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Timster 09-12-2005 05:21 PM

I washed the H2 for the first time this weekend.
What a pain. This thing has allot of areas that are hard to get at and hold water. I also detailed the engine compartment. Drove it around the block and it still dripped for and hour. Don't get me wrong I enjoy washing my vehicles. I'm just going to learn all the little areas that require more attention.
Anybody else wash there H2, themselves or do you have it done?
Tim

Timster 09-12-2005 05:21 PM

I washed the H2 for the first time this weekend.
What a pain. This thing has allot of areas that are hard to get at and hold water. I also detailed the engine compartment. Drove it around the block and it still dripped for and hour. Don't get me wrong I enjoy washing my vehicles. I'm just going to learn all the little areas that require more attention.
Anybody else wash there H2, themselves or do you have it done?
Tim

Boss Hoss 09-12-2005 05:34 PM

Ive only washed mine once and it took a good while...the rest of the time i let the valet guy at my office complex do it....i figure if i let him clean it often it wont get bad enough for him to miss the small things i would clean myself had i washed it.

slgcmg 09-12-2005 05:47 PM

I would not think about trying to do it myself. Too much time involved and time is money

Dan 09-12-2005 05:55 PM

Wash and spray wax (between normal waxings) in about 45 minutes. It goes quick once you get the hang of it.

Oh, and skip the roof.

HummerNewbie 09-12-2005 06:14 PM

I tend to wash my vehicles myself. I started using the Mr Clean system recently and the spot free rinse works great. The drying is the worst part of washing a vehicle anyway.

VTSTOMPER 09-12-2005 06:31 PM

Jeeze, I think the SUT is quicker for me to wash than my motorcycle was. Even my wifes Mazda 6.

Personally I take lots of pride when washing my ride and I do it by hand. I use wax about 3 times a summer.

Zano bros is what I use, and then I even use their clay bar from time to time to rid the paint of acid rain, and whatever else could be stuck to it.

Spike 09-12-2005 06:34 PM

originally posted by Dan,
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">It goes quick once you get the hang of it.
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I agree with Dan. About 45 mins with washing and spray wax. When I do a wash with a regular wax job it takes about 1 1/2 hours.

Efrain 09-12-2005 06:39 PM

I wash my H2 myself. It takes me about 2 hours to wash it and dry it. i normally don't use soap except for extra dirty parts (like from squashed bugs), and I always dry it with a chamois. Also, use a 4 ft. stepladder to reach the middle of the roof.

H2 007 09-12-2005 08:55 PM

Bought myself one of those extra soft brushes for the H2. Cut down washing time quite a bit.

Dan 09-12-2005 10:11 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2 007:
Bought myself one of those extra soft brushes for the H2. Cut down washing time quite a bit. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Definitely can't use that on black!

3Racing 09-12-2005 10:58 PM

I never drive mine in the rain, so definitely makes it easy to dust it off. I can wash my bike faster than the SUT.

Arizona Hummerboy 09-13-2005 12:50 AM

I wash my Hummer by hand. For drying I use a California Water Blade, which takes all the water off fast.

KenP 09-13-2005 02:31 AM

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by 3Racing:
I never drive mine in the rain, so definitely makes it easy to dust it off. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I with you, brother, but I try to keep it covered. The only problem is when I get it dirty and wet, I do it right. Then it's time to take it to the dealer for the $90 special. Top to bottom, inside and out.

KenP 09-13-2005 02:39 AM

Proof.

They didn't do as good a job this last time. They missed the rear end and suspension. Phil, the best service tech out there, told me to bring the truck back and they'd fix it. I love those guys at Hall HUMMER.

Efrain 09-13-2005 11:50 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by 3Racing:
I never drive mine in the rain, so definitely makes it easy to dust it off. I can wash my bike faster than the SUT. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I thought I was the only one that didn't drive his H2 in the rain! Glad there's other people out there beside me.

PARAGON 09-13-2005 12:03 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Efrain:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by 3Racing:
I never drive mine in the rain, so definitely makes it easy to dust it off. I can wash my bike faster than the SUT. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Glad there's other people out there beside me. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>YAOFUI

L.E. Sniper 09-13-2005 01:52 PM

I use to wash it my self, but we were told by the LT. that the inmates can wash it inside and out for $5.00. I can guard them, or there will be other guards there if I am busy. I havent tried this yet but I will.

alldunn 09-13-2005 03:34 PM

Definitely wash mine myself weekly. Noone can ever seem to do as good of a job as I would do.

TXSUT 09-13-2005 03:38 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by L.E. Sniper:
I use to wash it my self, but we were told by the LT. that the inmates can wash it inside and out for $5.00. I can guard them, or there will be other guards there if I am busy. I havent tried this yet but I will. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I have to believe that would be like letting those little fund-raising teenagers wash it, where the wash cloth/sponge goes straight from the wheels/tires to the paint, with a few drops onto the pavement in between for good measure. Not to mention not hosing it down well before washing, to get all the grit off.


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