how hard is washing an mx5?

taminga16 · 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.
Greg.
Edit... It is not my daily but gets out a couple of times a week.

davekmoore · 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.

Crapweasel · 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:

Car wash:

NOT car wash:

Regie · 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

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

U in Sydney?. Shoot me a pm. I can prolly show u on a panel if u are keen on a full detail

Nevyn72 · 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!!

Would you plead 'justifiable homicide'? :lol:

Crapweasel · 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!!

Would you plead 'justifiable homicide'?

Updated with pics - the judge would give me a medal instead of a sentence...

Nevyn72 · 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...

No........ the judge would sentence you to washing his car for the term of your natural life! :mrgreen:

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

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

tescoking · 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.

Roadster2 · 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!

Roadster2 · 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.