Do you do this or am I insane?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by otterinthewater, Jan 15, 2019.

I wash my truck in the rain Am I....?

  1. Totally insane

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  2. Slightly insane

    8 vote(s)
    20.5%
  3. Bored out of my mind

    6 vote(s)
    15.4%
  4. Slightly OCD

    15 vote(s)
    38.5%
  1. sdaniel

    sdaniel Road Train Member

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    She is going to jump to get the top of the doors ...
     
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  3. freebeertomorrow

    freebeertomorrow Heavy Load Member

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    i keep hearing about rain providing a spot free rinse. those proponents are blind or all own gray cars. rain water is filthy. water spots are for the birds and you’d be better off leaving the dirt on unless you can clean the vehicle properly. apparently none of you have ever buffed a car.

    oh - and yes, you’re nuts.
     
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  4. adayrider

    adayrider Road Train Member

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    Is there no such thing as acid rain anymore?
     
  5. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    It isn't from the rain. It's from all the dirt already on the vehicle.

    Wash it during the rain to get the dirt off. :D
     
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  6. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    Not really, no.
     
  7. otterinthewater

    otterinthewater Road Train Member

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    There’s detailing and then there’s not looking like a filthy animal.

    You’re right...washing in the rain gets the dirt off. That’s all I’m looking for. If I want it done right I’ll call the chick in post #19. :) :) :)
     
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  8. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    Heh, heh. She didn't bleach her hair to wash your truck. She did it to get a truck. :D
     
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  9. IluvCATS

    IluvCATS Road Train Member

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    I think we should adopt more California policies nationwide. It would do the rest of the country good to get out there in the rain and wash their trucks by hand, not wasting water which is needed for various environmental causes.
     
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  10. Tombstone69

    Tombstone69 Road Train Member

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    Are you guys kidding,that's the best time to wash it, you don't need a hose. I even have a.spray bottle with Awsome soap(dollar store special) and if you spray foamy Engine Brite on the engine and chassis it gets rid of the oil and grease while yer going down the road.Oh yeah, I'm definitely nuts, the doc said so.
     
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