Quick wax question

[beemerman]

I give the raptor a ******** using Adams polishes

Lol.


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[mprice1234]

Hand wash and wax only

I hand wash my truck with a good automotive car wash and dry with soft towels. I hand wax my truck at least every three months and it's a garage queen! I use Meguiars Gold Class Carnnauba wax, buffing with micro fiber towels. In between waxing I use Meguiars detail spray. My last waxing I used Adams glaze and then waxed over that and it looks outstanding. The truck takes less time to wax then my cars do since it has large trim free areas that wax very quickly and easily.

 

[blockdoc]

Where did you get that decal on the door? ^ Looks nice.

I had Opti Coat applied to the truck, so the wash goes much faster. My routine:

1) Adams all purpose cleaner or wheel cleaner to wheels (and use wheel brush)
2) pressure washer rinse (just not too close to the paint)
3) foam cannon
4) hand wash with Adams wash mitt, 2 buckets with grit guards
5) pressure washer rinse
6) dry with air drier and Adams drying towel
7) Adams detail spray
8) (don't do this every time) - Wheel Wax to wheels and VRT to tires

Whole process takes 30-45 minutes and looks like I just waxed it.

 

[mprice1234]

No more!

Where did you get that decal on the door? ^ Looks nice.

I had Opti Coat applied to the truck, so the wash goes much faster. My routine:

1) Adams all purpose cleaner or wheel cleaner to wheels (and use wheel brush)
2) pressure washer rinse (just not too close to the paint)
3) foam cannon
4) hand wash with Adams wash mitt, 2 buckets with grit guards
5) pressure washer rinse
6) dry with air drier and Adams drying towel
7) Adams detail spray
8) (don't do this every time) - Wheel Wax to wheels and VRT to tires

Whole process takes 30-45 minutes and looks like I just waxed it.

You can't get that decal anymore the guy that made them got a cease and desist order from Ford a couple of years ago!

 

[RAPTORSV]

Clean wheels first. Rinse truck well with pressure washer, then foam cannon using Chemical Guys Honeydew. I use only one bucket wash since the truck is never that dirty. Rinse, dry with Master Blaster, touch up with Meguires quick detailer and Micro Fiber towel. Use Klasse AIO, Klasse High Gloss sealant 24 hours later.

 

[Witchy]

Where did you get that decal on the door? ^ Looks nice.

I had Opti Coat applied to the truck, so the wash goes much faster. My routine:

1) Adams all purpose cleaner or wheel cleaner to wheels (and use wheel brush)
2) pressure washer rinse (just not too close to the paint)
3) foam cannon
4) hand wash with Adams wash mitt, 2 buckets with grit guards
5) pressure washer rinse
6) dry with air drier and Adams drying towel
7) Adams detail spray
8) (don't do this every time) - Wheel Wax to wheels and VRT to tires

Whole process takes 30-45 minutes and looks like I just waxed it.

That's our exact process with the exception of step 2 ...... And 5 ...we are low budget we use a hose, step 6 we just use drying towel.

 

[RAPTORSV]

That's our exact process with the exception of step 2 ...... And 5 ...we are low budget we use a hose, step 6 we just use drying towel.

Pressure washer is so nice, I used to use hose end sprayer too. I can't believe how much easier this is, and it uses a lot less water as well.

 

[Maxx2893]

What do pressure washers cosy these days? Do the make good electric ones, or do you need a gas powered? I don't need an incredible amount of pressure, I've got full access to a steam washer at my office

 

[blockdoc]

Too much pressure will mess up your paint.

My detailer who applied the opti coat (who is a top ranked detailer in the DuPont Registry) told me he uses one the cheap electric ones from Lowes. He said his was $70

 

[RAPTORSV]

I have a gas powered one, Honda engine, Brass pump.

I looked at electric, and read a lot, that they don't last and are underpowered, unless you spend a ridiculous amount of money on one. I don't want one I'm going to have to throw away in a year, and I don't want to spend $1000's of dollars for one. I like the flexibility of the gas powered, no cord to contend with.

As long as you use "common sense". "Your not going to hurt you paint". They come with several ends, one specifically made for washing cars. The psi on any pressure washer is measured with the most severe end and right at he point it water comes out.

Get a good gas powered one with a Brass pump and you won't regret it.