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  1. Apr 9, 2021 at 1:05 PM
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  2. Apr 9, 2021 at 1:07 PM
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    Long time.. lol

    How did you do it? Looking for pointers!
     
    xLOGREx, Apr 9, 2021
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  3. Apr 9, 2021 at 1:07 PM
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    Clean under the hood every time I wash the truck. Nice job; looks good.
     
    tirediron, Apr 9, 2021
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  4. Apr 9, 2021 at 1:13 PM
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    Thanks :)
     
    Prens, Apr 9, 2021
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  5. Apr 9, 2021 at 1:14 PM
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    1. Used soapy water. Way more water than soup.
    2. Then take the soap off with a wet rag.
    3. Then wipe everything off with a clean rag.

    It took me about 45 mins. I took my time :)

    IMG_9721.jpg
     
    Prens, Apr 9, 2021
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  6. Apr 9, 2021 at 1:15 PM
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    What did you use to clean?
     
    ToyoTaco25, Apr 9, 2021
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  7. Apr 9, 2021 at 1:16 PM
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    Prens

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    1. Used soapy water. Way more water than soup.
    2. Then take the soap off with a wet rag.
    3. Then wipe everything off with a clean rag.

    It took me about 45 mins. I took my time :)
     
    Prens, Apr 9, 2021
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  8. Apr 9, 2021 at 1:17 PM
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    I must have asked that as soon as you posted your answer lol
     
    ToyoTaco25, Apr 9, 2021
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  9. Apr 13, 2021 at 8:18 AM
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    Just did mine this past weekend:
    1: Use Aersol Super Clean; sprayed over entire engine bay including over inside of hood
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    2: Let product sit for 3-4 min
    3: Used the "Shower" nozzle selection on my garden hose to rinse off
    4: Blow Dry with leaf blower
    5: After dry, used 303 and wiped down with microfiber

    Did not disconnect battery or cover anything. Looks like new & no issues
     
    WVTacoma08, Apr 13, 2021
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  10. Apr 13, 2021 at 8:20 AM
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    Awesome! No one will do this better than ourselves :)
     
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  11. Apr 13, 2021 at 8:53 AM
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    I usually use a wet rag each time I'm in there. Doesn't look as good as the OP's when I'm done. Whatever more dirtier areas I see in under 5 minutes.
     
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  12. Apr 13, 2021 at 8:53 AM
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    303 protectant?
     
    xLOGREx, Apr 13, 2021
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  13. Apr 13, 2021 at 8:59 AM
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    As long as you are happy with the work is all that matters. I didn't realize how dirty it was until I recorded the video of the audio upgrade and had to disconnect the battery xD
     
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  14. Apr 13, 2021 at 9:05 AM
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    303 for the all the plastics and on the hoses.
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    WVTacoma08, Apr 13, 2021
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    Right on, I’m gonna try it your way! I like quick and easy.
     
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    This! I second this.
    Also, just cleaned my engine bay right before I saw this thread ironically.
     
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    Here’s some pictures after using Super Clean and 303
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  19. Apr 13, 2021 at 9:55 AM
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    That’s amazing.. I can’t wait to try it myself. Looks like it just came from the factory.
     
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    I Love that Blue!
     
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