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09-12-2005, 05:21 PM
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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
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09-12-2005, 05:21 PM
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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
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2005 White Hummer H2 Adventure, Tinted Windows, Hella Fog Lights, Piaa Driving Lights, Chrome Fuel Door, V1, Gobi Rack W/ Ladder and Chrome Steps.
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09-12-2005, 05:34 PM
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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.
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09-12-2005, 05:47 PM
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I would not think about trying to do it myself. Too much time involved and time is money 
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09-12-2005, 05:55 PM
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Wash and spray wax (between normal waxings) in about 45 minutes. It goes quick once you get the hang of it.
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09-12-2005, 06:14 PM
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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.
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09-12-2005, 06:31 PM
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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.
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09-12-2005, 06:34 PM
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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.
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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. |
09-12-2005, 06:39 PM
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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. |
09-12-2005, 08:55 PM
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Bought myself one of those extra soft brushes for the H2. Cut down washing time quite a bit.
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09-12-2005, 10:11 PM
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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 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!
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09-12-2005, 10:58 PM
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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.
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09-13-2005, 12:50 AM
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I wash my Hummer by hand. For drying I use a California Water Blade, which takes all the water off fast.
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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. 
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09-13-2005, 02:39 AM
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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.
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09-13-2005, 11:50 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. 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.
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09-13-2005, 12:03 PM
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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 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 |
09-13-2005, 01:52 PM
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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.
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09-13-2005, 03:34 PM
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Definitely wash mine myself weekly. Noone can ever seem to do as good of a job as I would do.
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09-13-2005, 03:38 PM
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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 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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