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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 02:38 AM
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How do you wash your truck??

Just wondering what you all might use to clean your trucks. Just go to a car wash, wash and wax at home, etc. plus extra care products you use and what for.

Wondering what works best and what everyone prefers.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 03:08 AM
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Have you read the detailing sticky yet?
 
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 08:14 AM
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At the bikini girl car wash on either Friday or Saturdays. They wash the outside while I sit there watching. I then go home and do little detail stuff.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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[QUOTE]=Wade06XLT;3916428]At the bikini girl car wash on either Friday or Saturdays. They wash the outside while I sit there watching. I then go home and do little detail stuff.[/QUOTE]

I bet you do
 
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 10:49 AM
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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I NEVER use a car wash, I always wash my truck @ home. If you read through the detailing forum you will find tons of tips and tricks for proper detailing.


Btw, I use Adam's Polish Detailing Products



 
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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Holy crap Bert, I never knew. I mean I had an idea you might shine a little when I saw your truck, but sheesh. I need to book a detail apointment with you for sure
 
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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Holy crap Bert, I never knew. I mean I had an idea you might shine a little when I saw your truck, but sheesh. I need to book a detail apointment with you for sure


sounds good!

Hey, I need your #.....So are you ready for the "big day"?
 
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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Damn, thats a mighty fine collection of cleaner you got there.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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[QUOTE=johnnyd2723;3916441]
=Wade06XLT;3916428]At the bikini girl car wash on either Friday or Saturdays. They wash the outside while I sit there watching. I then go home and do little detail stuff.[/QUOTE]

I bet you do
HAHAHA... I was going to say the exact same thing
 
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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Quick question about cleaning, I have the 2001 Scab and the back windows keep giving me hell when I clean them, there are always black streak for some reason no matter how many times I get the spray right up to the crack and drench it with soap. Any ideas how to finally clean it right?
 
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 04:35 PM
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Damn, thats a mighty fine collection of cleaner you got there.
Check out this thread if you think that's a lot.


https://www.f150online.com/forums/ca...ail-shelf.html
 
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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Bucket,water,soap,rag,hose.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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I prefer a prerinse with a power washer, gets the big bits of sand and gnarly scratchy stuff off
 
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 10:01 AM
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For just a wash...

I rinse the truck really good with the hose to knock off as much dirt and sand as possible. I rinse the sponge off a lot whenever I go over dirt areas on the truck to prevent scratching, grit guards for your soap bucket are also good. Some people use the 2 bucket method.

I use microfiber towels and a soft squeegy to dry.
 
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