how hard is washing an mx5?

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Re: how hard is washing an mx5?

Postby taminga16 » Fri Sep 05, 2014 9:23 pm

I rely on tank water and use a $1.00 wash (avoid those horrid brushes), soap, soak , glass and wheels with cloths, pressure rinse and then a soft water rinse, I hand wash it two or three times a year. It is like washing a big bar of soap.
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Re: how hard is washing an mx5?

Postby davekmoore » Fri Sep 05, 2014 10:06 pm

johnnyreble wrote:Put the roof up and drive through the auto wash .. :)

Do this every couple of years whether it seems to need it or not.
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Re: how hard is washing an mx5?

Postby Crapweasel » Sat Sep 06, 2014 2:10 am

davekmoore wrote:
johnnyreble wrote:Put the roof up and drive through the auto wash .. :)

Do this every couple of years whether it seems to need it or not.


Do this and I'll have to go on a very long drive to hurt both of you!! :evil:

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Re: how hard is washing an mx5?

Postby Regie » Sat Sep 06, 2014 2:11 am

Roadster2 wrote:
Regie wrote:i recently spent 3 days detailing my car, that was paint only, still got to do the engine and interior.

depends on how hard you want to attack it.

a quick wash will only take 10 mins :D


3 days?! What steps do you take if you dont mind explaining. im such a newbie haha



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Re: how hard is washing an mx5?

Postby Nevyn72 » Sat Sep 06, 2014 2:13 am

Crapweasel wrote:Do this and I'll have to go on a very long drive to hurt both of you!! :evil:

Would you plead 'justifiable homicide'? :lol:
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Re: how hard is washing an mx5?

Postby Crapweasel » Sat Sep 06, 2014 2:15 am

Nevyn72 wrote:
Crapweasel wrote:Do this and I'll have to go on a very long drive to hurt both of you!! :evil:

Would you plead 'justifiable homicide'? :lol:


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Re: how hard is washing an mx5?

Postby Nevyn72 » Sat Sep 06, 2014 2:19 am

Crapweasel wrote:Updated with pics - the judge would give me a medal instead of a sentence... 8)

No........ the judge would sentence you to washing his car for the term of your natural life! :mrgreen:
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Re: how hard is washing an mx5?

Postby ManiacLachy » Sat Sep 06, 2014 7:33 am

When's the next detail day, Crapweasel? ;)

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Re: how hard is washing an mx5?

Postby tescoking » Sat Sep 06, 2014 3:27 pm

hey, i forgot the most important thing.

get a metal hanger and make it straight. wrap some tape on one end make it like a little ball.

then push the rubbish out of the drain hole behind the seatbelt.

otherwise your car is gonna smell bad after wash.
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Re: how hard is washing an mx5?

Postby Roadster2 » Sat Sep 06, 2014 6:56 pm

thanks for the advice everyone, i've got a really clear understanding of what to do. Can't wait to see the difference once this beast has had a proper clean!

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Re: how hard is washing an mx5?

Postby Roadster2 » Sun Sep 07, 2014 2:42 pm

green_comet wrote:It's not hard at all, it's a small car and it's very easy to work with.

Here a good washing guide for you to follow.

http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-Pro/how-to-properly-wash-and-dry-a-car/


Or you can follow my guide. 8)



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Re: how hard is washing an mx5?

Postby JayMo » Sun Sep 07, 2014 10:38 pm

Garry wrote:It usually takes me around 2 hours to do a quick wash. Gotta love black...


I hear ya... softest friken paint in the world too (Mazda black), so if you drop your mitt, bin your mitt....
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Re: how hard is washing an mx5?

Postby Aussie Stig » Sun Sep 07, 2014 10:45 pm

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Re: how hard is washing an mx5?

Postby TTT » Mon Sep 08, 2014 11:06 am

Reminded me to do mine over the weekend..

First you jizz all over it

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then scrub and rinse and dry and polish and seal


2 hours later

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Not the best condition car but it's not bad for 24 year old Mazda red with no clear protection from factory.


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Re: how hard is washing an mx5?

Postby Craig » Mon Sep 08, 2014 1:01 pm

Roadster2 wrote:one of the first things required was to give it a nice wash, polish and wax.


And then some! :lol: :shock: :oops: :oops: :oops:
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