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Brand new truck - want to do it right
So I just bought a 2018 Ford F-150 Supercrew in metallic gray. I want to make sure I keep this truck looking good. For now it sits outside since it’s to long for my garage, might put another bay on in future. I currently own various wheel brushes, 2 bucket system, soaps and what have you. Not sure if any of these products have a shelf life, but they were bought last year. What is the best process to do first to a brand new vehicle? I do not own a machine polisher, maybe in future I will. But any input I appreciate.
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Re: Brand new truck - want to do it right
Since you don't have a DA, doing a quality polish by hand would almost impossible and very time consuming on a truck that's too big to fit in a garage.
I'd recommend giving it a good wash and then applying a highly durable sealant. From then on keep it clean and apply additional sealant over time as needed until you have the ability to polish it out with a DA.
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Re: Brand new truck - want to do it right
sealant is the best way to go
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Super Member
Re: Brand new truck - want to do it right
I second or third the sealant option. Splurge for the DA you won't regret it but until then just keep it sealed the best you can and wash and 'neatly' as possible.
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Super Member
Re: Brand new truck - want to do it right
You can keep it nice for a very long time after applying sealant just by washing regularly and using a spray wax as a drying aid. Optimum, McKee's, Megs, et. al. have decent spray waxes.
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Re: Brand new truck - want to do it right
Any specific sealant you guys recommend? I am looking at getting a DA in future, just need to do more research on which one will be best for me.
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Super Member
Re: Brand new truck - want to do it right
I like duragloss 111. I like a lot Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 a lot. NXT wax (More of a sealant and OTC to boot). Supernatural hybrid is ok. Opti Seal.
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Re: Brand new truck - want to do it right
Awesome thanks man! Now to decide to order or get something OTC to do right away. Should I put a spray wax on top of it as well?
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Super Member
Re: Brand new truck - want to do it right
I wouldn't at this time buddy. Maybe for a little maintenance in between wax or sealant or even as a drying aid but not necessary each time... but hey... can't hurt. Lol.
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Re: Brand new truck - want to do it right
Ok then I’ll do thorough wash then do sealant on top and then every week use spray wax as drying aid. How often should I apply sealant? Never done this before? Should I watch out for plastic pieces?
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