Well,

I'm thinking it's a good time to treat the L right and wax it properly.

A little history, I bought it in OH (2/27) and drove it to TX (where she sits now). I've noticed a haze/film on it even when I get done at the carwash even w/the spot-free spray-on treatment. BTW, it's washed every 2-3 days regardless without even a soapy mitt treatment.

Granted, I've never waxed a vehicle PROPERLY and I've heard good things about ZAINO (6+ steps and an all-weekend job!) and Wet-Cherry-Wax (pretty good reviews).

So, if anyone could give some good instructions and reviews of different waxes, etc., I'd appreciate it.

Thanks,

Ronald

 

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https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...hreadid=114774

 

I know this does not totally apply, but for a simple wax job I use the wax shops super glaze, does it last as long as full wax job , no, but it does have it's place, smooth on and off and great results. I've used this product on two other dark colored vehicles and the results have been great. just thought I'd share. Todd

 

Over in the General Care forum they have a lot of knowledgable people also. The major two players are Meguiars and Zaino. With enough polish, the shine will be awesome and then the wax just protects it.

 

Go here http://www.autopia.org/index.php you will get all the information you ever wanted

 

I just waxed mine and washed it today. I used the meguires gold class or somethin like that. I worked good. i am satisfied. It took much longer to wash it then it did to wax it. Not too bad. I had a lot of little blacks specs of tar on my truck.... go figure and it took like 4 hrs to get it all off. After that it is smooth sailin

Vinny

 

See me at the Talon meeting on Thursday... I use S100 and SEPC for prep unless you have to polish, then there are a good couple of different ones to use..
you may want to log in at this website (its dedicated to auto detailing) and do a few searches.. I am a frequent lurker there..
Dana

http://www.autopia.org/

 

dboat,

Will do! I'll be the '02 red L w/OH plates (front and back) at Bonedaddy's).

Thanks for the input, men !

Ronald

 

I got lazy and just hand-waxed my truck last Saturday. Cleaned and dried it, then applied one coat of Mother's California Gold and buffed it out. I'm impressed with the shine, although it's not as good as my Porter Cable's handywork.

Next time I'm going for the Cherry Wet wax.

A full-on job for me would include:

Wash
Claybar
Wash
Swirl/Scratch remover
Polish
Cherry Wet Wax

 

Look forward to seeing you but I believe the meeting is going to be at Pugsleys this time..
Dana

http://www.talonclub.com/forum/showt...&threadid=2326

 

What Todd Abbott said. This Wax Shop stuff is a great product.
Marc