People who are too fastidious with the interior...

[Antonio DiMarco]

I think it's an integral part of a certain personality

I'm probably going to get flack for this, but think of all the time you're spending cleaning your car? Aren't there better things you could be doing? Spending time with your family? Going for a run? Driving your car? Knitting sweaters for homeless kittens? (uhm)

I don't think it's about wasting time as much as feeding a habit. I htink many car enthusiasts possess some level of OCD. My OCD comes in waves.

One day there was a white scuff on the passenger side of my dash and I almost got into an accident trying to wipe it. ONce I saw it it just kept annoying me like a splinter in my mind.(bang)

 

[camrycev6]

Trying to keep your car immaculate 24/7 is impossible. My phylosophy is that you take the appropriate steps to prevent things getting dirty (waxing, rubber mats, napkins around coffee cup to soak up small splashes) but I don't loose my mind if someone gets into the car with leaves on their shoes or a little bit of dirt. That's what a vacuum is for. And let's face it most of the material they use inside modern cars is relatively stain resistant. I also don't mind if people bring food in the car as long as they put the bag on the floor (my floor is clean so they shouldn't worry).

On the other hand I won't turn a blind eye to someone who wants to put their greasy pizza box or doggy bag on my seat. Or let my kids in the car without a brush off or checking their shoes for dog crap. I also ask my son to remove his cleats before getting in my car. Not for the dirt as much for the chance of those hard plastic lugs marring the interior.

Once my brother's wife brought a oily styrofoam container of italian food in my car (a '95 Protege) and layed it on the seat. They said it was OK, but it ended up leaking through the seam and staining my seat. I wanted to KILL.

I also understand that washing my car is ultimately futile. But I do appreciate it staying clean for a day or two after I clean it. Cleaning it and having mud or rain dirty it up a hour after is just aggravating.

I agree with you on all of this. I like a clean car, but just like the exterior, I know that over time, things are going to happen. Scratchs, fading, dents, etc., etc. We all just want our cars to stay as new as possible for as long as possible. However, unless you are just aren't going to drive it, that is really impossible over time.

 

[Knox Joe]

Rules for my cars

1. No food or drink in the car.

2. Anything not in the car when you got in, comes out.

3. Kick dirt off shoes before entering the car.


I may buy some seat covers for the MS6, cause the leather is getting dirty and stained. So I can understand the guy with the towels. But why not just buy some seat covers?

 

[mckraut]

Well, s***, we must be doing it wrong cuz it takes a lot longer for me and my husband. (scratch) LOL!

Same here. When I clean, I clean clean. Vacuuming, washing the inside of windows, detailing the dashboard and all plastic surfaces, treatment wipes on all leather pieces, etc. etc. etc. My center console even comes out of the car to wipe it down real good.

Now, I only do that once every 6 weeks or so though.

3. Kick off shoes before entering the car.

I do not think it wise to drive without shoes on.

 

[Knox Joe]

I do not think it wise to drive without shoes on.

I meant kick the dirt of your shoes. lol

 

[mazdaspeedster3]

If you keep the car clean - cleaning it takes less time. I can wash the outside, dry it, do the windows and dust the dash in less than 15 minutes easy. 2 or 3 times a week (weather permitting) or when brake dust becomes noticeable. I would go to the drive thru but we all know what that causes, unknown damage to your car.

 

[SwampAss]

I make a mess. I have books/clothes/and wrappers to s*** in my car. I make it a point to clean it out once a week though. It never gets messy. Just a little cluttered. I keep the exterior very clean though.

 

[mckraut]

I meant kick the dirt of your shoes. lol

lol.....oh

 

[Kain]

I never let a woman on her monthly in my car. Cleaning Alcantara is a b****.

 

[mazdaspeedster3]

Tmi!

 

[EvilJen]

I never let a woman on her monthly in my car. Cleaning Alcantara is a b****.

Aaaand on that note: *Unsubscribes*

LOL!

 

[zoomzone]

I'm not against drinking in the car heck I do it all the time, but I am a little anal about anyone eating in the car... I've admittedly only done it once when I had to woof down a chipotle burrito 5min. before class and even then I had the door open, my feet out and was eating over the parking lot...

You can eat a Chipotle burrito in 5 minutes?!?! Very impressive.

 

[zoomzone]

I never let a woman on her monthly in my car. Cleaning Alcantara is a b****.

And with that statement, I'm willing to bet no woman wants to be in your car in the first place.

 

[SwampAss]

Puppy training pads work wonders.

 

[Kain]

The missus and I ride commando. It's a life choice. Don't judge us.

 

[happy and angry]

It's all good. God invented plastic upholstery covers for old women and your wife.

 

[EvilJen]

It's all good. God invented plastic upholstery covers for old women and your wife.

Ugh! That reminds me of the time an elderly lady peed in the back seat of my parent's caddy when I was little. I refused to sit on that side of the car for the rest of the time my parents owned it. LOL!

 

[Kain]

It's all good. God invented plastic upholstery covers for old women and your wife.

*mumbles something to the effect about the two not necessarily being mutually exclusive, but looks over his shoulder cautiously before doing so*

 

[Olestra]

I also keep my interior in mint condition by doing the usual wiping, dusting, interior conditioning etc. It looks as clean as when it was new.

My friends know I love to detail my car, if they spill something in the cupholder area, they think I'm going to freak out. But I'm actually ok with it. I'd rather it spill there than on the seat or carpet. When it comes time to clean the car, I just wipe it all up and it's all good.

I went to McD's drive through with a friend when I first got my car. When she got out of the car with the bag of food in her hand, she dropped it right on the door sill and spilled fries all over my carpet. That was not cool! But whatever, can you do... So I understand all the no food/drink OCDers. =) For me, I just don't want to impose my rules on others.

Interior scratches are another story though... Sports bags, stilletos, cleats etc. will wreck your passenger side.

 

[phillyb]

i only read the first two posts, but there is no ******* way i'm taking my shoes off when i get into someone's car