Detailing tip

[Powerman1960]

I am a long-time detailer, not a professional, but, have cleaned and detailed vehicles for my personal vehicles and others for over 40 years. I am OCD when it comes to cleaning a vehicle, especially my own. Over the years, I have used many wax/polish products, from the old Raindance wax and Dupont 7 auto polish, to now, McGuire's Gold Class wax and F-11 Topcoat. I wax/polish my vehicles , on average, once every 6 weeks, due to living in the extremely hot and humid south. I had used Gold Class wax exclusively, until I ran across F-11 Topcoat (about 3 years ago), so now I alternate between the two. I have tried many products over the years that claimed to last through so many washes and weather, but, never had great results until I bought the F-11. NOTE: I am not an employee of Topcoat, nor do I have any family or friends that work for them. This is just a great product for all exterior surfaces of your vehicle and it does last. I have noticed my 13 Altima, that I have owned since new, beads water weeks after normal washing and rains. You can use this F-11 on glass, plastic, rubber, paint and interior surfaces (I have not used it on my leather seats). It does not leave residue, like wax, but, does leave a nice protected surface. I first purchased F-11 in a 16 ounce spray bottle kit, and got about 9 applications from it. I am now on my 2nd gallon. This stuff is a little pricey, but, it does bring great results. Look at the videos TopCoat.store .
Be sure to use microfiber towels for best application and removal results. Hope this helps keep those RAMs looking good!

 

[Billy James]

My Collinite 476S still beads after five months since the last application. I am in the hot and humid South as well and my truck sits outside. There is no way that I would wax every 6 weeks; that is why I use the Collinite 476.

 

[Pepper]

fusso soft99

 

[Bighorned]

love the collinite insulator wax.

 

[agjr85]

There's so much out there now.
i'm trying Gyeon Wet Coat right now and, man easy application and instant results.

If it doesn't have Si02, I don't even bother with it now days.

 

[Toothninja]

Do you professionals use regular car washes? Or do y’all hand wash every time it gets dirty or a rain shower?? I mean after you've applied the top coats of your choosing of course!

 

[Powerman1960]

Do you professionals use regular car washes? Or do y’all hand wash every time it gets dirty or a rain shower?? I mean after you've applied the top coats of your choosing of course!

I have always used Blue Coral wash and microfiber towels, with great results. I also use a cordless blower (with a padded end to prevent accidental scratches) to remove excess water from the exterior. As with top-coats, there are many available products out there. I'm sure any name-brand will perform nicely.

 

[burntomaro]

Just picked up my truck a few days ago and am going to be doing the full wash clay wash and add several layers of wax in a few weeks. After doing some research I see people talking about the nanoskin clay mits. I like how easy and quick they are to use over the traditional clay bar but do these cause any marring? My truck build date is 8-19 so I realize there probably isn’t a whole lot of contamination so one of these mitts may work just fine as long as I rinse it after each panel. What have you guys done?

 

[Sjay]

This is what I have been using CarGuys Hybrid Wax Sealant works very well. If you have any questions just email them. A company that actually responds to customers emails.

 

[Goatmann]

I have always used Blue Coral wash and microfiber towels, with great results.

I too use blue coral and have for many years.
before I purchased a foam cannon, I would, and still do, fill up my Mr. Clean wash gun with blue coral for really decent results.

 

[Billy James]

Just picked up my truck a few days ago and am going to be doing the full wash clay wash and add several layers of wax in a few weeks. After doing some research I see people talking about the nanoskin clay mits. I like how easy and quick they are to use over the traditional clay bar but do these cause any marring? My truck build date is 8-19 so I realize there probably isn’t a whole lot of contamination so one of these mitts may work just fine as long as I rinse it after each panel. What have you guys done?

I did Clay Bar shortly after I got my truck (the traditional Clay Bar). There was actually quite a bit of contamination on the paint from shipping, etc..

 

[burntomaro]

I did Clay Bar shortly after I got my truck (the traditional Clay Bar). There was actually quite a bit of contamination on the paint from shipping, etc..

Yeah I decided to go the traditional bar method. Pops picked up 3 bars for his new Silverado for some reason so I’ll just use one of those.

 

[2019REBEL]

I used some of this(Autoglym Magma) when I got mine. I do it every spring. My Rebel wasn't too bad but when I had my 2014 Outdoorsman it turned it completely purple

 

[kevinjones1997]

Yeah I decided to go the traditional bar method. Pops picked up 3 bars for his new Silverado for some reason so I’ll just use one of those.

Nice truck - I just ordered mine on Friday with almost identical specs - I added the ramboxes. Are you planning to put on PPF?

 

[blubyu]

F11 is way overpriced for what you actually get but has become a social media darling to the uninformed. There are better products on the market for 1/3rd of the cost.

Here is one of them: https://www.autogeek.net/gtechniq-c2-liquid-crystal.html

 

[Danny_TheHouseCook]

This is what I have been using CarGuys Hybrid Wax Sealant works very well. If you have any questions just email them. A company that actually responds to customers emails.

I've had FANTASTIC results with Car Guys wax and Spray On Hybrid. Holds up well. Nice shine.

 

[5thGenRebel_AMK]

I've had FANTASTIC results with Car Guys wax and Spray On Hybrid. Holds up well. Nice shine.

anyone have any experience using Griot's vs Adam's?

 

[Danny_TheHouseCook]

I've used Griots before and still believe Car Guys is better. Griots does sell some other good products though.

 

[Billy James]

anyone have any experience using Griot's vs Adam's?

My impression of Griots products that I have used is that they are good for garage collections to keep them shiny, but they are not good for everyday use. The best example that I can provide is the Brilliant Finish Car wash. If you use Brilliant Finish to wash a vehicle that is just a little dusty; then the finished product does come out sparkling and looking good. If you use Brilliant Finish to wash a vehicle that had road grime, mud, etc. ; then you better have a good standby soap to wash again. I'm not saying Griots doesn't make decent products at all, but I just think their products are more for getting a show car sparkling rather than cleaning and protecting your daily driver.

 

[5thGenRebel_AMK]

My impression of Griots products that I have used is that they are good for garage collections to keep them shiny, but they are not good for everyday use. The best example that I can provide is the Brilliant Finish Car wash. If you use Brilliant Finish to wash a vehicle that is just a little dusty; then the finished product does come out sparkling and looking good. If you use Brilliant Finish to wash a vehicle that had road grime, mud, etc. ; then you better have a good standby soap to wash again. I'm not saying Griots doesn't make decent products at all, but I just think their products are more for getting a show car sparkling rather than cleaning and protecting your daily driver.

that's some interesting feedback. i've been using griot's for about 2 years. I used to just use meguier's before griot's, which wasnt terrible. I usually clean my vehicles often, so i guess i never noticed how well griot's holds up and keeps the cars looking after many months. Everything i've read tells me that Adam's is the better product, so i might start switching over as i run out of my current stuff