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Indy Bumble Bee · 05-09-2013, 09:31 AM

My DD 3 weeks and it drove me nuts! I washed/clay barred/ and waxed after that

PalmerGA · 05-09-2013, 09:33 AM

Probably a few weeks in the winter: No snow to worry about, I don't drive it in the rain (if I can help it), and the SIM paint doesn't show dirt/dust very much.

Summer: It depends. I still try to avoid driving in the rain but afternoon T-storms pop up unexpectedly sometimes. Bugs are the main problem, but I try to spot-clean to get them off ASAP.

One thing's for sure... SIM is much easier to maintain than the Black 5th Gen I used to have.

jewel25 · 05-09-2013, 09:34 AM

5 months, between getting her butt and face lift and being in the garage for 2 months. Then moving 500 miles, then becoming my DD. She has been been abused. :(

007s 'Vert · 05-09-2013, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by heRS

I have to wash mine every 4 or 5 days or I go nuts. I live 1/3 mile in on a dirt road that coats my car in moon dust in the summer months.

I too live out on a dirt road (3/4 mile dirt road) and since mine is a DD and I put 500 miles on it a week I just went and bought a high pressure washer for her and just spray the dirt,dust and mud off of her when she starts to look bad, otherwise I will do a full wash about every two to three weeks.
Its a car! I drive it! I dont put it under glass and baby it, however I DO take take care of it....probably a lot better care than any other car I have ever had before.

efpardo · 05-09-2013, 09:40 AM

Pollen? Did Someone say POLLEN?

DefianceDan · 05-09-2013, 09:41 AM

Longest for me was probably 2 weeks....I'm fine with the 'rugged and used' look of a dirty Camaro...but brush up against it and make a 'clean spot' and I totally lose it.

CamaroSkooter · 05-09-2013, 09:45 AM

A couple days, at most. But that was because the plumbing was backed up and I didn't want the shower to overflow.

Oh wait, we're talking about the car?

efpardo · 05-09-2013, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DefianceDan

Longest for me was probably 2 weeks....I'm fine with the 'rugged and used' look of a dirty Camaro...but brush up against it and make a 'clean spot' and I totally lose it.

Off Topic - Defiance Ohio - Where I got my first speeding ticket

Cheveey57 · 05-09-2013, 10:05 AM

November to may

BenningJ · 05-09-2013, 10:22 AM

DD here and I went about 3 weeks. It was pretty dirty but the snow just kept coming so there was no point in washing it.

mirabella · 05-09-2013, 10:38 AM

I wash mine once a week. I think the longest I ever went without washing a car (not my Camaro) was 2 to 4 weeks.

ABMLS3 · 05-09-2013, 10:44 AM

5 days

warren3537 · 05-09-2013, 10:49 AM

Almost a month when it was getting the heater core replaced and some other issues when it was at the dealership.

Ringo64 · 05-09-2013, 11:05 AM

Gone 3 weeks, it's a garage queen though, but will be washing her this weekend as I took her to work twice this week already and she's gotten a bit dirty.

05-09-2013, 09:33 AM	#16
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Probably a few weeks in the winter: No snow to worry about, I don't drive it in the rain (if I can help it), and the SIM paint doesn't show dirt/dust very much. Summer: It depends. I still try to avoid driving in the rain but afternoon T-storms pop up unexpectedly sometimes. Bugs are the main problem, but I try to spot-clean to get them off ASAP. One thing's for sure... SIM is much easier to maintain than the Black 5th Gen I used to have. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

05-09-2013, 09:34 AM	#17
jewel25 Mother of PWA Babies Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 37,110 View My Garage	5 months, between getting her butt and face lift and being in the garage for 2 months. Then moving 500 miles, then becoming my DD. She has been been abused. :( __________________ Jewel & PMC's Build Thread

05-09-2013, 09:40 AM	#19
efpardo Deep6 Drives: 2016 Camaro #182300 \| 2SS \| HBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 1,203 View My Garage	Pollen? Did Someone say POLLEN? __________________ My Journals: Erick's Mistress - Violet 2016 2SS #182300 \| 2SS \| HBM \| Erick’s Mistress - 2010 2LT #8212 \| 2LT \| RS \| CGM \| Litho #165 \|

05-09-2013, 09:41 AM	#20
DefianceDan VroomVroom Drives: 2017 50th 2SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 497	Longest for me was probably 2 weeks....I'm fine with the 'rugged and used' look of a dirty Camaro...but brush up against it and make a 'clean spot' and I totally lose it. __________________ 2017 H50 2SS MX8 F55 NPP CF5 RN2

05-09-2013, 09:45 AM	#21
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	A couple days, at most. But that was because the plumbing was backed up and I didn't want the shower to overflow. Oh wait, we're talking about the car? __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

05-09-2013, 09:31 AM	#15
Indy Bumble Bee Drives: Beest Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Indy Posts: 660	My DD 3 weeks and it drove me nuts! I washed/clay barred/ and waxed after that

05-09-2013, 10:05 AM	#23
Cheveey57 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,425	November to may __________________ If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

05-09-2013, 10:22 AM	#24
BenningJ Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa Posts: 1,581 View My Garage	DD here and I went about 3 weeks. It was pretty dirty but the snow just kept coming so there was no point in washing it. __________________ 2013 Camaro 1SS/RS - Ashen Gray Metallic \| LS3 \| CAI Inductions, Inc Intake \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| Dynatech 1.875" Long Tube Headers \| Apex Scoop & Washer Bottle Relocation \| Lethal Racing Night Fury Cam \| BTR 7.400" Push Rods \|LS2 Dampener \| Melling 10296 Oil Pump \| IWIS Chain \| BTR .660" Dual Valve Springs \| BTR Trunion Upgrade Kit \| Lethal Racing Tuned \| Anvil Notch Spoiler \| BMR Split Drop Springs \| Eaton TrueTrac \| GM 3.91 Gears \| LPW Diff Cover \| Rohana RF2 275/40 20x10F 315/35 20x11R \| BMR Polyurethane Motor Mounts

05-09-2013, 10:38 AM	#25
mirabella silver snow Drives: 2017 Red 1LT RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: US - South Carolina Posts: 88 View My Garage	I wash mine once a week. I think the longest I ever went without washing a car (not my Camaro) was 2 to 4 weeks.

05-09-2013, 10:44 AM	#26
ABMLS3 Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 657	5 days __________________ Power Source Performance Turbo Kit 416 C.I ,TH400 Instagram: TomTraube COTW ABMLS3 Build Thread

05-09-2013, 10:49 AM	#27
warren3537 Drives: 2019 Red Hot ZL1 1LE: 2012 RAM 2500 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DeRidder, LA Posts: 711	Almost a month when it was getting the heater core replaced and some other issues when it was at the dealership.

05-09-2013, 11:05 AM	#28
Ringo64 Forever Pontiac Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,389	Gone 3 weeks, it's a garage queen though, but will be washing her this weekend as I took her to work twice this week already and she's gotten a bit dirty. __________________ Progression thread My Camaro's Grrgd