Washing a pickup

Pickups need more checking than most vehicles: the bed, the cover, mirrors and any aftermarket parts. Start with the posted restrictions at the entrance, because trucks vary so much in size and setup.

Pickup after a wash, illustrative scene

Check before you drive in

It takes a minute. The restrictions are posted at the entrance.

  • Posted restrictions

    Read the restrictions posted at the entrance before you drive in, and compare them with your truck as it is today, including any lift, light bar, rack or towing mirrors. If you are unsure, do not enter.

  • Empty the bed

    Take out loose items, tools and garbage. High-pressure water can move them around or soak them, and anything light can be blown out.

  • Tonneau cover

    Close and latch a hard cover, and make sure a soft cover is fully snapped or clamped down along every edge. A loose corner can catch the spray.

  • Towing mirrors and hitch

    Fold extended towing mirrors in if they fold, and remove a bike rack or cargo carrier from the hitch.

Which wash for a pickup

A truck frame is largely open steel, so salt and mud sit right against it all winter, which is where the rust inhibitor in Luxury helps most. If the truck has only been on dry pavement, Full Wash is enough to keep the underside rinsed.

Luxury Wash

Every stage on the menu, with two rinses and a protectant.

$16.99$14.99 with fuel
  • Under-car spray
  • Rust inhibitor
  • Shampoo wash
  • Tri Foam conditioner
  • Two high-pressure rinses
  • Shine Guard Plus protectant
  • Dry
Luxury Wash details

$2 more than Full Wash

Luxury