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Hand Washed the car's today, who here agree's that your Audi is faster after you wash it?

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Old Feb 21, 2004 | 08:32 PM
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Hand Washed the car's today, who here agree's that your Audi is faster after you wash it?
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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 12:54 AM
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Default heck yeah!!!

last week I not only washed it, I buffed and waxed it...I think it added about 20hp. I so love that car everytime I clean it, they look awesome both clean and dirty.

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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 03:23 AM
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Absolutely! And it's not just my imagination either. :-)
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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 03:41 AM
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Default Waxing is the key

But you're right, it has to be hand washed & hand waxed. For some reason, machine washing & detailing shops don't get it right - it's only faster if you do it yourself. I can't figure this out ;-)
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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 05:05 AM
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Default Can't remember, it's been so long since I've washed it.....

construction on the roads in my neighborhood, then winter weather and having to leave my car at O'Hare airport so much this past few months. Why bother- it's dirty again in a day. Can't wait for spring.
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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 06:13 AM
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Where do you park when you leave the car at O'Hare?
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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 06:29 AM
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Default Spent 6 hours yesterday wet sanding scratches

Used 2000 grit wet paper and a block to take down many scratches on the allroad. Followed up with rubbing out the scratches using a buffer and wool bonnet, then a machine glaze with foam pad then a top coat of hand applied Blitz One Grand. Paint now looks better than my S4's that has only 2000 miles! and Definitely faster!
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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 09:50 AM
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Default No place special- just close to the ramp to the American terminal.....

usually in good company. Recently-
RS6
new A8
E55 AMG
M5
couple of M3's
Jags
couple of Cayennes

All just in regular spots in the garage.
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I believe in laminar flow- even coat of dirt enhances speed!!
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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 06:38 PM
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That's turbulant flow... Laminar flow would be when it's smooth...
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