How to keep your cab clean?
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Laughing Gas
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How to keep your cab clean?
What type of methods to you engage in to keep your truck looking new on the inside? Not so much for the "clean guys", but more for the men that get ankle deep in mud and also use their truck for their "friday night" as well? I know about floor mats, but do you carry extra set of clothes or rubber boots, or do you find a good system that works? Thanks.
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I have an old pair of Husky floor mats that fold up around the edges and when I get home I throw them on the ground and put the water hose to them, then I put the good mats in and we're off and running again. Works for me.
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And I have a plastic boot/shoe tray in the truck to set the muddy boots on.
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Only way I can keep things good is to work on it weekly, maybe 2 weeks at the most. Consistent wipe downs and vacuuming keeps it from getting out of hand. I'm sure all of you do this too but it's worth mentioning.
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Out here in the Central Valley of Kalifornia I do a bit of varmint hunting and that translates into a really dusty cab at times. When its dry here, which is most of the time, my cab can get pretty bad. For years I would use a slightly damp rag to clearn the dash and instrument panel - no more. What works great for me is a Swiffer 360 degree duster; its amazing how it picks up ever bit of dirt and dust. It won't scratch the plastic lens of instrument panel and keeps the surfaces looking pretty good. I still wipe the dash down occasionally with a damp cloth but much less frequently. Less wear and tear. I keep a box of replacement duster heads handy and replace them as needed. I store the Swiffer to the right of the drivers seat next the seat rail. Works for me.
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I can do a pretty fast job inside and out each time I go through a quality tunnel car-wash close to my home. The sequence is to pull up to the vacuums after the wash and use a bath towel to dry off all glass surfaces and then painted surfaces. Then use the damp towel to wipe down the dash and all door panels and door jambs and wheels. Then I vaccum and I'm done. About 10 minutes it is stays pretty nice. I spray the tires when I get home to allow the shiny stuff to soak in.
Every now and then I'll get to detailing with the wife's steamer tool. That cleans out the cup holders and anything left behind when I break Maurauder's rule #2. I also clay bar and wax the truck in the spring and end of summer.
Every now and then I'll get to detailing with the wife's steamer tool. That cleans out the cup holders and anything left behind when I break Maurauder's rule #2. I also clay bar and wax the truck in the spring and end of summer.
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I do all the above postings but still never meet that new look again being a work/personal truck and well used.
I stopped by to look at my 08 f350 trade in at my dealers and it was like new inside and out. I couldn't believe how they cleaned up the interior from the rug to the plastic panels. They must have special cleaners or machines. Tricks of the trade I guess.
I may pay them every year or so to do that for me besides my maintence to keep it looking new.
I stopped by to look at my 08 f350 trade in at my dealers and it was like new inside and out. I couldn't believe how they cleaned up the interior from the rug to the plastic panels. They must have special cleaners or machines. Tricks of the trade I guess.
I may pay them every year or so to do that for me besides my maintence to keep it looking new.
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I scotchguarded my interior the day I picked it up. When I'm going to get muddy during the week I put a few old bed sheets under my floor mats and tuck them under the door sills and center console. I fold them up, take them out and shake them off after the dirt is dry.
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I think the dealers spray so much of that greasy stuff on the exterior and interior of the used vehicles that they could make a car with a racoon trapped in it for a week look brand new.
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I usually take mine to a pro detailer one per year, on its anniversary (or close to it). Other than that I tend to get very dirty for weeks at a time. I'll wash it inside and out, if I know I'll have a few weeks of clean to ride around in. If I know it's just going to get dirty again within a few days, well... it stays that way.
If you keep mud and other gunk out, the rest can be cleaned really easily. periodic clay bar treatments like Epic mentioned make a huge difference on the exterior, too. You might be surprised what a talented detailer can do for your truck. I am picky, so when I find the right detailer, he will get my business until he stops doing business
If you keep mud and other gunk out, the rest can be cleaned really easily. periodic clay bar treatments like Epic mentioned make a huge difference on the exterior, too. You might be surprised what a talented detailer can do for your truck. I am picky, so when I find the right detailer, he will get my business until he stops doing business
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The first exposure I had to clay bar was with my brand new Corvette. And my question was , "you want me to do what with this chunk of clay??!!" But honestly, it does a great job of pulling out the grit from the paint. The stuff that causes the micro scratches when you just wash and wax. I use the Zaino stuff and have had good luck with it: Zaino Store
I haven't gotten my truck yet, does the paint have much orange peeling in it?
I haven't gotten my truck yet, does the paint have much orange peeling in it?
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