I'm wanting to put some wax on my truck the next time I was it this week. It was built on 11/99, so is this enough time so I can wax it? I plan on waxing it with Turtle wax emerald series.

Thanks

Fake

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No reason not to wax your truck at this time. I must offer that I hate Turtle wax, it seems to leave a greasy film on the paint. I use Meguires wax, Eagle One is also a great polish to use.

If you really want a good shine, polish first, then wax. Eagle One is safe for clearcoats....

-Kindest regards

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thanks for the input

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Fake.
You might also want to "clay" the finish before the polish and wax. The clay will remove any contaminants that have landed on the paint and leave it smooth as glass, the polish will give you a deep shine and the wax will help protect the whole thing.

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1999 Lariat Super Cab, S.B. 5.4L, 3.55 LS
and everything but the leaky slider window.
Bright red w/ gold 2-tone, Leather Captain's Chairs
Mods: Duraliner bedliner, Bugflector II, Hide-a-hooks.
& a leeetle chrome tip on the exhaust.

 

I don't want to start Wax War I, but I look at Turtle Wax the way I look at Quaker State motor oil. And that ain't good!

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What type of clay to you recommend? Some that you could buy from Wal-mart and Target..

thanks


Fake

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I'm not sure what you mean by "type" but here goes.
There's several different "brands", you might want to stick to the more familiar names like: Meguiar's, Clay Magic, Granitize, etc.
There's generaly only one "grade" of clay bar available at Retail stores, if you want different grades you'll have to go to an automotive paint store, but it probably won't be necessary.
BTW. Any advice you get here on which wax to use will of course be more than slightly slanted, if you want a completely unbiased opinion check out Consumer Reports, they test waxes every now and then; the results will surprise you.

Good luck.

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1999 Lariat Super Cab, S.B. 5.4L, 3.55 LS
and everything but the leaky slider window.
Bright red w/ gold 2-tone, Leather Captain's Chairs
Mods: Duraliner bedliner, Bugflector II, Hide-a-hooks.
& a leeetle chrome tip on the exhaust.




[This message has been edited by Indyfan (edited 01-13-2000).]

 

Yes indyfan, I meant brand. Sorry for the confusion I have never used clay before so all the imput will help. Would I have to use clay only having the truck for 2 weeks, or wait a little longer..


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Can i ask a question about waxing...while ya'll are on the subject?

i put Liquid Glass (two application) and then i have waxed. Should i put one more coat of wax on my truck? or is one enough? (I used Mothers for the wax)

thanks for any input,
mel

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Don't use paint clay...Ford has a TSB out on it....

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You have mentioned TSB's a couple of places on the clay bars. Can you provide more information about this? Even the dealer's body shop locally is using it.

2000 XLT Island Blue/Hv Gold, 5.4L. 4X4 and purely a sweet truck

 

I have to say that I agree with Indyfan about Turtle Wax products. Selection is, of course, your choice and preference, but I think you'd be really happy with the results you get from a higher grade product such as Meguiar's, Mother's, 3M, and so on.

As far as clay bars are concerned, be sure it is an automotive detailing clay you are using. I'm not implying you are dumb at all. Before I got really into waxing, I'd have thought folks meant modeling clay that you get for your kids! I have used a clay bar on my vehicles with excellent results...it makes the paint smooth as glass.

Today's automotive finishes can be waxed immediately. Depending upon what part of the country you live in and the exposure to sunlight, you may have to wax more or less frequently. Try the website www.meguiars.com They have a lot of excellent info there and they have a free car care prescription that tells you about how to care for your car based on info you supply. Good luck!!

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1999 F-150 4x4 SuperCab, Deep Wedgewood Blue, ORP, 4-Wheel ABS, Loaded, Flowmaster 50 series, K&N, Tint, Super-White headlights, Westin Nerf Bars, Toff Spray-On Bedliner, Pioneer DEH-P3000 and TS-A6815 speakers, ADS PQ/8 amp.

 

Fake. Yes, you should use the clay the first time, your truck spent some time outside a factory in a major industrial area as well as spending some time on a train. Chances are the dealer only washed it.

Beechkid. I've also been using clay on several cars for over 2 years now and haven't seen any adverse effects on the paint. What kind of problems does the TSB mention?

Mel. Yes you can apply a second coat of wax, but it will only take if you wait for the first coat to harden, usually about a day or so. BTW a second coat will only marginally improve the effectiveness of the wax.

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1999 Lariat Super Cab, S.B. 5.4L, 3.55 LS
and everything but the leaky slider window.
Bright red w/ gold 2-tone, Leather Captain's Chairs
Mods: Duraliner bedliner, Bugflector II, Hide-a-hooks.
& a leeetle chrome tip on the exhaust.

 

clay is amazining ...especially the fist time ,hmmmmmm just like somthing else,any way take a look at www.griotsgarage.com they have some amazing car products...i've been using them for years...plus if you buy thier clay it comes in a screw top plastic container so it stays fresh....just like mom used toi make......

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I must also add IMO that I don't like Turtle Wax. I use Zymoil, it is 100% pure carnuba wax (no petrolium products). Go ahead and wax your truck. I also have a question, but for clay bars. Should I use the blue "Play-Do" or the green

Just kidding (a little humour), I thought that the clay bars where for damaged paint (paint fumes, staines etc..) I use a liquid pre-wax cleaner that is meant to take off previous waxes or grime, acid rain etc...

Should I use a clay bar for this spring (after a tough, cold and salty road grimed winter). You guys say that the shine was greatly improved... But did this weeken the clear coat, do you have to wax every weekend to keep the shine? And did you use it on the painted plastic parts like the mirrors or the bumper covers?

thanks

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