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When I got home from Hybridfest.....
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07-27-2007, 12:11 PM
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When I got home from Hybridfest.....
a 2000 mile 1-way drive, the red 2005 Insight was a little dirty and had some dead insects pasted to the forward-facing bodywork. So after only being home a few hours, I:
1) washed the whole car
2) dried it off
3) re-polished the body with Zaino bros gloss enhancer
4) vacuumed the interior
5) put the vehicle up on 4 jack stands, and...
6) removed all 4 wheels
7) waxed the back side of wheels
8) thoroughly cleaned all wheel wells (big job)
9) wiped down entire underside of car
10) cleaned-detailed all brake calipers & discs
11) washed & detailed engine compartment, top & bottom
12) cleaned all windows, inside & out
After all, this is CLEANmpg.com !!
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07-27-2007, 12:19 PM
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Re: When I got home from Hybridfest.....
That's sick! 
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07-27-2007, 01:02 PM
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Re: When I got home from Hybridfest.....
LOL. Maybe I should give you that $100 to clean my car  Sounds like value for the money to me |
07-27-2007, 01:04 PM
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Re: When I got home from Hybridfest.....
Hi Tom:
___If its anything like what Bill did to my lawnmower, it is indeed money well spent 
___Good Luck
___Wayne
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07-27-2007, 01:56 PM
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Re: When I got home from Hybridfest.....
I ran the mazda thru one of those touchless car wash the other day. Even got the bottom spray jet feature. Kind if tickled.
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07-27-2007, 02:53 PM
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Re: When I got home from Hybridfest.....
Billy, you're a machine.
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07-27-2007, 05:19 PM
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Re: When I got home from Hybridfest.....
And my kids think I'm obsessive? 
However, I have to say that's one sweet looking Insight, Billy. And nice driving, too.
When I got back from HybridFest, I got to cut up a tree in the driveway that blew over the day I flew out. 
Bob
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07-27-2007, 06:19 PM
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Re: When I got home from Hybridfest.....
You forgot to empty the ashtrays...
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07-27-2007, 08:09 PM
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Re: When I got home from Hybridfest.....
Quote:
Originally Posted by billy
a 2000 mile 1-way drive, the red 2005 Insight was a little dirty and had some dead insects pasted to the forward-facing bodywork. So after only being home a few hours, I:
1) washed the whole car ...check
2) dried it off...check
3) re-polished the body with Zaino bros gloss enhancer...check-sub cheaper Meguires Medallion products
4) vacuumed the interior...check
5) put the vehicle up on 4 jack stands, and...
6) removed all 4 wheels
7) waxed the back side of wheels-->check! at every rotation
8) thoroughly cleaned all wheel wells (big job)...check but only twice a year
9) wiped down entire underside of car...Man you *are* obsessive!
10) cleaned-detailed all brake calipers & discs...^yeah you are !
11) washed & detailed engine compartment, top & bottom...ArmourAll Tire foam makes this easy
12) cleaned all windows, inside & out...check
After all, this is CLEANmpg.com !!... Good Form Sir !
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OMG are we related ? With just a few petty details ...I do that every Friday (weather permitting )
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07-27-2007, 10:24 PM
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Re: When I got home from Hybridfest.....
yikes! i am waiting for some rain to wash the kitty foot prints off the roof. 
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