How to protect your car on 'Holi'

akash_m · 18th March 2008, 09:56

As you all know, 'Holi' is fast approaching (22nd March). Its a big fest, especially for north Indians. But taking the car out on Holi has always been a nightmare. You end up having ugly pink, green & yellow stains all over your car. Your car seats, steering wheel, carpet etc all get spoiled.

I always use polybags on my car seats on that day, but dont know how to protect the external paintwork. The stains are so sttuborn at times that they wont go for months. Please help.

vnabhi · 18th March 2008, 10:09

The solution is simple---just avoid taking your car out on Holi. Hire a car instead.
While exterior stains can be removed, internal ones will be well nigh impossible to get rid off completely.
Try using the plastic seat covers that come with new cars, but even these might slip and cause stains from your clothes to slip through to the upholstery.

VC12 · 18th March 2008, 10:13

Folks,

Just befor holi ensure to doa basic waxing DIY with some waxpol, turtle or forumla1 for exteriors.

Same use dash sparys for interiors....

the tough part is seats( so bettr get some plactic covers.... else its pink panther.....)

metropolis · 18th March 2008, 10:27

get the car waxed (waxpol liquid) and then might go in for a tefflon coating.

dadu · 18th March 2008, 10:51

Wax and teflon are two different things and with huge differences in their cost too.

Get the wax on the body 2-3 days before and that should suffice.

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Originally Posted by metropolis

get the car waxed (waxpol liquid) and then might go in for a tefflon coating.

amohit · 18th March 2008, 11:13

or else take a loooong drive to bangalore

One of the million reason why I love this place is..since last 9 yrs no one has ever forced me or my vehicles into playing holi

Regards,

ramie2400 · 18th March 2008, 11:35

ohh that reminds me on getting a car cover today to protect my car,indeed its white in colour and the pink and black colors will shine throughout on it

vebmetal · 18th March 2008, 14:10

Find a friend who does not drink.
Make him designated driver on the pretext that you want to drive safe.
Tell him to get his car. (Coolant is leaking from your car).
Enjoy!

gd1418 · 18th March 2008, 14:18

Holi is not known to be a festival for South Indians. It is more a Northern festival..

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Originally Posted by amohit

or else take a loooong drive to bangalore

One of the million reason why I love this place is..since last 9 yrs no one has ever forced me or my vehicles into playing holi

Regards,

Ajaybiz · 18th March 2008, 14:20

Apply coconut oil on cars body same as you does for yourself

Bura na mano Holi hai.

amitwiz1 · 18th March 2008, 16:59

^The North Indians down here group up and play Holi. Invite the bunch of us, who mostly decline

greatDrive · 18th March 2008, 17:20

In North, Its best not to drive on holi because there may be Drunk Truck/taxi/407 trying to play holi with your hondas/ford/Maruti.

People in north have a tendency to drink on holi and get out of control, so avoid travelling & going out in your car or Taxi.

Play safe and have a colorful Holi.
Cheers

suman · 18th March 2008, 17:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by greatDrive

People in north have a tendency to drink on holi and get out of control,

Are you sure this happens only on Holi

?

Cyrus43 · 18th March 2008, 17:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by suman

Are you sure this happens only on Holi

?

I dont know about the out of control part, but the former happens whenever there are TBHP meets.

Jaggu · 18th March 2008, 20:11

Park the car under cover, hire a cab

18th March 2008, 09:56	#1
akash_m BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 257 Thanked: 101 Times	How to protect your car on 'Holi' As you all know, 'Holi' is fast approaching (22nd March). Its a big fest, especially for north Indians. But taking the car out on Holi has always been a nightmare. You end up having ugly pink, green & yellow stains all over your car. Your car seats, steering wheel, carpet etc all get spoiled. I always use polybags on my car seats on that day, but dont know how to protect the external paintwork. The stains are so sttuborn at times that they wont go for months. Please help.
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18th March 2008, 10:09	#2
vnabhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: DC -> DC Posts: 5,958 Thanked: 2,393 Times View My Garage	The solution is simple---just avoid taking your car out on Holi. Hire a car instead. While exterior stains can be removed, internal ones will be well nigh impossible to get rid off completely. Try using the plastic seat covers that come with new cars, but even these might slip and cause stains from your clothes to slip through to the upholstery.
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18th March 2008, 10:13	#3
VC12 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 297 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Folks, Just befor holi ensure to doa basic waxing DIY with some waxpol, turtle or forumla1 for exteriors. Same use dash sparys for interiors.... the tough part is seats( so bettr get some plactic covers.... else its pink panther.....)
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18th March 2008, 10:27	#4
metropolis BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 263 Thanked: 52 Times	get the car waxed (waxpol liquid) and then might go in for a tefflon coating.
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18th March 2008, 11:13	#6
amohit BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 451 Thanked: 52 Times	or else take a loooong drive to bangalore One of the million reason why I love this place is..since last 9 yrs no one has ever forced me or my vehicles into playing holi Regards,
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18th March 2008, 11:35	#7
ramie2400 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,903 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	ohh that reminds me on getting a car cover today to protect my car,indeed its white in colour and the pink and black colors will shine throughout on it
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18th March 2008, 14:10	#8
vebmetal BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 798 Thanked: 21 Times	Find a friend who does not drink. Make him designated driver on the pretext that you want to drive safe. Tell him to get his car. (Coolant is leaking from your car). Enjoy!
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18th March 2008, 14:20	#10
Ajaybiz BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,440 Thanked: 320 Times View My Garage	Apply coconut oil on cars body same as you does for yourself Bura na mano Holi hai.
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18th March 2008, 16:59	#11
amitwiz1 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 210 Thanked: 26 Times	^The North Indians down here group up and play Holi. Invite the bunch of us, who mostly decline
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18th March 2008, 17:20	#12
greatDrive BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 547 Thanked: 7 Times	In North, Its best not to drive on holi because there may be Drunk Truck/taxi/407 trying to play holi with your hondas/ford/Maruti. People in north have a tendency to drink on holi and get out of control, so avoid travelling & going out in your car or Taxi. Play safe and have a colorful Holi. Cheers
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18th March 2008, 20:11	#15
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,908 Times	Park the car under cover, hire a cab
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