How does everyone wash their Taco?

I have a 2018 white Tacoma - anyone have trouble cleaning the lower 6” of doors? The protective thicker layer traps dirt and it doesn’t come off with brush....
 

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MTDavid said:
I have a 2018 white Tacoma - anyone have trouble cleaning the lower 6” of doors? The protective thicker layer traps dirt and it doesn’t come off with brush....
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Welcome to the forum. If it’s just dirt a good auto wash detail soap and a soft brush or cloth should get it off. If it’s road scum like oil, grease and tar you may need to use something like goo gone, wd 40 or auto parts stores carry a few brands of tar remover for vehicles. I’ve heard peanut butter works. Use a soft cloth to get it off than wash normally and wax it.
 
MTDavid said:
I have a 2018 white Tacoma - anyone have trouble cleaning the lower 6” of doors? The protective thicker layer traps dirt and it doesn’t come off with brush....
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Welcome to the forum. Like @OR17TRD said, any grime and grease remover should do it. Just make sure it’s safe for your paint.
 
OR17TRD said:
Welcome to the forum. If it’s just dirt a good auto wash detail soap and a soft brush or cloth should get it off. If it’s road scum like oil, grease and tar you may need to use something like goo gone, wd 40 or auto parts stores carry a few brands of tar remover for vehicles. I’ve heard peanut butter works. Use a soft cloth to get it off than wash normally and wax it.
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It is just dirt (still winter here), I’ve used a brush, but maybe just need harder bristles... that picture was after a wash with a brush...
 
MTDavid said:
It is just dirt (still winter here), I’ve used a brush, but maybe just need harder bristles... that picture was after a wash with a brush...
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Yikes. It’s probably not just dirt then. I’d try one of the scum remover methods in a spot and see what happens.
 
Bogunn said:
That’s cool. If you are in an urban area that has the Firefighter/EMS jobs it’s a good living. Usually with long stretches off. There’s only half a dozen full time fire departments in my whole state though, the rest are volunteer.
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Yep!Move to SoCal the pay is pretty good.Competition to get in is crazy.Oh crap off topic.I just hand wash at home with Meguires stuff and spay wax with Lucas stuff.
 
I noticed that and was slightly confused. lol Good choice! I just hope that I never have to drive across Texas ever again. [emoji23]
 
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