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Old 12-28-2007, 07:23 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by SybErkRimInAL View Post
Would you mind telling me your exact process when waxing your truck? Like what do you use to wash it, pre wax and I already know the wax you use. How long do you leave each product on, if at all? Thanks in advance!
No problem. Make sure you wash it thoroughly so every bit of dirt is off. Then I use a microfiber towel and dry from the top down, doing the rockers and wheels last. Pull into the garage and clay (I use Mother's clay Kit). When using th clay, spray the detailer onto a panel (I do one whole panel at a time and haven't had problems) and gently rub the clay back and forth 3 or 4 times in each area of the panel. Then wipe with a microfiber. Make sure you use a fresh, dry microfiber when it starts getting wet with detail spray. After claying, I apply Zymol HD-Cleanse with a Zymol pre-wax applicator pads. To do this, apply a liberal amount of HD to the pad and do 2x2' section (not the whole panel!). Let it sit for up to 20 seconds then buff. If you let the stuff dry, it'll be a b!tch to get off and you'll be doing more harm than good. I apply HD to the whole car, including headlights and taillights. After HD-ing the car (or truck), my arm is usually tired so I take a 30 minute break Then I come back, make sure my wedding ring and watch are off (if they weren't already), and take a pea-size amount of the Titanium and rub it into the palm of my hand, trying to get more on my fingers than in my palm. Then apply to the car in 2x2' sections or smaller. The first time I did it, I felt like a 3 year old rubbing motor oil all over the car! But then I got used to it and now my wife and parents laugh at me when they see me massaging a car! Anyways, let it sit up to 20 seconds, then buff with a microfiber. I usually apply the Titanium again in 4 hours, just to give it another coat. I've had it last over 6 months before, but I try to do my cars every 3-4 months

I hope this is what you were asking for...I didn't know if you wanted basics or details.
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