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I went out today with the 6s Typhon and Big Rock Crew Cab. On our second day with sun and no rain, it was still plenty wet and muddy at the park near where I live but I decided to go ahead and blast it anyway.
On the ride home I was dreading the standard after-run cleaning ritual but knew it had to be done and decided to think about what I could do to make it more fun, quicker and most effective. So, I headed to Home Depot and found a simple set-up that works very well for me. Nothing really new here; just a refined tool set that allows for detail and control.
I bought a 25' RV hose because it's exactly the length I need and both my hoses are old, junky and much longer than necessary.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Element-1-2-in-Dia-x-25-ft-Marine-RV-Water-Hose-CELULMRV12025/300533310
I also picked up an inline cutoff valve for rapid on-off control
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gilmour-Single-Flex-Connect-Shut-Off-Hose-Adapter-50305HD/205886165
Finally, I grabbed a fine Little Big Shot nozzle that allows for pinpoint accuracy and perfect amount of force.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Little-Big-Shot-Super-Nozzle-LBSR-1/202514529
The little nozzle is really the star of the show. It gets to a very fine needle stream with just the right amount of power to direct into all of the hard to reach spots on my vehicles without over-soaking electrics. I always felt nervous using a volume of water and this thing gets exactly right where I want it.
So, now my process works as follows:
1. Remove batteries and adapters / loop adapter
2. quickly brush off any big dirt clumps
3. soak down with Simple Green 1:1 water
3.5 grab a beer, some peanuts, ponder, finish the beer
4. Use the Little Big Shot with the finest stream of water in all hard to reach areas
5. open the nozzle to get a medium spray pattern and go over the rest of the trucks including tires, wing, bottom of chassis
6. dry off with a 6' square Plush drying towel from Harbor Freight
7. use air compressor and go over the entire truck in detail paying close attention to bearings and metal
8. bring vehicles inside and set on top of a thick towel to thoroughly dry before adding any power to it
9. after drying, AVID Slip Bearing Oil, WD-40 wiped on plastics, Armor All tire dressing
That's it! The Little Big Shot should really be seen in person to understand it's full potential.
On the ride home I was dreading the standard after-run cleaning ritual but knew it had to be done and decided to think about what I could do to make it more fun, quicker and most effective. So, I headed to Home Depot and found a simple set-up that works very well for me. Nothing really new here; just a refined tool set that allows for detail and control.
I bought a 25' RV hose because it's exactly the length I need and both my hoses are old, junky and much longer than necessary.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Element-1-2-in-Dia-x-25-ft-Marine-RV-Water-Hose-CELULMRV12025/300533310
I also picked up an inline cutoff valve for rapid on-off control
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gilmour-Single-Flex-Connect-Shut-Off-Hose-Adapter-50305HD/205886165
Finally, I grabbed a fine Little Big Shot nozzle that allows for pinpoint accuracy and perfect amount of force.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Little-Big-Shot-Super-Nozzle-LBSR-1/202514529
The little nozzle is really the star of the show. It gets to a very fine needle stream with just the right amount of power to direct into all of the hard to reach spots on my vehicles without over-soaking electrics. I always felt nervous using a volume of water and this thing gets exactly right where I want it.
So, now my process works as follows:
1. Remove batteries and adapters / loop adapter
2. quickly brush off any big dirt clumps
3. soak down with Simple Green 1:1 water
3.5 grab a beer, some peanuts, ponder, finish the beer
4. Use the Little Big Shot with the finest stream of water in all hard to reach areas
5. open the nozzle to get a medium spray pattern and go over the rest of the trucks including tires, wing, bottom of chassis
6. dry off with a 6' square Plush drying towel from Harbor Freight
7. use air compressor and go over the entire truck in detail paying close attention to bearings and metal
8. bring vehicles inside and set on top of a thick towel to thoroughly dry before adding any power to it
9. after drying, AVID Slip Bearing Oil, WD-40 wiped on plastics, Armor All tire dressing
That's it! The Little Big Shot should really be seen in person to understand it's full potential.