Automotive Forums .com - the leading automotive community online!
Become a fan of Igor Sushko on Facebook!
-
Please Register or Login to access: DriverSide DriverSide Home | Service & Repair | Car Prices | Parts & Accessories | Reviews & Advice | My Garage
Google  
Web AF
See Latest Posts
Access AF from your phone - point your mobile browser to http://m.automotiveforums.com
Go Back   Automotive Forums .com Car Chat > Chevrolet > Avalanche/C&K/Silverado/Suburban/Tahoe > Silverado
Reply Show Printable Version Show Printable Version | Email this Page Email this Page | Subscription Subscribe to this Thread
 
Thread Tools
Old 03-29-2007, 01:38 PM   #1
ChevyLover247
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Burlington, Vermont
Posts: 60
ChevyLover247 Normal reputation
Cleaning the outside of your truck

I am just wondering what others use to clean their trucks with? If you have a preference or what you might recommend using... ie foam mitt, sheepskin or lambswool mitt, or something else?
Any input is appreciated.
ChevyLover247 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-29-2007, 05:43 PM   #2
chuck16
AF Enthusiast
 
chuck16's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Langford
Posts: 947
chuck16 Normal reputation
Re: Cleaning the outside of your truck

I keep my truck waxed every 3 - 4 months and it sits in the garage at night. However, when it comes to washing it. I usually just use a Lambswool mitt and water. No soap! then I usually dry it off after I wash it.
An All chrome grille is the hardest thing to wash and dry....
__________________

99 Silverado, 3 Door, Whistler/Blackcomb Special Edition
Magnaflow Single in Dual out Exhaust w/Flowmaster Resonator,
AEM Brute Force CAI,
Modded Automatic Headlights,
4 Headlight Mod,
Hella FF100 Driving lights
Green LEDs in Headlights,
Clifford Alarm,
Silverstar Low, XENON High Beams

NWSilverado

I AM Canadian!!
chuck16 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-29-2007, 07:26 PM   #3
BlenderWizard
AF Enthusiast
 
BlenderWizard's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Smyrna, Georgia
Posts: 2,383
BlenderWizard Normal reputation
Send a message via AIM to BlenderWizard
Re: Cleaning the outside of your truck

microfiber/chenille mitt
__________________

"When I step on the gas, I want people to think the world is coming to an end!" - Homer Simpson
2002 ECSB, Nelson Tune, LS1 electric fans, 145A alternator, K&N FIPK, 160º T-stat, TB coolant bypass, Corvette servo, 4 headlight mod, blue LED gauge cluster
BlenderWizard is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-29-2007, 08:42 PM   #4
TexasF355F1
AF Fanatic
 
TexasF355F1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Huntsville/Houston, Texas
Posts: 7,785
TexasF355F1 +50TexasF355F1 +50
Send a message via AIM to TexasF355F1
Re: Cleaning the outside of your truck

Quote:
Originally Posted by BlenderWizard
microfiber/chenille mitt
+1

When I had my truck I tried just about every product under the sun. I never really had bad swirls like many with dark colors get.

DON'T wash or wax in a circular fashion, you'll reduce the chance of swirls if you do a back and forth motion.

Check out autopia.com for a lot of tips. Many on there recommend the cheap microfiber towels from Wal-Mart. I'm gonna try them out since their only $3.

Chuck, I'm curious why you don't use soap?
__________________
*Under Construction - New sig to debut*
TexasF355F1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-29-2007, 09:50 PM   #5
FiTxAg04
AF Regular
 
FiTxAg04's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: College Station, Texas
Posts: 129
FiTxAg04 Normal reputation
Re: Cleaning the outside of your truck

I just use a wool covered sponge and a synthetic chamois to dry. Rain-X window cleaner inside and out. I apply a coat of Meguiars #22 Yellow Wax about once every 3 months and a good polish once a year. I take care of any left over water spots with Meguiars quick detailer spray.
__________________
2004 Chevy z71
BF Goodrich T/A KO 285/75/16s. Flowmaster 40 Series exhaust. K&N intake. Stull billet grille. F-150 torsion bar index keys. 800w stereo system.
FiTxAg04 is offline   Reply With Quote
 
 
 
 
Reply

POST REPLY TO THIS THREAD


Bookmarks
Go Back   Automotive Forums .com Car Chat > Chevrolet > Avalanche/C&K/Silverado/Suburban/Tahoe > Silverado

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:26 AM.

Google  
Web AF
Community Participation Guidelines | How to use your User Control Panel

Powered by: vBulletin | Copyright Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
no new posts