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How often do you wash your Tacoma?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by mtnrunner, Nov 25, 2012.

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How often do you wash your Tacoma

  1. Weekly

    408 vote(s)
    47.1%
  2. Monthly

    333 vote(s)
    38.5%
  3. Only after mudding

    57 vote(s)
    6.6%
  4. Never!

    68 vote(s)
    7.9%
  1. Nov 25, 2012 at 6:49 PM
    #21
    Jerez

    Jerez SoCal LED Dash Swap

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    Fall-winter: about once a month
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  2. Nov 25, 2012 at 7:11 PM
    #22
    Rupp1

    Rupp1 "If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball."

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    I keep mine looking like it has that "scruffy beard" look, so I only wash it once in a while.
     
  3. Nov 25, 2012 at 7:37 PM
    #23
    Larry

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    my Tacoma is silver so washing is optional. :D

    however...I did vac the interior and clean the weathertechs today. :thumbsup:
     
  4. Nov 25, 2012 at 7:58 PM
    #24
    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    Mine gets rinsed more often than washed during winter
     
  5. Nov 25, 2012 at 8:12 PM
    #25
    Tacomanator

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    King 2.5" extended travel coilovers with compression adjusters, Camburg UCA's, King 2.5" rear shocks, TRD 1st gen CAI.
    Every couple weeks or so.

    I usually take it through a hand free/brush free car wash and top it off with Chemical Guys V7.
     
  6. Nov 25, 2012 at 8:34 PM
    #26
    Watari06V6

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    wash it everyday nowadays..well kinda. i parked outside so morning dews all ova. no complaints i need my morning exercise anyways lol
     
  7. Nov 25, 2012 at 8:39 PM
    #27
    DJSPEC

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    once a week for me!
     
  8. Nov 25, 2012 at 8:40 PM
    #28
    KVyota

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    My '03 I would wash about 5 times a year :eek: (It got dirty right after I washed it...). Bought a new one and I vowed to take better care of it so I'm at once a week now.
     
  9. Nov 25, 2012 at 8:42 PM
    #29
    650H1

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    used to all the time in the summer, now not so often
     
  10. Nov 25, 2012 at 8:46 PM
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    yota90

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    bilstein 5100 shocks front and rear, add a leaf 2in rear,more to come
    wash mine every 2 or 3 weeks and wax it once every 2 month...but it worth the time waxing it to see that shine and keep that clear coat alive
     
  11. Nov 25, 2012 at 9:06 PM
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    Razgriz

    Razgriz wtf am i reading

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    when it rains
     
  12. Nov 25, 2012 at 9:14 PM
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    Bengland25

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    Today, and usually once a month with a wax every other wash. Like to keep it looking nice!
     
  13. Nov 26, 2012 at 1:48 AM
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    DEEVON911

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    Interesting. I use a pretty thick sheep skin mit, and no swirl marks on my truck.
     
  14. Nov 26, 2012 at 2:32 AM
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    the.sight.picture

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    It isnt fun washing your truck in 30 degree weather
     
  15. Nov 26, 2012 at 5:43 AM
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    650H1

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  16. Nov 26, 2012 at 6:46 AM
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    EwwFishTaco

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    During warmer weather I'll wash my Tacoma twice a month. During winter months, it scales back to once a month. Plus, during winter months I'm forced the use the automatic car washes, which I'm not a fan of. But when it's 25 degrees outside, what can you do?
     
  17. Nov 26, 2012 at 8:37 AM
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    aficianado

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    back to bone stock.
    i voted monthly..but that is ambitious.

    in reality. maybe 5-6 times a year. i hunt with my truck. during the hunting season..i never wash it. i keep the interior very clean, and i will wash the blood out of the bed religiously.
     
  18. Nov 26, 2012 at 9:20 AM
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    raskal311

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    Every 3000 miles, the oil change guy does it.
     
  19. Nov 26, 2012 at 9:35 AM
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    DeeKay21

    DeeKay21 Lieutenant Dan.

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    Mines garaged 7 days a week and only driven on the weekends and even if that. I only wash when need be....maybe once a month...just depends on the weather and where I go with it. I need to give her a good wax though...its been about a year since her last one. :eek:
     
  20. Nov 26, 2012 at 9:48 AM
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    gooch14

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    at least monthly when it was new, more like quarterly now.
     

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