I did not factor washing 16 square miles of sheet metal and fiberglass into my decision to buy a truck.

 

I figured I would do a detail on mine about a month ago. I washed it then clay barred it, then moved on to a single stage paint correction followed by a good coat of wax. After the first two hours I was beat. It took almost five hours to complete the entire job. Today it is just as dirty as it was the day I decided to do all the detailing, this time I am drinking a beer and thinking it is a lot cooler in the house then the garage.

 

I take it that word in the title was supposed to be wash...

Makes you appreciate why it costs so much to get one pro detailed!

 

Yes, tried to correct the title but I guess you can’t.

It does give an appreciation to what detailers do all day every day.

 

I kind of miss my old regular cab when wash time comes but the extra time is worth having the back seat.

 

living here in Florida, I don't even attempt to do it all in one day. Too hot in the summer months for sure. Last time I gave it a thorough detail it took about 3 days. Working from home helps too though.

 

True. I think I've only had to wash mine 3 times this year. Another WFH bonus has been I've only needed to refuel 8 times this year ... once per month.

 

I waited until the aluminum body came into production so I wouldn't have to worry about the body rusting because I'm really not good about that stuff. Fluid film and chassis cleaning I can do.

 

I’m about 40 now, but I’ve been OCD about keeping my vehicles clean since I was 16. Washing and polishing religiously. One thing I discovered during Covid was that a quick polishing nearly every wash job (every week or two depending on season and weather) with our Milwaukee buffer and either an express wax or a normal polish makes the finish amazing, and keeps it that way. It makes dirt and bugs come off with ease all year round. And since I don’t have any real pastimes like sports or hunting, I’ve found that I get my relaxation and alone time (wife and 4 daughters in the house lol) to recharge my batteries doing this. I can wash/dry/polish in about 1.5 hours total. Love it. 2019 with 26,000 miles and it’s absolutely flawless

 

You can come see me for relaxation about once a month. Lol

 

looks great! what polisher do you have?

 

Just use an older corded buffer/grinder from Milwaukee. I should get a newer, lighter battery powered one, but this one has always served me well. I just use the Meguires yellow foam pads and polishes from Stoner. Everyone has their faves, but this setup works for me.

 

That's impressive, I can't do an exterior wash, dry and spray sealant application in less than 3 hrs. on my beast. It's also a 2019 so I've had plenty of washes to try. If I were to clay bar and polish, easily another 2 hours.

 

Your truck looks great, OP. I must say that after 2 black SD's the current white one is easier to clean. Being I'm an old man of 63 it is easy for me to become unmotivated so sometimes a 4 hour job becomes 2 days. This generally happens after beer is introduced to the process prematurely. Gives me a case of the f-it's sometimes.

 

Took two days to hand wax mine.