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Car care for dirt road.

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Corwyn, May 7, 2011.

  1. Corwyn

    Corwyn Energy Curmudgeon

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    I live on a dirt road, and it is usually either dusty or muddy. I do want to keep my car looking nice though, so I am looking for advice on what to do. I am willing to wash it, or even detail it once in a while, but I am not going to wash it every week when it won't stay clean even to the end of the road. Anyone got any ideas?

    Thank You Kindly.
     
    #1 Corwyn, May 7, 2011
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    You've just defined a no-win situation here.
     
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    Wash your car once, take a picture of it while it's clean. Look at picture and enjoy. :)
     
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    Move to the beginning of the dirt road.
     
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    Buy a CA Car Duster. After a wash/wax, lightly dust the car every 2 days. The more often you do it, the less dust you have to remove and the easier it is.

    Theres a boatload of pollen in my office parking lot so I deal with a light green film everyday, yet my car is still the shiniest I see (most of the time).
     
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    A pressure washer works

    Add some soap to the tank and then rinse with straight water. Don't spray in one area too long though.
     
    #6 sipnfuel, May 8, 2011
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    Get the car painted to match the colour of the dust on your road.
     
    #7 BAllanJ, May 8, 2011
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    i havn't washed my car since 1995. and i havn't seen a dirt road since, 1972. sorry i can't be of more help.
     
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  9. Corwyn

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    This is why I don't:
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    In that case, you should cover your entire car with rhino liner

    Like this guy:
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    Beautiful ain't she :third:. The rims are also covered.
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  11. Michgal007

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    Beginning of the road is a lake? Take a dip when you get there to clean off the dust. :p

    Beautiful view BTW.
     
    #11 Michgal007, May 9, 2011
  12. Corwyn

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    No, the beginning of the road doesn't have the view. And it is a salt water river; 'Taking a dip' in the car is contra-indicated...:eek:

    Thanks.
     
    #12 Corwyn, May 9, 2011
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