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Old 01-25-2012, 06:59 PM
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Since I have a black truck, it's a pain in the *** the wash it by hand. If I pay to have it washed, it's usually around 80 to 100 dollars for a good inside/outside hand wash. I wanted to know what you all do to keep your trucks clean, and how much you pay if you're lazy like myself.
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I use a hose and soap, and armourall wipes inside, paying to wash your truck is ridiculous, take pride in your work and the fact that you pay attention to all the little details
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Wow... I wipe mine down daily as it sits outside and with the high humidity here in Florida, it is covered with dew in the morning. I take about 5 minutes to dry it off everyday before leaving for work. This past weekend it was clay bar and wax. I wax it about once a month because it is outside 24/7.
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I got to. Finish line cause I live in a apartment but get 5$ wash and got home and spend at least 2-4 hours cleaning it in side and out
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I wash my truck by hand usually 2 times a month if the weather cooperates. And clean and vacuum it once a month. As waxing goes probably twice a year.
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Originally Posted by crazy_habber
...armourall wipes inside...



I can't understand that. I think that stuff makes the dash and everything it touches look wet and greasy. Makes my skin crawl just thinking about that.
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Originally Posted by KJHanson
Since I have a black truck, it's a pain in the *** the wash it by hand. If I pay to have it washed, it's usually around 80 to 100 dollars for a good inside/outside hand wash. I wanted to know what you all do to keep your trucks clean, and how much you pay if you're lazy like myself.



Unlimited touchless washes at Delta Sonic for $12.99 a month! Not as good as a hand wash but what are the choices in a colder area in winter. I can not wait for some warmer weather so I can get this truck back to standard!
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Here in New Mexico we have hard water so how can one wash it and not have water spots on it which are a pain to get out.
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Originally Posted by raf215
Here in New Mexico we have hard water so how can one wash it and not have water spots on it which are a pain to get out.
Wash then get a lot of good drying clothes
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Dry it!!! keep the whole truck wet until you start drying it.


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