Cleaning & Detailing

[OGMix376]

I usually wash it 4 times a summer and graphene it twice. In the spring, I do an under carriage rinse. I also rinse the under carriage with the summer washes.

Then I'll typically foam and rinse 2 or 3 times in between the "full" details - just to knock off the big dirt.

For the full detailing, I blow out the interior with air gun, pull out the front seat matts to foam and rinse them (rears are covered with tools), then dry microfiber towel the dash, steering wheel, etc.. If the dash is bad, like tree pollen, then a slightly damp microfiber. Use a damp towel on the inside of the doors (mainly for dog snot!) and sills.

I do the glass with water and a triangular mitt on a short handle. Then vacuum the seats and carpet. Rear is set up for Kota, and that bed gets vacuumed and his blanket washed. I use 303 Aerospace Protectant on inside doors and dash.

For the exterior, I blow out the BedRug and usually leave it at that. I have foamed it in the past, but it lowers the Hoover Dam levels to try to rinse all the soap out of it!

Then, the body - I foam cannon first and let dwell for 5 minutes. Rinse and apply rust remover and let dwell 5 minutes. Rinse, then foam again. Then 2-bucket method using a Mitt on a Stick plus hand microfiber towels. For the wheels, I use a Brake Buster spray and stiff brush.

Depending on air temp, I might use the Ego blower with a stubby tip and the Vornado on the air hose. The Vornado does good for door handles, grill, lights, tailgate, wheel well trim, etc..

Then 303 Graphene in small 2 foot sections using a microfiber sponge and tons of microfiber towels.

Then 303 Aerospace Protectant on all exterior plastic and tonneau cover. I should mention that I'll pressure rinse the underside of the tonneau cover to get all those long hinges on the Bak Revolver, and then dry silicone lube them too.

I also remove and clean the B&W ball mount in the spring, greasing with white lithium.

I usually don't dress the tires, but Kate did once. I'm just not THAT dandy of a boy! =p

Speaking of, I also spray Fluid Film on the front chain. =p

Oh, I also foam and rinse the engine. This summer I'm gonna spray the engine bay with the bittering agent I got last year, hopefully that stops mouse snacking!

at least 3 hours cleaning the most important part of ANY Ranger ...

Every good Ranger detail specialist knows.. you have to shine up the damper with only the most expensive high quality materials with meticulous precision ?…

also how does your exhaust tip still look brand new ?. Mine lost its factory looking luster in like six months?

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[Cabose-1]

About twice a month, i take it the quarte machine car wash. Spray off the dort and mud, then take it to the automated car wash and wash it. Then a vacuum, and wipe down all the dust off the interior. About 1 once a month, i spray it with whatever graphene i find. Just a quick spray and wipe, do i do it right, hope so or i am wasting time. Amsoil, or turtle whatever, and wash it and vacum before every road trip.

 

[IdahoRanger]

Time to remove the winter grime so gave it a wash, took the 303 clay mitt to it then gave it a coat of 303 Nano. Feels good and smooth.

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