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What do you use to wash your Taco and keep it cleaned inside and out?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Hnnng, Jan 21, 2019.

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  1. Jan 21, 2019 at 2:36 PM
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    I've always just ran through the car wash with my other vehicles but I actually want to take the absolute best care of my brand new Tacoma I just bought.

    Any recommendations on some stuff to buy to keep it looking new?
    Ex. - soaps, wax, clothes, wipes, etc?
     
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  2. Jan 21, 2019 at 2:41 PM
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    Great! Thanks for the info. You ever use Armor Wipes? I have some but haven't used them, yet. If not, I'll look up those meguiars non greasy ones.
     
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  3. Jan 21, 2019 at 2:47 PM
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    Chemical Guys has a GP interior cleaner I like. That and a microfiber makes it look all nice and clean inside with minimal effort. Their glass cleaner works really well for glass too.

    For the outside, I just use the self serve car wash down the street. I live in an apartment, so I have limited options for now.
     
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  4. Jan 21, 2019 at 2:51 PM
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    Chemical guys Mr pink for wash

    303 protectant on dash and most interior plastic
    Chemical guys interior clean for steering wheel since 303 leaves it slippery to me

    Stoners invisible glass or rain x either one with rain repellant which ever is on sale when I need more for outside Windows . Distilled water and white vinegar 2:1 dilution (safest for any tint and actually works great) for interior Windows

    Colinite super double coat wax
     
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  5. Jan 21, 2019 at 2:51 PM
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    Leaf blower and rain.
     
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  6. Jan 21, 2019 at 2:51 PM
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    I remember someone on another thread mentioning chemical guys. I'll check them out, thanks.
     
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    I would just make one recommendation. For glass use John Deere Classic Glass Cleaner Part#TY25684. It is the best and about the only stuff I have found that leave a fog, haze or streaks.
     
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  8. Jan 21, 2019 at 2:53 PM
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    If you want to keep the matte black trim deep black, use mothers back to black restorer. That stuff is some kind of witchcraft.
     
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    Armor all contains ammonia usually and actually dries the living fuck out of your dash

    And leaves that oily residue
     
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    I've been considering trying their glass cleaner . Maybe if I can find it on sale on Amazon I'll give it a try.

    I order most of my stuff from them in the 1 gallon jugs now since it's significantly cheaper
     
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    I have one of their retail stores down the street from me so I try their stuff a lot. Probably just rebranded windex, but it works well, so eh.
     
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    7DD2AB0F-4299-4266-AE6C-9F62ED7C21DC.jpg These two are the shit for paint/clearcoat protection. Chemical Guys for interior. 405DD5F5-3392-450B-AFD1-EF41FE074ADE.jpg
     
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    SprayWay is about the best window cleaner I have ever used
     
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    Is this what you're referring to for cleaning the interior? https://www.chemicalguys.com/InnerClean_16_oz_p/spi_663_16.htm

    Also, you just wipe that down with a microfiber cloth?
     
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  15. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:12 PM
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    Do you just use paper towels to wipe down the windows or microfiber?
     
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    Yep that's the one .I spray it on the cloth then wipe

    The big jug says interior clean for some reason.

    It smells like pineapple too
     
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    Awesome! A microfiber cloth?

    Sorry, my last car was just some beater so never really cleaned it much lol
     
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    All microfiber everything. You can get the cheap walmart or HF packs for stupid cheap, so why not? I have separate batches for glass, paint, and interior because of the varying degrees of dirtyness.
     
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  20. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:21 PM
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    lmao good to know. So doesn't have to be chemical guys microfiber towel
     
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