Washed them up tonight
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I washed my 250 last weekend by hand since I don't trust automated washes with trucks. Not fun but had to do it after not washing it since last summer and relying on the rain to keep it looking semi presentable. Say what you will about the paint that may not be the smoothest around, but my white truck looks brand new after 9 months of tree and road debris.
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Fleet Mechanic
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I washed my 250 last weekend by hand since I don't trust automated washes with trucks. Not fun but had to do it after not washing it since last summer and relying on the rain to keep it looking semi presentable. Say what you will about the paint that may not be the smoothest around, but my white truck looks brand new after 9 months of tree and road debris.
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Great looking trucks! Chrome wheels look so good when they are polished up, but I'm glad I don't have to clean them.
My 2019 is in the middle of getting its first full detail since I owned it. Good way to blow off steam even though its a ton of work.
My 2019 is in the middle of getting its first full detail since I owned it. Good way to blow off steam even though its a ton of work.
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looking cleannnnnnnn
so much work. but the outcome looks great after a solid cut and polish session...my 17 is due but its gonna have to wait until after summer.
so much work. but the outcome looks great after a solid cut and polish session...my 17 is due but its gonna have to wait until after summer.
Tuned
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Looks great. Looks a lot like mine but my butt is bigger (DRW) I washed mine in an automated wash yesterday. Yes, I found an automated was that will accommodate (barely) a dually
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Laughing Gas
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I wash my trucks with Chemical Guys Waterless Car wash. Overtime it adds a nice coat of wax. Truck gets washed 2-3 times a week, takes about 10 minutes to wash.
I only use a hose if the truck is dirty, or I haven't washed it in 5 days.
I don't suggest this method if you have to go through dirt and mud on your daily drive.
I only use a hose if the truck is dirty, or I haven't washed it in 5 days.
I don't suggest this method if you have to go through dirt and mud on your daily drive.
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I wash my trucks with Chemical Guys Waterless Car wash. Overtime it adds a nice coat of wax. Truck gets washed 2-3 times a week, takes about 10 minutes to wash.
I only use a hose if the truck is dirty, or I haven't washed it in 5 days.
I don't suggest this method if you have to go through dirt and mud on your daily drive.
I only use a hose if the truck is dirty, or I haven't washed it in 5 days.
I don't suggest this method if you have to go through dirt and mud on your daily drive.
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I wash my trucks with Chemical Guys Waterless Car wash. Overtime it adds a nice coat of wax. Truck gets washed 2-3 times a week, takes about 10 minutes to wash.
I only use a hose if the truck is dirty, or I haven't washed it in 5 days.
I don't suggest this method if you have to go through dirt and mud on your daily drive.
I only use a hose if the truck is dirty, or I haven't washed it in 5 days.
I don't suggest this method if you have to go through dirt and mud on your daily drive.
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have you used the waterless wash for an extended period of time? I wouldn't mind giving it a whirl but I don't know anyone who has used it. The SD's height is a pain to drag a hose around to get to the roof and you almost need a crane to get to the center of the cab roof, lol.
If you don't like using a hose and water, a good rinseless wash might work for you. As long as I can use a hose and water that is my preferred wash method. You're going to have to reach the top of the cab no matter what wash product and method you choose.
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Waterless wash products aren't a whole lot different than detail sprays. I personally wouldn't use them for a whole vehicle wash, and definitely wouldn't on anything more than slightly dirty. To use a waterless wash product correctly on a giant truck like the SD, would require a lot of rags. You basically are using one portion of the rag each wipe, or section, depending how dirty it is. I only use waterless wash for touch ups, bird poop, and as a final step on wheels.
If you don't like using a hose and water, a good rinseless wash might work for you. As long as I can use a hose and water that is my preferred wash method. You're going to have to reach the top of the cab no matter what wash product and method you choose.
If you don't like using a hose and water, a good rinseless wash might work for you. As long as I can use a hose and water that is my preferred wash method. You're going to have to reach the top of the cab no matter what wash product and method you choose.
Eh, I have an oxford white one so it doesn't require too much cleaning, and I'm not too into the looks of it as long as it looks fine from 15 feet away, and the windows are clean.
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Laughing Gas
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have you used the waterless wash for an extended period of time? I wouldn't mind giving it a whirl but I don't know anyone who has used it. The SD's height is a pain to drag a hose around to get to the roof and you almost need a crane to get to the center of the cab roof, lol.