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    New and different

    I've seen lots of auto enthusiasts on here but no truckers. I have a 2015 Freitghliner Cascadia straight truck and need some help getting it to look better and have the look stay longer. I bought a Flex polisher and various pads but I'm not sure what products to use. The cab is base clear paint and the box is enamel. There are some vinyl graphics that I need to keep up also. Thanks for having a forum to ask questions.

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    Re: New and different

    There is no difference between taking care of a car versus a truck, only more area to polish. Same goes for vinyl, no difference. Oh, and welcome to the forum.

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    Re: New and different

    I would say 75 percent of semi is single stage paint especially the older ones going back 5 years.what color is it? I would definitely go with a aio.Time is probably not on your side as you have to keep on trucking to make $$.If you have the time a simple user friendly coating like pinnacle would hold up.just have to avoid those caustic cleaners truckers use.

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    Re: New and different

    Thank for the replies. The truck is white, will post photo as soon as I can get one of it clean�� I do know the factory paint is base clear as I have had some custom work done and this paint is hard to match.

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    Re: New and different

    Welcome to AutoGeekOnline Bob!

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    Re: New and different

    Welcome to the forum Trucker Bob. There are several older post on the forum of guys detailing trucks that might be helpful. I haven't detailed a truck yet so I'm no help there. The Flex will handle the job.

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    Re: New and different

    welcome Bob

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    Re: New and different

    Welcome!

    There is some info in this thread on working on some of the different paint systems and some other things.

    http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...-pointers.html
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    Re: New and different

    Quote Originally Posted by Rsurfer View Post
    There is no difference between taking care of a car versus a truck, only more area to polish. Same goes for vinyl, no difference. Oh, and welcome to the forum.
    the biggest major factor I have is climbing to the hard to reach areas. get yourself some decent type of scaffolds & or ladders. I'm a driver and at 67 just washing it is a chore. all my truck washing & drying tools have handle's on them. much easier detailing car & pickup truck. good luck.
    hmardown

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    Re: New and different

    Quote Originally Posted by Trucker Bob View Post
    I've seen lots of auto enthusiasts
    on here but no truckers.
    ...to AGO!

    AGO forum member Vegas Transplant
    is a Trucker with an excellent posting
    history of detailing Semis, and other
    sorted vehicles.
    http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...ransplant.html



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