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Old 10-08-2009, 03:38 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 10-08-2009, 04:08 AM
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Have you read the detailing sticky yet?
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Old 10-08-2009, 09:14 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 10-08-2009, 09:32 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 10-08-2009, 12:24 PM
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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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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 10-08-2009, 01:55 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!

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Old 10-08-2009, 09:05 PM
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Damn, thats a mighty fine collection of cleaner you got there.
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=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 10-09-2009, 05:29 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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Damn, thats a mighty fine collection of cleaner you got there.
Check out this thread if you think that's a lot.


So what's on your detail shelf ???
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Old 10-09-2009, 07:47 PM
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Bucket,water,soap,rag,hose.
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Old 10-10-2009, 11:21 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 10-11-2009, 11:01 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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