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Squeaky clean...or...Down & dirty?  

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rervf23 Enthusiast

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I'd like to wash my truck at least twice a month, but the weather here in upstate NY doesn't always allow it. So, I do get to wash it at least once a month. :confused::confused:

doverarjim Senior Enthusiast

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Mine's not white but its pewter and it doesn't show dirt to bad as long as I keep it on the paved roads and don't drive like a mad man on my drive way. I use my truck not as hard as some but it does get more heavy use than some so if it is to clean someone might think it is a show truck or something. :confused:

99silveradoz71 Senior Enthusiast

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It's the weekly tradition weather-permitting. We've had a crappy summer with a good deal of rain, or at least the "scattered/isolated" forecast every other day...don't get me started on the weather people. I figure if I keep up with it weekly, she stays looking good and doesn't collect an overwhelming amount of dirt.

03GMC2500HD Enthusiast

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I have a black crew cab and I clean it everytime before I drive it. Usally washed 2-3 times a week and use a quick detailer or clean it before it ever leaves the driveway. Even if it is a short run across town. I only drive it on weekends too and it sits in the garage all week except for short drives. 5-10 mile a week on Mon-Fri! Just like my wife says, I'M SICK! I need HELP! But I do drive a clean truck!

99silveradoz71 Senior Enthusiast

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I'M SICK! I need HELP! But I do drive a clean truck!

Ha, sounds like me at work with the new cruiser. It's either freshly washed or freshly wiped off each time I drive it.

cowboy02 Senior Enthusiast

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I was going to build a special wash bin in my garage to was my truck/car in and even run hot and cold water so that I had the perfect temperature.....

 

However I had to remove the Money tree from the back yard as It was gettting to big so..............

 

 

I just take her to the local wash rack and give her a shine :smash:

greyghost03 Senior Enthusiast

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However I had to remove the Money tree from the back yard as It was gettting to big so..............

Can you send me a seedling, sapling, seed or anything that will grow from that tree? I'd like to plant one in my yard! :nono:

 

Better yet, just send some of the "green" fruit! :thumbs:

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BTW574 Enthusiast

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I was it once a week but do a quick detail every mouring before leaving for work.

I wax it once a month.

I do a complete detail twice a year which includes claying, polishing and waxing

pacodiablo Senior Enthusiast

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For the Ranger, once a month give or take a week or two. It used to be every other week and maybe some inbetween, but I came to the realization that I will never keep the black paint clean for more than one day.

 

The truck needs a bath. Maybe I will give it one today or tomorrow.

 

Our Contour is the same color as dirt, so it has gone up to a year without being washed.

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