Chemical Guys Butter Wet Wax and Black Light. Never used a sealant.
My last 3 trucks have been black and the driver side fender was always protected with wax. That is where I would start and think...”Why bother?”. Pack it all up and put it on the shelf.
The next time I wash, the fender will get waxed again and the process repeats.

Black is lovely, but it’s like this...
“You see that beautiful woman walking down the street? Just remember. Some man, somewhere, is tired of her *****.”

I was that man, and now have White Gold. Lol

 

It sounds like something out of a Mel Brooks movie. Do you have to use the Schwartz to put it on?

 

I haven't been able to pull the trigger on AMMO yet, but I really want to - Maybe next summer.
I've used Chemical Guys and Adams Polishes for years - Although, in my experience using them side x side, Adams products seem to give better, longer lasting results so I've let most of my CG stuff run out. Based on the time required to detail a black truck this size, better & longer lasting is a good thing.
BTW, after watching Larry's videos I decided ceramic coating is not for me - That guy knows shine!

 

I've been detailing my vehicles myself for a long time. Like stufarmer and super 6.8, for me it's a labor of love, and therapeutic. No one cares about your stuff more than you do.

Have a shadow black exterior. I've been a big fan of Zymol waxes, as you apply them in your palm by hand. An 8 oz jar of Titanium has lasted me many years. It's a enzyme, and reacts with O2 to create an extremely hard and durable layer of protection. With that being said, I've also been impressed with The Chemical Guys line of products, along with Meguires Ultimate lineup. Synthetics have been introduced and exterior protection is evolving. Ceramic coatings are really impressive, but a bit pricey and for the true detailing enthusiast. As much as these trucks cost, it's really not too bad at $150 for anyone wanting to protect their paint and glass for three years.

I have my tried and true favorites from many years of taking care of my vehicles. Again, no matter who you pay to do it, no cares about your stuff more than you do. If you're serious about applying product to vehicles as large as these trucks are, or correcting any blemishes that come along, get a DA polisher. If you're not making a living at detailing, the Harbor Freight DA polisher is fine for the weekend warriors applying/correcting twice a year. Just make sure you get the newly upgraded 69924 model as they have changed the backing plate and it's actually usable. At 20% off, you can pick it up for $56. Grab orange, blue and black 6" foam polishing/cutting pads as well. If you decide to go the DA route, you must start with a clay bar. Mothers 200 gram set is the best value out there. Our new trucks will rarely require 3 step correction, with the deepest cutting compound, unless you have an unfortunate incident. Usually just a polish and a wax, or just a wax with newest paint.

In between washes, it's hard to beat Mequires lastest Ultimate Waterless Wash & Wax. You can get the dust off the truck quickly and it makes it super slick. It smells awesome as well. A $10 bottle would probably last 2 seasons. I've found WalMart has the cheapest prices on most above. Amazon and Chemical Guys for the rest. A step ladder is a must for the upper windshield and roof above front doors. You can reach the rear of the roof from the bed. These are trucks, but mine is a daily driver and doesn't "work" as much as some on the board here. I try to keep it in show room condition all the time, and take pride in it being spotless.

SD

 

For wash i use a pressure washer with Chemical Guys foam soap and foam cannon..and Mothers Clay bar and Meguiars Ultimate liquid synthetic wax...I just picked up the chemical guys butter wax so will try that out.

 

Rejex every 6 months after Adams Clay with detail spray and Eagle Wax-as-you-dry with Absorber wipe after each wash with whatever wash and wax Wally World has on sale when I need it. I cheat, however, as mine is garaged every night and sits in the shad at work.

 

man I'm old and lazy so after a clay bar then a McKee 37 polish this is the way to go:


Spray and rinse

 

HaHaHa Swissvax does have a unique ring to it I suppose. However, it is probably the best carnauba wax product available in the world, consistently rated as such in Europe by the luxury automakers/collectors. Unfortunately the price is painful.

 

I use rejex RejeX: Nothing Sticks but the Shine!

I fight love bugs here in Florida.

I use rejex on all my cars, trucks, airplane and even the 5th wheel Front cap. It makes bug removal less difficult.

I even use it on vehicle windows,

 

ordered maguires m21 to try.