Constant bonded contaminates on daily driver

[Justin at Final Inspection]

So I have noticed an ongoing issue with my Silverado LTZ. This truck sits outside 24/7 and is a daily driver. I try to stay on it as much as possible but during the winter months it can go 2-3 weeks without being washed.

The issue I am having is that it seems to have bonded contaminates from halfway down the sides of the truck everytime I go to wash it. The truck gets about 400 miles a week on it. For instance I just recently polished and coated it 2 weeks ago. I gave it a maintenance wash yesterday and sure enough it feels rough from halfway down the sides of the truck.

Not sure if putting mudflaps on the front would help with contaminates getting thrown up at the surface. Kinda getting annoyed with this because it definitely effects the performance of the LSP.

Any ideas on how to help would be awesome. Here`s a picture of the truck for visual.

 

[boosteddub69]

I don't have any suggestions but I feel your pain. Here in San Antonio the hard water is such a problem, if it rains and sits on my car for 24 hours I can see some spotting from it.

Keeping a daily driver clean is tough and I'm beginning to think that for a daily, just do an annual or maybe twice annual wash/decon/polish/protect and use maintenance products in between that help to boost the shine and reduce the chances of deep marring to the surface.

Mud flaps will help to reduce the sling of road grime (at highway speeds there has to be some abrasion) and maybe improve the longevity of your work.

I had different wheels on my car that were flush with the wheel arches (looked really good IMHO) but they slung more crap on the sides of the car. Going back to the stock wheels (higher numerical offset) which put the wheels and tires back slightly inside the wheel wells has made a big difference. No where near the amount of grime on the side of the car.

 

[HUMP DIESEL]

The wash itself may not be removing enough of the road gunk. As the picture shows, you are in snow, which means brine and salt on the road. This can build up really easily on any vehicle. You may need to use something that can break down this road grime. Depending on the coating, it should not be affected by the chemical, if it is fully cured.

Try that and see if you see a different result.

HUMP

 

[Justin at Final Inspection]

The wash itself may not be removing enough of the road gunk. As the picture shows, you are in snow, which means brine and salt on the road. This can build up really easily on any vehicle. You may need to use something that can break down this road grime. Depending on the coating, it should not be affected by the chemical, if it is fully cured.

Try that and see if you see a different result.

HUMP

Thanks for the input. Currently I use Carpro Reset for my maintenance wash. I don't think a chemical or soap is going to work in this instance. This is definitely a bonded surface contaminates.

Thinking that mud flaps are going to be my best chance of avoiding it all together. Right now it just gets annoying having to nanoskin the truck every wash lol.

 

[Souldetailer]

I would think daily spray-offs would help. Trying to keep the winter elements off the paint may keep those LSP robbing varmits at bay. If there's a product to do this, I don't know of it. Good luck.

Peace,

Darrin

 

[atgonzales]

+1 on the mud flaps, not only keep down the spray of water and other stuff off the truck but over time when roads are dry the debri the wheels will throw off the on the panels of the truck. WeatherTech has line of no drill flaps plus you have a truck can never go wrong with mud flaps


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[Trip]

I have the same issue with my wife's car. She works near an industrial area. And anytime after a rain the car gets really rough. Especially on the flat surfaces roof, hood etc. So this situation is from the fall out from the stacks.

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[Trip]

I have the same issue with my wife's car. She works near an industrial area. And anytime after a rain the car gets really rough. Especially on the flat surfaces roof, hood etc. So this situation is from the fall out from the stacks.

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I haven't done a ceramic coating on this car yet but will be once the weather breaks

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[Souldetailer]

Just had thought. Have you tried Collinite 476? I have used that on a DD before, protects like an armored tank. Seemed to repel Mother Natures and man's unkind paint assailants.

 

[Justin at Final Inspection]

Just had thought. Have you tried Collinite 476? I have used that on a DD before, protects like an armored tank. Seemed to repel Mother Natures and man's unkind paint assailants.

Sure have. Even have a can of the pre VOC formula.

I have tried multiple coatings, hydro2, all sorts of sealants.

 

[Mad Wax]

Just had thought. Have you tried Collinite 476? I have used that on a DD before, protects like an armored tank. Seemed to repel Mother Natures and man's unkind paint assailants.

Yes I agree, maybe try topping the area with a good wax, as it may adhere much differently than a coating. I haven't used coatings as of yet, only waxes and sealants...but I've come to realize, although sealants last much longer than waxes, it's the waxes that seem to protect better. Nothing seems to stick to it. It's worth a shot.

 

[Desertnate]

The wash itself may not be removing enough of the road gunk. As the picture shows, you are in snow, which means brine and salt on the road. This can build up really easily on any vehicle. You may need to use something that can break down this road grime. Depending on the coating, it should not be affected by the chemical, if it is fully cured.

Try that and see if you see a different result.

HUMP

This was my thinking as well. My wife puts in serious mileage on rural roads for work and it gets really dirty, very quickly.

Even with a good quality car shampoo, I've encountered many times when I've had to wash the car twice in order to get it properly clean and feeling slick again. In winter the weather makes this an impossible task and I just deal with a semi-dirty vehicle until the weather improves and I can give it a proper cleaning.

 

[fightnews]

So I have noticed an ongoing issue with my Silverado LTZ. This truck sits outside 24/7 and is a daily driver. I try to stay on it as much as possible but during the winter months it can go 2-3 weeks without being washed.

The issue I am having is that it seems to have bonded contaminates from halfway down the sides of the truck everytime I go to wash it. The truck gets about 400 miles a week on it. For instance I just recently polished and coated it 2 weeks ago. I gave it a maintenance wash yesterday and sure enough it feels rough from halfway down the sides of the truck.

Not sure if putting mudflaps on the front would help with contaminates getting thrown up at the surface. Kinda getting annoyed with this because it definitely effects the performance of the LSP.

Any ideas on how to help would be awesome. Here`s a picture of the truck for visual.

idk can contaminants really become bonded to the paint that fast with a good coat of wax on it? that doesnt seem right

 

[fightnews]

The wash itself may not be removing enough of the road gunk. As the picture shows, you are in snow, which means brine and salt on the road. This can build up really easily on any vehicle. You may need to use something that can break down this road grime. Depending on the coating, it should not be affected by the chemical, if it is fully cured.

Try that and see if you see a different result.

HUMP

like what can you name some products for that?

 

[Justin at Final Inspection]

idk can contaminants really become bonded to the paint that fast with a good coat of wax on it? that doesnt seem right

Absolutely they can. Brake dust and other things can degrade a LSP very quickly depending how harsh they are or are not. Some of this chemicals etc they use here to salt and sand roads during the winter are not forgiving.

 

[PaulMys]

Here in NY, we have the same crappy winters/road salt etc. The last few years I have been using 2 coats of KAIO, and 3 good coats of Collinite 845.

Washed my truck earlier this week, (ONR) and didn't feel too many bumps (contaminates) at all. The stuff that is there I can live with until spring.

Old products, but they work very well for me. rops:

 

[FocusSTguy]

Mud flaps definitely help.

Someone just came out with a product that you add to your soap that is supposed to boost the cleaning properties and help prevent corrosion. Sounds like an interesting product. I'd love to see AG come up with something similar.

 

[GSKR]

So I have noticed an ongoing issue with my Silverado LTZ. This truck sits outside 24/7 and is a daily driver. I try to stay on it as much as possible but during the winter months it can go 2-3 weeks without being washed.

The issue I am having is that it seems to have bonded contaminates from halfway down the sides of the truck everytime I go to wash it. The truck gets about 400 miles a week on it. For instance I just recently polished and coated it 2 weeks ago. I gave it a maintenance wash yesterday and sure enough it feels rough from halfway down the sides of the truck.

Not sure if putting mudflaps on the front would help with contaminates getting thrown up at the surface. Kinda getting annoyed with this because it definitely effects the performance of the LSP.

Any ideas on how to help would be awesome. Here`s a picture of the truck for visual.

Rimshield on lower portion of truck maybe your sole
Solution.

 

[MattPersman]

As stated on Autopia my van is the same scenario. I work next to a couple rock quarries and the constant stone dust on the road and air and lord knows what else from there and all the dump trucks reeks havoc on my vehicle. Add rain, snow and then salt brine to battle the ice and snow and it's an LSPs worst nightmare. My front fenders especially can be rough after no time at all then it's nanoskin or clay once again.

I don't think there is much since on using a coating as you are gonna have to be in decon mode with clay or nanoskin every couple weeks. Don't think a coating is made to stand up to that frequent of rub down.


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[fightnews]

Mud flaps definitely help.

Someone just came out with a product that you add to your soap that is supposed to boost the cleaning properties and help prevent corrosion. Sounds like an interesting product. I'd love to see AG come up with something similar.

what product is that?