What do you Fellows think about ... when ...

Mr. ///M3 RD · 11-16-2012, 06:41 PM

you hand wash your beloved M3?

We had a great day today here in Southwestern Ontario Canada ... not bad at all for a Mid November Day

So I decided to wash our cars.

Made me think of the ///M3 folks the love and devotion they put into there work to create a fine automobile ... hand washing my ///M3 made me think of the

Designers, Engineers and naturally the Ladies and Gent's on the Assembly line that with so much care put our cars together until at the end the START button is pushed and the engine makes her first sounds.

Made me think how lucky I am to drive such a fine automobile.

All sorts of images went thru my mind as I washed every curve and surface of her ... so I am wondering what is it you think about when you hand wash your toy/baby or automobile?

Or do you just go thru a car wash? Share your thoughts or just go wash her then tell us what went thru your mind

HeartMD · 11-16-2012, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3RD

you hand wash your beloved M3?

We had a great day today here in Southwestern Ontario Canada ... not bad at all for a Mid November Day

So I decided to wash our cars.

Made me think of the ///M3 folks the love and devotion they put into there work to create a fine automobile ... hand washing my ///M3 made me think of the

Designers, Engineers and naturally the Ladies and Gent's on the Assembly line that with so much care put our cars together until at the end the START button is pushed and the engine makes her first sounds.

Made me think how lucky I am to drive such a fine automobile.

All sorts of images went thru my mind as I washed every curve and surface of her ... so I am wondering what is it you think about when you hand wash your toy/baby or automobile?

Or do you just go thru a car wash? Share your thoughts or just go wash her then tell us what went thru your mind

Very poetic

I love washing my car. It is extremely therapeutic. Really makes me love my car everytime.

Michaeljh2000 · 11-16-2012, 06:54 PM

M3 owners are lucky indeed. I usually am just listening to music on my iPod and trying to get everything just right.

armyav8tor · 11-16-2012, 07:00 PM

I hate washing my car and usually do a half ass job. :P

808@702 · 11-16-2012, 07:02 PM

I always start out all motivated but by the end, usually the rims I just want to get it over with and drive it.

Red_Baron · 11-16-2012, 07:05 PM

I end up with swirls. Swirls....swirls all over.

bulldog x6 · 11-16-2012, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeartMD

Very poetic

I love washing my car. It is extremely therapeutic. Really makes me love my car everytime.

x2 - good time with a couple of brews in hand

av2 · 11-16-2012, 07:10 PM

If I don't have any plans for the day, I don't mind spending a few hours washing and waxing my cars. Not that I can't afford a good car wash but I enjoy it.

Transfer · 11-16-2012, 07:10 PM

Brews are essential. My car needs washing so badly right now but whattaya know, it's raining again.

lorinzo · 11-16-2012, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeartMD

Very poetic

I love washing my car. It is extremely therapeutic. Really makes me love my car everytime.

Me too.

positiveions · 11-16-2012, 07:42 PM

When I first got my car, it was in "not to my liking" standard. I spent about 2 hours cleaning the interior, including removing the rear seat, and vacuuming underneath. While the leather was cleaned thoroughly, and conditioned. Vacuum, Vacuum, vacuum, that was my first focus. Second priority was to clean and condition the leather.
Prior to washing the car, I must've spent about 1 hour trying to clean the wheels. Those 220s are pain in the neck. Now, it's a breeze to wash those wheels; thank God for Sonax, and Wheel Woolies brushes.
It's all love, and pain, but it's all good.

rjd598 · 11-16-2012, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 808@702

I always start out all motivated but by the end, usually the rims I just want to get it over with and drive it.

this happens to me all the time. i love detailing but die out when it comes to interior work

Khrishna · 11-16-2012, 07:54 PM

I am thinking about being very careful (two bucket method always), not to scratch or swirl the paint.. leaf blower to dry..

Coltgus · 11-16-2012, 07:59 PM

I've never washed a car.

sensi09 · 11-16-2012, 08:04 PM

I sometimes get motivated to start, but then can't wait to finish

LarThaL · 11-16-2012, 08:07 PM

Love "washing" my cars. In 17 months of ownership, I have never washed my M3 with the traditional soap and water method. Have only used Griots Spray-On Car Wash along with their deep pile microfiber cloths. The finish on my car is flawless. Nice thing about the spray on, is that once you wipe it off, then give a good buff with a second dry microfiber towel, the car is cleaned, dried, and has a brilliant shine. I swear by the stuff. I even use it on my black Cayenne which is a my daily driver, and the finish is brilliant even on that vehicle. I take the Cayenne to a touchless car wash in winter when the grime gets on really thick, but then I still use the Griots to finish up.

I never imagined I would give up the traditional wash method, but I have, and I don't think I will ever go back.

sensi09 · 11-16-2012, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LarThaL

Love "washing" my cars. In 17 months of ownership, I have never washed my M3 with the traditional soap and water method. Have only used Griots Spray-On Car Wash along with their deep pile microfiber cloths. The finish on my car is flawless. Nice thing about the spray on, is that once you wipe it off, then give a good buff with a second dry microfiber towel, the car is cleaned, dried, and has a brilliant shine. I swear by the stuff. I even use it on my black Cayenne which is a my daily driver, and the finish is brilliant even on that vehicle. I take the Cayenne to a touchless car wash in winter when the grime gets on really thick, but then I still use the Griots to finish up.

I never imagined I would give up the traditional wash method, but I have, and I don't think I will ever go back.

Do you daily the M3?

I like the waterless washes for light dirt, but when the car is really dirty, I'd rather spray it down with a hose.

X2Board · 11-16-2012, 08:12 PM

I'm usually thinking what a lucky bastard I am, and how sexy a JB M3 looks when it's clean.

I'm sure my neighbors talk about my weekly 2-3 hour car cleaning session.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 11-17-2012, 03:57 PM

So nearly 280 of you peeked into this thread only 17 of you left some sort of post behind .... Seams to me not many of you out there wash your own car ....

How did Gomer in the Andy Grifith show used to say .....

Shame ... Shame ... Shame

hpc3 · 11-17-2012, 04:26 PM

used to towel and polish the Audis each time. Using a warm air drier so far and man it cleans up well, especially the wheels which are a PITA frankly.

jqsmooth · 11-17-2012, 04:38 PM

You sir are a true enthusiast!

S65NAPWR · 11-17-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by hpc3

used to towel and polish the Audis each time. Using a warm air drier so far and man it cleans up well, especially the wheels which are a PITA frankly.

You've got spacers on this one, right? Seems pretty evident, especially on the rear wheels.

11-16-2012, 06:41 PM	#1
Mr. ///M3 RD Major General Drives: M3 Summer & C350 4MATIC Winter Join Date: May 2010 Location: GTA, Ontario - Canada Posts: 7,564 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 Coupe e92 [3.00] 2011 Benz 350 4MATIC [1.00] 1969 Restored Merce ... [0.00] 1987 BMW 535is [0.50] Cars from the Past [1.50] The ///M3 Engine S65 [3.50]	What do you Fellows think about ... when ... you hand wash your beloved M3? We had a great day today here in Southwestern Ontario Canada ... not bad at all for a Mid November Day So I decided to wash our cars. Made me think of the ///M3 folks the love and devotion they put into there work to create a fine automobile ... hand washing my ///M3 made me think of the Designers, Engineers and naturally the Ladies and Gent's on the Assembly line that with so much care put our cars together until at the end the START button is pushed and the engine makes her first sounds. Made me think how lucky I am to drive such a fine automobile. All sorts of images went thru my mind as I washed every curve and surface of her ... so I am wondering what is it you think about when you hand wash your toy/baby or automobile? Or do you just go thru a car wash? Share your thoughts or just go wash her then tell us what went thru your mind __________________ Cheers, Rolf-Dieter Life will take us to some interesting places, fortunately The ///M3 will too with a many of us know this very well ---> Click here for some good stuff I found Last edited by Mr. ///M3 RD; 11-16-2012 at 06:44 PM. Reason: corrected a minor typo
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11-16-2012, 07:00 PM	#4
armyav8tor n1smo Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,397 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [5.00] 2012 Volkswagen Tou ... [0.00] 2011 Mazda Speed3 [2.50]	I hate washing my car and usually do a half ass job. :P __________________ M3 Coupé \| M-DCT \| Alpine White \| Fox Red \| Carbon Leather Trim Videos Pics

11-16-2012, 07:05 PM	#6
Red_Baron M3Post DBag Drives: '08 e92 M3, '11 G55 AMG Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DC/VA/PA Posts: 699 iTrader: (0)	I end up with swirls. Swirls....swirls all over. __________________

11-16-2012, 07:10 PM	#8
av2 Enlisted Member Drives: e92 M3 DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: S.CAL Posts: 43 iTrader: (0)	If I don't have any plans for the day, I don't mind spending a few hours washing and waxing my cars. Not that I can't afford a good car wash but I enjoy it. __________________ Current E92 M3 DCT, Cayenne Turbo S, Ferrari F430 F1 Past 911 Turbo (996), C32 AMG, S2000, (E36) M3, Supra TT, MR2 Turbo

11-16-2012, 07:42 PM	#11
positiveions Major General Drives: 09 MKV JETTA 2.5 & E90 M3 :) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 8,848 iTrader: (1)	When I first got my car, it was in "not to my liking" standard. I spent about 2 hours cleaning the interior, including removing the rear seat, and vacuuming underneath. While the leather was cleaned thoroughly, and conditioned. Vacuum, Vacuum, vacuum, that was my first focus. Second priority was to clean and condition the leather. Prior to washing the car, I must've spent about 1 hour trying to clean the wheels. Those 220s are pain in the neck. Now, it's a breeze to wash those wheels; thank God for Sonax, and Wheel Woolies brushes. It's all love, and pain, but it's all good. __________________

11-16-2012, 06:54 PM	#3
Michaeljh2000 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 M3, 69 Vette, GSXR 1000 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NoVA Posts: 210 iTrader: (0)	M3 owners are lucky indeed. I usually am just listening to music on my iPod and trying to get everything just right.

11-16-2012, 07:02 PM	#5
808@702 7th BMW, 500th Surfboard Drives: My girlfriends crazy! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Las Vegas, Nv. and Honolulu, Hi. Posts: 718 iTrader: (0)	I always start out all motivated but by the end, usually the rims I just want to get it over with and drive it.

11-16-2012, 07:10 PM	#9
Transfer Captain Drives: E90 M3, X1 xDrive28i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 806 iTrader: (0)	Brews are essential. My car needs washing so badly right now but whattaya know, it's raining again.

11-16-2012, 07:54 PM	#13
Khrishna Banned Drives: M3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: UT Posts: 76 iTrader: (0)	I am thinking about being very careful (two bucket method always), not to scratch or swirl the paint.. leaf blower to dry..

11-16-2012, 07:59 PM	#14
Coltgus Chairman of the Bored Drives: 2013 M3 E92 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 48 iTrader: (0)	I've never washed a car. __________________ I'm on my 9th and 10th BMWs. 2012 328i Coupe 2013 M3 Coupe

11-16-2012, 08:04 PM	#15
sensi09 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: socal Posts: 1,510 iTrader: (1)	I sometimes get motivated to start, but then can't wait to finish

11-16-2012, 08:07 PM	#16
LarThaL Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: West Springfield, MA Posts: 1,778 iTrader: (0)	Love "washing" my cars. In 17 months of ownership, I have never washed my M3 with the traditional soap and water method. Have only used Griots Spray-On Car Wash along with their deep pile microfiber cloths. The finish on my car is flawless. Nice thing about the spray on, is that once you wipe it off, then give a good buff with a second dry microfiber towel, the car is cleaned, dried, and has a brilliant shine. I swear by the stuff. I even use it on my black Cayenne which is a my daily driver, and the finish is brilliant even on that vehicle. I take the Cayenne to a touchless car wash in winter when the grime gets on really thick, but then I still use the Griots to finish up. I never imagined I would give up the traditional wash method, but I have, and I don't think I will ever go back. __________________ Daily: Porsche Cayenne GTS Toy: BMW ///M3

11-16-2012, 08:12 PM	#18
X2Board Late Apex Drives: His wife crazy! Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wake County, NC Posts: 471 iTrader: (1)	I'm usually thinking what a lucky bastard I am, and how sexy a JB M3 looks when it's clean. I'm sure my neighbors talk about my weekly 2-3 hour car cleaning session. __________________ 2010 Jerez Black/Black E90 DCT.

11-17-2012, 03:57 PM	#19
Mr. ///M3 RD Major General Drives: M3 Summer & C350 4MATIC Winter Join Date: May 2010 Location: GTA, Ontario - Canada Posts: 7,564 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 Coupe e92 [3.00] 2011 Benz 350 4MATIC [1.00] 1969 Restored Merce ... [0.00] 1987 BMW 535is [0.50] Cars from the Past [1.50] The ///M3 Engine S65 [3.50]	So nearly 280 of you peeked into this thread only 17 of you left some sort of post behind .... Seams to me not many of you out there wash your own car .... How did Gomer in the Andy Grifith show used to say ..... Shame ... Shame ... Shame __________________ Cheers, Rolf-Dieter Life will take us to some interesting places, fortunately The ///M3 will too with a many of us know this very well ---> Click here for some good stuff I found

11-17-2012, 04:26 PM	#20
hpc3 Second Lieutenant Drives: '13 M3 ZCP 6sp Join Date: May 2008 Location: Carolinas Posts: 204 iTrader: (0)	I've gone back to air-drying with this one... used to towel and polish the Audis each time. Using a warm air drier so far and man it cleans up well, especially the wheels which are a PITA frankly. __________________ '13 E92 M3 - SG/FR ZCP 6sp with sunroof -and- wood (old fart edition), Born on 07/04/12, PCD September 5th, 2012

11-17-2012, 04:38 PM	#21
jqsmooth Lieutenant Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 514 iTrader: (1)	You sir are a true enthusiast! __________________ 2011 E92 l SSII l Fox Red l ZP2 l ZCW l ZCV l 19" l 6MT l DDC l EPS 2012 Toyota Prius C(my new daily). 2002 Nissan Pathfinder - 301.6K and Junked. 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport - Rolled & Totalled. 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood - RIP.

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