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Old 12-22-2017, 06:27 AM
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I use the two bucket method with meguiars ultimate wash. Need a step ladder to wash this beast! I also use a cr spotless filter to avoid water spots. I have a bit of Hard water here and no matter how fast I go,I can never dry in time to completely avoid spots. Once I began to notice this was going to be a problem that would only get worse, I bought this filter. Don't even have to dry it anymore. Hell it's safe now to wash under the sun too without spotting. One of the best investments I've made for vehicle maintenance aside from good products for washing and waxing.
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Originally Posted by Rey L.
I use the two bucket method with meguiars ultimate wash. Need a step ladder to wash this beast! I also use a cr spotless filter to avoid water spots. I have a bit of Hard water here and no matter how fast I go,I can never dry in time to completely avoid spots. Once I began to notice this was going to be a problem that would only get worse, I bought this filter. Don't even have to dry it anymore. Hell it's safe now to wash under the sun too without spotting. One of the best investments I've made for vehicle maintenance aside from good products for washing and waxing.
Do you have a link to that filter?
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Originally Posted by todd92
Monthly pass for $22 at the car wash. I wash it every time I go by. Brushes and all. No scratches or swirls.
I do the same because it's WAY to cold to wash outside until Spring. This winter I'm going to park my truck and drive my old (1999) Jeep when the weather is nasty. Yea it's old and not fancy but it runs great. I only paid about 5 grand which I think was a good price. That will avoid getting all the damn NASTY salt brine crap on my new truck...........


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Originally Posted by NASSTY
Do you have a link to that filter?
CR Spotless DI-120 Filter
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I drop it off at the detail shop every Friday when I’m home.
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I use a bucket of hot water with Mother’s car wash soap, and a stepladder but also have an expanding length mop-like car washing pad device. I use an electric leaf blower to dry it off. I just got it in September and haven’t waxed yet, will wait for a dry day in spring when the weather is warmer.
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I live in an apt so I can't hand wash it. I run it through the Shell touchless wash, then detail it at home. Dry it with a shammy, use some Turtle Wax Ice quick detailer, done. My truck is white so I don't need to get fancy with it. White is boring, but super easy to maintain and even easier to clean.
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i call my guy and he comes to my work and washes it
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I use a long handled brush. I keep it behind the rear headrests. Came in handy many many times on a recent trip to Alaska. There is a definite lack of washing options on that trip.

The cheapest lightweight small head non-flow-thru handle ones work the best.


Not everyone goes traveling so YMMV
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CR Spotless is the best investment I made for washing this big truck. Sun Joe pressure washer and MTM foam canon come in at a close second


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