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    That is certainly impressive mileage, how has the outside held up?


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    Very well. Original clearcoat in fine shape. Its been outdoors 16 years. I don't even hand wash. I just get a platinum level car wash monthly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TexasMotorhead View Post
    Very well. Original clearcoat in fine shape. Its been outdoors 16 years. I don't even hand wash. I just get a platinum level car wash monthly.

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    Machine/rotary brush wash?
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    That is awesome...I'm 30k behind you! Great to see other high mileage mauraders still going strong.
    03 black 300A # 2827 stock setup 275,000 on car. 65,000 on engine from a 04. 03 engine died at 273,000 . Rear cat delete with magnaflow 11256 mufflers.

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    Thanks Maverick!
    Hey Invective - I do all my own wrench work, but not car wash. It's 16 years of rotary machines. I've been making sure to get the premium wash monthly so I get a fresh set of chemicals on the surface. They use a latex based paint sealer these days which has been incredibly effective. I keep it outside 100%; my wife's BMW gets the garage ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by TexasMotorhead View Post
    Thanks Maverick!
    Hey Invective - I do all my own wrench work, but not car wash. It's 16 years of rotary machines. I've been making sure to get the premium wash monthly so I get a fresh set of chemicals on the surface. They use a latex based paint sealer these days which has been incredibly effective. I keep it outside 100%; my wife's BMW gets the garage ...

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    The 'premium wash' available to you must be very different than the unmitigated 'disasters' I used off and on for decades. Local example:


    https://www.autobell.com/services-pricing.html


    The 'Super Poly Process' wash is the 'premium machine wash' available locally. Leaves fine scratches and often nicks the paint - this has always been my experience from Florida to the Carolinas. Premium 'hand wash' with vacuum and wipe down is commonly available locally for $30 and typically $10 to $15 more for spray wax. No more machine washes for my vehicles.
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    2019 Ranger Lariat Super Crewcab 4WD
    2015 Triumph Trophy SE



    “You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,
    Love like you'll never be hurt,
    Sing like there's nobody listening,
    And live like it's heaven on earth.”
    William W. Purkey

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