[Malcolm]

Well humbug to all the time consuming faffing above.... I wash my 40 much more than my daily driver but in the manner you guys say you would wash your daily driver! I hose it all over and have been doing so for 12 years. I have two extra drain holes in the floorpan behind each fuel tank and only ensure I don't hose the carb! I am surprised you have trouble with your MSD taking in water, mine is quite tolerant.

My car leaks as much as everyone elses but the carpets have only worn out and not rotted out. They vacuum up as good as new allowing for the wear and tear. The leather seats are not too keen on the damp, but have taken it quite well overall. About once every two years I give them a leather treatment. I do wipe them dry with the chamois each time.

I give the car a polish maybe once or twice a year and then just use a normal wash and wax additive to my bucket.

If you use WD40 or similar on cleaning your engine bay that is a natural water repellant and I find it good for the ali panelling. No mirror finish for me thank you! Gives a nice historic patina too.

My car gets a clean before each competitive weekend so I guess up to 12 times a year.

I do have concours trophies for the car but have more competition trophies by far, so you can guess where my priorities lie! Don't spend all your time polishing the damn thing, drive it!