Detailing your TACO

Yoda, I'm impressed, I've always kept ,my trucks clean BUT WOW Bud you gut STUFF. I just was introduced to Chemical Guys from a guy at work. Got my first delivery the other day. Looking forward to washing my new truck again

 

thanks

been using some Chemical guys stuff on my dash, really like it so far

 

Meguiar's Gold Class Soap for the exterior.
Aerospace 303 for the interior and external plastics.
Stoner Invisible Glass with Microfiber towel for glass, screens, mirrors.
Wesley's Bleach White for grease(wheels/tires), all weather floor mats, and engine bay.
NXT Tech Wax 2.0

I just bought my dad AMMO Wheel & Tire Regiment but he hasn't used it since he just had back surgery.

I know I am OCD because I want to find some nicer brushes to clean vents and around buttons.

 

I have both "Mother's" and "Chemical Guys" detail brushes

google Chemical Guys ACCS02 .... might be what you are looking for

(BTW- I don't work for any automotive of detail company at all - just offering some suggestions)

 

Nice cart, where did you pick this up at?

 

What is the best wash mitt and towels that you guys with Black vehicles use?

 

i used to use the microfiber mitt. but it just wasnt cutting it. i got tired of scrubbing one spot over and over with no success. i switched to a terry cloth. yes, most people would say "oh no thats gona leave scratches" . but i use two buckets (one with soapy water and one with just water to rinse the rag) after scrubbing a section of the truck i spray the rag real good with the hose, then ring it out, then dunk it in the wash bucket, then ring it out, then dunk it in the soapy bucket. then repeat. i know it sounds like alot but it removes dirt and debris so much better than the microfiber mitts which just seem to smear mud all over. just my $.02
but i also keep a good coat of wax on my truck (once a month)

 

Here is my process for a just cleaning the taco without the waxing:

1. Vacuum and clean the inside the Taco. I use Meguires interior cleaner on a microfiber towel and wipe down the interior.
2. Rinse car down with water and spray down the areas under the car fenders and tires
3. Mothers Foaming Tire and Wheel Cleaner - Use Mothers tire and lug nut brush. Rinse off and may have to repeat this process.
4. Armour All Carwash Liquid - I use lots of it in a 2 bucket system. One for debris/dirt and one for soap using a microfiber mitt. This part is the most important for me for just normal cleaning detail without the waxing.
5. Meguires Quik Detailing Spray - Dry Taco with Microfiber towel with a 2 sprays of Meguires Quik Detailing Spray. Occasionally spraying the towel with the quik detailer during the drying process. I will use another terry cloth with a spray of Quik Detailing Spray to clean the door ways and door jams.
6. Window cleaning - I use a microfiber towel with Sprayaway Window cleaner to clean the windows.
7. After everything is dry and clean, I use 303 Aerospace on the interior and plastic parts around the Taco.

I get most of my detailing tips from that AMMO youtube guy. I don't use any of the AMMO brands, but I think he has Meguires making his products. Following his steps has really helped me get my Taco and my Pilot cleaner than normal.

 

In extreme circumstances, wait for a HARD rain!

 

As far as the paint goes...

For wash, I use a combo wash/wax - Meguiar's, Surf City, Chemical Guys... whatever I get a good deal on at the time. I feel like it helps provide some extra protection in between details.

After using the AutoScrub Nanskin Mitt, I don't think I'll ever go back to clay again. I swear this isn't a sales pitch but I am very impressed with this thing. Way easier and faster than claying and gets the paint super smooth.

$53 Nanoskin AUTOSCRUB Fine Grade Wash Mitt,Weft Knitted Microfiber [AS-016] Blue, 6" x 8.7"

http://www.amazon.com/Nanoskin-AS-016-AutoScrub-Fine-Grade/dp/B00DOS0LH2

For cleaning paint, I still have some of the old Meg's Deep Crystal Paint cleaner that does a great job at removing more stubborn contaminants and is non-abrasive.

Polishes... ehh, this isn't a Ferrari, and usually I feel like they're just a waste of time and don't net much extra shine/depth.

For wax I use Collinite.

For the other stuff like interior and plastics, 303 Aerospace, Chemical Guys Products, Stoner's Invisible glass, and Johnny Wooten's Super Duty Interior Cleaner as needed for the heavy stuff.

For chrome, aluminum, and polished metals - Gord's Polish