Washing and waxing the roof

[stepbill]

Not sure if this is the right section in the forum to ask this but I did not see a detailing section. I am 5'9" tall and this is the first crew cab that I have owned. How do you reach all of the areas on the roof to wash and wax?

 

[securityguy]

I use a Jet Pack In all seriousness, I use a ladder so that I can get up that high. Some portions you can get to by standing in the bed and reaching across the roof. You can also open the drivers side and passenger side doors and stand on the sill plate. Several ways to skin this cat!

 

[ExcursionDiesel]

I attach a scrubber to a drone.

 

[knightro84]

Not a lot of actual metal roof to wax with the pano, but, I'll either use a small ladder or the power side steps (if I remember to deploy before I start washing) to get the front half and will just stand in the bed to get the back half.

 

[1fujifilm]

Not sure if this is the right section in the forum to ask this but I did not see a detailing section. I am 5'9" tall and this is the first crew cab that I have owned. How do you reach all of the areas on the roof to wash and wax?

Yup, ladder; heck I even need one to wash the windshield and I am 6-2.

Bear

 

[klail]

Just make sure when you're washing that you're not wearing anything with buttons, zippers or a belt because you may need to slightly lean on the truck.

I use a Jet Pack In all seriousness, I use a ladder so that I can get up that high. Some portions you can get to by standing in the bed and reaching across the roof. You can also open the drivers side and passenger side doors and stand on the sill plate. Several ways to skin this cat!

Why don't you leave the cats out of this? They have enough to be getting on with.

Yup, ladder; heck I even need one to wash the windshield and I am 6-2.

Bear

I agree. I need a step ladder to even reach the middle of the windshield, too. This is definitely a tall truck.

 

[klail]

Not sure if this is the right section in the forum to ask this but I did not see a detailing section. I am 5'9" tall and this is the first crew cab that I have owned. How do you reach all of the areas on the roof to wash and wax?

One more thing, if you're using a ladder, don't lean too far. It is definitely not worth a slip from a ladder. I know I have had to reach at times and feel like I my feet would slip out from under me at any second. I just do the best I can with with a longer towel for drying.

 

[V8Spock]

Just did this yesterday. Over 6 feet tall and still had to reach with a step ladder (no lift installed). I'm using the 8 foot ladder next time.

 

[Billy James]

 

[klail]

This is what I use. Really light and just enough height for me at 6'1". If you are shorter I would recommend ^^^ ladder.

https://www.target.com/p/cosco-thre...step-stool-with-rubber-hand-grip/-/A-51347454

 

[DM-SC]

I stand in the bed of the truck and use an extendable handle with microfiber head to wash the roof.

Waxing, it's up the step ladder.

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[moosem]

I got this platform at Home Depot for around $30

 

[silver64]

I wash the roof standing in the bed with microfiber stick like moosem said but i use a portable step to wax the roof. I move the step from door to door to reach the entire roof.

 

[JDBob35a]

Costco 3 Step ladder here as well.
Keeping the pano roof clean is about to work me to death!

 

[ClancyO]

I'm 5'11" and I need a ladder to wax the hood, never mention the roof!! Speaking of - careful with the pressure on the hood - it's so big and thin that it's relatively easy to oil-can it..

 

[KRField]

This is the best I have found. Don’t have to worry about a ladder tipping into the side of the truck. It will hold way more the advertised weight rating.
https://m.lowes.com/pd/Werner-1-71-ft-x-1-ft-x-20-56-in-225-lbs-Aluminum-Work-Platform/999946108


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[HeliPilot]

Running shoes on (soft soles), open door where I'm working, stand on sill, get-er done, wipe footprints off sill when complete...I'm 5'9" too. I do like the looks of that door sill step though, never seen one of those before.