Washing materials

[SybErkRimInAL]

Originally Posted by sxd45

Yeah I agree, its hot here in texas also, and I was wondering why it wasnt an option from the factory to have that piece chromed instead of black, I like how the emblem is still there, i dont want to cover my emblem up like some of the billet grills do.

I actually ordered a grille without the cutout for the emblem but they sent the wrong one and I'm actually glad they did. I kindda like the emblem there.

[sxd45]

Its slick thats for sure, have you heard anything about the chrome mirror covers, I got the handles done at the dealer, but the mirrors they wanted 710.00, a little too high for my taste!

[deathwind1]

I Cannot say Enough Good Stuff About The (Non Wax) But It Sure Does Wax It--It Has NO Cleaners To Remove Your Paint But It Will Make It Shine Like You Have Never Seen It Shine Before---The Name Is LIQUID GLASS And I Have Used On All My Cars Since 1955--Yes I Am A Old Fogge--But I Do Know What Works--The More You Apply The Deeper The Shine Gets--Not I Dont Mean At (1) Time--If You Apply 6-8 Coates A Week Apart You Will See What I Mean---

[SybErkRimInAL]

Originally Posted by sxd45

Its slick thats for sure, have you heard anything about the chrome mirror covers, I got the handles done at the dealer, but the mirrors they wanted 710.00, a little too high for my taste!

I thought chrome mirror covers were easy to find? I could of sworn I saw some on Ebay. I"m pretty much done adding chrome to my truck, dont wanna over do it. The only chrome I will add now is some on black rims and maybe sidesteps.

[sxd45]

well i have the handle covers, so the mirrors would be great, I plan on putting the white grille surround from sparks.

[Lone Star Outfitter]

Will a supposed state of the art automated wash system with non scratch, polishing cloth brushes ruin the paint of a 2008 Black Tundra Crew Max?

[jbk23]

I use Turtle car wash along with toyoguard as wax the toyoguard has the truck shining like new.

[megawells]

ADAMS POLISHES........best stuff I have used...great advice...great instructional video clips.....hand wash your trucks,fellas. I use these products and have found nothing better for my 08 white Crewmax!!

[mitch]

Originally Posted by megawells

ADAMS POLISHES........best stuff I have used...great advice...great instructional video clips.....hand wash your trucks,fellas. I use these products and have found nothing better for my 08 white Crewmax!!

Ding we have a winner. Adam's is good stuff.

[SoCalJD]

Originally Posted by mitch

Ding we have a winner. Adam's is good stuff.

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Haven't used it, so can't say. What I can say is that in 2002 I read a test of 46 car waxes/polishes (Gurureports). Didn't care which one won, I was gonna buy it. Turned out to be Zaino Brothers. By a wide margin. Been using it ever since.

[SybErkRimInAL]

Originally Posted by Lone Star Outfitter

Will a supposed state of the art automated wash system with non scratch, polishing cloth brushes ruin the paint of a 2008 Black Tundra Crew Max?

I'd be very scared. The only automated car wash I use is touchless.

[sxd45]

ICE all the way! This stuff is awesome.

[SoCalJD]

Originally Posted by sxd45

ICE all the way! This stuff is awesome.

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Thanks, but I'll stick with Zainos.

[sxd45]

I have never used Zainos, im just gonna stick with the ICE it works good for me. I also have the stuff the factory sent me but I have never used it.

[SoCalJD]

Originally Posted by sxd45

I have never used Zainos, im just gonna stick with the ICE it works good for me. I also have the stuff the factory sent me but I have never used it.

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Never used ICE, but have been reading a lot of reviews on it. Appears that it's cheap and easy to use and looks decent. Good enough for most people, especially if it's on a truck. (I realize that's probably sacriledge here on a truck forum...but I don't put 1/100th of the effort into keeping my truck spotless as I do my cars.) However, there's no way it'll last like Zainos, or shine as well. Since I hate detailing the Tudra so much, I'd rather just do it once or twice a year instead of every month. Again, I have no stake in the stuff (wish I did). I read a review of 46 waxes/polishes, and it came out #1, so I bought it. If Raindance came out #1, I'd have bought that. In case anyone is interested where *their* wax was listed (ICE wasn't out in 02'), let me know. Couple interesting ones: #2 P21S (a wax...most top ones are synthetic). #8 Mothers CA Gold. Cheap, and easy to find. #40: Zymols Concours Carnauba. $180. Out of 4 expensive Zymols tested, none finished higher than #29. Needless to say, the Zymols people weren't happy with the report.