How ANAL are you?

Well, someone I know spends 6 hours each time cleaning his F430.

Freakz, you gotta love it

 

Details the car? ARGH, i hate doing it any longer. Would rather be on the track... afterwards the car has MANY clag marks on her. It marks the car up with black rubber and makes me feel like the car now has crossed another 'right of passage.'

If one of you twisted f%<&s, er um, retentive guys wants to details the 308 here in 2006 to get your jollys off please let me know. i hate doing it.

 

I think I know you......... recognize this??? That is small time compared to buffing 36 feet of fiberglass, pulling motors to get the bilge clean, etc. Whats Up JC?????


Brett!!!
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I do sometimes on the wheels but, I just use a foaming tire cleaner for the wells. I also Rejex the inside of the wheels with two coats and it's less work on regular cleaning days because brake dust doesn't stick.

 

I have been known to take a wheel off to clean things from time to time. I have also been routinely covering my cars for the past 20+ years. But I also track my cars....so I just create extra work....but these cars were made to go-fast!

 

I gave up on the tr ever since the stone chips count went past 30.

I just drive and let someone wax it now....I get less upset that way.

 

carpeted garage floor?

your right, you are anal.

 

I have been know to use ear swabs to clear my alloys after washing them just to make sure all the dirt is removed around the edges, especially around the air valves.

 

You're okay. If that carpet was shag though, then I'd say you have problems. Also proud to be anal-retentive, obsessive-compulsive...

 

Until I got around to washing it last week, I could have written "Wash Me" in the dirt on my 456.

I do park my cars in a garage, generally... does that count?

 

honestly it's hard to be anal to own a Ferrari. the build quality sucks...

well, maybe it's hand built for a reason. the imperfection is driving me nuts, til i think it's hand built lol.

 

What Up Brett?

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WOW! Misleading thread title!!!!

 

Ended up selling the wife's car and replacing it with a 355. I really like the car... so does she. If this passion continues I will have to get a 360!!!

 

I was once called anal on this board for mentioning that I remove and drain my oil coolers on my 355C to get remaining 3 quarts of oil out (13 total quarts on the challenge cars). Hey, I just wanted fresh oil in the engine is that anal? LOL. If you guys want to see anal go to BOBSISTHEOILGUY.com now there is some interesting reading. I have also cleaned many wheel wells and suspensions pieces over the years, never thought of it as anal I just love doin' it. Regards, Vern

 

J.C., Everyone knows you are the king of clean. You make us proud!!

 

Having a black Ferrari water spots are my number one enemy. They must be completely eradicated after each wash. W/ my white sportscars bird poop stains w/ those purple berries are a constant challenge-have to use compound to get that out & then re-wax. Have oil changed in all my cars every 4 months religiously. Also the window shield in sun while parked is a tacky must.

 

Sorry, I think this guy takes the cake.........

http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showpost.php?p=135353973&postcount=1

 

They were made to be driven.

 

Wow this thread is right up my alley. I too like to "detail" the wheels and tires, front and back too. For the underside of the car I put 'er up on jackstands, wear a garbage bag as a raincoat, and roll under the car with some cleaner, a toothbrush and just go to town. I keep the hose handy in the "mist" mode to keep things rinsed off. Oh....the neighbors peek out their windows at me.....and even group together across the street and point at me with what I hope is amazement....while I scrub and wipe underside the car. But I will say this in defense for all of us who go the extra mile...or light year as the case may be. My car will still look nearly brand new while those who frequent the coin-operated carwashes cars look tired, scratched, and old. It's because of my over-attention to details that I'm able to sell my cars for more money than average. People often tell me that when I'm ready to sell a car (I have six vehicles) to give them a call and they would be happy to work out a deal. Like owning a Harley, or a Ferrari, being anal about details is a way of life. And although I get funny looks at times, I'm very proud of the results. I've even had gorgeous woman come up to me and ask "how did you get the windows so clean.....that is the cleanest glass I've EVER seen?" At this point I turn on the schmooz-machine and slightly embellish the procedure required to make glass invisible, and this may require some physical contact and suggested removal of clothing....er...eh.....

I usually just smile and show them my bloodied, scabbed over hands and worn down fingers. But really doesn't a totally detailed car "seem" to run better than an average car? Don't you take just a little extra pride when your car is spotless as you pull into the local cruise-in?

Anal-Retentive Detail Guys rejoice!!!! Your not alone....just few and far between. We should form a club and get together and exchange information. I have some tricks that require dry ice and a micro-wave oven that would amaze you!

But really folks....I love getting my Testarossa to look as good as possible. And TRs are a real challenge for those in the know.

I guess I qualify as Anal, and I'm proud of it !!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

If you ask me, I think you just have to much time on your hands

 

You are, at least, in the top three. Aw heck, you win.

 

I won't even try to compete on Jeffrey's level, however, I am pretty anal about calling my detail guy.