Washing your Raptor

[volfan615]

How is everyone washing the roof, hood, windshield, etc? I'm using a 6' step ladder that I have and just moving it around as I go. Is there an easier way?

 

[lnferno]

Ladder is the best way or standing in the bed.

 

[BangBang]

Or like I do.............Pay someone else.

 

[Lift_to_suceed]

I look through the side windows while looking through the sunroof hahah [emoji23] next to that is standing on the running boards

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[Dragonta2z]

I use a step ladder as well as a foam sprayer. Works awesome



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[TXRaptor]

For the hood and windshield, I step up on the running board and then to the front tire. I do not wash the roof every time, but when I do, I get as much as I can from the bed and the front door sills. (i.e. No ladder)

 

[Jr24]

I have a wash mitt made onto an extendable handle that I use for the front half of the roof and the windshield. I wash the back half of the roof standing in the bed and then while still standing in the bed, I wash the front half with the mitt on the extendable handle. It’s still tough to get the roof dried without a ladder though.

 

[Jake17]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=m26uHzA0X7I

 

[rtmozingo]

How is everyone washing the roof, hood, windshield, etc? I'm using a 6' step ladder that I have and just moving it around as I go. Is there an easier way?

Sadly, no. I do use a 3' step ladder for the hood tho, and get as much of the roof as I can while standing in the bed.

 

[HotLap]

Get a 3' step ladder, much easier to move around and store. Only section I need it for is the front middle of the roof, can get to the entire windshield standing on running boards and the rear from the bed.

 

[Goflight2]

I use the stand for my dirt bike. Works perfect.

 

[POOPonYOU]

Ceramic Coat it and you can wash it with a pressure washer and blow dry it. Or if that's too expense you can apply a good sealant every 6 to 12 months and pressure wash and blow dry with a leaf blower.

 

[wheelman55]

How is everyone washing the roof, hood, windshield, etc? I'm using a 6' step ladder that I have and just moving it around as I go. Is there an easier way?

To clean the windshield...open one of the front doors and lean into the door with your hip. Much easier than climbing up on the tire.

 

[rtmozingo]

Ceramic Coat it and you can wash it with a pressure washer and blow dry it. Or if that's too expense you can apply a good sealant every 6 to 12 months and pressure wash and blow dry with a leaf blower.

Might work ok for those with colors like white and silver, but that's not gonna fly for black trucks. I have a coating and keep it topped off with sealant, and pressure wash isn't enough to get all the dirt off.

 

[smurfslayer]

get in the bed to wash the back part of the roof. open the front door to get the front of the roof and one side of the windshield.

close the door, go to the other side. hose off; wash the rest of the truck and keep the previously washed panels wet. once you got all the soap off start blasting the water off with high speed air. dry / wax / polish as needed.

best plan is to let your delinquent gambler customers complete this task under your direct supervision in exchange for you forgiving part of their debt. If you’re going to do this though, best to get the most out of it - go off roading the night before.

 

[Raptorguy1]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=m26uHzA0X7I

This would be safer than drywall stilts.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X9P3Y9T/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

 

[Blusmbl]

I use OPT Optimum no rinse wash and wax on my black truck. I'm tall (6'3") so to do the roof I can just stand on the running board, and for the windshield I'll open a door and lean over. Been really happy with the results so far.

 

[carguyohio]

Ceramic Coat it and you can wash it with a pressure washer and blow dry it. Or if that's too expense you can apply a good sealant every 6 to 12 months and pressure wash and blow dry with a leaf blower.

That is what I do on the top of my Ram currently. It is ceramic coated. I hit it with a foam cannon and pressure rinse. Roof looks perfect and a wash mit has not touched it in a year. I look forwad to the step on the raptor so I can get to the top middle part of hte windshiled, that is where I have issues with washing my Ram. Then again I am 6'2" and have long arms.

 

[crash457]

I picked up two of these.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gorilla-Ladders-47-in-x-12-in-x-20-in-Aluminum-Slim-Fold-Work-Platform-with-250-lb-Load-Capacity-GLA-47WP/206127529

 

[SilverBolt]