New truck detailing, from start to finish. (Lets Share)
#1
New truck detailing, from start to finish. (Lets Share)
I am super ****. My truck only has 800 miles on it.
Here is my method with my new truck which I have only washed 3x.
Exterior: Washing.
1. Meguiars Car Wash Soap (PH which is recommended by the dealer).
2. Lambs wool sponge dealio from the car parts.
3. To dry, I use a California Water Blade and Absorber shammy.
As I am washing I sort of pick any contaminants by hand, as I am going along.
Does this sound safe so far? I do not notice any surface scratches or swirl marks.
Next: I am ready to wax the truck. FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!
The paint is Silver Metallic Clearcoat, which wax should I use that is safe? and what type of application bonnet and what type of rag/bonnet to take it off? Do you use a damp rag/bonnet to apply it?
I want to keep this truck looking new for as long as the elements will let me!
I wipe the wheels and use Meguiars tire gel for the tires. I wipe the wheels with a blue rag.
What should I use on the black trim (Around the windows, bumper pad, bed rails etc...)? to keep it looking new.
Interior:
The interior is grey as a majority probably are. The manual recommends wiping the dash with a damp cloth. But, I feel there has to be something to protect it or it will fade out right? Of course they only recommend a Ford cleaner, is there something similar that is safe?
Any input would be great, I thought I would start a new thread sort of with combined info.
Thanks a ton and I look forward to seeing how everyone does it!
Here is my method with my new truck which I have only washed 3x.
Exterior: Washing.
1. Meguiars Car Wash Soap (PH which is recommended by the dealer).
2. Lambs wool sponge dealio from the car parts.
3. To dry, I use a California Water Blade and Absorber shammy.
As I am washing I sort of pick any contaminants by hand, as I am going along.
Does this sound safe so far? I do not notice any surface scratches or swirl marks.
Next: I am ready to wax the truck. FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!
The paint is Silver Metallic Clearcoat, which wax should I use that is safe? and what type of application bonnet and what type of rag/bonnet to take it off? Do you use a damp rag/bonnet to apply it?
I want to keep this truck looking new for as long as the elements will let me!
I wipe the wheels and use Meguiars tire gel for the tires. I wipe the wheels with a blue rag.
What should I use on the black trim (Around the windows, bumper pad, bed rails etc...)? to keep it looking new.
Interior:
The interior is grey as a majority probably are. The manual recommends wiping the dash with a damp cloth. But, I feel there has to be something to protect it or it will fade out right? Of course they only recommend a Ford cleaner, is there something similar that is safe?
Any input would be great, I thought I would start a new thread sort of with combined info.
Thanks a ton and I look forward to seeing how everyone does it!
#2
Originally Posted by dmontzsta
I am super ****. My truck only has 800 miles on it.
Here is my method with my new truck which I have only washed 3x.
Exterior: Washing.
1. Meguiars Car Wash Soap (PH which is recommended by the dealer).
2. Lambs wool sponge dealio from the car parts.
3. To dry, I use a California Water Blade and Absorber shammy.
As I am washing I sort of pick any contaminants by hand, as I am going along.
Does this sound safe so far? I do not notice any surface scratches or swirl marks.
Next: I am ready to wax the truck. FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!
The paint is Silver Metallic Clearcoat, which wax should I use that is safe? and what type of application bonnet and what type of rag/bonnet to take it off? Do you use a damp rag/bonnet to apply it?
I want to keep this truck looking new for as long as the elements will let me!
I wipe the wheels and use Meguiars tire gel for the tires. I wipe the wheels with a blue rag.
What should I use on the black trim (Around the windows, bumper pad, bed rails etc...)? to keep it looking new.
Interior:
The interior is grey as a majority probably are. The manual recommends wiping the dash with a damp cloth. But, I feel there has to be something to protect it or it will fade out right? Of course they only recommend a Ford cleaner, is there something similar that is safe?
Any input would be great, I thought I would start a new thread sort of with combined info.
Thanks a ton and I look forward to seeing how everyone does it!
Here is my method with my new truck which I have only washed 3x.
Exterior: Washing.
1. Meguiars Car Wash Soap (PH which is recommended by the dealer).
2. Lambs wool sponge dealio from the car parts.
3. To dry, I use a California Water Blade and Absorber shammy.
As I am washing I sort of pick any contaminants by hand, as I am going along.
Does this sound safe so far? I do not notice any surface scratches or swirl marks.
Next: I am ready to wax the truck. FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!
The paint is Silver Metallic Clearcoat, which wax should I use that is safe? and what type of application bonnet and what type of rag/bonnet to take it off? Do you use a damp rag/bonnet to apply it?
I want to keep this truck looking new for as long as the elements will let me!
I wipe the wheels and use Meguiars tire gel for the tires. I wipe the wheels with a blue rag.
What should I use on the black trim (Around the windows, bumper pad, bed rails etc...)? to keep it looking new.
Interior:
The interior is grey as a majority probably are. The manual recommends wiping the dash with a damp cloth. But, I feel there has to be something to protect it or it will fade out right? Of course they only recommend a Ford cleaner, is there something similar that is safe?
Any input would be great, I thought I would start a new thread sort of with combined info.
Thanks a ton and I look forward to seeing how everyone does it!
#3
see thread entitled "RP and other gurus"
Both me and RP did a longwinded write up on detailing. And definately return the water blade. It's great if you don't care about swirls/scratches. and paint color has no effect on which wax is safe. (This isn't to call you dumb or anything...everyone here was a beginner once... And a rumor has a way of spreading like wildfire amongst detailing circles...)
G'luck
Both me and RP did a longwinded write up on detailing. And definately return the water blade. It's great if you don't care about swirls/scratches. and paint color has no effect on which wax is safe. (This isn't to call you dumb or anything...everyone here was a beginner once... And a rumor has a way of spreading like wildfire amongst detailing circles...)
G'luck
#4
This is a resonable and well written, easy to understand, detail guide that not only gives you products to choose from, but also how to use them.
http://www.ocdetails.com/html/detailing_guide.html
http://www.ocdetails.com/html/detailing_guide.html
#5
Originally Posted by f-150sport03
see thread entitled "RP and other gurus"