Washing and detailing

[Two Dogs]

http://www.chemicalguys.com/Honeydew_Snow_Foam_Cleanser_p/honeydewsnowfoam.htm?1=1&CartID=0

I buy gallon jugs of this and use 2 Oz/ gal for the cannon.

 

[kj71109]

I use Adams two bucket method with their washes and waxes. Love their detail spray, it's my go to on our vehicles. I also use the chemical guys honey dew soap above on none windy days.

 

[TRIMMELL]

Foam cannon.

The best foam cannon/soap combo I have found is the Detailed Image Foam Cannon and Chemical Guys' Maxi Suds. I haven't found another soap that foams better than Maxi Suds. The stuff works great for two bucket wash methods as well and when you buy in bulk it's extremely economical. Once you start foam cannon washing you won't go back!

 

[x-ray]

Chemical Guys - Honeydew Snow Foam Cleanser

I buy gallon jugs of this and use 2 Oz/ gal for the cannon.

I second this recommendation. I buy the gallon jug from Amazon. I use 2-4 oz in the MTM foam cannon attached to my pressure washer.

1. Wash wheels and tires first.
2. Rinse off truck with powerwasher.
3. Foam cannon the crap out of the truck. Let sit a few minutes to loosen dirt .
4. Use two bucket method with grit guard (couple of oz of the honey dew in your wash bucket and water in your rinse bucket).
Wash the roof, then windshield, hood, side windows, doors, the rear of truck and finally tailgate. Wash from cleanest to dirtiest. Use several microfiber mitts.
5. If you have a blower, blow off the truck and blow out all the gaps.
6. Mist detail spray of you choice on to wet truck (I use Optimum instant detailer available concentrated) and dry with microfiber drying towel. The detailing spray helps dry faster and add a little protection from any leftover dirt when drying.
7. Seal/protect with product of your choice. I LOVE Gtechnq C2 Liquid Crystal. It goes on easy and provides lots of gloss, protection and water beading. Use the Eagle edgeless towels from the Rag Company.

 

[AdamsPolishes]

What soap do you recommend?

Use our Car Wash Shampoo in the Foam Cannon. I recommend getting a gallon of the Shampoo, since the cost per ounce is about half.

For the interior, use Interior Detailer on all the plastics, then use Leather Conditioner on the seats.

Here is a FAQ thread that should help you clean and protect your new truck, and in the second post of that thread are links to write-ups for specific tasks.

Here is a pic of my Raptor getting foamed. The foam is so thick, you can barely see the side vent.

 

[Azholley]

Looks like I'm buying a foam gun and pressure washer now! Sweet!


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[AdamsPolishes]

Looks like I'm buying a foam gun and pressure washer now! Sweet!


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Using the Foam Cannon puts tons of lubrication onto the paint, making it the safest way to wash.

Here's a photo from my wash yesterday:

 

[Azholley]

Using the Foam Cannon puts tons of lubrication onto the paint, making it the safest way to wash.

Here's a photo from my wash yesterday:

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Wonder how good this thing would work on my dog.... [emoji12]







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[jeremyespinoza]

Do you work for Adams polishes?

 

[AdamsPolishes]

Do you work for Adams polishes?

Yes, I manage the Adam's Polishes account on FRF, and also moderate on AdamsForums.com.

Adam's Polishes is a Supporting Vendor on FRF, and we also sponsor the Cleaning and Detailing subforum.

I have a 2014 Raptor, and have been using Adam's Polishes on it since the day it came home a little over three years ago. After using these products, and creating the Adamized the Raptor thread, I started repping for Adam's and managing this account. You can find more info in this thread.

While there are many different brands of detailing products on the market, only Adam's Polishes sponsors and manages accounts on over 20 auto enthusiast forums, so that you can get your questions answered from expert detailers who know the specifics of a particular vehicle, like the Ford Raptor.