How bad do you have it? (car cleaning) - Toyota Tundra Forums : Tundra Solutions Forum

Brandon1 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-18-2005, 05:56 PM

How bad do you have the car cleaning bug? I have it so bad that my g-friend, family and friends think I went bonkers

! I have once,

1.waxed my frame
2.wash and quick detail my frame reguarly
3.vacume regularly
4.quick detail body and rims daily
5.clay bar and wax every 4 months
6.stare at it when im done

I have a serious problem and I like it alot. So, do you think you can top me?

Have fun
Brandon

Lalo · #2 (**permalink**) 01-18-2005, 06:01 PM

wow you are a dedicated owner

I show my dedication with modifications

But if i had more space and freedom from my HOA I would be doing the same.

dyogim · #3 (**permalink**) 01-18-2005, 06:26 PM

If you really have the cleaning bug, you can come over to my place and clean my truck. I'm sure the truck will love you for it.

. I think my truck has been washed maybe once in the last 8-9 months(6 months of it was because it was disabled and going through a face lift).

apurazzo · #4 (**permalink**) 01-18-2005, 06:36 PM

i hear you brandon i am the same way clean my tundra just about every day wax it once a week,the only time it gets dirty is when it rains. people say i am crazy guess i am.

Invid · #5 (**permalink**) 01-18-2005, 07:19 PM

Wow that is dedication. I wash weekly, wax weekly and I vacuum weekly. All the other stuff you listed I don't do, though I clay about once a year.

Brandon1 · #6 (**permalink**) 01-18-2005, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by apurazzo

i hear you brandon i am the same way clean my tundra just about every day wax it once a week,the only time it gets dirty is when it rains. people say i am crazy guess i am.

Nice to see someone here is about as crazy as I am!

Brandon1 · #7 (**permalink**) 01-18-2005, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Invid

Wow that is dedication. I wash weekly, wax weekly and I vacuum weekly. All the other stuff you listed I don't do, though I clay about once a year.

I would start to wax weekly but I dont want to rub the paint off

Joey · #8 (**permalink**) 01-18-2005, 08:33 PM

Speaking of cleaning the frame... what is a good way to clean the frame ? I don't feel like ordering anything from any specialty websites. I just want to know what I can use from the local auto parts store.

Brandon1 · #9 (**permalink**) 01-18-2005, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Joey

Speaking of cleaning the frame... what is a good way to clean the frame ? I don't feel like ordering anything from any specialty websites. I just want to know what I can use from the local auto parts store.

Undercarriage Cleaning
This is the thread you need to read!

rx7vert · #10 (**permalink**) 01-18-2005, 09:40 PM

I clean the underbody/frame about every other month. I use the pressure steam nozzle at the DIY car wash..

the truck gets washed once or twice a week, waxed every 4th weekend, interior gets cleaned at least once a week, and gets a good moisturizing/deep cleaning 2 times a month.

The truck stays clean and shiney, and the interior always looks clean and never stinks....

i'm bit pretty bad, and I'm getting worse. I used to only wash once a month with my old car, and I never cleaned the frame. I would probably wash the truck 3 times a week if I had the time...

How bad are yall with cleaning supplies for it? I have a different chemical for every surface. and 2 rags for each chemical. I use a rag twice, then it gets washed, and I use the other rag for then. I rotate them....

Imdone · #11 (**permalink**) 01-18-2005, 09:52 PM

I used to clean mine weekly.

I have slacked off since moding the truck and running out of time to clean it.

I did however clean it today. Just got back from a 4 day weekend of being in the mud.

I cleaned from 11:30am til 7:00pm and I have not even touched the inside of the truck. No wonder I used to clean it weekly...

Brandon1 · #12 (**permalink**) 01-19-2005, 09:28 PM

How does it feel to be clean and come over to the Dark side

Brandon1 · #13 (**permalink**) 01-20-2005, 09:16 AM

I might have to get it nasty today b/c it just snowed here in Raleigh!!!!!!!!!!!! I think I will spray pam on my fenderwells and frame.

Rscotts1 · #14 (**permalink**) 02-24-2005, 04:57 PM

Some things I do in addition to the usual car wash & wax:
- crawl under my 05 Sequioa with the garden hose (yes, totally under the thing) and sprayer and hose down all of the dust & dirt.
- clean and armor-all inside the fender-wells.
- clean the inside of all door jambs
- wipe out the engine compartment
- clean and dry out each individual wheel lug nut cavity

After all is said and done, pull out my chair, pack of smokes and a beer and stare at the results. Wife thinks I am nuts!

naunibecker55 · #15 (**permalink**) 02-24-2005, 05:11 PM

I washed my truck last month, does that count for anything?

I usually wash it every 2 months up here at school when the cinders make my white truck look a reddish brown color. When I am at my house it usually gets a detailing followed by a wash every couple weeks.

I really only clean it when its dirty... Is that so wrong???