PSD Spring Clean & Wax Help
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From: Salem USA
Originally posted by grizz_chaser
Zaino car care products, www.zainostore.com as far as cleaning the engine I use simple green. Spray it on let it sit for a little bit and spray off with low presure water, make sure engine is cold and cover up the power steering reservoir ( has a small hole in the lid ) and the alternator.
Zaino car care products, www.zainostore.com as far as cleaning the engine I use simple green. Spray it on let it sit for a little bit and spray off with low presure water, make sure engine is cold and cover up the power steering reservoir ( has a small hole in the lid ) and the alternator.
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From: Indianapolis,IN
Clay cleaning before wax
Hey Heat Stroked... You should take a look at a car detailing supplier called Griots at www.griotsgarage.com They have some cool products especially their clay system. It is a special pad that goes on an electric orbital buffer and you insert the clay right in it. You must use some speed shine with the clay. Cleaning and buffing a crew cab is a big job. You might enjoy some 120 volt help. They also have a great catalog.
2004 SD250 CC 6.0PSD
2004 SD250 CC 6.0PSD
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From: Salem USA
Originally posted by Quadzilla
I'll admit to being a little behind the times when it comes to waxing a truck. I've never tried any of the multiple step systems: clay bar, special cleaner, special wax, etc. Are the results that much better than conventional waxes?
I'll admit to being a little behind the times when it comes to waxing a truck. I've never tried any of the multiple step systems: clay bar, special cleaner, special wax, etc. Are the results that much better than conventional waxes?
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From: philly pa
Re: PSD Spring Clean & Wax Help
Originally posted by HeatStroked
I've read a few products out there that claims water will run off in a sheet and not bead. Has anyone tried these products?
Thanks!
I've read a few products out there that claims water will run off in a sheet and not bead. Has anyone tried these products?
Thanks!
i hear meguairs gold class sheets the water off.
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From: Salem USA
Originally posted by bender97f250
Bricot, I have the 52page report in hand. Loooking for specific info?? 01f350, always welcome new clients, email me for more info and references if interested.
Bricot, I have the 52page report in hand. Loooking for specific info?? 01f350, always welcome new clients, email me for more info and references if interested.
Also interested to see if they liked the sealants better than the waxes ... which would go along with my experience.
Thanks
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From: Phoenix, AZ
I waxed my PSD three times last year with the Meguiars Gold Class and it beads like crazy. Held up well. No sheeting though.
Meguiars just sent me a sample of some new stufff, NXT series of waxes and protectants. Look interesting. Polymer bonding or some crap. May have to try it too.
Meguiars just sent me a sample of some new stufff, NXT series of waxes and protectants. Look interesting. Polymer bonding or some crap. May have to try it too.
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Ratings were as follows- 1- low priced carnauba waxes, 2- moderately priced carnauba waxes, 3-premium priced carnauba waxes. A seperate testing was done on synthetic waxes. All of the above were graded and rated to the following: Durability (tested for a period of 8 weeks) Ease of use both application and buffing. Product availability and performance(amount of beads, bead size,shine,gloss,depth, clarity,reflectivity,slickness,color enhancement,overall impression.) Blackfire was rated C+ and Zaino was rated A-.
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From: Phoenix, AZ
Just finished the spring cleaning of my PSD. It si blinding white in the AZ sun.
I used Dawn dish soap and water to remove the old wax, then used the Meguiar's clay bar and fine cut swirl remover to get a squeaky clean surface and finished with the Collinite wax.
It really turned out good and only took a day to do.
Anxious to see how it holds up out here in the sun and with multiple washings.
Thanks for all the input.
I used Dawn dish soap and water to remove the old wax, then used the Meguiar's clay bar and fine cut swirl remover to get a squeaky clean surface and finished with the Collinite wax.
It really turned out good and only took a day to do.
Anxious to see how it holds up out here in the sun and with multiple washings.
Thanks for all the input.
