Only had the F-150 about a month now with several washes (Damn brake dust but that's a different thread)... I have yet to give it a good wax job, I know this is a pretty open ended question but what name brand wax do you guys use or would you recommend using.. I know i have seen one photo gallery with some pictures of there paint reflection after waxing, it gave the name of the wax, but i can't remember what wax it was or who's gallery.

 

Search the General Care forum. You'll find two answers. NXT & Zanio.

 

and maguires. and wish i could find it for you, but search that section for a GREAT post about how to give your truck a professional wash/wax/detail job... that post was a work of art. the guy did a terrific step-by-step instruction set crammed with great detail and info....

 

I managed a detail shop for many years and have used just about everything out there.

Easiest and most cost effective.... First use Maguires cleanerwax and then Meguires NXT.

 

Thanks guys... Fairly new to the site and never even notice the general care forum... Just looked at it briefly looks like a ton of info...

Now that you guys have mentioned it I think that NXT is what was posted in the photo gallery i mentioned... i could not believe the shine on that truck

 

I would also clay it before you wax.... Their was a lot of buildup on my new truck, even after only owning it for a 1-1/2 months.. You figure its been in storage, then a car lot, then at your house... Believe me, it will be worth it...

And yes.. the NXT is nice...

 

You might get away with just Maquires Cleanerwax. Claying is a good idea after a winter or if your truck sits outside a lot.

 

that little 'search' button is a mighty mite.... all kinds of great stuff will turn up... good luck, and welcome to the forum...

 

I use both Meguairs NXT and Eagle 1 Nano wax. Both work great and add depth to your paint!

 

notice the words are backwords (its the reflection in my door)



I am not a pro detailer by any means and these results were very easy for me to get.

 

Call me stupid.....but what is claying?

 

I will quote the detail guru himself (RockPick) to answer that question:
"Clay will remove the stuck on surface contamination that washing alone doesn't get. This may include sap, tar, and bugs just to name a few items. Ultimately, you're wanting your paint to feel like GLASS prior to any application of other products. This is what you'll hear us refer to as surface prep.
That quote is from this thread in the General Care forum:
Detail Basics
I really encourage anyone with detail, prep, polish, or waxing questions to check out the General Care forum. There's lots of good info. there.

One more thing... Meguiars, it's referenced 5 times above and misspelled every time

 

For ease of use, depth of finish, availiblity, and cost I recommend S100 Shine Enhancing Paint Cleanser and S100 Paste Wax, both avilible for about $25 at your lcoal Harley Davidson dealer.

 

Bigsherm, yours is the gallery that i was referring to thanks for the reply . I have the same truck just it's a Screw.. Now that you have helped me with the wax-- how about a little help on how i can get one of those blue bikini ornaments you have in your cab, can't say that i have seen any of those in the F-150 store but damn it sure does it for the truck... just messing with you man beautiful truck.

 

Also moved to General Care...