a week. Just dont skimp on the quality wax you use.
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 10:51 AM
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I detail cars for extra cash now and then, here's what I do to mine.
If you get a decent day , maybe in the mid 30's to upper 40's or higher wash her. "stay away from the automatics with the brushes"
Give it a good wash at least once a week. -shammy it dry- As for the waxing, I would do that more towards to mid to upper 40's or higher. Try to do that atleast once a month especially with all the salt on the roads. The interior is your choice and depends on how clean you like it.
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 10:53 AM
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this car looks new, i wana keep it tat way, wat shood i do to interior besides vaccum?
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 11:11 AM
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Buy some armor all cleaning wipes, their good for dirt grime and everything elese. Then buy some reg armor all and do a wipe down-
as for your windows, this may sound funny but if you want them really clean put a small amount of wax on them and do the same as waxing the body. Your windows will be cleaner than **** with no steaks. Fabric cleaner is good for the floor, but thats a once a month deal. But it depends on you. Seat covers are a good investment as well. Cause you never know.
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 11:12 AM
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I would try to wash my car if I wanted it clean...
You could also try not driving it as well. That would keep the dirt from the roads off of it...

If you live in a dusty/dirrty area you are not going to be able to keep it spotless all the time. Especially in the winter. With all of the salt and sand that they put on the roads I just try to keep my car looking black, It usually ends up turning gray though. I wash mine as often as temperature permits though.
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