New member with new truck

[Shawnw]

Hi guys,

This is kind of an intro and question all in one. I've been reading this site for a few months, ever since a member on an F150 site sent me this way. So far I really enjoy everything I've seen, and I look forward to spending some time here. So far I've placed two orders for numerous products I never would have thought I needed, but hey it's only money :iagree: I used to be a serious auto enthusiast when I was into sport cars but in recent years I've really slacked off. My work supplied me a basic F150 that is black and has been a pain to keep clean. As a result, I'm a member of an unlimited plan at a local touchless car wash. I know, I know, but you try driving 50k miles a year...

Anyways, I've recently regained some interest in detailing again since I purchased a new loaded Ford Edge last year. I've also just ordered a fairly loaded nex FX4 F150 and this time around I really want do my best to take care of them.

For the current cars in the fleet I've washed, clayed, and waxed with Colinite 845. Leather has been treated with lexol, glass with Rain-X, wheels with DP wheel glaze, and that's it for now.

My second order has yet to arrive but it contains black diamond wet fire, a whole lot of applicators and micro fiber towels, bottles, and pinnacle paint works cleanser. I plan on re-doing the current fleet with the cleanser, black diamond, and then finally the 845.

My question pertains to the new truck though. How soon can I treat it, and what would be the ideal plan of attack? I believe I should clay due to to rail dust, but then what? Is it too soon for a sealant and wax? How long should I wait to start cleaning and conditioning the leather?

Thanks, and I look forward to spending a lot of time with you guys with this newly rediscovered hobby :xyxthumbs:

Shawn

[Dugdug]

do it yesterday

[Dugdug]

Oh, and WELCOME!!! This forum will become addictive!

[BobbyG]

:welcome: To Autogeek Online Shawn.....:props:

There are allot of great products available here to keep that truck looking great! :props:

Basic steps in order are:


Wash
Clay
Paint Correction & Polish
Seal
Wax

Do you have a polisher?

1. - Do you need a polisher? The answer is yes in order to produce consistent results in a reasonable amount of time.


Sectional Pass With a DA Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-car-garage-how-videos/24074-show-car-garage-video-how-do-section-pass-when-machine-polishing-da-polisher.html)
Removing Swirls (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/20021-definitive-how-article-removing-swirls-scratches-water-spots-using-porter-cable-7424xp-g110v2-griot-s-garage-polisher.html)
DA Trouble Shooting Guide (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/37769-da-polisher-trouble-shooting-guide.html)
Waxing With a DA Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pinnacle-wax/28651-how-machine-apply-wax-using-da-polisher.html)

2. - I prefer to put my own package together.


Porter Cable 7424xp (http://www.autogeek.net/porter-cable-7424xp.html)
Lake Country Backing Plate (http://www.autogeek.net/lc43125.html)
Lake Country Flat Pads (http://www.autogeek.net/lake-country-beveled-pad-kit.html)


Polishes


Menzerna Bundle (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-polish-bundle3.html)
Meguiar's M105 (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-105-compound-8oz.html)
Meguiar's M205 (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-205-polish-8oz.html)


Sealants


Menzerna Power Lock (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-power-lock-sealant.html)
Prima Hydro Sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/prima-hydro-seal.html)
Four Star Sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/four-star-ultimate-paint-protection.html)
Blackfire Wet Diamond Sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-wet-diamond-sealant.html)
Klasse High Gloss Sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/klashiggloss.html)
Ultima Paint Guard Plus (http://www.autogeek.net/ultima-paint-guard-plus.html)

Wax


Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/carnauba-wax.html)
Wolfgang Fuzion (http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-fuzion-wax-sample.html)
Dodo Juice Supernatural (http://www.autogeek.net/natural-carnauba-wax-200.html)
Pinnacle Souveran (http://www.autogeek.net/pinsouvwax.html)
Blackfire Midnight Sun (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/blackfire-midnight-sun-wax.html)


One of my favorites


Collinite 845 (http://www.autogeek.net/collinite-insulator-wax-845.html)



Some great 1-Step products

Hybrid Cleaner Waxes/Sealants



Meguiar's Mirror Glaze #6 Cleaner/Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/meg6clean.html)
Duragloss Total Performance Polish (TPP) # 105 (http://www.autogeek.net/duragloss-total-performance-polish.html)
Meguiar's M20 Polymer Sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/meg20polseal.html)
Meguiar's ColorX (http://www.autogeek.net/g11816.html)
Meguiar's M66 Quick Detailer (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-quick-detailer-.html)
Meguiar's D151 Paint Reconditioning Cream (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-paint-reconditioning-cream-d151.html)
1Z Einszett Metallic Polish Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/1z-einzett-polish-wax.html)
Duragloss Wet Look Paste Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/duragloss-paste-wax-104.html)

[Shawnw]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys!

With regards to what I have, or have ordered so far:
Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845, liquid wax, heat-resistant wax, car wax (http://www.autogeek.net/collinite-insulator-wax-845.html)
Autogeek Squeeze Bottles 3 Pack (http://www.autogeek.net/autogeek-squeeze-bottle-3.html)
DP Wheel Glaze cleans and protects all types of wheels! Durable wheel polymer wax coating protects wheels from brake dust adhesion and corrosion. (http://www.autogeek.net/dp-wheel-glaze.html)
The Cobra Miracle Towel is a 75/25 blend of imported microfiber. Its one of our softest detailing towels! (http://www.autogeek.net/miracletowel.html)
Lexol Premium Applicator Sponges (2)- Multi-use, non-abrasive sponges make Lexol products go on easy! (http://www.autogeek.net/lx1020.html)
Pinnacle Paintwork Cleansing Lotion will restore and preserve your car's original beauty. (http://www.autogeek.net/pinpainclean.html)
Cobra Gold Plush Jr. Microfiber Towel, microfiber buffing towel, micro fiber towel (http://www.autogeek.net/gold-plush-jr-towel-3.html)
Wolfgang Polishin’ Pal is an ergonomically shaped urethane handle that holds specially designed foam pads using hooks & loops. (http://www.autogeek.net/polishing-pal.html)
Meguiars 16 oz. Self Cleaning Dispenser Bottle, squeeze bottle, polish dispenser (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-self-cleaning-dispenser.html)
Don’t drown your microfibers, clean and restore them with Pinnacle Micro Rejuvenator! (http://www.autogeek.net/pin620.html)
Mango Breeze Microfiber Towels12 Pack (http://www.autogeek.net/comabrmitopa1.html)
BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection, paint sealant, synthetic sealant, blackfire sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-wet-diamond-sealant.html)
Lake country ccs applicators, wax applicator, sealant applicator (http://www.autogeek.net/red-ccs-applicators.html)
Lexol Leather Kit contains complete leather care in one money-saving kit from Lexol Lexol’s Leather Cleaner, Conditioner, and Neatsfoot Leather (http://www.autogeek.net/lexleatkit.html)

DA Polsher? I had planned to buy one last week, but the father-in-law informed me that Santa may be bringing one. I informed Santa he should wait until the AG Black Friday deals come out!

So is there anything that actually needs to wait before being treated on the new truck? I've heard that it's best to wait a few months before touching the clear on a new truck, so it can cure?

Shawn

[dad07]

looks good so far but off the top of my head........you should get some clay,and drop the Lexol(IMHO and IME not very good)

for your leather I would recomend Optimum Power clean and Optimum Protenctant Plus.


You are good to go on working on your truck now if you like......the factory paint is baked on and has probably sat in a lot for months before you took delivery.


Welcome to Ago Shawn!

[Shawnw]

looks good so far but off the top of my head........you should get some clay,and drop the Lexol(IMHO and IME not very good)

for your leather I would recomend Optimum Power clean and Optimum Protenctant Plus.


You are good to go on working on your truck now if you like......the factory paint is baked on and has probably sat in a lot for months before you took delivery.


Welcome to Ago Shawn!
I knew I forgot something...I have a Meguiars smooth surface clay kit!

The truck was ordered directly from the factory it will most likely be delivered within 1-2 weeks of it's birth.

Still a non-issue? Winter is going to be in full force so I may have to hold off and wait...but the first 50*+ day and it's on!

Shawn

[budinsc]

welcome! youll love the gals and guys here and learn a ton. we all try to buy as much from ag as we can to support what i consider to be the best detail forum on the net. also we refer new products to them when we come across a winner.

budinsc

[Dugdug]

I knew I forgot something...I have a Meguiars smooth surface clay kit!

The truck was ordered directly from the factory it will most likely be delivered within 1-2 weeks of it's birth.

Still a non-issue? Winter is going to be in full force so I may have to hold off and wait...but the first 50*+ day and it's on!

Shawn

Betcha it will have some swirl marks....

[Shawnw]

Betcha it will have some swirl marks....
No doubt. I did my girlfriends Mini Cooper yesterday and this morning. It's a 2009, has 25k miles, and has been washed HUNDREDS of times at the Car Wash. She's absolutely insane about keeping it clean even though she's destroying the finish.

I wish I had my DA already, some pads, and some polishes but I'm stuck waiting. Guess I'll just have to strip the wax back off, and do it all over again :xyxthumbs:

As a side note...her car was so bad it ruined a new bar of clay. There was so much road grime, sap, and overspray from a bumper repair it was DISGUSTING.

Shawn

[Dugdug]

No doubt. I did my girlfriends Mini Cooper yesterday and this morning. It's a 2009, has 25k miles, and has been washed HUNDREDS of times at the Car Wash. She's absolutely insane about keeping it clean even though she's destroying the finish.

I wish I had my DA already, some pads, and some polishes but I'm stuck waiting. Guess I'll just have to strip the wax back off, and do it all over again :xyxthumbs:

As a side note...her car was so bad it ruined a new bar of clay. There was so much road grime, sap, and overspray from a bumper repair it was DISGUSTING.

Shawn

Im new to da's but I did my research here for a wile before I purchased mine. Griots is highly recommended here along with pc and flex. I got the griots because it will still spin when force is applied. I love it,

[fordtruck]

Just thought I'd jump in here too - be prepared - those trucks (I've got one) have a lot of sheet metal which means a lot of time to do it right. No joke, sometimes it takes me days to do the entire truck. My advice is to make sure to keep it waxed - whatever your preference - just keep it waxed, once it gets away from you figure that you'll be spending a couple of days just to get it back to where it should be before you let it get away from you. I know and boy have I learned. Endless sheet metal.

[Shawnw]

Just thought I'd jump in here too - be prepared - those trucks (I've got one) have a lot of sheet metal which means a lot of time to do it right. No joke, sometimes it takes me days to do the entire truck. My advice is to make sure to keep it waxed - whatever your preference - just keep it waxed, once it gets away from you figure that you'll be spending a couple of days just to get it back to where it should be before you let it get away from you. I know and boy have I learned. Endless sheet metal.
You're not kidding. I have an 09 SCAB it's replacing, and a '11 Ford Edge. I think the Edge had more surface area than the SCAB!

I can't wait though...it's supposed to be at the dealer tonight or tomorrow. The 14 week wait has finally come to an end!