Muddy

[phil4]

I thought I'd seen a muddy nomad or two at the MSG... but compared to this... I think you got off lightly:



Even more specifically... watch the passenger footwell in this bit:


What do you think the cleaning time would be?

[Karl V]

Why would you clean it?

Needs mudflaps though...

[phil4]

Why would you clean it?

Because you can't see the speedo any more?

Needs mudflaps though...

Agreed, look like they'd make things a lot better.

[Karl V]

Because you can't see the speedo any more?

Why would you want to see the speedo?



Anyway, back on topic... I find that a pressure washer doesn't really get the car clean. Yes, it does shift the big lumps of mud, but it's still a bucket and sponge job at the end of the day to get it properly clean.

I tend a do a 'proper clean' every 2 or 3 excursions, but keep all the moving parts clean and lubed in between. If I spent 4 hours cleaning it every time I got it muddy, I'd end up spending more time cleaning it than driving it. Anyway, I've convinced myself that they look better dirty - I'm quite lazy deep down.

That 'mud' from MSG though was lethal. Proper clay that dried far too quickly in the heat. I made sure I gave the radiator a good hosing before leaving the 4x4 circuit. I'd be worried if that clay stuff welded itself to the radiator fins. You'd never get it out!