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Discussion in 'Detailing' started by neontrail, May 24, 2008.

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  1. May 24, 2008 at 9:53 AM
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    I want to make my truck look like it just came off the showroom floor..

    Is the the order to detail?

    • wash
    • claybar
    • wax
    • dry
    I guess my main question is do I claybar before I wax? Or wax before claybar?

    Thanks
     
    neontrail, May 24, 2008
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  2. May 24, 2008 at 10:04 AM
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    duh, I answered my own question....Wish I could delete this post....

    I hate to look stupid! LOL

    :D
     
    neontrail, May 24, 2008
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  3. May 24, 2008 at 10:08 AM
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    1. Wash
    2. Dry
    3. Clay Bar
    4. Glaze/wax
    try to do as much of this in the shade on a cool surface, it will be so much easier. I'd recommend Meguiars products as well. Pretty decent stuff and not crazy expensive.

    I just did my truck this past weekend and looked immaculate... until it rained that night!

    Got some good pics of it though...
    [​IMG]
     
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  4. May 24, 2008 at 10:14 AM
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    getting there....
    wash
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    wax........and like torenapart said...try to keep it in a cool spot, out of the sun. and be sure to use microfiber cloths......no scratching!!
     
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  5. May 24, 2008 at 10:56 AM
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    tyvm!!

    Whats this sealent stuff i have in my glovebox when I bought my truck?
    Trash it? Use it?


    Oh and I just bought this: Should I even use that "cleaner wax" stuff?
    [​IMG]
     
    neontrail, May 24, 2008
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  6. May 24, 2008 at 11:28 AM
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    Not sure what the sealant is but I wouldn't use the cleaner wax stuff... Most don't last that long and really are not a true substitute for paste waxes & polishes.

    The clay bar is decent stuff though.

    You could always try it out and let us know!
     
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  7. May 24, 2008 at 1:00 PM
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    getting there....
    the clay is definitely awesome. after claying...you can use the cleaner wax as kind of a finisher for the clay, then you'd definitely be ready for polish and wax.

    the sealant is kinda like a wax precoat(i think), it helps to keep the polish shining, and wax keeps it all protected and smooth.
     
    tacomaman06, May 24, 2008
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  8. May 24, 2008 at 1:26 PM
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    thx for all the help/info!!!

    I have washed - dryed - claybared - cleaner waxed, so far

    3 hours later....
    about to go polish and wax.


    I must say that my claybar is still pretty white, didnt seem to pick up much. BUT, after the clay, the finish is as smooth as a babies ass. LOL

    off to wax...

    EDIT:
    on 2nd thought...it's too HOT out there now--I'll be waxing in a bit
     
    neontrail, May 24, 2008
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  9. May 24, 2008 at 2:40 PM
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    your gonna love the outcome man.....plus your truck's paint will thank you greatly:D. post up some pics after you are done......we wanna see the shine man!!
     
    tacomaman06, May 24, 2008
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  10. May 24, 2008 at 3:06 PM
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    Am I the only person that hates to wash his own car....... I would rather pay somebody else to do it and feel good about helping the economy!













    not really, Im just lazy and hate washing my truck! When my wife sees a clean truck she bitches about why i never wash her car:D.....
     
    ChrisDeSoup, May 24, 2008
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  11. May 24, 2008 at 3:30 PM
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    I wash my car 3 to 4 times a week. I don't necessarily enjoy doing it, i just hate even more having a dirty, black truck.

    Paying someone else to do a job I can do in 25 minutes would not be money smart with my washing needs and wants!
     
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  12. May 24, 2008 at 3:33 PM
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    Well, guess thats a yes..... I am the only lazy bastard here! :) :)

    oh, well.... I can live with that!
     
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  13. May 24, 2008 at 3:34 PM
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    3-4 times a week!

    Does your rig really get that dirty?
     
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  14. May 24, 2008 at 4:15 PM
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    I am warn out, that is alotta friggin work... Tires and windows still need some attention. Also, I am thinking the badges are coming off VERY soon.
    And the stupid dealer plate on the upper left tailgate area, (you can see it in the 1st pic) it is flush with the body so I cant get fishing line behind it.
    Any suggestions taking it off?

    OH and I put my TW sticker on today!

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  15. May 24, 2008 at 4:20 PM
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    looks good and shiney man:thumbsup:!!! bet its smooth as glass too!!! for getting that damn sticker off(cant dealers quit with that shit:rolleyes:), use a heat gun or hair dryer....should pel right off with a bit of heat.....if any residual glue is left...ue a bit of goo gone. be sure to polish and wax that area too after you are done with sticker removal.
     
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  16. May 24, 2008 at 4:34 PM
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    thanks man!!! +1
     
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  17. May 24, 2008 at 9:48 PM
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    What can I say? I guess I don't like "ridin' dirty"...:p
     
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  18. May 24, 2008 at 11:51 PM
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    Looking good neontrail, i tried to find some claybar today at local shops, couldnt find any, anyways i did wash my truck today...... i take a lot of time to wash.... almost 2 hrs just for washing and drying, and that was just the exterior hehe
     
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  19. May 25, 2008 at 10:25 AM
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    :rofl::rofl:


    that was a good one!
     
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