Uncovered Raptor

[Stan G]

Just wondering how many of us keep the Raptor out in the elements vs all snuggly in a garage? My garage is too small and I'm wondering what people do to try and protect it outside? Or just nothing?

 

[WestTXRaptor6]

Nothing for mine. Sap from oak trees is annoying though. Should stop pretty soon when all the leaves finish falling off. Rinses right off.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Wax it lots, spray with Fluid film or something underneath. I usually park in a garage but still like to use Rain X on all the windows to keep water stains off and helps the snow/ice slide off. You could put a car cover over it in the summer months if its hot and dry.

 

[Todd Turbo S]

if you keep your truck outside with all the harsh elements I would highly recommend ceramic coating. At least 9h as well as ceramic on all exterior plastic trim. I would tint all the windows with 3m crystalline as well.

 

[KevoUsmc]

I have to keep it outside, but the side of my house next to the driveway is shaded. It's nothing but dirt really, so I was thinking about paving it as a side parking spot and maybe even getting a covered car port installed in as an addition. I am surrounded by trees.

 

[HighwaySentinel]

It's a truck and is outside where it belongs. No coatings, films, sprays, etc.. This is not my forever car.

 

[Zev]

It's a truck and is outside where it belongs. No coatings, films, sprays, etc.. This is not my forever car.

That was refreshing to read! PTL

 

[NJ2020]

Must be nice to park outside without getting broken into.

 

[NHbeast]

Mine sits outside in New England. Facing south under a large oak tree. Sap, leaves, dead branches rain down with no apparent effects.
Use a windshield reflector in the summer. Wax and Wool Wax applied when needed.
On the fence about a dashcam for 24/7 coverage.

 

[WestTXRaptor6]

It's a truck and is outside where it belongs. No coatings, films, sprays, etc.. This is not my forever car.

Right there with you. If I keep a truck a year, it would be a miracle. Dealer never cares and gives me trade in via text. Has never driven or inspected my trades before the deal is signed. If I like the trade, we do the deal. They have always been very fair. Just my experience and opinion.