Washing the truck.

[logboom]

I've now washed my new RAM 1500 twice and each time I find it incredibly difficult to wash the roof. I have the sunroof/full glass panel.
I'm no spring chicken and may have to invest in a man lift
Anybody have a secret formula for washing etc the hard to reach areas of these rigs?

 

[cskindt]

I've now washed my new RAM 1500 twice and each time I find it incredibly difficult to wash the roof. I have the sunroof/full glass panel.
I'm no spring chicken and may have to invest in a man lift
Anybody have a secret formula for washing etc the hard to reach areas of these rigs?

Being tall with a long reach while standing on a step-stool helps me reach the center of the roof when I wash mine. Getting old doesn't help.

 

[RustyShackelford]

Stand in the bed.

 

[Fatherof3]

I use a telescoping pole with a microfibre thingamagig on the end of it .

 

[Richard320]

A ladder.

 

[Wild Bill]

This is what I use, works great.
I also use a telescoping pole...

 

[Dewey]

 

[RAL]

$45 per month for an unlimited wash package at a local car wash that does a nice job. The kids vacuum it as part of the chores and I will periodically, after it is washed, go over it with griot garage spray wax. Truck looks like new three years later.

 

[SD Rebel]

I'm 6' 2", and even being tall, it's not easy to get to the roof in a conventional way.

But, the way that works for me is jumping on the bed and getting the back area, for the sides and front, I open the front doors and step on the running board.

 

[Insanity]

I second the auto wash if you have a good one near you. Can have it washed once a day. But when I do the roof I stand in the bed get the rear for the front I open the door and stand in it.

There is also something like this as an option.

https://www.amazon.com/TOOENJOY-Universal-Foldable-Supports-Rooftop/dp/B08X6PR2NN?th=1

 

[SD Rebel]

$45 per month for an unlimited wash package at a local car wash that does a nice job. The kids vacuum it as part of the chores and I will periodically, after it is washed, go over it with griot garage spray wax. Truck looks like new three years later.

I would have been against this in the past, but too lazy at my nearly 50 year old body. I found a great car wash nearby, and have done it at least 10 times already, and the truck looks great, no damage or additional scratches that I can see. I just do the finish drying and spray wax.

I'm sure more micro scratches are happening, but after my truck gets old enough, I'll just invest in a good quality detail and paint correction, which I would need to do anyways even if I hand washed her.

 

[J-Cooz]

I deploy my side steps and use them. You can stand on them and wash the roof.

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[GMetal]

Step ladder to reach the sides and standing in the bed you can reach the back half. I step on the front tire and can reach the front section of the roof. Standing in the door jamb works too

 

[bill-e]

Lower the suspension and stand on the bed. I'm 5'3 with fireplugs for legs but with the suspension lowered, using the MFT as a hand rail I can pretty easily step up to the bumper and then the bed. Unfortunately I can't reach the back 1/3rd center of the hood so I need a step stool for that when drying.

 

[wegasque]

I second the auto wash if you have a good one near you. Can have it washed once a day. But when I do the roof I stand in the bed get the rear for the front I open the door and stand in it.

There is also something like this as an option.

https://www.amazon.com/TOOENJOY-Universal-Foldable-Supports-Rooftop/dp/B08X6PR2NN?th=1

I've got one of these and it works pretty well. Mine's a different Chinese brand. Probably same company lol.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BNB76JG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

[Mountain Whiskey]

I've now washed my new RAM 1500 twice and each time I find it incredibly difficult to wash the roof. I have the sunroof/full glass panel.
I'm no spring chicken and may have to invest in a man lift
Anybody have a secret formula for washing etc the hard to reach areas of these rigs?

Yup. Figured out how to wash the top of a production line mass produced pickup truck early on. This little gadget does a great lob!

 

[logboom]

Yup. Figured out how to wash the top of a production line mass produced pickup truck early on. This little gadget does a great lob!
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I considered this gadget but I don't want to scratch her up just yet.

 

[logboom]

I second the auto wash if you have a good one near you. Can have it washed once a day. But when I do the roof I stand in the bed get the rear for the front I open the door and stand in it.

There is also something like this as an option.

https://www.amazon.com/TOOENJOY-Universal-Foldable-Supports-Rooftop/dp/B08X6PR2NN?th=1

That gadget looks pretty handy. Thank you!

 

[BowDown]

I lower the truck to entry/exit, stand in the bed and open the front doors and stand in the door sill. Unless you're slinging water everywhere, nothing goes inside. Shut the door and rinse

 

[6of36]

I considered this gadget but I don't want to scratch her up just yet.

I put ceramic coating on, and have been going through a car wash for 19 months, and not even microscratches. Some washes may be more aggressive than others, but mine is fine.