what is the best wax out there today to wax my new truck with. and what is the deal with these clay bars. Are they safe for paint that is only three months old. Also will these clay bars scratch at all. Thanks and sorry for all the questions...

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• 1999 Ford F-150 Flareside ORP
• 4.6Liter
• Custom Things Include Lund Moon Visor, Lund Interceptor Bug Guard, Manik Grille Guard, Deflecta-Shield Rain Guards, Delecta-Shield Tail Light Covers, Under Car Lights, Tinted Windows, and Pioneer Head Unit. All things are painted to match truck.

 

I started using Meguiar's Deep Crystal System Polish followed by the Deep Crystal System Carnauba wax. Each is under $5.00.

I have a black F-150 and this combination has produced the best shine that I have ever seen.

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2000 F-150 XLT, 4x2, 5.4L Supercab, Styleside, Black with silver two-tone, 3.55, class III towing package with heavy duty cooling package, overhead console, sliding rear window, keyless entry, dark graphite interior, in dash CD, Pendaliner bedliner, K&N air filter, rubberized undercoating, cabin filtration system, Bugflector II, 5W-30 Mobil 1, engine build 10/4/99

 

my vote goes for Nu Finish, it is a polish rather than a wax . . .

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Oxford White 1998 F-150 STX, reg. cab, flareside, 4.2, auto, 3.55s, tint, Prestige alarm, Bel radar detector, Pioneer CD player, 4 Polk 5x7's, Stull billet grille and bumper insert, Flowmaster exhaust, K&N airfilter, V-Tech Tailight Covers(painted to match truck), removed factory mud flaps, Clear Corner Lenses, DJM shackles, Billet Oval Mirror FUTURE MODS: Roush Front Bumper, Yokohama AVS S/T 285/60/17, Superchip, ASP Crank Pulley, Steeda Sway Bar, Herculiner, removal of emblems GIG'EM AGGIES

 

I use Zaino polish. check out www.zaino.com Paint looks real deep w/ dark colors

lots of tips.

the clay is used to remove rail dust, brake dust, industrial fallout, etc. It won't scratch if the paint is clean right after a wash. you also use soapy car wash or detailing spray as a lubricant.

Robert

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99 F150 Xtracab 4X4 XLT
5.4 liter Flairside
3.73 gears
all stock for now

 

I have to recommend Zymoil. Just used it for the first time after years of using Meguires,Mothers and others. Its much easier to polish out of your paint than the other and the shine and depth are fabulous! Ive heard great things about Zaino but im discouraged to use it because its been labeled labor intensive to use correctly (i.e. hard to remove and lots of time/steps involved)Also its real expensive. Just give Zymoil a try and i'll bet your very impressed!

DS

 

rcantu:
The correct link to Zaino is www.zainobros.com . That will get them there.

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2000 XLT Black Sport, Flareside, 2WD, Ext. Cab, 5.4L Auto. Other factory options: 3.55 LS, Class III tow, 6-way Captains chairs w/CD changer, Remote entry , and Slider window.
Mods: Undercoat, window tint, headlight & tail light covers, removed "Sport" decals, upgraded Triton tailgate emblem, Linex spray-in bedliner, and an ARE LSII lid.
Wish list: Flowmaster duals, K&N FIPK, and a Belltech 3/4 drop.
Check it out at: http://home.columbus.rr.com/selva1/

 

I bought the protection package from the Ford dealership (they threw it in for practically nothing) which adds a 10 year guarantee for the paint and vinyl. Any one else been using these products. They give you a wax for the paint and a cleaner protectant for the plastic, vinyl and leather stuff. Both seen to work great for me. The protectand makes the black parts look new and shiny, but not oily like armorall. It is also not slippery when used on the interior. (It says interior and exterior). The polish/wax on the other hand doesn't seem much different than other waxes I have used in the past. Also, Ford will refill the bottles for free if I take them to the dealership when they run out.

Does anyone know of any problems with these products???

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Chris Thomas
1998 F-150 STX 4.6L Auto 3.55 Oxford White/Gray interior
Picture: http://216.147.104.171/Y2K/members/ChrisT/christ1a.jpg
Mods: A.R.E. Decklid/Oxford White with gray fabric liner, K&N filter with Airbox Mod (removed silencer), Tinted Windows, GTS sloted taillight covers (painted Oxford white to match), Removed STX stickers
Audio: Kenwood Truck speakers with 10" woofers, Rockford Fosgate and Alpine Amps, Ford 10 disk CD changer
Future Mods: 3/4 Lowering Kit (Maybe 4/6 if I don't have to change tires at the same time), 20" rims and tires, True duals with Supertrap tunable mufflers, Superchip, Supercharger, Jacobs Ignition, NOS, and whatever else I can think of!!!

 

I've tried almost everything. I used to detail vehicles for extra $ when in college. I recently tried Liquid Glass and was very impressed w/ the results. You must start w/ a good finish. (I clay barred, and used Mother's pre-wax cleaner some time ago and have used L G ever since)
It shines like crazy and requires little effort.

Good luck w/ your decision!
Darin

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97 F150 Lariat 4X4 Ext. Cab. 5.4, AT, Tow Pkg, bedliner, white/grey 2tone w/ grey leather, Fact. CD changer, Gibson Side Swept, K&N, Bosch Platinum +4's,Michelin LTX 265/70 16, Both doors cracked, Piston slap quieted by Mobile One & Slick 50 Synthetic.

 

zanio bros for me. I have dark barg color and it shines deeply with the zanio. I also used the clay bar it does make a difference

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99 F150 xlt s/c orp auto, 2,000 5.4 replacement soft tonneau, rubber maid bed mat,mud from the dirt bike(YZ250)

 

I use ArmorAll Detailer's Advantage Car Wax. I works great for me.

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1995 F150 XL, Silver, 2WD, V6, Auto, Reg. Cab, Full Bed, bed liner, CD Player, DeeZee ToolBox Gold Edition, Dual Gas Tanks


Check out my website, all about my truck! http://www.homestead.com/f150

 

Zymoil (spelling?) all the way Zymoil for me.
I started to use this with my black ZX2 and it did wonders for my black paint. This wax is a little expensive but is 100% natural, no petrolium products. It is easy to put on and take off and will make a great shine.

I've tried many waxes before and found this one to be the best so far (mass market). Works as good as the professional brands. But I use a wax cleaner then a polish. After I use the Zymoil carnuba wax for the finishing touch (once every spring, then I use only the Zymoil. Every 4 months).

As far as the clay bar goes, you should use this if you have paint fumes or stained bird poopoo on the truck. But I'm not a pro so thats why I won't try the clay bar on my truck. If I ever will need to use it, I will have my truck sent to a pro.

You don't have to worry about questions, thats why there is a forum, so ask away partner... Doesn't it feel good to get up early on a Saturday morning and do a spanking good cleaning job (after an off-road drive & trophy mud on Friday) Wax and all the works, detail the underside, etc... And then go for a short drive on main street to show off your ride near sunset (colors are really nice around this time). Or am I a little too..........

P.S. I could be wrong about the clay bar.. I will try it on another vehicle to see if it is hard to use and if it is worth the effort.
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1997 XLT 4.2l ORP 5-speed

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[This message has been edited by 4byFord (edited 02-20-2000).]

 

The best wax must be used by the local Nissan dealer. Their cars/trucks have a second sticker that adds on $695.00 for a teflon paint sealant and fabric protectant. Those products must be the most expensive and best to charge that much.

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99 F150 XLT Supercab Towing Package 5.4L Auto Two Tone Med Toreador Red/ Silver Power windows, locks, mirrors, driver's seat. Cruise, tilt wheel Alloys, Michelins, ARE topper Superchip / 2000 Chevy Silverado Ext cab 5.3, auto, Tow package, tilt, cruise, power windows,locks,side mirrors, alloy wheels.

 

I have used 3M professional cleaner, polish and wax for years with excellent results.



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99 EB Expy 4x4, 5.4 w/K&N
93 T-Bird Super Coupe 5 spd

 

I'll have to vote for Megular's. It really gives a good shine and you don't always have to use the carnuba afterwards (especially if your shoulder is wearing out). I've found that the carnuba is the only way to go for fibergalss (tonneau covers) and the such beacuse they're flat and don't shed off water or other things like bird s#*t, it wreaks havoc if you don't have alot of protection on the lid.