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08-02-2018, 10:54 AM
#441
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No clue but I get good foam out of mine every time. I'm about ready to replace it though, the gun part doesn't work all that well anymore.
08-02-2018, 11:23 AM
#443
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Mine has two parts, the first part has the soap holder, vacuum straw, and mixing chamber. The other part is the gun part that threads on to the hose and has the trigger thing to turn it all on. The spring that returns the trigger to a closed state on the gun part is old and binds up so that the water doesn't shut off right away, I have to pry it back to a closed state to get the water to stop. When you turn it on, it works great, but turning it off is a PITA.
08-02-2018, 12:05 PM
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I thought about getting the pressure washer ones as I have a 2100psi electric pressure washer. Like you said though it takes so long to set that up each time. I used to do it but for the last year I pretty much have only used the regular hose. I already waste enough time washing a car as it is. I can't do a wash in less than 1hr and normally closer to 2hr being so anal about things.
08-02-2018, 12:14 PM
#446
Bruh man...
if I had a permanent 2 car garage, I'd have a 2 way diverter I could switch over to to just leave the pressure washer permanently setup up to wash...
the other issue that annoys me is I always forget to fill the wash buckets before I attached to the pressure washer...
if I had a permanent 2 car garage, I'd have a 2 way diverter I could switch over to to just leave the pressure washer permanently setup up to wash...
the other issue that annoys me is I always forget to fill the wash buckets before I attached to the pressure washer...
08-02-2018, 12:35 PM
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No anal here, but it took between 1-2 hrs for either the F150 or Flex. The flex door panel wrap under & you have to do that part with the doors open, otherwise it gets pretty grimy in the door sills.
Hope to be able to get the C washed this weekend or next. Will be nice to go back to a small car, being lazy, I could have my Civic or TL done in under an hour.
Hope to be able to get the C washed this weekend or next. Will be nice to go back to a small car, being lazy, I could have my Civic or TL done in under an hour.
08-02-2018, 12:57 PM
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Heck I feel like it takes me 30-45min just to full clean the wheels and calipers each time.
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08-02-2018, 01:46 PM
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I'm sure I'll have some of that too. The TL, Civic, Flex & F150 were all pretty basic in that regard (Civic had steel/hubcaps).
The C has nicer (painted with MB script) calipers & multispoke wheels, so a bit more cleaning to be done.
08-02-2018, 01:49 PM
#450
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Then tire shine is another 10-15 minute process... apply.. let sit... wipe off any excess.
08-02-2018, 02:00 PM
#451
2024 Honda Civic Type R
Yep, at least 10 minutes per wheel for me. Usually about two hours total on the car from start to finish on just washing and drying, with some detail spray included in the drying. Wheels and tires first, foam gun soak, rinse, two bucket hand wash, rinse, air blaster dry, detail spray and towel dry finish.
I still use Adam's Polishes for all my cleaning products. Very happy with them.
I still use Adam's Polishes for all my cleaning products. Very happy with them.
08-02-2018, 02:15 PM
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I always do it wrong. I always wash the car and then realize "oh wait.. I still need to wash the wheels 
"
So then I wash the wheels and have to rinse the whole car off again, because I'm splashing everywhere. I use the water in my bucket to first wash the body, top, down... I then use the "dirty" water to wash my wheels. There's only maybe a wee bit of sediment in the bucket, but, I'm more concerned on preserving the paint on the body than the wheels. Truth be told, I don't think I've ever even noticed any kind of swirl marks on my painted wheels.
"So then I wash the wheels and have to rinse the whole car off again, because I'm splashing everywhere. I use the water in my bucket to first wash the body, top, down... I then use the "dirty" water to wash my wheels. There's only maybe a wee bit of sediment in the bucket, but, I'm more concerned on preserving the paint on the body than the wheels. Truth be told, I don't think I've ever even noticed any kind of swirl marks on my painted wheels.
08-02-2018, 02:32 PM
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^ That's how I've always done it. Body first, then wheels, glass last.
08-02-2018, 02:44 PM
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Yep, at least 10 minutes per wheel for me. Usually about two hours total on the car from start to finish on just washing and drying, with some detail spray included in the drying. Wheels and tires first, foam gun soak, rinse, two bucket hand wash, rinse, air blaster dry, detail spray and towel dry finish.
I still use Adam's Polishes for all my cleaning products. Very happy with them.
I still use Adam's Polishes for all my cleaning products. Very happy with them.
08-02-2018, 03:16 PM
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Seperate wash mit for everything 
Heck I have 3 seperate brushes just for cleaning the wheels
Heck I have 3 seperate brushes just for cleaning the wheels
08-02-2018, 05:38 PM
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Although I use the same water for the wheels that I used for the body, I use a new micro fiber cloth... assuming that the water in the bucket isn't all too bad. I get a 20 pack from Costco... I've grown to love those MF cloths just due to how cheap they are. I must admit, a nice wash mit would be my preference, but, I seem to always eventually drop something and then I scream bloody murder at myself. At least with the Costco MF cloths, if I drop it, no biggie. Just grab another one and continue on
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08-02-2018, 09:49 PM
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Yeah, I've kinda found cycling through microfibers to work for me too. New ones for wiping of wax, then wash, then use for wheels before they're just permanently dirty.
08-03-2018, 06:58 AM
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Rockstar!
08-03-2018, 10:46 AM
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The F150 is listed on the dealer's page now. Thought for sure they'd have listed it for closer to $30k. Doesn't look like they've replaced the windshield yet (toll tag still visible).
https://www.mbotw.com/inventory/used...ew1cp0gke82227
https://www.mbotw.com/inventory/used...ew1cp0gke82227
08-03-2018, 05:17 PM
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How much did they take it for?
08-06-2018, 02:21 PM
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Paperwork shows $24k, but I was more working with the OTD number. How they juggled the rest didn't really matter to me.
Couple weeks in now, and still completely happy with the car. Only issues I've found are a burned out LED in the driver's ext door handle courtesy light, and a quiet squeak in the LF suspension when getting in/out.
Couple weeks in now, and still completely happy with the car. Only issues I've found are a burned out LED in the driver's ext door handle courtesy light, and a quiet squeak in the LF suspension when getting in/out.
08-06-2018, 02:22 PM
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Does the C have the Pano roof? If so, any roof issues with these, like the F150s?
08-06-2018, 03:06 PM
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Some early build W205s had Pano roof issues, rattles & squeaks, and some had pretty poor exterior panel gaps, along with excessive wind noise.
Reading about those, was a big reason for getting an extended (4 days, by the time I signed the papers) test drive. I put it through my normal commute, rough roads & all, along with a few jaunts up in the 80mph range & this one is rock solid.
Not a sound from the Pano roof, wind noise is what I would expect, much quieter than the F150, but not the tomb that my grandmother's W222 S500 is.
Reading about those, was a big reason for getting an extended (4 days, by the time I signed the papers) test drive. I put it through my normal commute, rough roads & all, along with a few jaunts up in the 80mph range & this one is rock solid.
Not a sound from the Pano roof, wind noise is what I would expect, much quieter than the F150, but not the tomb that my grandmother's W222 S500 is.
08-06-2018, 03:51 PM
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Some early build W205s had Pano roof issues, rattles & squeaks, and some had pretty poor exterior panel gaps, along with excessive wind noise.
Reading about those, was a big reason for getting an extended (4 days, by the time I signed the papers) test drive. I put it through my normal commute, rough roads & all, along with a few jaunts up in the 80mph range & this one is rock solid.
Not a sound from the Pano roof, wind noise is what I would expect, much quieter than the F150, but not the tomb that my grandmother's W222 S500 is.
Reading about those, was a big reason for getting an extended (4 days, by the time I signed the papers) test drive. I put it through my normal commute, rough roads & all, along with a few jaunts up in the 80mph range & this one is rock solid.
Not a sound from the Pano roof, wind noise is what I would expect, much quieter than the F150, but not the tomb that my grandmother's W222 S500 is.
08-06-2018, 04:01 PM
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Thanks, did you end up getting yours? IIRC, you were looking at a C Convertible?
08-06-2018, 04:33 PM
#470
Yeah, she ended up getting the C43 AMG to replace the 16' WRX. We ended up ordering, since we got the 10K discount, either way. She got the Lunar blue with the red top and the cranberry red leather. Its got about 6,500 miles on it so far.
08-07-2018, 08:30 AM
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Sounds gorgeous, LB is a big difference from the Cardinal Red you were originally seeking, but I can see the red top & cranberry leather working with the blue.
I really wanted Lunar Blue, but after seeing a few, it really makes the chrome stand out on the car, so in that sense, I'm really happy with Iridium Silver.
Also, Pics man, pics!
I really wanted Lunar Blue, but after seeing a few, it really makes the chrome stand out on the car, so in that sense, I'm really happy with Iridium Silver.
Also, Pics man, pics!
08-10-2018, 01:39 PM
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C is going in for SVC Tuesday. 2 weeks in & I think I've found the few things the CPO process may have missed.
LED in driver's door exterior handle is out.
Small creak from LF suspension, most noticeable when getting in/out of the car, and occasionally when taking off form a light with the radio low.
A/C seems to always blow on the windshield, regardless of vent setting, fogs up the base of the glass.
All covered under warranty & loaner provided. Big difference in service between MB & Ford
LED in driver's door exterior handle is out.
Small creak from LF suspension, most noticeable when getting in/out of the car, and occasionally when taking off form a light with the radio low.
A/C seems to always blow on the windshield, regardless of vent setting, fogs up the base of the glass.
All covered under warranty & loaner provided. Big difference in service between MB & Ford
08-10-2018, 04:55 PM
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Shit, I haven't been on AZ much lately and didn't see this thread. Congrats! My comments in another thread were definitely not directed towards anyone, especially you lol.
You really are all over the place. Wasn't it you that was thinking about Mazda 3 hatches and Miatas a while ago? Even before the F-150.
You really are all over the place. Wasn't it you that was thinking about Mazda 3 hatches and Miatas a while ago? Even before the F-150.
08-13-2018, 10:37 AM
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When I got rid of the TL for the wife's Flex & I inherited her Civic, the plan was to get a Miata for a daily & keep the Civic for when we needed 4 doors (kids) when the wife was off in the Flex. Alternatively, I was looking at a Mazda3 hatch 6MT to possibly replace the Civic.
That all took a dive when this thread started & we bought the truck.
08-13-2018, 10:38 AM
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3 hours of work in the garage to make this happen.
08-13-2018, 12:24 PM
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Some garage cabinets would be a nice addition, the previous owners left behind 5 of the shelving units that are behind the MB, 3 full height & 2 halfs.
Racedeck as well, will have to look into it & do the Merc side first.
Racedeck as well, will have to look into it & do the Merc side first.