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spring cleaning

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by mousemeat, Mar 6, 2021.

  1. Mar 6, 2021 at 5:03 PM
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    mousemeat

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    mousemeat [OP] New Member

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    warm spring day here in Elvis central. used the time to wash, and wax, and clean every nook and cranny inside and out...and went underneath...clean up...sanded, and primed...engine compartment is c-c-clean...my jeep neighbor, thought that I was being anal...then again, some jeep jockeys , are into rump roast....LOL.....WAXED with deluxe turtle wax...and buff it out. Looks great...especially for being 23 ....

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    mousemeat, Mar 6, 2021
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    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Very nice indeed. :mudding:
     
    SlvrSlug, Mar 6, 2021
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  3. Mar 6, 2021 at 6:01 PM
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    Moon Landing

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    Moon Landing AFFTC 1967/68 Eddies Air Patch

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    Pride in ownership! (..) looks damn nice my friend.
     
    Moon Landing, Mar 6, 2021
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    thanks everyone...two thumbs up !
     
    mousemeat, Mar 6, 2021
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    Looks so lovely. I also clean my car by myself. I don't trust my baby to random guys. Professional pressure washers are much more powerful than any household one, no doubt. But you don't know who exactly wash your car. Carelessly handling that "water knife" can rip the paint off the body, break wipers, cut through the hood insulation. The exact reason why I use only professional carpet services for my textile carpets. But it also meditative as hell. I'm just calmly spending my time with the car, making her cleaner... I really appreciate those moments.
     
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  6. May 27, 2021 at 7:12 AM
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    nope. never used a pressure washer on any of my cars..(fiero, MG, corvair,4runner etc) good old bucket of good soap and water..and lots of elbow grease....add some cool music playing...and it's a party for the 4runner and myself....anyhow, she's coming home from the bump shop in a few days..after being badly damaged...with a new hood, bumper, passenger fender, etc...
     
    mousemeat, May 27, 2021
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  7. May 27, 2021 at 11:52 AM
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    Ironguy Kind of New

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    Looks ready for a white glove inspection:hattip:
     
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  8. May 27, 2021 at 6:42 PM
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    Looks killer.. Nice rig
     
    Toyofan87, May 27, 2021
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  9. May 28, 2021 at 4:14 AM
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    Hmmm I agree with your neighbor a little OCD going on there? :D

    Your welcome to take mine for a weekend. :bananadance:
     
    DGP1961, May 28, 2021
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  10. May 28, 2021 at 1:02 PM
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    None. Bone Stock. EXCEPT: Brushguard, tow hitch, both welded to the frame. It's good to have friends and a fully equipped garage!
    Only real good way to get your truck cleaned properly is to look for the the charity car washes that are around every summer. The ones that have bikini clad young ladies doing the washing.

    THAT'S the only real way to get a nice, clean 4Runner. Talk about a party with your truck!

    Have fun, all!
    Pat☺
     
    PhantomTweak, May 28, 2021
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