What to Get to detail it right:

[Derwud]

Originally Posted by Skyboi

Cool...Hey let me ask you the ultimate criteria question to seal the deal

If I were to put a coat on and say a 90 degree day in full sun, and I accidentally thought I heard something fall over in the fridge....So I open it up and see some beer in there. In order to be sure that the beer has has not been tampered with I test a few and then realize that I still have wax on the Titan.

How easily will it come off?

Ha-Ha...

I take a damp applicator and go over the dried wax and let it haze again and then buff off.

[LittleRam]

Originally Posted by Skyboi

Cool...Hey let me ask you the ultimate criteria question to seal the deal

If I were to put a coat on and say a 90 degree day in full sun, and I accidentally thought I heard something fall over in the fridge....So I open it up and see some beer in there. In order to be sure that the beer has has not been tampered with I test a few and then realize that I still have wax on the Titan.

How easily will it come off?

First off, and you know this, never wax direct sunlight. Never been in that situation before. Why don't you try it and then we'll both know.

[Skyboi]

Originally Posted by LittleRam

First off, and you know this, never wax direct sunlight. Never been in that situation before. Why don't you try it and then we'll both know.

Actually I almost always wax in direct sunlight cause I can't avoid it... I just use a great wax that can bake on all day and come off with no trouble...

That's why I asked that specific question... I won't use anything that will cause me to break my stones anymore. I've said this before, using the right products makes all the difference.

If you have a great wax but you have to kill yourself getting it off....You're not going to want to wax your truck as often But if you can have trouble free wax you'll enjoy waxing and your truck will benefit by the added protection.

The right tool for the job...

[LittleRam]

Originally Posted by Skyboi

Actually I almost always wax in direct sunlight cause I can't avoid it... I just use a great wax that can bake on all day and come off with no trouble...

That's why I asked that specific question... I won't use anything that will cause me to break my stones anymore. I've said this before, using the right products makes all the difference.

If you have a great wax but you have to kill yourself getting it off....You're not going to want to wax your truck as often But if you can have trouble free wax you'll enjoy waxing and your truck will benefit by the added protection.

The right tool for the job...

That's rough waxing in the sun, depending on the wax (and have seen and heard some horror stories) I really don't know which would give the much trouble getting off. Waxing in direst sunlight making the surface hot, in my opinion is not a good idea but if you have no choose what else are you supposed to do.(find a shade tree maybe) P21s actually says that for the best results do not let the wax haze over. I am impressed with it enough to be able to recommend it to anybody willing to pay a little. If you say you have done this before for a living, you would appreciate the finish product.
I know if you try it you'll like it.

[LittleRam]

Sorry forgot to ask, what wax do you use anyway? Just curious...

[Skyboi]

Originally Posted by LittleRam

Sorry forgot to ask, what wax do you use anyway? Just curious...

I've used almost everything but my choice for wax is Canauba Bay... http://www.chem-quest.com/carnauba.htm

I have no affiliation with them... Just think...errrr Know that they have the most user friendly wax I've ever used.

I've said this many times....Black vehicle...In the sun.....90 degrees...let it bake for an hour...wipe it off with little effort...EVERYTIME, No Variables.

Also.... Check this out from another member... http://www.titantalk.com/forums/1248809-post14.html

[LittleRam]

Originally Posted by Skyboi

I've used almost everything but my choice for wax is Canauba Bay... http://www.chem-quest.com/carnauba.htm

I have no affiliation with them... Just think...errrr Know that they have the most user friendly wax I've ever used.

I've said this many times....Black vehicle...In the sun.....90 degrees...let it bake for an hour...wipe it off with little effort...EVERYTIME, No Variables.

Also.... Check this out from another member... http://www.titantalk.com/forums/1248809-post14.html

If your getting the feeling that I am questioning your ability or know how, techniques or otherwise please don't. If the link above from another member is pointing to that, sorry if your taken it that way.

I was just offering an opinion on the wax I use and though maybe others would like to try it. I have no affiliation with P21s either, just use their wax that's all.

[Skyboi]

Originally Posted by LittleRam

If your getting the feeling that I am questioning your ability or know how, techniques or otherwise please don't. If the link above from another member is pointing to that, sorry if your taken it that way.

I was just offering an opinion on the wax I use and though maybe others would like to try it. I have no affiliation with P21s either, just use their wax that's all.

Not at all.... I've been in the business long enough to know what works for me. Usually when I find something that's superior on several fronts, I'll rarely switch because when I do I usually run into the unseen problems that I already solved with my current product.

I provided the link to show how somebody succesfully used a technique here on the Detailing Thread.... I guess I'm trying to take the guess work out of detailing for our members. This stuff doesn't have to be rocket science even though in a way it is.

It's all cool though...

[LittleRam]

Originally Posted by Skyboi

Not at all.... I've been in the business long enough to know what works for me. Usually when I find something that's superior on several fronts, I'll rarely switch because when I do I usually run into the unseen problems that I already solved with my current product.

I provided the link to show how somebody successfully used a technique here on the Detailing Thread.... I guess I'm trying to take the guess work out of detailing for our members. This stuff doesn't have to be rocket science even though in a way it is.

It's all cool though...

Well, from what I have read on the advice your giving, you doing one hell of job. I think I can speak for all of us when I say, Thanks and keep it coming..

[Skyboi]

Originally Posted by LittleRam

Well, from what I have read on the advice your giving, you doing one hell of job. I think I can speak for all of us when I say, Thanks and keep it coming..

WOW...Hey, Thanks Ram!

[Titanman10]

Malco Imperial Paste Wax (anti swirl) $16 a can (the best wax I have ever used)
American racing Chrome-tech chrome cleaner $12
Ardex 6220 Dull away lemon sent. Water based interior dressing. Use this in motors too. $25 a gallon
Adrex 6209 Spot Remover, body prep, tar remover $20 a half gallon. Smells like mineral spirits. Used glove because it really burns.
Car Brite purple tire dressing silicone based $14 a gallon.
Malco Prizm Car Wash Soap Bubble Gum scented $10 a gallon
Adrex 5213 Car Wash Soap Blueberry
American racing wheel wax $12
Mirage car detailing brushes (square brush with handle, cylindrical brush, and tiny 3 piece brush set) and microfiber towels 12 piece variety set. All available at Advanced Auto Parts
California Water blade (the Original one) $20 at Wal-mart. (do not get the jelly blade)
Water sprite Chamois $14 (cut it into 2 to save money)
Malco glass cleaner Amoina free formula (for aftermarket tinted windows) $2.25 a can
GoJo Hand cleaner. $7- good for cleaning hands after detailing the vehicle completely. Available at Wal-Mart
Mesh sponge- $1.25 used for cleaning wheel crevices and bugs.
Q-Tips (cotton swabs)
Dawn dish soap (this removes all waxes). Available at Wal-mart.
Bounty paper towel or blue shop towels
Eagle One Tire dressing blocks $2 at Advanced Auto Parts
Razor blades-good for cleaning bugs of windshields and removing chew spit, smoke film. ( just be careful not to etch the windshield) Do not use on mirrors or rear view mirrors because it will etch them. Do not use on rear defroster because it will remove that coil strip.

Most of the these products that I mention are available to car detailing shops. Ask them if they would contact their distributor to sell you their merchandise.
Supplies will vary between car detailing shops.
Car Brite is made by Vavoline oil.


Do not use silicone based tire dressing on the engine. It does look better on the engine than a water based dressing but it’s flammable. Also, dust sticks to the engine more then with the silicone based dressing.

Do not use White wall cleaner straight on carpet because it will bleach the carpet

[brightblade1]

What yah think about the mothers powerball? worth buying?

[P's Titan]

Originally Posted by Skyboi

Cool...Hey let me ask you the ultimate criteria question to seal the deal

If I were to put a coat on and say a 90 degree day in full sun, and I accidentally thought I heard something fall over in the fridge....So I open it up and see some beer in there. In order to be sure that the beer has has not been tampered with I test a few and then realize that I still have wax on the Titan.

How easily will it come off?

I've done this with Adam's products and it wipes off with ease!

[Viking606]

#1 with Adam's Polishes products.
I've used several products over the years and none have impressed me as much as Adam's. Plus their customer service is tops!

Now if we could just start washing our trucks here in Georgia again, I would be so much happier. Taking my truck to a carwash and then heading back home to really detail it, I guess will be the norm for a while during our water shortage.

[Nismo4life]

does the nu finish scratch remover work good?