I hate pollen and I hate bugs.
04-16-2012, 01:09 PM
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Of course.... this is no more than two days after I spent an afternoon washing, claying, waxing, and overall super-cleaning my car. And the bugs aren't the little ones either. They're the big thick and gooey ones that stick, smear and streak everywhere.
The roof...
... the front side...
... and the headlights
The roof...
... the front side...
... and the headlights
04-16-2012, 01:49 PM
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I remember this well, that is the main reason I will never own another black car again. Black cars look soooo good when they are claen, but KEEPING them clean is another story.
04-16-2012, 03:09 PM
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The pollen in the mid-atlantic states is horrible ... and not much rain to knock it out of the sky 
Keeping monaco blue is enough of a problem but black has to suck! Even though a good coat of wax helps I've already gone through a half gallon of detail spray in a week - the stuff doesn't blow off either
Keeping monaco blue is enough of a problem but black has to suck! Even though a good coat of wax helps I've already gone through a half gallon of detail spray in a week - the stuff doesn't blow off either
04-16-2012, 04:35 PM
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A 1-minute hose off will make it 100% better....obviously not as good a a fersh wash...but a LOT better. I own (5) black cars and live in Alabama...and the pollen is really bad. In the afternoon, I take the hose and do a quick top to bottom rinse off. It helps a lot.
04-16-2012, 04:37 PM
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My Ride: 2010 535i xDrive, Space Gray Metallic, Gray Dakota Leather, automatic, comfort access, window shades, comfort seats, fold down rear seats, PDC, Navi, HUD, HD Radio, premium package, value package
There are only two days that I've enjoyed all the black cars I've owned. The day I bought them and the day I sold them.
Nothing looks as good as a detailed black car but if you plan on driving it what a nightmare. I feel your pain man. I try hard not to buy black anymore. I just can't deal with the hassle!
Nothing looks as good as a detailed black car but if you plan on driving it what a nightmare. I feel your pain man. I try hard not to buy black anymore. I just can't deal with the hassle!
04-16-2012, 05:30 PM
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That's nothing. Drive your car down in Alabama - the bugs down there sound like rain drops when they hit it.
04-16-2012, 06:19 PM
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Of course.... this is no more than two days after I spent an afternoon washing, claying, waxing, and overall super-cleaning my car. And the bugs aren't the little ones either. They're the big thick and gooey ones that stick, smear and streak everywhere.
The roof...
... the front side...
... and the headlights
The roof...
... the front side...
... and the headlights
Sorry your car got rocked by nature my man. Just give her a regular wash and have a California Duster handy. When the spring is over clay her again.
04-16-2012, 06:19 PM
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My Ride: 535i 6-speed
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I've been driving this one for the past 4.5 years...it takes a little effort to keep clean...but it can be done...the key is to never let it get too bad. Also, a good wax job on the front bumper and mirrors helps with the bug removal.