Washed the truck tonight
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Washed the truck tonight *PICS*
So I got home after dinner and with this Spring ahead I knew I had some more light. I decided to try out some of the stuff I bought awhile back. All went well until it came time to dry it. I started off with the sheeting technique, and most of it came off. When I started drying it left a splotchy look and water spots. I was using meguiar's microfiber, and terry to dry. I think that two factors may have caused this possible besides my poor skills I hope. The sun was almost down and dark when I finished. The truck also hasn't had a wax/polish in a long time.
Going to finish it up and the morning and get pics then. Any tips for the morning?
Going to finish it up and the morning and get pics then. Any tips for the morning?
Last edited by rsbeachbum2; 03-12-2008 at 11:01 PM.
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Don't use those for drying, it's scratching your paint.
Pick up one of these ... Meguiars Water Magnet.
http://www.autogeek.net/x2000.html
Pick up one of these ... Meguiars Water Magnet.
http://www.autogeek.net/x2000.html
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Originally Posted by rsbeachbum2
So I got home after dinner and with this Spring ahead I knew I had some more light. I decided to try out some of the stuff I bought awhile back. All went well until it came time to dry it. I started off with the sheeting technique, and most of it came off. When I started drying it left a splotchy look and water spots. I was using meguiar's microfiber, and terry to dry. I think that two factors may have caused this possible besides my poor skills I hope. The sun was almost down and dark when I finished. The truck also hasn't had a wax/polish in a long time.
Going to finish it up and the morning and get pics then. Any tips for the morning?
Going to finish it up and the morning and get pics then. Any tips for the morning?
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Originally Posted by ThumperMX113
Can you give us a link to these terry clothe towels made by Meguiars? I've never seen them ...
Here they are on Amazon:
amazon.com
And I couldn't find something matching that on the Meguiars site but here is something similar:
meguiars.com
Still think I would stick with the microfibers.
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Originally Posted by ThumperMX113
Can you give us a link to these terry clothe towels made by Meguiars? I've never seen them ...
They have them at ADS.
http://www.autodetailingsolutions.co...Terry3pack.jpg
Also, the water magnet is $1 cheaper at ADS, plus Rick is a great guy to deal with.
RSBeachBum,
If you ever need help detailing the truck,
I live in St. Pete to.
Later,
Devildog101
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Originally Posted by rsbeachbum2
It poured last night I swear every time I wash it rains here.
Anyway woke up this morning and had it. Went to autozone, picked up a clay bar kit, and wax. Rewashed and I'm in the middle of finishing up right now before I have to go to work. I'll try and take some pics when I'm done.
Anyway woke up this morning and had it. Went to autozone, picked up a clay bar kit, and wax. Rewashed and I'm in the middle of finishing up right now before I have to go to work. I'll try and take some pics when I'm done.
Read my post "Just tried a new product" and check out my pics. I used NXT 2.0 and Megs #26 over top of it. The results far exceeded my expectations.
Hope all goes well! Post pics and a little more information when you get a chance!