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How do you wash your Tundra?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Benstoy, Mar 8, 2018.

  1. Mar 8, 2018 at 7:12 PM
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    Benstoy

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    Are you guys all anal with hand washing only? Do you power wash? What about those automatic washes with the big brushes that spin? Just curious what most people do and how they keep em' nice.
     
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  2. Mar 8, 2018 at 7:39 PM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    Only mitt wash mine no way in hell would I take mine to a car was and let any brush touch it......did I say NO WAY. LOL
     
  3. Mar 8, 2018 at 7:41 PM
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    YTThao530

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    I used chemical guy and Adam stuff hand wash if you love your truck stay away from those automatic car wash.
     
  4. Mar 8, 2018 at 7:41 PM
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    Y0TA PR0

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  5. Mar 8, 2018 at 7:42 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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    Hand wash with mitt 2x
     
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  6. Mar 8, 2018 at 7:43 PM
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    Meguairs soap.
    MF hand wash mitt.
    Power washer.
    MF towels to dry.

    Yes- all by hand. Takes more time, but it’s worth it in such an investment.
     
  7. Mar 8, 2018 at 7:43 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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  8. Mar 8, 2018 at 7:44 PM
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  9. Mar 8, 2018 at 7:45 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADER,RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    MF towels to dry? don't leave streaks? I use the absorber shammy
     
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  10. Mar 8, 2018 at 7:46 PM
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    T-Rex266

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    No sir. I use several different brands and they all work great. I think the major brand is Eagle (?) @SouthBoundSteve recommendation.
     
  11. Mar 8, 2018 at 7:46 PM
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    YTThao530

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    With 2 5 gallons bucket too. lol
     
  12. Mar 8, 2018 at 7:48 PM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    I use the leaf blower works great.
     
  13. Mar 8, 2018 at 7:52 PM
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    Way I was taught by my dad years ago was hose off dirt, soap one bucket other water I use that chemical guys carnuba wash wax rinse off and go over what I missed other mitt I have I do inside wheel wells tires n wheels rear end n front end use 303 aerospace protectant for tires n trim
     
  14. Mar 8, 2018 at 7:54 PM
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    Same here also once in while use compressor have a homemade air wand
     
  15. Mar 8, 2018 at 7:56 PM
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    Armor all matte finish for inside
     
  16. Mar 8, 2018 at 7:56 PM
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    I mitt wash mine occasionally if I'm bored. Most of the time I use Spruce limbs/needles to buff it up when I'm wheelin...
     
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  17. Mar 8, 2018 at 7:57 PM
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    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    I always keep my stuff waxed and RainX on the glass water fly's off.
     
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  18. Mar 8, 2018 at 7:58 PM
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    Same here rainX washer fluid
     
  19. Mar 8, 2018 at 8:20 PM
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    Benstoy

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    Man..I don't know where you find the time. During the winter and spring, it gets dirty almost every time I drive it. I've just been power washing and mf drying. Is that a terrible idea by comparison?
     
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  20. Mar 8, 2018 at 8:22 PM
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    I use Adams Polishes interior detailer. No glossy finish and helps repel dust.
     
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  21. Mar 8, 2018 at 8:23 PM
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    Buy online? I've never seen
     
  22. Mar 8, 2018 at 8:24 PM
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    I buy mine from David @ToyTec Lifts
     
  23. Mar 8, 2018 at 8:25 PM
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  24. Mar 8, 2018 at 8:27 PM
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    They carry a great line, IMO. I have several of their products and want more.
     
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  25. Mar 8, 2018 at 8:29 PM
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    I'm using 303 for tires n trim, I'm liking armor all matte for inside, what about for Katskiz seats?
     
  26. Mar 8, 2018 at 8:30 PM
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    I’m not sure what to use on that. That’s a @SouthBoundSteve question.
     
  27. Mar 8, 2018 at 8:46 PM
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    Power wash the big stuff off (10-30 minutes depending on how long its been)
    Bug and tar cleaner on the front end (less than 5 minutes)
    Power wash that off (30 seconds)
    Foam cannon the truck (3-5 minutes)
    Microfiber mop the foam immediately (5-10 minutes)
    Rinse (3 minutes)
    Inspect (2-5 minutes)
    Microfiber mitt whats left (5-20 minutes)
    Rinse
    Microfiber mitt again (if necessary)
    Rinse again (if necessary)
    Maybe some spray wax every now and then. (I hand wax it twice a year.) YMMV
    Dry the truck in the garage with a waffle weave (10 minutes)
    Dry door jambs
    Then the interior. (I normally remove the rubber mats before getting started washing the truck and soak in interior cleaner, the pressure wash those before the truck.)
    Hit the windows with 0000 steel wool in the morning after everything had dried (outside only with steel wool)

    The above is assuming a 2 bucket wash method with grit guards.
     
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  29. Mar 9, 2018 at 3:42 AM
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    Hand washed, and wheels and tires always done last.
     
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    I ordered some of their stuff from Amazon yesterday. It seems like none of the really good brands are in retail stores, though Chemical Guys just recently showed up in Wal-Mart.
     
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