Pre-Wash Prep
When your truck is decked out in dirt, pre-wash prep becomes critical. Before taking your vehicle through an automatic wash, you’ll need to remove as much dried-on mud as you can. You can do this with a soft brush, a microfiber cloth, or a garden hose. This makes it easier for a car wash to get underneath dirt and grime to clean your truck’s surface.
Drive Thru vs. DIY
Drive thru car washes offer several advantages over DIY, especially for muddy trucks. Automatic car washes are equipped with high-pressure cleaners and equipment that can remove stubborn dirt from the undercarriage and other hard-to-reach areas without risking damage to your truck’s exterior finish. Plus, they are affordable and easy to swing by on your way to or from work, picking up the kids from school, or just running errands.
Cleaning the Undercarriage
Off-road adventures will often coat the undercarriage and wheels of your truck with thick layers of mud. If left alone, this can lead to rust, corrosion, and even permanent damage. Auto car washes can get into tight spots in your wheel wells where dirt accumulates the most and will blast away stuck-on mud a lot faster than doing the entire job yourself.
Interior Maintenance
Inside your truck, muddy adventures can leave floors, seats, and your console looking rough. Start by vacuuming your carpets and upholstery to remove dirt, crumbs, grass, and dried pieces of mud. You can use a dry, stiff bristled brush to scrub out dirt that has been pressed into your carpeting so it can be vacuumed up.
Then, wipe down your truck’s interior with a soft microfiber cloth and a gentle cleaner or dashboard protectant to guard against harsh UV rays. If you don’t already have vinyl or rubber floor mats, consider upgrading so you can wipe away mud more easily.
Preserving Your Shine
To maintain your truck’s shine in between washes, you should apply a layer of high-quality automotive wax to your paint finish to create a barrier between your vehicle and the environment. This protects against scratches and gives your truck a beautiful, glossy finish. Having a good maintenance routine not only keeps things looking great but also helps you retain your truck’s resale value over time.
Where to Go
When it’s time to restore your truck after a thrilling afternoon adventure, Quick N Clean provides a convenient way to remove dirt and mud without leaving the comfort of your driver’s seat. For the most complete clean, choose our Lava Luster Fast Pass Membership and get access to unlimited washes with:
- Presoak application
- High-pressure exterior wash
- Spot-free rinse
- Tire and wheel blaster
- Undercarriage rinse
- Blow dry
- Triple polish with carnauba wax
- 2-step ceramic coating
- Weather Guard
- Complimentary microfiber towel and air freshener
Arizona Car Wash Locations
- Gold Canyon Car Wash: 6987 U-S 60
Texas Car Wash Locations
- Houston Car Wash Location 1: 704 Thornton Rd
- Houston Car Wash Location 2: 1522 Wirt Rd
- Houston Car Wash Location 3: 1005 Cypress Creek Pkwy
- Fort Worth Car Wash: 5600 Camp Bowie Blvd
Oklahoma Car Wash Locations
- Bixby Car Wash: 11890 South Memorial Drive
- Broken Arrow Car Wash Location 1: 8102 E Hwy 51
- Broken Arrow Car Wash Location 2: 470 E Kenosha St
- Midwest City Car Wash: 6123 SE 15th
- Oklahoma City Car Wash: 7800 W Reno Ave
- Tulsa Car Wash: 4252 S Peoria Ave
