Obsessed or Fanatic?

Alpine · 12-09-2006, 04:35 PM

So last night I was going out, so of course, the car had to be clean. The only problem was that it was 16 degrees outside. After braving the frigid air washing the car, I got back to my apartment, started drying it, and the paint felt kind of funny- I looked closer and saw that the water on the car had completely iced over. Desperate measures were needed, so I blew my hot breath on a little spot on the car, which melted the ice, and I could wipe it clean. I did this around the entire car. While I was.. breathing.. people were driving by, and giving me the 'You're insane' look. Has anyone else done something like this before? Am I still a normal BMW driver, or should I see a doctor...
PS- Despite mother nature's attempts, the bimmer is clean. (Sorry for the cell phone pics)

oneshare325 · 12-09-2006, 04:40 PM

don't worry bud...we all have our own little ocd's!! car looks great!! I hope we have a East coast meet and I can met you!!

I was at a point a month ago or so where I was washing and adding klasse two or three times a week!

Brunotheboxer · 12-09-2006, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine

So last night I was going out, so of course, the car had to be clean. The only problem was that it was 16 degrees outside. After braving the frigid air washing the car, I got back to my apartment, started drying it, and the paint felt kind of funny- I looked closer and saw that the water on the car had completely iced over. Desperate measures were needed, so I blew my hot breath on a little spot on the car, which melted the ice, and I could wipe it clean. I did this around the entire car. While I was.. breathing.. people were driving by, and giving me the 'You're insane' look. Has anyone else done something like this before? Am I still a normal BMW driver, or should I see a doctor...
PS- Despite mother nature's attempts, the bimmer is clean. (Sorry for the cell phone pics)

actually you went a little over and beyond my insanity level. i leave her dirty at any temp below freezing. i will however go to the touch less wash if shes real salty and dirty but i dont do this very often at all. i dont think you need a doctor and am glad that your car is clean. next time you do this make a video for us.

Turbo Squid · 12-10-2006, 05:09 PM

I used to be a fanatic about keeping my dub clean. Whether there was snow on the ground or not. The water would freeze up occasionally, the first time I just sat there, trying to wipe the ice off by hand, then I just used some common sense and pulled her into the heated garage. Viola, no more ice.

Joop! · 12-10-2006, 05:16 PM

Little bit obsessed. You should have bought a grey car, so you can't see it's dirty.

oneshare325 · 12-10-2006, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbo Squid

I used to be a fanatic about keeping my dub clean. Whether there was snow on the ground or not. The water would freeze up occasionally, the first time I just sat there, trying to wipe the ice off by hand, then I just used some common sense and pulled her into the heated garage. Viola, no more ice.

I don't think I have ever seen a post from you before...Sweet jetta, My friend in high school had one just like it and chipped it to like 200hp. It was nice! Are you thinking of getting a 3?

txusa03 · 12-10-2006, 09:10 PM

I did the same thing but it was only 55F outside. However, where I come from 55F is cold and yes ppl were staring at me like I am a nut case. I washed and dry it in 1hr 5 minutes (including tires). Well, 45 minutes wash outside and 20 minutes drying inside the garage. But my car has not been washed for a little over 3 weeks so had to do it. However, 15F is a little crazy.

picus · 12-10-2006, 09:34 PM

You'll be hardcore when you do it in the snow!

Carnage · 12-10-2006, 10:36 PM

You're insane. Go get help. Now.

CnoteMD · 12-10-2006, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine

...so I blew my hot breath on a little spot on the car, which melted the ice, and I could wipe it clean. I did this around the entire car.

Hahahahaha, thats one of the funniest car washing stories I've ever heard.

Alpine · 12-10-2006, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CnoteMD

Hahahahaha, thats one of the funniest car washing stories I've ever heard.

Hey it worked! You know you'll do it someday!

krazykanuck · 12-11-2006, 12:56 AM

Thats intense. :rocks:

In Canada our garage doesn't usually fall below freezing so just go to a wand wash and then park it inside. If its especially cold we have a propane space heater.

I'm guessing you don't have a garage?

txusa03 · 12-11-2006, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by krazykanuck

Thats intense. :rocks:

In Canada our garage doesn't usually fall below freezing so just go to a wand wash and then park it inside. If its especially cold we have a propane space heater.

I'm guessing you don't have a garage?

he is in an apartment (not many apartment have garages-some do but not many).

What are you doing in texas anyway, hiding from the snow?

F32Fleet · 12-11-2006, 09:08 AM

Not too bad.. About 15 yrs ago my father sent me out to the coin operated car wash just before christmas to wash his caddy. It was SOO cold that the water would freeze on the car and on the chamois within minutes.

txusa03 · 12-11-2006, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Socom

Not too bad.. About 15 yrs ago my father sent me out to the coin operated car wash just before christmas to wash his caddy. It was SOO cold that the water would freeze on the car and on the chamois within minutes.

you must have pissed him off that day

You should have reported that to child protection services (CPS)

F32Fleet · 12-11-2006, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by txusa03

you must have pissed him off that day

You should have reported that to child protection services (CPS)

As you can see, it left a lasting impression.

TEAShea · 12-11-2006, 11:20 AM

You can hurt the one you love.... Washing a car can be very damaging to the paint. Any dirt particles that are not washed and lifted off will scratch the paint when it is rubbed or dryed. Be careful.

The general rule is that you should not wash your car unless you do it very carefully. Better to wash it one right every two weeks than damage the paint by poor quality washing more often.

TEAShea
from Nebraska

vladinecko · 12-11-2006, 11:28 AM

at 16 degrees out, the only thing i'm willing to wash is my cup after drinking hot chocolate out of it...

dmboone25 · 12-11-2006, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by brummelenj

Little bit obsessed. You should have bought a grey car, so you can't see it's dirty.

lol--or silver--those are harder to tell too.

Kenny C · 12-11-2006, 10:00 PM

I wash my car all winter long. As long as the water pipes aren't frozen I'm out there. All my neighbors think I'm nuts. I'm obsessed, what can I do?

txusa03 · 12-11-2006, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenny C

I wash my car all winter long. As long as the water pipes aren't frozen I'm out there. All my neighbors think I'm nuts. I'm obsessed, what can I do?

You and the OP need to have your head examined, seriously.

darkbat · 12-12-2006, 12:06 AM

only 2700 miles? how long have you had her?

12-09-2006, 04:35 PM	#1
Alpine Major 50 Rep 1,433 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Obsessed or Fanatic? So last night I was going out, so of course, the car had to be clean. The only problem was that it was 16 degrees outside. After braving the frigid air washing the car, I got back to my apartment, started drying it, and the paint felt kind of funny- I looked closer and saw that the water on the car had completely iced over. Desperate measures were needed, so I blew my hot breath on a little spot on the car, which melted the ice, and I could wipe it clean. I did this around the entire car. While I was.. breathing.. people were driving by, and giving me the 'You're insane' look. Has anyone else done something like this before? Am I still a normal BMW driver, or should I see a doctor... PS- Despite mother nature's attempts, the bimmer is clean. (Sorry for the cell phone pics) __________________
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oneshare325 Brigadier General 204 Rep 4,178 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (11) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	don't worry bud...we all have our own little ocd's!! car looks great!! I hope we have a East coast meet and I can met you!! I was at a point a month ago or so where I was washing and adding klasse two or three times a week!
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txusa03 Major General 602 Rep 6,563 Posts Drives: TS330iPPSP6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (3)	I did the same thing but it was only 55F outside. However, where I come from 55F is cold and yes ppl were staring at me like I am a nut case. I washed and dry it in 1hr 5 minutes (including tires). Well, 45 minutes wash outside and 20 minutes drying inside the garage. But my car has not been washed for a little over 3 weeks so had to do it. However, 15F is a little crazy. __________________ under construction!
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F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3986 Rep 10,664 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	Not too bad.. About 15 yrs ago my father sent me out to the coin operated car wash just before christmas to wash his caddy. It was SOO cold that the water would freeze on the car and on the chamois within minutes.
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TEAShea Private First Class 11 Rep 179 Posts Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nebraska iTrader: (0)	You can hurt the one you love.... Washing a car can be very damaging to the paint. Any dirt particles that are not washed and lifted off will scratch the paint when it is rubbed or dryed. Be careful. The general rule is that you should not wash your car unless you do it very carefully. Better to wash it one right every two weeks than damage the paint by poor quality washing more often. TEAShea from Nebraska
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Kenny C Lieutenant 232 Rep 502 Posts Drives: 2007 335 e90 1998 e39 540 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oceanside, New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2025 BMW i5 e drive [0.00] 1998 BMW 540 [0.00] 2023 BMW i4 m50 [0.00] 2020 BMW M340 [0.00] 2018 mx3 40 [0.00] 2016 340 [0.00] 2013 BMW ACYIVE HYB ... [0.00] 2010 BMW X535D [0.00]	I wash my car all winter long. As long as the water pipes aren't frozen I'm out there. All my neighbors think I'm nuts. I'm obsessed, what can I do?
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12-12-2006, 12:06 AM	#22
darkbat Banned 4 Rep 73 Posts Drives: '07 328xi Sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ann Arbor iTrader: (1)	only 2700 miles? how long have you had her?
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