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First Hand Wash of the New Year

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Ron23SR, Feb 11, 2024.

  1. Feb 11, 2024 at 2:53 PM
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    Ron23SR

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    Today was a beautiful day in New Hampshire; perfect for the first real handwash of '24.

    Then it was off for a ride to the beach and to downtown Portsmouth for lunch.

    Enjoy these pics - my wife makes a cameo in the background of the first two :)

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  2. Feb 23, 2024 at 12:12 PM
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    VaToy

    VaToy Life Long Member

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    Very clean, looks nice.
     
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  3. Feb 25, 2024 at 5:13 AM
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    Ron23SR

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    Thank you. Nice to have a chance to get the winter off by hand in February.
     
  4. Feb 25, 2024 at 5:20 AM
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    Wrong order. Sand first, then wash. lol. Nice looking truck. Welcome.
     
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  5. Feb 25, 2024 at 5:31 AM
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    Thanks!
     
  6. Mar 7, 2024 at 6:17 AM
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    Nothing like a nice clean truck!
     
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  7. Jul 3, 2024 at 5:48 PM
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    Looking very nice!
     
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  8. Jul 7, 2024 at 6:47 PM
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    Went back to the same spot today...
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  9. Jul 7, 2024 at 6:52 PM
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    Road_Warrior

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    Daaaang that is one shiny Tacoma.

    I never used to hand wash my truck but I recently had it professionally detailed (first time I’ve ever had it done to any vehicle) and I’ve only been hand washing it since then. I’ve been using Chem-X stuff and it’s really a different level of clean than taking it to a car wash.
     
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  10. Jul 7, 2024 at 7:11 PM
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    Thanks! I've been using Chemical Bros Snow Foam with my pressure washer twice a month when the weather allows. Apply two coats of foam then lightly remove with a microfiber mitt. Does an incredible job. I use a spray on wax every other month.
     
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  11. Jul 7, 2024 at 7:23 PM
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    Nice! I haven’t sprung for a pressure washer yet although I want one. I’ve been doing a mitt wash every time, drying with a micro fiber towel and then spraying on a ceramic sealant.
     
  12. Jul 7, 2024 at 7:30 PM
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    T4R_hereforbearings Dale Doback, M.D.

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    I’ve bolted some stuff to it *lists cool stuff here*
    Dang you should reconsider frequency.. :eek:IMG_5631.jpg
     
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