Is it possible to keep toad clean?

[SteveCie]

I purchased the "Car Shield". It is custom made for the vehicle and protects the front end and windshield. Expensive, but well worth it!

[richguess]

My 2001 Tracker thrives on dirt.

[DogLovers]

Originally Posted by boggsy64

My first trip with our Ford Ranger (all black with a black cap) went well but it rained all the way for 3.5 hrs of highway driving. Only trouble was the next day found that the entire truck and windows were covered in fine black residue that I eventually had to scrub off with soap and water.
Is there anyway to keep the toad clean? Do those curtains hanging from the rear of the RV help? Any experience here for this or should I just expect to wash the toad a lot?

Rear splash guard helps a lot. It will still get dirty just not as bad.

[petef]

no. I tow a Copper color jeep. I gave up, when it rains it gets washed. (parked)

[keger]

I found a vehicle wrap at cw years ago. It's like saran wrap but very thick with an sticky side. I think it's about 24" wide. You apply it by starting say mid front fender side then wrap it around the front then to the other fender and cut it. Then add another strip overlapping the first and so on. At your destination you can peal it off and there's no residue from the sticky stuff. This helps keeping the front of my toad clean and free of rock chips. They don't recommend using it on your windshield and if you've covered your radiator opening you'll need to cut it out around that if you intend on driving your toad since this product would block any air flow thru it. As I recall it wasn't very expensive.

[Miramar Owner]

"no. I tow a Copper color jeep. I gave up, when it rains it gets washed. (parked)"

I agree with this statement. I tow a red Jeep and it has to be really dirty before it shows it. Color definitely makes a difference.

[KevinR]

My picture won’t zoom but I have the factory mud flap and and car caddy from blue ox. I have no issues