What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

[PaulMys]

I'm in central CT, so we're likely on the same schedule. Does it really usually last until mid-June? I haven't paid attention. It just seems terrible this year!

You're probably only 30-40 miles from me. (As the crow flies across the Sound) And yeah, it usually starts to wind down about mid-June. This season is unbelievably bad though, so I guess we will see........... :/

[Klasse Act]

Mid-week pollen war...EN-1...pollen-nill (till tomorrow)

For today I used Bilt-Hamber Auto-foam (3 oz to 1 gallon distilled) to do a touchless wash as it was just pollen and dried up rain from overnight last night, roads dry to work this morning. I also used the leftover Bilt-Hamber Auto-foam to clean the rims and wheelwells too. Only needed 3 of 4 brushes to get the rims C L E A N

Dried the EN down with a Sucker and Gaunlet towel, designated mf towels for the tires and rims. Nothing applied to the tires, I think they still look good so let it ride ========

I have to say the beading was still really good, the Griot's Garage Poly Gloss held up to Bilt-Hamber Auto-foam...., must be my ratio because I'm using 3 oz now compared to 5-6 oz like I used during the winter on the ES but then again that was winter and this is spring, big difference between salt muck and pollen

I feel much better doing my pollen war wash over a RW, no matter how much encapsulating a quality RW or WW does, nothing is safer than pre-wash that breaks that pollen down, carries it away and ultimately rinsed away. Now I don't have a funny bow-tie, a degree in whatever or decades of experience detailing but my rationalization here makes sense and I do have a degree from the University of Common Sense, it was online but who's counting

Btw you guys have seen all that wood, our steps and porches have been redone and I think the guys did a great job. They're coming back Friday to clean up all the debris and the landlord said he's going to stain the wood himself to help protect his investment. In a couple weeks the lot is going to be re-sealed and new lines painted on, really going to look good️

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[Coatingsarecrack]

We are basically on the exact same line of latitude (if that makes a difference!) so according to PaulMys it might be mid-June. Which sucks.

A few days ago it looked like it was literally snowing with the fluff that was flying around. I don't know what it is, or where it comes from, but it happens once a year and collects in corners and looks like a bunch of snow. Trash!

In the NW that stuff is from cotton wood trees


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[Klasse Act]

Rained overnight so I got to work early and wiped it down with Griot's Garage Ceramic Speed Shine, can't have water spots w/dried up dust and pollen sitting there when I'm off of work later, right

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[JDGolden]

The pollen is terrible here in SE MI as well.

Klasse, the N is looking damn good. I really dig it.

[vaca22]

Rained overnight so I got to work early and wiped it down with Griot's Garage Ceramic Speed Shine, can't have water spots w/dried up dust and pollen sitting there when I'm off of work later, right

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My wife thinks I'm crazy because I do similar things. You are definitely a few steps ahead of me though. I've gotten so used to perfectly clean and clear glass that if I'm ever in someone else's car I'd rather roll the window down instead of looking at water spots LOL

[vaca22]

The CQUK I had on the windshield I believe has, at this point, mostly failed. It lasted a little over 1.5 years.

Time to re-apply!!

[CleanIT]

Got a good wash in after I got the truck dirty from off-roading a bit.

Pre-Wash with Optimum Power Clean in my Marolex sprayer (worked great)
Optimum Car Wash Soap
ONR for interior and glass
Tec582 on all exterior trim pieces
Griot's Black Satin spray for tires






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[Silly Rabbit]

Got a good wash in after I got the truck dirty from off-roading a bit.

Pre-Wash with Optimum Power Clean in my Marolex sprayer (worked great)
Optimum Car Wash Soap
ONR for interior and glass
Tec582 on all exterior trim pieces
Griot's Black Satin spray for tires






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Man I love those Colorado ZR2's. And greys are one of the best color to me.

[CleanIT]

Thanks, I wanted white but settled on the grey.