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How do you wash your Taco??

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Supercooper, Jan 30, 2017.

  1. Jan 30, 2017 at 3:50 PM
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    Supercooper

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    My apologies if this question have been posted in the past. But I have a few questions for those who wash their own taco especially those who live in the snowy north.
    - What is your process?
    - What tools do you use? (if you use car wash foamer)
    - What washing products do you use?

    I am thinking of getting a spray foam and doing the spray-foam-spray-wash-dry method
    I just want to know other peeps way of keeping their taco clean
     
  2. Jan 30, 2017 at 3:54 PM
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  3. Jan 30, 2017 at 3:59 PM
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  4. Jan 30, 2017 at 4:01 PM
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    I bet you'd have to clear your history after googling the thread title :anonymous:.
     
  5. Jan 30, 2017 at 4:04 PM
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  6. Jan 30, 2017 at 4:07 PM
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    Kyitty

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    DIY car wash. It had heated pressure sprayers. Soak. Soap. Frozen. Hot rinse. Ice layer on truck when you get home.

    Works though. Have done it in single digit temps. Car wash literally has layers of ice on the walls when you drive in.
     
  7. Jan 30, 2017 at 4:07 PM
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    SR5 BRI

    SR5 BRI Brian Good Sport

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    Hoffman's Carwash twice a week . Hot wax once a month.
     
  8. Jan 30, 2017 at 4:08 PM
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    Hank Heel

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    Park it outside when it rains..
    Seriously though, got it in October, have yet to wash it, weather here pnw sucks right now
     
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    i wash my cars but for some reason i dont wash my trucks.
     
  10. Jan 30, 2017 at 6:34 PM
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    o0oSHADOWo0o

    o0oSHADOWo0o Just lurking in the darkness

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    Some people find a little vinegar and water works well. Ask Kanye, he's an expert on the subject. :rolleyes:

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  11. Jan 30, 2017 at 6:53 PM
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  12. Jan 30, 2017 at 9:42 PM
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  13. Jan 31, 2017 at 12:11 AM
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    dc52nv

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    Auto Finnesse Avalanche Snow Foam with a power washer. I cover my truck with it, let it soak for 5 minutes and power wash it all off. It leaves my truck 90% clean. I then use a boars hair wash brush and quickly go over the truck.
     
  14. Jan 31, 2017 at 12:23 AM
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    Diablo169

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    It's a truck bro, DIY or gas stations washes. Toyotas have ok paint, but they all fade to shit. Toss some wax on there once a year and call it good.
     
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  15. Jan 31, 2017 at 6:17 AM
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    Pop-n-lock tailgate. New radio knobs. Rear step.
    First, remove all watches or rings that might scratch the paint. Second, use pristine microfiber wash mitt, a delicate touch, and two-bucket method to keep the paint defect free. Third, rinse thoroughly with CR spotless water. Fourth, dry using blower. Fifth, clean the wheels to remove nasty brake dust etc. Finally, simply stand back and enjoy the look of a black Porsche with clean swirl-free paint.

    While standing there, look over and notice silver truck looking very dirty and abused... dump nasty Porsche water into a single bucket and use that as soap to quickly wash the truck. I love that I don't need to pamper the truck. :D
     
  16. Jan 31, 2017 at 7:11 AM
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    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    Exactly. The guys talking about how they spend gobs of money on products and hours washing/waxing these things like it's a Ferrari make me laugh. To each their own I suppose
     
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  17. Jan 31, 2017 at 7:13 AM
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  18. Jan 31, 2017 at 7:21 AM
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    Sorry people like keeping their cars clean?

    This is like saying you shouldn't buy a Dyson vacuum and vacuum frequently if you own a $150k house instead of a $500k house
     
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  19. Jan 31, 2017 at 8:21 AM
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    Just take it to a touchless car wash every couple of weeks. Once it's nice out and you won't freeze trying to wash your car by hand then look into how to properly wash and wax you truck.
     
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  20. Jan 31, 2017 at 9:06 AM
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    Pop-n-lock tailgate. New radio knobs. Rear step.
    You should do what makes you happy. I personally have limited enthusiasm for cleaning anymore.
     

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