Spongebath and the XLT Grille

[The Long Ranger]

Just did a 'waterless' wash on mine. This vehicle has more nooks and crannies than Yoda's belly. The XLT grille in particular. I can't see me wiping each one of those 'teeth' .

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[TVRangerSTX]

Just did a 'waterless' wash on mine. This vehicle has more nooks and crannies than Yoda's belly. The XLT grille in particular. I can't see me wiping each one of those 'teeth' .

Just did a 'waterless' wash on mine. This vehicle has more nooks and crannies than Yoda's belly. The XLT grille in particular. I can't see me wiping each one of those 'teeth' .

Steve,
Yup, I agree it's a pain to get clean. Basically that's why I'm swapping out my grill for a Lariat, too many little pockets (sort if like my old '04 grill), and I like the look of the Lariat horizontal bars across the grill, much simpler. I also like the Raptor grill but didn't want to go that route (does it say "FORD", I don't know, I don't have my glasses on!). This will still look factory, to the general public, as nowhere does it say Lariat on the grill.

 

[t4thfavor]

I had a 2013 Focus ST which had the tiny honeycomb grille, I swear it was never clean ever. I live on a dirt road, so my truck literally got it's first bath in a year (other than what the dealer did at the first warranty service).

The grille on this is infinitely better than that one, but it still stays dirty. I can't imagine trying to get this truck clean without copious amounts of water and reasonable pressure.

 

[The Long Ranger]

Steve,
Yup, I agree it's a pain to get clean. Basically that's why I'm swapping out my grill for a Lariat, too many little pockets (sort if like my old '04 grill), and I like the look of the Lariat horizontal bars across the grill, much simpler. I also like the Raptor grill but didn't want to go that route (does it say "FORD", I don't know, I don't have my glasses on!). This will still look factory, to the general public, as nowhere does it say Lariat on the grill.

I like the Lariat grille too. It makes the Ranger LOOK like it's kin to the F-150.

 

[The Long Ranger]

I had a 2013 Focus ST which had the tiny honeycomb grille, I swear it was never clean ever. I live on a dirt road, so my truck literally got it's first bath in a year (other than what the dealer did at the first warranty service).

The grille on this is infinitely better than that one, but it still stays dirty. I can't imagine trying to get this truck clean without copious amounts of water and reasonable pressure.

I've got a 2015 Focus and same problem. I've evolved to the point of pressure wash then spray with 'Back to Black' and walk away. Does a pretty good job for a little while.

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