Guess I'm Getting old...
Logistics Pro
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,477
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From: Raceland, La.
I don't think I could handle the summer job I had in high school now. I worked at a seaplane base and would wash 2 or 3 planes a day after fueling them up and pumping out the floats. Mostly Cessna 172 and 180's.
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 219
Likes: 4
From: SoCal
Posted this in another thread. Quick wash/ clay bar (towel) and wax.
Tip from my well know detailer friend.
Optimum No Rinse
Clay Bar Towel
Optimum Spray Wax
If you have not used ONR (Optimum No Rinse) it is very easy. 2 cap fulls of ONR in a 5gal bucket + water.
Don't feel like typing our how to use... So here:
http://www.autogeek.net/how-to-use-r...hannelid=BIZRA
The trick to wash, clay bar and wax in easy.
Keep your clay bar towel soaking in your bucket with ONR.
Wash one section of your truck at a time (IE: the hood then fender etc) with ONR. Don't dry and immediately rub down with the clay towel using the ONR as lube. If it gets sticky add some more liquid from the bucket. Before you dry it spray with the wax and wipe it right off.
Gives you a quick wax job that takes less and 1hr to do on the SD.
Tip from my well know detailer friend.
Optimum No Rinse
Clay Bar Towel
Optimum Spray Wax
If you have not used ONR (Optimum No Rinse) it is very easy. 2 cap fulls of ONR in a 5gal bucket + water.
Don't feel like typing our how to use... So here:
http://www.autogeek.net/how-to-use-r...hannelid=BIZRA
The trick to wash, clay bar and wax in easy.
Keep your clay bar towel soaking in your bucket with ONR.
Wash one section of your truck at a time (IE: the hood then fender etc) with ONR. Don't dry and immediately rub down with the clay towel using the ONR as lube. If it gets sticky add some more liquid from the bucket. Before you dry it spray with the wax and wipe it right off.
Gives you a quick wax job that takes less and 1hr to do on the SD.
More Turbo
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 628
Likes: 12
From: Madison WI
A few assorted connectors as I've added an extension hose, and all is good. This truck is so big, I've gotten best results by doing one side at a time as I find, even if I hurry, the foam on the 1st side is starting to dry, before I get back to it.
I like it. Really "lubes up the dirt" to prevent scratching. If its just dusty, foam it, rinse, blow dry and done. Still takes me 2 hours...
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Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 328
Likes: 10
From: Outside of Austin
I am about to bite the bullet and try out a foam cannon. I have heard good things about them and chemical guys makes some really good products. Gonna try it out, it's supposed to almost be touch free. We'll see how it goes.
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Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Greenwood, SC
Originally Posted by nbayless36;17475476
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the ruby red is definitely more work than my old Sterling Grey std cab but with the newly installed carwash the weekly baths aren't too bad
the ruby red is definitely more work than my old Sterling Grey std cab but with the newly installed carwash the weekly baths aren't too bad
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 19,693
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From: Wyoming
On my ATV I can suds up almost the entire vehicle and then hit it with a sponge as long as it isn't in direct sunlight and I've had an adequate dose of caffeine.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,477
Likes: 4,069
From: Raceland, La.
I'll have to get you over to help wax my camper!! I did it by myself in the cooler months a section at a time. Moving the ladder was the hard part!! No matter how old you are keep moving and stay active if possible.