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How often you wash your Tacoma?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MaidenTheTrooper, May 7, 2017.

  1. May 10, 2017 at 1:26 PM
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    Hank Heel

    Hank Heel Well-Known Member

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    Had it since September, one wash so far.. builds character..


    :anonymous:
     
  2. May 10, 2017 at 1:29 PM
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    Fur_knee

    Fur_knee Well-Known Member

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    Never
     
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  3. May 10, 2017 at 1:30 PM
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    Fur_knee

    Fur_knee Well-Known Member

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  4. May 10, 2017 at 1:31 PM
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    outlawtacoma

    outlawtacoma Well-Known Member

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    Not very often. Needs one now, bad! But other things come first.
     
  5. May 10, 2017 at 2:10 PM
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    stun gun

    stun gun Well-Known Member

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    I've almost never washed my trucks, I would say once a year, sadly. I've learned my lesson in caring for paint. I now wash once a month, and wax twice a year. I waxed yesterday, and a co worker mentioned to me "it's gonna rain tomorrow good luck with that". I smiled and gave him the GFY. It doesn't matter if it rains the next day, or if I get it muddy, just that it's somewhat protected. I spray down the undercarriageand blast it with mavcoat etc. I don't particularly like the look of a clean truck, but I sleep better when there's a good coat of wax on it.
     
  6. May 10, 2017 at 3:22 PM
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    JayRolla

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    Trd stickers for 10whp 32s on MK6 17s
    Ive been doing this for 15+ years. I know what I'm doing. Just FYI. If you care.
     
  7. May 10, 2017 at 4:30 PM
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    IkemanTx

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    Twice a month. Waxed 3 times a year. This Toyota paint is softer and easier to damage than any truck I've had before. 6 months in and I am already chasing dings.
     
  8. May 10, 2017 at 6:25 PM
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    Tacowin1013

    Tacowin1013 Well-Known Member

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    If you're happy, I'm happy!
     
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  9. May 10, 2017 at 6:28 PM
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    Holeshot

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    Usually about every two weeks.

    I know....mine is a 2nd gen but 2015 model so not that old.
     
  10. Jul 11, 2017 at 10:27 AM
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    Zwjense

    Zwjense Well-Known Member

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    Hand wash and detail once a month (more if she gets muddy or salty), wax and carpet shampoo every 3-6 months. I never use tire shine because I don't think tires should be shiny.
     
  11. Jul 11, 2017 at 12:39 PM
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    SWB Tacoma

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    Had mine since April. Never washed it. But it's sitting in garage clean.
     

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