I was driving around today and came across one of those charity car washes. As tempted as I was to have a team of college girls wash my car, amung other things, I did not go for fear of paint swirls, micro scratches, and poor washing technique. Would you have done the same? I could have had them just clean my windshield or sunroof I guess.

 

just give them money next time!

 

^+1 and bring some snacks and drinks and you will be a hero...

 

I'm with, Krut. I don't want anyone touching LilTiger, but I'm a softie for charitable causes, particularly for members, groups, societies, etc that are willing to work for the cause as opposed to just showing up at my door with their hand out.

So...I tend to just fork over a few bucks to the homeless (window/wheel washers), the college kids or churches washing cars, or the neighborhood kids wanting to make a couple bucks of pocket money.

 

Yup...that's the answer. You do not want them washing your MINI....Hammer (and Coop, too, now that I think about it) set a very bad example!!!

 

I agree with Krutty, the marines do charity car washes all the time right down the street from my house. So whenever I see it, I run home, make sure my car is super clean, motor back up, and pay for the car wash that I just did myself. As long as its for a good cause I have no problem making a free donation.

 

Agreed, good pass.

 

Ditto - wash it yourself but a few bucks their way always helps the cause..

Donna

 

I'd never let anyone wash my MINI besides myself. But money to charity is always a good investment.

 

pay to wash the cheerleader

but..agreed..if you fear of anything going wrong, a donation is always a nice thing to do...


edit: didn't realize how old this thread was at first.. I was searching for something and came across it..

 

Tigs, I have a charitable college fund you can donate to - for my kids. Let's just call it the Maybee Family College Trust. Not tax deductible but I will send you a photo of the kids and will have each of them write you once a month. For less than $1 a day, you too can feel good about yourself and help a sure to be starving college student.

 

Actually...I'm not sure pitching in a few bucks is always a good idea. I jolly well better know where that money's going and so often you don't. "Let your alms sweat in your hands until you know to whom they are going." - very, very old saying.

 

after buyin my mini and reading much from the detailing section. i always washed my car myself.
before i bought my mini i would gladly go to the car washing fundraisers. i help them and they help me. but i didnt care much about my car back then.

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wow...this thread IS indeed old..didnt realize it until i actually read junior1459's post.