Detailing tips
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From: Finger Lakes, NY
The harder the water input, the more contaminated the resin bed gets in the DI tank. Also if your water is too hard, the flow through the DI has to be slower, sometimes down to 2 GPM. So yes, a water softener would be recommended and I find most city water sources to have hard water anyways.
So pre-plumbing a water softener before the DI tank input would be optimal.
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From: Hatfield's side of river
For a windshield that has tough water marks that have actually etched the glass and will not buff off with 0000 steel wool. I use an acid based aluminum wheel cleaner on the glass. (don't get it on the paint) It makes the glass look like the day it came from the factory in minutes.
Our trucks are a bit new for this problem, but it doesn't take long.
Our trucks are a bit new for this problem, but it doesn't take long.
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Now that is a unique tip.
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Tomball, Tx
When I'm trying to achieve a more "comprehensive" detailing use a spray foam tire shine - I spray it inside the fenders on the liners and on exposed undercarriage a quick wipe of (one of the damp towels used for drying/buffing the paint after washing) helps to spread / remove excess and prevent "slinging"
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Anyone have any tips for accessing the roof of the truck during a wash? Right now I'm using my short aluminum A-frame ladder, but I forsee that not ending well should that ever slip. The shorter plastic Rubbermaid stools (two step) are way too short, and access to the full roof through the bed is limited.
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From: Hatfield's side of river
Mountain Pass
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Agreed! This stuff works great!
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From: Tomball, Tx
I use a version of
microfiber "mop" on an adjustable length pole, I found mine at Walmart - https://www.walmart.com/ip/Microfiber-Wash-Mop-with-48-Extension-Pole/45016324 for all of $7.11
after I've rinsed - I dry the truck roof by standing inside the door....Im 6' and its the only way I can completely reach the center of the front roof.
after I've rinsed - I dry the truck roof by standing inside the door....Im 6' and its the only way I can completely reach the center of the front roof.