How do you keep the car clean?

[signal]

I haul a good bit of gear, most of which is related to metal detecting.

My car is just a VW GTI, so a small hatchback.

I get sand everywhere, even though I try to rinse everything good and have a small hand broom I brush things off with. I don't have a rubberized mat in back, and because sand scoops and MD's are long, I fold down a small compartment in my rear seat that lets these items poke through.

I have thought about getting a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, which seems like it would be more fitting to the things I do. I like the soft top, but I worry about the security of it.

do you all haul air compressors, water sprayers or have any other tips for how you keep your car from getting a mess?

 

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[Chug And Red]

Heck it takes Me a Long time to Get The Sand Off Red! I Don't worry about The Truck

 

[penzfan]

WeatherTech Mats in the rear of the Suburban do the trick for me.

 

[austin]

You live with it or buy what you suggest. I drive a 2001 Silverado with more dents than smooth spaces. It's my old ranch truck that has hit hogs, boulders, gates that didn't swing open, crossed creeks, canyons and always been outside. That way you just don't care. You are going to put some wear and tear on any vehicle you go exploring in and the older it gets, the more you just won't care about sand or other stuff. Let me tell you what you better worry about. My sister and I are in our 60's and she has had 3 skin cancers removed, me, my first one. Dr.'s both said they are from overexposure to the sun growing up. We were always outside and always burned. Now you can forget about sand in the car. I've given you something new to worry about in your new jeep...

 

[penzfan]

Let me tell you what you better worry about. My sister and I are in our 60's and she has had 3 skin cancers removed, me, my first one. Dr.'s both said they are from overexposure to the sun growing up. We were always outside and always burned. Now you can forget about sand in the car. I've given you something new to worry about in your new jeep...

Long sleeve polyester SPF 30 shirts are a part of all my beach hunts. Better safe...

 

[Limitool]

I drive an "entry level" car (Chevy Cobalt). I can put the back seats down and the passenger seat down and carry 23 2" x 4" x 8''s. I NEVER CLEAN THIS CAR!!!! But I do maintenance it properly. But I did do this on purpose for this purpose. I do own a 3/4 ton Chevy truck with an 8' bed also. So since I do a lot of woodwork and use my car as a "truck" this probably does not apply. But it sure is a LOT CHEAPER than the truck. I'm sure I'm missing the point of keeping a vehicle's value up. But I'm driving this until the doors fall off. This includes all the MD crap that falls off also.

But.... I do vacuum the damn thing out with a shop vac about every 6 months.... but since 2010 I've NEVER washed it once.... ok my bad. The vehicle looks and runs GREAT to date.

 

[Moresound]

Get one of those "Thule" carriers for the roof.

 

[penzfan]

I drive an "entry level" car (Chevy Cobalt).

Careful with the key ring dude...

 

[Lady Pirate]

I should have such things to worry about

 

[dahut]

I haul a good bit of gear, most of which is related to metal detecting.

My car is just a VW GTI, so a small hatchback.

I get sand everywhere, even though I try to rinse everything good and have a small hand broom I brush things off with. I don't have a rubberized mat in back, and because sand scoops and MD's are long, I fold down a small compartment in my rear seat that lets these items poke through.

I have thought about getting a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, which seems like it would be more fitting to the things I do. I like the soft top, but I worry about the security of it.

do you all haul air compressors, water sprayers or have any other tips for how you keep your car from getting a mess?

1. Empty out all your crap
2. Clean out the back.
3. Lay an old blanket, curtain, tablecloth, etc. in the back, BEFORE loading the gear back in.
4. Periodically, repeat step one, then remove the cloth and shake it clean.
5. Replace and repeat.

 

[SusanMN]

I drive a small hatchback and use a piece of indoor/outdoor carpet as a liner. I carry a small square basin and a jug of water in the trunk, which I use to rinse off my coil, my feet and my finds before I throw everything back in. As long as I rinse everything off, and never, ever toss my detecting stuff in the back seat, the car stays pretty clean.

 

[aa battery]

dont know cause i am a dirty white boy. As the song goes .

 

[Limitool]

Careful with the key ring dude...

Got it.... I worked for GM for 31 years with the last 4 years in management and engineering and know all too well their problems. My steering wheel and ignition "locked up" yesterday morning in my driveway. Took me about 15 minutes to "unlock" and start. I'm on it.... THANKS.

 

[Number9]

Just run it through the "wash"...

 

[Old Dude]

That's what clad quarters are for......car wash and vacuum station!

 

[OldJerseyGirl]

I have a Dodge Magnum and have plenty of room. I just use an old quilt and shake it out every once in a while. Works for me.

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Dirt does not bother me, I play in it all the time. I'll clean it when I get to it, if they don't like it they can walk! Just me!

 

[Limitool]

MBB.... We have GOT to meet and MD sometime. We'd probably never get much serious MDing done because we'd be laughing our butts off to much. Grab the Mr. and plan a road trip to Tennessee. We'll look for the lost golden horseshoe together if Frank didn't find it. Now that I think of it.... Haven't heard from him much lately (I think maybe he did find it).

 

[Escape]

Every three months I change the oil and get a free car wash.

 

[CincinnatiKid]

Buy a $799 beater for detecting and keep the GTI choice.
Peace