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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 05:01 PM
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Be honest - How many times in the last 7 days have you washed your MINI?

Mine is twice.

Couldn't stand to see it covered in pollen from a tree I parked under..
 
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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Zero: too much rain to make it worthwhile.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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One time but it's had pollen ever since and I park in a garage.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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3 washes, 2 waxes
 
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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Three times!

LOL

I can't stand it when he's dusty.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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For pollen dust I just use my California Duster. Twice would be my answer.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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2 wash, one clay bar (turtle wax ice products for all), 2 waxes, 1 SUNBURN!
 
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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Once.. Many dustings with the Cali duster tho
 
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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zero
 
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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zero....
 
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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Zero!
 
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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I cannot truthfully answer this question, as you will ALL think I am crazy
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 03:43 AM
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I cannot truthfully answer this question, as you will ALL think I am crazy
Yes, this question fits the same category as: "How many cats do you have?"
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 04:01 AM
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Picked up the car new Saturday, washed the wheels Sunday. Cleaned it inside and out yesterday. Pouring with rain today - wanted to leave it in the garage but needed two cars this morning
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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Zero for me. It's been spotting rain off and on and I've been too busy with work to wash up. Maybe this weekend.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 08:11 AM
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Okay, don't anyone try to choke me for this........

Zero, Panther stays in the garage until fair weather or some Mini ride of desire comes up. Then it gets a bath, hand dry & put back in the garage.

Currently it needs a groom w/ the duster once over.

Garage Queen.....
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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Zero for me, too....we've had no rain for weeks and I seem to be able to keep up fine w/ several light dustings each day and a QD hear and there. I really should clean my wheels though....maybe tonight!!
 
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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Mr. and Mrs. Beans were both washed within 1/2 hr of returning home from the 'M is for MINI' ride Mrs. Bean remains garaged, nestled comfortably under her MINI car cover!!!
 
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by MrsBean
I cannot truthfully answer this question, as you will ALL think I am crazy
Yes, based upon your last posting, this one is correct. Now of course, I may go home and wash the MINI after the trip down to Schomp today.

It really depends on if these clouds dump any rain, which I doubt.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by old81
Yes, based upon your last posting, this one is correct. Now of course, I may go home and wash the MINI after the trip down to Schomp today.

It really depends on if these clouds dump any rain, which I doubt.
It's all bark and no bite here in Parker, but MrsBean is still resting comfortably under her car cover in the garage Time to get to cleaning, Don
 
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 02:50 PM
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Washed RUDEBOX Saturday morning, ran "him" through the car wash Sunday night. Took him to the body shop today for hail damage repair....
I am experiencing separation anxiety....
Teena
 
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by RUDEBOX
Washed RUDEBOX Saturday morning, ran "him" through the car wash Sunday night. Took him to the body shop today for hail damage repair....
I am experiencing separation anxiety....
Teena
OMG how terrible!!! you need a MINI security blanket, you know, a 24" x 24" piece of fleece like a child carries around, only yours will have YOUR MINI on it... LOL!!!! I shall have to look for something like that at Joann Fabrics the next time I am there for these dire situations!!! hang in there! xoxo
 
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