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Toro1966
08-24-2018, 07:29 PM
Hey all - I have a 2018 F150 and though it sits outside under a cover, this is SOCAL and it is dusty as heck around here. So there is always a nice layer of dust on the truck when I take the cover off. My question is - what is the best option to remove the dust? Can I safely use a quick detailer? Do I have to use a rinseless wash? Just trying to find the best option. Other than the dust, it looks great. I do have a California car duster - used it once, but it did not really seem to remove the dust as much as it spread it around...

Appreciate the assistance.
Toro1966
08-25-2018, 06:11 PM
Bump - Any thoughts?
PaulMys
08-25-2018, 06:32 PM
Rinseless at a minimum. What color is your truck?
Toro1966
08-25-2018, 07:22 PM
Rinseless at a minimum. What color is your truck?

Thanks! It's dark blue (Blue Jeans Metallic) F150

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1868/44218796632_389ba95ebb_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ansTFo)
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1846/29331409307_6a4b853f0d_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LFV96z)
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1844/43361634345_e9ae5c67c5_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/294HHcg)
Toro1966
08-25-2018, 07:27 PM
Should I rinse the truck with the hose before doing the rinseless wash. I know to some extent that defeats the purpose, but at least most of the dust would be off and the chances of scratching it would be less.
PaulMys
08-25-2018, 07:37 PM
Wow. Awesome color. Nice truck!

For dust/light grime, I will usually just use a pump sprayer filled with a mixture of the Rinseless at QD ratio to pre-soak. Takes seconds. Easy to do.

Then go at it with 9-10 fresh mitts/towels in my rinseless bucket. (The big F-150 might need 10-12).
Toro1966
08-25-2018, 07:44 PM
Thank you sir! I just ordered a pump sprayer. The ik one. I do have a bottle of ONR - I believe it's the green one with the wax in it too. Since i am looking at cleaning her up this weekend, can I just spray off the dust and then go at it with the bucket of ONR and mitt/towels? I have plenty of the eagle edgeless 500s which are my favorite towels!
PaulMys
08-25-2018, 07:55 PM
If it is indeed just light dust, then just spray on the ONR, then use the rinseless by folding the towel(s) 4 ways. Using a "rolling" motion as you wash. (Start with the leading edge of the MF towel, then roll it to the trailing edge along the wipe). Flip to a clean surface, repeat..... etc.

Used towels go into a separate bucket, while you grab a fresh one from your rinseless bucket.
Toro1966
08-25-2018, 10:35 PM
If it is indeed just light dust, then just spray on the ONR, then use the rinseless by folding the towel(s) 4 ways. Using a "rolling" motion as you wash. (Start with the leading edge of the MF towel, then roll it to the trailing edge along the wipe). Flip to a clean surface, repeat..... etc.

Used towels go into a separate bucket, while you grab a fresh one from your rinseless bucket.

Many Thanks Paul! Got her looking good. Went ahead and clayed her as well. Was pretty comical because I keep her covered outside - after the clay job, that cover did not want to stay on for the life of it. Kept sliding off lol. Guess it's not a one person hob anymore :)