Fess up: how often do you wash it?

[TheBigNewt]

Had mine 3 weeks, washed it 6 times. That's the truth. The good news is I only pay about $3/wash in the coinop stalls, whereas I used to use full service car washes that charged about $10. Washing expenses are up overall, but that's OK.

[Loony2N]

Haven't washed it yet, but generally about once a month. I know this is balsphemy for some in NAM, but there are some of us without OCD.

[MINIclo]

Hon, this belongs in Detailing 101, not Coupe Talk (2007+). I'm moving it. Prepare yourself for the coming responses...

[mcdbrendan]

Twice a week, and that a Jeep. My dads e90 gets its about 2 times a week as well, same with the mum's GX470. Lots of time washing cars.

[ImagoX]

I wash mine about every 7-10 days, and use Slick (detail spray) as needed - usually about every 3 days. I'll clean the windshield as needed though, even if it's once a day - I hate crap on the windsheild.

[bamatt]

Once a week unless weather prevents

[jaayou]

I try to wash at least once a week with a quick detail spray during the middle of the week to keep my Zaino shining. I'm looking to add Hydro into the mix starting with my next wash.

Newt, prepare yourself for an onslaught of posts suggesting that you should keep your car away from those car washes.

[bamatt]

Originally Posted by jaayou

...Newt, prepare yourself for an onslaught of posts suggesting that you should keep your car away from those car washes.

Nah the coinop, spray kind are safe enough. Of course unless you break out a wash mitt they really don't get the MINI good & clean but no harm done unless you break down & use that scrubber brush thingie

[korby]

Every week, I would wash it more but my wife would think I was crazy.I do use California Duster in between.

[jaayou]

Originally Posted by bamatt

Nah the coinop, spray kind are safe enough. Of course unless you break out a wash mitt they really don't get the MINI good & clean but no harm done unless you break down & use that scrubber brush thingie

haha oops misread Newts' post a bit... yup...nooooo scrubber brush thingie!!

[vdubdoug]

i wash her when i can. being a daily driver it gets dirty fast, plus with out having use of my garage at the monet the pollen is killing me

[JIMINNI]

Out here in California, once you wash it, then use a duster it will stay clean for a couple of weeks. I do use a spray wash on the sides every now an then.

[iDriveS]

Drive the car about 3 times a week, wash it twice a week (sometimes wash three times a week if I'm feeling extra ambitious on Sundays).

[Yucca Patrol]

I wash my MINI's like I wash our dogs: when they need it real bad!

[iDriveS]

Originally Posted by TheBigNewt

The good news is I only pay about $3/wash in the coinop stalls, whereas I used to use full service car washes that charged about $10. Washing expenses are up overall, but that's OK.

NOOOOO!!!! Say it ain't so! Coins are for laundry and vending machines, not washing cars.

Just kidding, to each his own. If I didn't have a hose hook-up I'd use a coin-op place myself (I just wouldn't use any of their tools/products).

[CR&PW&JB]

At least once a week. Sometimes my OCD kicks in and I can't last the week.

In between washes... clean the windshield and use the Cali Duster every day. QD with Slick once in between washes.

[gokartride]

Once a week generally...sometimes twice. We've been in a drought so the duster has worked very well for extending these times. I dust several times a day and use OD liberally. My MINI seldom stays dirty for more than two days.

[k_h_d]

Once a week unless it rains... If it rains I do it again (if time permits). Quick details in between and a california duster every morning. However... in the winter its dirty as h311 so summer washes make up for lost time.

[chows4us]

Originally Posted by Yucca Patrol

I wash my MINI's like I wash our dogs: when they need it real bad!

RAIN ... Just shove them out with the MINI in the RAIN

Rain works well

[COOP310]

Not as much as i'd like.

I try to wash it at least once a week.

[kenchan]

haven't washed my MCS yet this year.

(i only wash once or twice a year max).

[jeffc]

^^^^Kenchan is lucky to have paint left on his car^^^^ j/k

Once a week with some touch ups with slick.

[Jeremy1026]

Atleast bi-weekly, more if it gets looking grungy sooner.

[mini_dreams]

Originally Posted by kenchan

haven't washed my MCS yet this year.

(i only wash once or twice a year max).

yeah, but you barely drive it!!

and the rest of the time it sits in a nice garage (as all MINIs would if I were president).

[kenchan]

Originally Posted by mini_dreams

yeah, but you barely drive it! and it gets a nice spot in your garage!

yah. once or twice a week at best, and QD'ed after each drive.