How often should you wash you car?

RicheyBMW · 08-02-2011, 07:52 PM

I just bought a brand new 2011 3-Series and I was wondering how soon and how often should I wash the car? Is washing too much bad for the paint? I already got some fingerprints on my car already so I was just wondering. Any washing product or advice please feel free to let me know. Appreciate it guys.

tibra1 · 08-02-2011, 07:54 PM

Weekly..just use a mild soap and you should be fine..i use tide..washing w soap and water doesnt affect the paint

Neutrino45 · 08-02-2011, 07:55 PM

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JayKay335i · 08-02-2011, 08:01 PM

Every day. Why are you touching your paint? You ruined it.

Beyer · 08-02-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JayKay335i

Every day. Why are you touching your paint? You ruined it.

Yup, Pretty much this

hipnotic · 08-02-2011, 08:19 PM

i say once every two weeks is good

Nugget64 · 08-02-2011, 08:20 PM

you guys overdo this shit.. I wash mine like once a month (IF THAT) at a carwash.. and it gets dirty on the drive home..

don't be the guy that washes his car once a week on his driveway because you know the neighbours come out to get their sunday morning paper and shake their head at you in dissaproval every time for good reason

Never-Enough · 08-02-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RicheyBMW

I just bought a brand new 2011 3-Series and I was wondering how soon and how often should I wash the car? Is washing too much bad for the paint? I already got some fingerprints on my car already so I was just wondering. Any washing product or advice please feel free to let me know. Appreciate it guys.

Seriously?

bmw-nj · 08-02-2011, 08:32 PM

i think that whenever the car is dirty and you are up to cleaning it then you should do it.

tibra1 · 08-02-2011, 08:34 PM

Truth is, washing you car frequently will help keep the car looking new trust me..wash weekly/ bi-weekly.. wax..microfiber towel wipe downs in between..ftw!

GTiceman · 08-02-2011, 09:05 PM

I ONR my car every week and do full washes like every month or two depending on the season and time with a full detail done twice a year once prepping for winter, the next for summer

DaveL · 08-02-2011, 09:58 PM

What color is it?Dark shades= more frequent washes.Have a Garage?? That too helps. I used to be a washing fool but no more last 3 bimmers over 7 years were titanium,Space Gray and now Alpine White....Really easy to maintain.Once every 2 and a half weeks is more than enough.Don't get crazy,Bimmers look tougher when kinda dirty. Good-Luck with the auto.

Rogue916 · 08-02-2011, 10:15 PM

I go through a touchless carwash the 2nd week of the month, and a more expensive handwash place the 4th week of the month.

Philz BMW · 08-02-2011, 10:26 PM

once a week or so...it's a f-ing car.

who cares

jmen11 · 08-02-2011, 10:28 PM

Just wash it when it gets dirty. Whether its weekly or by-weekly or whatever. If its dirty wash it, if it isn't don't. As long as you don't use something abrasive or harsh chemicals you are not going to harm the paint.

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Originally Posted by Nugget64

don't be the guy that washes his car once a week on his driveway because you know the neighbours come out to get their sunday morning paper and shake their head at you in dissaproval every time for good reason

I don't give a crap what my neighbors think about me washing my car.

tibra1 · 08-02-2011, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jmen11

I don't give a crap what my neighbors think about me washing my car.

+1

M340i Pride · 08-02-2011, 10:38 PM

once every threeweek or so. i use very soft towel to remove dust when car is still clean. be gentle though!

danny156b · 08-03-2011, 12:03 AM

often.

MisterSkiMask · 08-03-2011, 12:07 AM

Never, you should take it to the car wash.

MCMLXXXIX · 08-03-2011, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Nugget64

you guys overdo this shit.. I wash mine like once a month (IF THAT) at a carwash.. and it gets dirty on the drive home..

don't be the guy that washes his car once a week on his driveway because you know the neighbours come out to get their sunday morning paper and shake their head at you in dissaproval every time for good reason

no no no no no. fuck the neighbors. when I had my Jet Black e90 I would wash it twice a week on my driveway. I havent seen any of my neighbors wash their cars since then. I guess they cant compete against my standards?

AW335OME · 08-03-2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jmen11

I don't give a crap what my neighbors think about me washing my car.

+2

Flying_Dutchman13 · 08-03-2011, 12:27 AM

Probably every couple weeks on average, depending how dirty it is.

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Nugget64 Banned 19 Rep 282 Posts Drives: 325i Sport Pkg Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	you guys overdo this shit.. I wash mine like once a month (IF THAT) at a carwash.. and it gets dirty on the drive home.. don't be the guy that washes his car once a week on his driveway because you know the neighbours come out to get their sunday morning paper and shake their head at you in dissaproval every time for good reason
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tibra1 Banned 129 Rep 6,773 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	Truth is, washing you car frequently will help keep the car looking new trust me..wash weekly/ bi-weekly.. wax..microfiber towel wipe downs in between..ftw!
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DaveL Banned 14 Rep 970 Posts Drives: 2010 335 coupe msport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Darien CT. iTrader: (0)	What color is it?Dark shades= more frequent washes.Have a Garage?? That too helps. I used to be a washing fool but no more last 3 bimmers over 7 years were titanium,Space Gray and now Alpine White....Really easy to maintain.Once every 2 and a half weeks is more than enough.Don't get crazy,Bimmers look tougher when kinda dirty. Good-Luck with the auto.
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M340i Pride Lieutenant Colonel 213 Rep 1,713 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M340i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	once every threeweek or so. i use very soft towel to remove dust when car is still clean. be gentle though!
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Flying_Dutchman13 Private First Class 1 Rep 183 Posts Drives: A Helicopter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Probably every couple weeks on average, depending how dirty it is.
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