How often do you wash and wax your truck?

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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 02:29 AM
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Question How often do you wash and wax your truck?

Just thought I'd throw this question out to see how clean everybody keeps their truck!

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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 06:35 AM
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Well I wash, wax and, Buff it every weekend, but I spot free rinse it every other day and clean the break dust off the rims.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 07:03 AM
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Wash and QD every weekend, wax monthly. Interior is cleaned weekly as well (303, vacuum, interior windows).
 
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 11:15 AM
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Washed & QD'd every Sunday.
Dusted daily.
Clay, polish, sealed and waxed quarterly.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 11:21 AM
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Wow! I wish I had the time to do that!
 
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 11:37 AM
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It only takes me a 'bout 2½ hours to do both our vehicles each Sunday. That includes hand wash, dry, QD, interior, and tire dressing.

Dusting each day is a whopping 30-60 seconds before I leave for work. I do it at night if they mow the lawn at work... dust/pollen everywhere!
 
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 11:58 AM
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Wash on average, every 3-4 weeks. Wax every 3-6 months.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 02:14 PM
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QD and maintain shine daily. Since I dont have access to a good place to wash the truck I keep it spotless all the time and get a wash in maybe once a month. Wax it about every 2 weeks and full detail about every 2-3 months (wash, clay, polish, seal, etc).
 
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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 12:24 AM
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Being in FL, I usually hand wash my truck once a week. Sometimes more depending on how much rain we get (and subsequent splatters). But Im 34, single, and love my Ford's. I QD them a few times a week, and even on my 2 year old daily driver, folks cant believe how clean it is. I find out that a quick 5 minutes in the garage every night / other night after work, keeps the "big maintenance" at bay, and always keeps the truck looking new.

Its gets a wax job every month, and I usually strip the wax off and fully Clay it about 3-4 times a year.

But Im also the type that will park my 97 Mustang GT 10 spaces farther out than the last car in the lot to save it from door dings (which, I am proud to say, being 7 years old, doesnt have a ding on it). My GF thinks Im crazy, but her 6 month old VW already has 2 dents (from taking the first parking space available).
 
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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 01:03 AM
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I wash, on average, twice per week but, I've been known to wash up to six times in one week (and that week has been repeated more than once). As of this moment though, my truck hasn't been washed in nearly 4 weeks.

Wax happens about once every two months depending on time constraints.

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Old Oct 2, 2004 | 06:48 PM
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I spray wax every day.Takes about 20 minutes to do that and the outside windows.Only need to wash when it rains.The spray wax is a quickie that lasts till it gets wet.I hard wax every 2 weeks.The Weld rims get polished every day.You gotta keep up on them.I wipe down the interior every other day or so. Most say I am nuts,but I just love my truck clean.I guess cleaning is my therapy....lol
 
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Old Oct 2, 2004 | 10:50 PM
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Washed and Detailed Every Saturday Afternoon Year Round
Takes Me 3 Hours to do it right!
I am very picky about my Truck
I will even wash it in the rain and snow!!
Has to be absolutly perfect every time.
Dusted off Daily.
Will not drive it on dirt roads.
Drive around water puddles on main roads
I am a real FANATIC!!!!

2004 F-150 Lariat Supercab / Loaded / Black And
AZ Beige
 
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Old Oct 2, 2004 | 10:54 PM
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I am even picky with my old 92' F-150 Custom
Also washed every week. People are astounded when they see
how clean it is. I finish it off with Wax As You Dry and it looks
awesome. It is dark green, and really sharp
 
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 05:48 PM
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IT'S A TRUCK!!! 'Drive AROUND mudholes"?! THis must be some kind of sacrileage or something! Repent I say! Be MEN! WAY too much "Queer Eye for the Straight GUY!"

I wash it every week or two or three. Wax twice a year. I drive it through mudholes and over hill and dale to get the deer I just arrowed. Scratches? You bet! Who cares?! IT'S A TRUCK!!!! I spend time with the girlfriend doing her-not the truck! Sheesh!
 
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 08:02 PM
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Originally posted by Recurve
IT'S A TRUCK!!! 'Drive AROUND mudholes"?! THis must be some kind of sacrileage or something! Repent I say! Be MEN! WAY too much "Queer Eye for the Straight GUY!"

I wash it every week or two or three. Wax twice a year. I drive it through mudholes and over hill and dale to get the deer I just arrowed. Scratches? You bet! Who cares?! IT'S A TRUCK!!!! I spend time with the girlfriend doing her-not the truck! Sheesh!
AMEN!!!

I get in a hand wash at least once every 2 weeks, a wax maybe ever 3-4 months and a through and through detail (wash, clay, polish, wax) every 6 months.

Tony
 
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