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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 07:40 PM
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Wash, Clay & Wax

truck got pretty dirty so i figured i'd clean it up.
First time i've used the Clay, it worked pretty well!
probably the best the truck has looked since I got it

oh and I wd40'd the crap out of my leafs and tailgate but still have a squek comming from the rear end.

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(brothers crappy camera makes it look more orangeish)
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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with my brother's taurus..i gave it quick wash later
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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Looks good.

Was your tailgate repainted around the handle? It looks cloudy.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 12:59 AM
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Looks good.

Was your tailgate repainted around the handle? It looks cloudy.
i'm guessing so, i bought it used so I dunno. it sux
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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Lookin' good, you forgot the step bars
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Val3ntin0
Lookin' good, you forgot the step bars
what do you mean i forgot them?
i scrubbed them but I don't polish them or anything.
they are pretty beat up from me and my brother banging our steel toe boots on them to get the mudd off after work
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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That is one sharp truck penguin!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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Looks much cleaner, but they don't stay clean for long!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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thats a big difference, nice job
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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Looks great except for that tailgate.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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Looks pretty good, good job!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 01:18 AM
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Looks great except for that tailgate.
yup nothing i can do about that for now. i tried the clay and it seemed to help a tad but not much.
prolly take it to a professional when i get the money
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 01:57 AM
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Looks much cleaner, but they don't stay clean for long!
no joke it's already incredibly dusty just from driving in my aunt's bar parking lot
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 04:18 AM
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no joke it's already incredibly dusty just from driving in my aunt's bar parking lot
Ah dont worry just wipe it down with a spray detailer every other day or so with a good clean microfiber towel. Looks good though. Nice work.
 
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