Please help

[duck_commander]

A buddy of mine... His neighbor was spraying wasps out of mid air, and the wasp and hornet killer was landing all over the passenger side, hood, and roof of his brand new $40K Ford F150.... he said as soon as he saw what was happening he "put and end to it" and hurried and washed and dried the truck... However he is very worried about the finish of this truck as he has seen wasp killer fade siding before... he said there is no visible damage, but what would you guys think he should do?

I'm thinking about telling him to

Dawn or APC wash
Clay
Polish / Wax again.


Please keep in mind this friend does not own a DA and washes and waxes by hand.

[rider9195]

wash, clay, polish, and wax.

[alko]

Suggest to him what you and Ryan have suggested, and then maybe offer your services since you have the appropriate tools. Maybe offer to work with him for a small fee or pizza and beer.

[duck_commander]

^^^ I like that type of thinking Alex... However he lives in NY and i'm down here in SW PA.

[Mike Phillips]

Wash, inspect for the need to be clayed. Might not need it.

Tell him about the Baggie Test, heck tell him to join the AutogeekOnline.net discussion forum. Can he type?


Perhaps recommend using a simple cleaner/wax, which will clean, polish and protect the finish in one step, you know an AIO.


KISS = Keep it Simple Simon


If he doesn't want to research and find a Pro Detailer, like someone that hangs out on this forum and actually knows what they are doing so they don't hack up his expensive new trucks thin, delicate finish, then encourage him to join the forum, learn how to us a simple DA Polisher and take care of his trucks, thin, delicate finish himself.


Win/Win = helping your friends to helps themselves...


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[Mike Phillips]

Here's a tip for the future...

How to write a good title for your thread


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[duck_commander]

Thanks Mike... I'll encurage him to join and begin the learning process... I really think he would benefit using a DA, as he has a bad back.

Thanks Again Mike!

[alko]

^^^ I like that type of thinking Alex... However he lives in NY and i'm down here in SW PA.

Ok so charge him extra ;-)

[rider9195]

Hey I live in NY. But it would be best to learn himself. So then he can do all his detailing at home in his garage!

[duck_commander]

Lol... yea Alex - it'd be a good excuse for a road trip!

Thanks Ryan - i'll let him know, but i think you are correct, it's better for him to learn, if he is interested that is.