PSD Spring Clean & Wax Help
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Fleet Mechanic
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PSD Spring Clean & Wax Help
Don't mean to rub this in but the nice weather here in Phoenix is getting me fired up to spend a day or two to detail and wax the Ol' PSD.
I've tried about every wax, glaze, etc on the market over the years and have been reading up on clay bars, Dri-wash, swirl removers, polymers, Teflon, etc.
What do you all use?
Here in Phoenix during the summer will get our trucks heated up to 110 then we get a 10 minute rainstorm. The rain beads up and then the sun comes back out, dries up the raindrops and etches the rain drops into the clear coat, really sucks.
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?
Interested to know what you all use and what works.
Thanks!
I've tried about every wax, glaze, etc on the market over the years and have been reading up on clay bars, Dri-wash, swirl removers, polymers, Teflon, etc.
What do you all use?
Here in Phoenix during the summer will get our trucks heated up to 110 then we get a 10 minute rainstorm. The rain beads up and then the sun comes back out, dries up the raindrops and etches the rain drops into the clear coat, really sucks.
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?
Interested to know what you all use and what works.
Thanks!
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Best combo to use, 1st use a clay bar. 2nd Meguiars #83 ( dual action cleaner/polish) 3rd Collinite #476s (super doublecoat auto wax). I have a detailing shop and this is what I use 99% of the time.
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Hi, HeatStroked.
This is your best girlfriend on the FTE.
She thinks you just need to get a Tymar so you have enough power to go thru any one of the flash flood basins during a rainstorm, and that will take care of it pronto!!
I have used practically every Macquiers (sp?) product known to mankind, and I really like their stuff. But, I would take Bender97's experience into great consideration.....before MY thoughts, of course.
And, any time you want to send some Phoenix sun up this way - well, we could use it!!
Have a great one!
This is your best girlfriend on the FTE.
She thinks you just need to get a Tymar so you have enough power to go thru any one of the flash flood basins during a rainstorm, and that will take care of it pronto!!
I have used practically every Macquiers (sp?) product known to mankind, and I really like their stuff. But, I would take Bender97's experience into great consideration.....before MY thoughts, of course.
And, any time you want to send some Phoenix sun up this way - well, we could use it!!
Have a great one!
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Clay bar is a must and so is Barbers cleanser found at local supermarkets.
Use the Barbers on the glass, it will not scratch but will remove the rubber build up and take all the smear off the windscreen. It will make the glass look like new.
I like 3M products as well as Meguiars and Mothers. Each does a great job. I have been a restorer of classic cars (Fords mostly) since 1985 and my fav is the 3M products.
If you have tint on your glass, never use any product with ammonia in it. That stuff will eat through the film over time. There are many other glass cleaners w/o ammonia.
I also use only 100% cotton towels made in USA (are not treated with harsh whitening products like over seas towels are).
Use the Barbers on the glass, it will not scratch but will remove the rubber build up and take all the smear off the windscreen. It will make the glass look like new.
I like 3M products as well as Meguiars and Mothers. Each does a great job. I have been a restorer of classic cars (Fords mostly) since 1985 and my fav is the 3M products.
If you have tint on your glass, never use any product with ammonia in it. That stuff will eat through the film over time. There are many other glass cleaners w/o ammonia.
I also use only 100% cotton towels made in USA (are not treated with harsh whitening products like over seas towels are).
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Hey Thanks for the info.
I have never used the Collinite, have read up on it though.
My main problem is that the wax causes the rain to bead up so well and it sits there and the sun just evapaorates the drops and etches the hardness or whatever into the clear coat. It's a real pain polishing the raindrops out of the clear coat.
Any experience with a wax, glaze, etc that causes the rain to "Sheet" off the the surface. No beading?
Dsl Girl, The sun only shines on PSD's that have factory authorized intake systems. hahaha
I have never used the Collinite, have read up on it though.
My main problem is that the wax causes the rain to bead up so well and it sits there and the sun just evapaorates the drops and etches the hardness or whatever into the clear coat. It's a real pain polishing the raindrops out of the clear coat.
Any experience with a wax, glaze, etc that causes the rain to "Sheet" off the the surface. No beading?
Dsl Girl, The sun only shines on PSD's that have factory authorized intake systems. hahaha
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Originally posted by HeatStroked
Dsl Girl, The sun only shines on PSD's that have factory authorized intake systems. hahaha
Dsl Girl, The sun only shines on PSD's that have factory authorized intake systems. hahaha
Do you also do your engine - and if yes, exactly how do YOU do it?
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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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Took your advice bender,
Ordered the Collinite and purchased the rest locally. What a pain it was to find an easy on line way to purchase the Collinite.
Collinite gets great reviews, looking forward to seeing how it works out here in th Phoenix sun.
Thanks all!
Ordered the Collinite and purchased the rest locally. What a pain it was to find an easy on line way to purchase the Collinite.
Collinite gets great reviews, looking forward to seeing how it works out here in th Phoenix sun.
Thanks all!
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You will be very pleased with this wax, it took me a long time and alot of money before I found one that has all the qualities that this one has. My customers would pay big money to find out this secret! Hope none of them are reading this. lol.
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Originally posted by D'sl Lvr Ldy
And, kind Sir, thank you VERY much for sending a ray today!!
Do you also do your engine - and if yes, exactly how do YOU do it?
And, kind Sir, thank you VERY much for sending a ray today!!
Do you also do your engine - and if yes, exactly how do YOU do it?
Where did you find the Collinite?
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Thanks fellers for the info. Heat it gets the same way down here in the summer time with the water spots. I started using, Autophon or something like that a couple of years ago and the problem stopped. Mud wouldn't even stick to it. I'm not sure if that's the name of the stuff but I'll find out for you if your interested. Haven't cleaned the truck in a while since I moved to the new place. It was a loosing battle for a while to keep a white truck clean out hear. Thanks again for the sites. Bubba