First Detail - Adamized the Raptor

[KODIAK]

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Hey @TheWolf I need your help tell me where to send the plane ticket so you can save my truck. I destroyed my paint yesterday and have pinstripes going down the entire side of my truck on both sides top to bottom. Don't ask me how but even my tailgate got it lol. I'm afraid to even wash it because I don't want to be depressed. But I sure did have one helluva good time doing it lol.


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Get after it! Rupes will make quick work of that. Might need microfiber pads on the cyclo. I got some Cyclo brand pads if you need em (green and orange), that you can have.. Just kick in a few bucks for shipping.

 

[AbnMP13]

After seeing the wheel shield that @AbnMP13 built, I decided to make one out of a planter saucer and a plastic handle. Figured this would be a little less work and mess than cutting one out of plywood.

To attach the handle, I used some screw posts and plastic screw head covers.

The plant saucer is very lightweight and a little flimsy, will have to see how it holds up.

Use two plant saucers, place one inside the other.

 

[Bulletnjm]

Hey @TheWolf I need your help tell me where to send the plane ticket so you can save my truck. I destroyed my paint yesterday and have pinstripes going down the entire side of my truck on both sides top to bottom. Don't ask me how but even my tailgate got it lol. I'm afraid to even wash it because I don't want to be depressed. But I sure did have one helluva good time doing it lol.

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Oh dear lord your poor paint.

 

[TheWolf]

Use two plant saucers, place one inside the other.

Good idea!

 

[cbcgeneral]

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Get after it! Rupes will make quick work of that. Might need microfiber pads on the cyclo. I got some Cyclo brand pads if you need em (green and orange), that you can have.. Just kick in a few bucks for shipping.

Thanks brother I appreciate that. I wound up ordering some and they should be here tomorrow.

Oh dear lord your poor paint.

Actually I was quite surprised when I spayed it down that it wasn't as bad as I thought. There is quite a bit of pin striping but it's not very deep and should buff out easily. There is only one long scratch on the hood that goes down the entire roof that is pretty deep and probably won't buff out. Luckily I'm pretty much a hobbit and I'm not tall enough to see up there so I don't really give a shit lol.

After seeing the wheel shield that @AbnMP13 built, I decided to make one out of a planter saucer and a plastic handle. Figured this would be a little less work and mess than cutting one out of plywood.

To attach the handle, I used some screw posts and plastic screw head covers.

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The shield is about 1" bigger all around the wheel, but since the Tire Shine has to be spread evenly with an appicator, I can dress the portion of the tire behind the shield with the Pro Tire Hex Grip Applicator.

The plant saucer is very lightweight and a little flimsy, will have to see how it holds up.

And yes, the tire is dirty...been nothing but cold and snow for a month now.

Here's some links to the parts on Amazon. I got the screw posts and covers from the hardware store.

Amazon.com : CWP BLK-2100 Vinyl Plant Saucer, 21-Inch Diameter, Black : Patio, Lawn & Garden

uxcell Door Cabinet Black Plastic Rectangular Pull Handle 5.2": Cabinet And Furniture Knobs: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

Great idea I'm stealing this one from you too. Lol.

 

[AbnMP13]

Great idea I'm stealing this one from you too. Lol.

You're welcome.


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[aR4CE]

Makes me want to learn to polish better... and buy a rupes

 

[The Macf]

Adam's Polishes recently released a new product called H2O Guard & Gloss.

It is a water activated sealant that is applied while the truck is still wet. It can be applied to everything (paint, plastic, trim, glass) to seal and protect while adding shine.

I started by doing a full wash and rinsed with DI water, then used the Master Blaster to knock some of the water off the hood and the roof and then out of the trim, handles, vents, grill and wheels.

The product was thicker than I expected it to be, it tended to be a little gloopy when sprayed. It spread easily with the wet Double Soft towel and seemed to almost disappear, leaving very little residue to wipe off with the dry Double Soft towel. I started high and then worked down to the lower areas, just in case there was any dirt hiding out.

It took some time, about 45 minutes to do the whole truck, so some of the door and bed panels where dry by the time I got to them. I tried doing the "dry application method" by spraying the HGG directly onto the wet towel, but it was really hard to tell what I got and what might have been missed. I then tried misting the dry panels with distilled water, and then applying the HGG in the standard way. I liked this method better, as I was able to see that it was getting evenly applied.

When applying this product, overspray is hard to avoid. After applying to the whole truck, I went back and hit all the areas that had splatters with the wet towel then immediately with the dry towel.

Overall, it turned out nice and shiny. I am anxious to see how it looks after a few weeks.

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Since the application method for this product is unique, watch the video on the Adam's website before trying it. Also, since it takes longer to apply this than doing a typical towel dry with Detail Spray, be very careful not to get water spots. If your water is hard, or you are in the sun, this will be difficult to apply properly and not get spots.

How much water were you supposed to use? I washed and dried the truck and then did the guard and gloss. I just sprayed the GG into a wet microfiber and rubbed down all the paint and then wheels. Then I went back with a clean dry microfiber and wiped it all off. So far it seems to be doing the job.

 

[Wilson]

http://youtu.be/cdVpa6jz08c

 

[AdamsPolishes]

How much water were you supposed to use? I washed and dried the truck and then did the guard and gloss. I just sprayed the GG into a wet microfiber and rubbed down all the paint and then wheels. Then I went back with a clean dry microfiber and wiped it all off. So far it seems to be doing the job.

The "dry application method" that you used works well, especially for people who have hard water and would need to really rush to get the truck done with the "wet application method" before the water left on the surface dries and causes water spots.

The dry method is also good for doing touch-ups, like on the front end before a trip to keep the bugs from sticking.

So, for your question, the towel needs to be wet since the H2O Guard & Gloss is a water-activated sealant. Without water, the chemicals are not going to react and bond to the paint, to give you lasting protection. To begin with, the towel should be damp, wrung out, and not dripping.

As you apply sealant to the truck by spraying onto the towel, the HGG can build-up on the towel, preventing water from getting to the fresh product as you apply it. For this reason, you should do two things as you apply.

First, reduce the amount of product that you spray on the towel as you get more of the truck covered. About four sprays onto the towel to start, then after applying to a few panels, reduce to just two sprays onto the towel for each panel.

Second, rinse the towel out in clean water after you apply to a third of the truck. This gives a fresher towel surface with adequate water to react with the product. Rinse again at two-thirds done.

Always apply from top down, to avoid picking up any dirt hiding out on the lower areas of the truck. You can break it up and apply to the top third first (windows, roof, hood), then the middle third (doors and fenders down to the top of the rockers, along with the tailgate and headlights), then finish on the bottom third (rockers, lower fenders, and bumpers). For the "dry application method" rinse the towel after the top third, and again after the middle third.

Also, the HGG works good on the running boards, but I use a different towel then the plush ones that I use on the paint, since the running boards always seem to have some dirt hiding out. A utility towel or an older plush towel is good for this.

-Dan