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  • cheffy30
    E30 Enthusiast
    • Sep 2016
    • 1159

    #1

    in the ash zone?

    PNW people of r3v, a friendly PSA reminder about the fires and falling ashes...

    you love your paint job?

    water + ashes = lye
    never wipe the ashes off, and don't just rinse the car but rather wash and dry it by hand properly.

    carry on
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    '90 325i sedan daily driven
    '85 325e coupe also a daily
  • Mediumrarechicken
    Mod Crazy
    • May 2017
    • 759

    #2
    I'm just going to go 100 and that shit will go bye bye. I just washed all 4 of my rides yesterday morning. I'm not too happy now about that.

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    • TFJR
      E30 Addict
      • Feb 2012
      • 561

      #3
      Already washed once this week, looks like it'll get washed again in the next couple of days.
      1988 325 Lachs Sedan SOLD

      1989 325i Bronzit Beige 2 Door
      SOLD

      2018 Volkswagen Alltrack SE DSG
      Past:1988 325iS Lachs 5 Speed

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      • Matt-B
        The Waffler
        • Jun 2009
        • 3856

        #4
        Im 0% worried like most people, the car is a daily and i will wash it when i can


        Please leave feedback below, thanks

        http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=358170

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        • djjerme
          R3V Elite
          • Sep 2010
          • 5082

          #5
          vacuum, then wash.

          Just straight water will clog up and ruin everything.

          But all my E30's are in storage.
          1991 325i MT2 Touring (JDM bro)
          2016 Ford Flex
          2011 Audi A3 - wife's other German car

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          • Metallated
            E30 Enthusiast
            • Dec 2016
            • 1070

            #6
            I'm getting concerned about this, vacuuming and then washing with soap and drying is the best way?

            Might be a dumb idea but what about wiping down the car with weak vinegar or something to neutralize the hydroxides?

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            • djjerme
              R3V Elite
              • Sep 2010
              • 5082

              #7
              It's also the abrasive of the ash you have to watch out for.


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              1991 325i MT2 Touring (JDM bro)
              2016 Ford Flex
              2011 Audi A3 - wife's other German car

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              • delamaize
                E30 Fanatic
                • Nov 2013
                • 1429

                #8
                Yeah, The Dumpster fire is staying in the garage until We get away from Satan's taint. The paint may be shitty on The Dumpster fire, but I don't want to make it any worse. Not to mention the open element filter I run.

                BTW, Oregon people, Your governor sucks almost as much as Inslee....
                Dumpster Fire Pilot

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                • ahrensNW
                  E30 Mastermind
                  • Mar 2015
                  • 1716

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Metallated
                  I'm getting concerned about this, vacuuming and then washing with soap and drying is the best way?

                  Might be a dumb idea but what about wiping down the car with weak vinegar or something to neutralize the hydroxides?
                  Half your car is rattle can, I think ash shouldn't worry you too much lol
                  Hank Ahrens
                  1984 Alpine Coupe
                  1978 911sc

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                  • RainRider
                    Grease Monkey
                    • Aug 2014
                    • 362

                    #10
                    Thanks for the heads up.

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