How often do you wash your SLK? - Page 2

chris_m · 09-11-2006

Thanks, i'll check it out.

**etyu** · 09-11-2006

Just checked on the internet. Meguair's does have one (Gold Class Bug and Tar Remover) but it's the spray type and not the gel type. Reviews on it were better than average.

N4PWJ · 09-12-2006

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Originally Posted by etyu

Just checked on the internet. Meguair's does have one (Gold Class Bug and Tar Remover) but it's the spray type and not the gel type. Reviews on it were better than average.

to be honest it's not that good. smells lovely, but as for performance not the best. I ound Autoglym tar remover to be the best for bugs and tar.

**etyu** · 09-12-2006

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Originally Posted by N4PWJ

to be honest it's not that good. smells lovely, but as for performance not the best. I ound Autoglym tar remover to be the best for bugs and tar.

Thanks for the tip, I have an old one where the label came off and couldn't tell what brand it is. Guess it's time to look for Autoglym.

WoodyOZ · 09-17-2006

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Originally Posted by Wimbledon_SLK

Chris,

Dont worry, I drove most of last winter with the hood down! the airscarf is brilliant, you will love it. The next step is to convince your wife ...that its nto too cold..

Ciao

P

Hi can some one tell me what a airscarf is and a picture if possible
Thanks

**etyu** · 09-17-2006

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Originally Posted by WoodyOZ

Hi can some one tell me what a airscarf is and a picture if possible
Thanks

Airscarf is part of the heating package option for the R171. It is a vent located at the neck area of the seats and it will blow warm air across the neck area for those times you want to drive with the top down and its nippy outside. Check out MBUSA.com and select Roadster and Build Your Own and under Options, click the Heating Package.

FPF422 · 11-23-2006

Everyday if it's needed... but I don't do it...

V8SLK · 11-23-2006

i wash as needed, but no less than twice a month. i wax every other month and have had her detailed twice since january '05.

**SLKman** · 11-23-2006

I was using a laser touchfree car wash every day or two and hand washing it on Saturdays until I bought a Pressure washer.

Usually a quick wash and towel dry before I leave the house at least every other day.

I hate Dust and Dirt on my SLK!

SLKman

**DesignoSLK** · 11-26-2006

I'm embarrassed to admit I'm lucky to get the car washed once a month. I just have so much going on right now. Besides, it doesn't get super dirty here in Vegas, dusty, but not dirty. I'd wash it more if I were allowed to wash my car in our complex. Anyway, once I get moved, it will get washed at least every other week. Maybe more through the winter.

As a side note: I just used Zaino's Z-9 & 10 on the interior...very impressed! And it smells great! Highly recommended!!

watsons · 02-24-2007

i have someone to clean my car everyday...

MojitoLoco · 03-19-2007

I used to wash my own car but these past years I'm just prefer to give it out. I plan on taking advantage of the dealer's free (machine) wash and vacuum once a week. Anyone know of a quality place to get my car detailed, I'd like to get it waxed for a show car finish.

**Cruzer 8** · 03-19-2007

wash about every 2 weeks but use quik detailer every 3 days or so its garaged so it doesn't get to bad unless we drive it --- and everybody knows we don't drive it ---- anybody want coffee in LA

want to try a new bug cleaner

whattaride · 03-20-2007

i usually wash my car every other day. I love it when the car looks clean and shiny. usually use soap+water solution.

**alroumi** · 03-21-2007

I wash the cars once or twice every week, Listen to the Ipod while cleaning; I enjoy cleaning the cars.

N4PWJ · 03-21-2007

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Originally Posted by alroumi

I wash the cars once or twice every week, Listen to the Ipod while cleaning; I enjoy cleaning the cars.

i also enjoy cleaning cars. when me and my girl have a good disagreement (aka her shouting at me for something) i always find washing my car helps me relax. or a bad day at work, a good therapeutic car valet seems to calm the nerves.

i would wash mine once a week, but in the summer when days are longer and cars stay cleaner i would do it once every 2-3 days and wax once every 2 weeks.

**alroumi** · 03-21-2007

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Originally Posted by N4PWJ

i also enjoy cleaning cars. when me and my girl have a good disagreement (aka her shouting at me for something) i always find washing my car helps me relax. or a bad day at work, a good therapeutic car valet seems to calm the nerves.

i would wash mine once a week, but in the summer when days are longer and cars stay cleaner i would do it once every 2-3 days and wax once every 2 weeks.

You also get tired quickly, Last time it took me 45minutes to clean the XKR when it was dusty with fine sand. Very tiring especially cleaning/removing the dust from the protective layering on the bonnet.

ppeluso1 · 04-12-2007

never washed it. It lives in the garage and only goes out in nice weather.

**bclark** · 04-12-2007

I'm impressed with the number of hands on car washers among
you. I hate to say that I most often run mine through an
automatic carwash. That is probably blasphemous and I won't
even dare posting my list of excuses/rationalizations. . .

View Poll Results: How often does the SLK get washed?
more than once a week	16	12.50%
Once every week	60	46.88%
Once every 2 weeks	26	20.31%
Once every 3 weeks	7	5.47%
Once every 4 weeks	10	7.81%
Once every 2 months	2	1.56%
Once every 3 months	2	1.56%
You're supposed to wash the car?	5	3.91%
Voters: 128. You may not vote on this poll

09-11-2006	#22 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,279 Country: Thanks: 376 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	Just checked on the internet. Meguair's does have one (Gold Class Bug and Tar Remover) but it's the spray type and not the gel type. Reviews on it were better than average. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

11-23-2006	#29 (permalink)
SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,063 Country: Thanks: 261 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	I was using a laser touchfree car wash every day or two and hand washing it on Saturdays until I bought a Pressure washer. Usually a quick wash and towel dry before I leave the house at least every other day. I hate Dust and Dirt on my SLK! SLKman __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2000 SLK230 copper Designo Sport To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

11-26-2006	#30 (permalink)
DesignoSLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Vehicle: 2000 Designo SLK230 Posts: 1,679 Country: Thanks: 92 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	I'm embarrassed to admit I'm lucky to get the car washed once a month. I just have so much going on right now. Besides, it doesn't get super dirty here in Vegas, dusty, but not dirty. I'd wash it more if I were allowed to wash my car in our complex. Anyway, once I get moved, it will get washed at least every other week. Maybe more through the winter. As a side note: I just used Zaino's Z-9 & 10 on the interior...very impressed! And it smells great! Highly recommended!! __________________ Kevin An American in Germany... To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. '00 SLK230 Designo copper, '06 Saturn Vue, Cessna 172 (pilot)

03-19-2007	#33 (permalink)
Cruzer 8 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Vehicle: 07 SL 550 Mars Red Posts: 572 Country: Thanks: 31 Thanked 57 Times in 27 Posts	wash about every 2 weeks but use quik detailer every 3 days or so its garaged so it doesn't get to bad unless we drive it --- and everybody knows we don't drive it ---- anybody want coffee in LA want to try a new bug cleaner __________________ GENE ---- See My Pic's To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* SL 550 Mars Red

09-11-2006	#21 (permalink)
chris_m Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London, UK Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 171 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks, i'll check it out.

11-23-2006	#27 (permalink)
FPF422 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Buizingen - Belgium Vehicle: '05 SLK 350 - 7G Posts: 852 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Everyday if it's needed... but I don't do it...

11-23-2006	#28 (permalink)
V8SLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Home of the brave Vehicle: 05 SLK55 AMG Posts: 1,071 Country: Thanks: 40 Thanked 48 Times in 26 Posts	i wash as needed, but no less than twice a month. i wax every other month and have had her detailed twice since january '05.

02-24-2007	#31 (permalink)
watsons Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hong Kong Vehicle: 2007 SLK280 Posts: 655 Country: Thanks: 9 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	i have someone to clean my car everyday...

03-19-2007	#32 (permalink)
MojitoLoco SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Florida Vehicle: 2007 Diamond Silver SLK 280 Posts: 21 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I used to wash my own car but these past years I'm just prefer to give it out. I plan on taking advantage of the dealer's free (machine) wash and vacuum once a week. Anyone know of a quality place to get my car detailed, I'd like to get it waxed for a show car finish.

03-20-2007	#34 (permalink)
whattaride SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i usually wash my car every other day. I love it when the car looks clean and shiny. usually use soap+water solution.

03-21-2007	#35 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,271 Country: Thanks: 288 Thanked 231 Times in 145 Posts	I wash the cars once or twice every week, Listen to the Ipod while cleaning; I enjoy cleaning the cars. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

04-12-2007	#38 (permalink)
ppeluso1 SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Florida Vehicle: Black Metalic 2006 55 AMG 030 Posts: 14 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	never washed it. It lives in the garage and only goes out in nice weather.

04-12-2007	#39 (permalink)
bclark Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oak Park, Illinois, USA Vehicle: 2005 Black SLK Posts: 262 Country: Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	I'm impressed with the number of hands on car washers among you. I hate to say that I most often run mine through an automatic carwash. That is probably blasphemous and I won't even dare posting my list of excuses/rationalizations. . .