Recent content by oakview

I too have a Gen 2 GG DA and got a bit concerned when I saw this thread. Took mine apart but could see no visible sign of impending failure, however I did write GG expressing my concern and got a response immediately. FWIW to anyone who is worried like I was, here's their response: "Hello...

Thanks for the replies. Though easier to apply by machine, it's still as hard to get off if applied too thick using either method. I hadn't heard about applying 3 coats. I usually do one, and top it with another coat of Collinite 845.

I bought some Klasse HGSG for my truck (sits out 24/7) and initially applied a coat using my 6" Griot's DA with a red pad at speed 2. After reading numerous Klass HGSG threads, it seems as though I should be applying by hand from what others who use it are saying. This second time around I...

Very comprehensive answers guys - thank you. I like SR99's method and have most of that stuff already. @Bunky, I have a bunch of Optimum Tire Gel so I'll likely use SR99's wheel/tire clean method, then coat with the gel to finish.

Maybe a pressure sprayer would work? I have a large one (4 gal.), the kind landscapers use for weed killer. It's clean, might work?

Yes, I will be cleaning wheels. The truck has factory rims, the Matrix has aftermarket aluminum alloy spoked rims that seem to collect a lot of brake dust. Thanks for the Waffle weave drying towel suggestion. Got permission from the household financial officer to get what I need. I'll add some...

Wow! You guys are great! Thank you all for the replies - no place like Autogeek for professional advice. Yes, I didn't make the distinction between rinseless and waterless as Evan.J pointed out. Since I don't mind using a little water in buckets, it sounds like ONRWW will do what I need it to...

My vehicles, F-150 w/ camper shell and Toyota Matrix, live outside 24/7. I want to start using a waterless, no rinse wash system and need advice regarding the optimal product(s) to use. I clay/seal/wax only a couple of times per year. 1) I've read about ONRWS and ONRWW, would either of those be...

Finally got around to getting a photo of the completed truck shelter, 10'x16', all metal, all made right here in the USA, 20 year warranty. At 650 lbs. it ain't going anywhere, especially with 10 1/2"x6" concrete anchors holding it down. I've since put heavy shade cloth on both sides all the way...

Whatever's in it seems to bring out the "warmth" in both grey and silver paints. I put a coat of 845 over DP Poli-Coat and the finish just got better. The silver paint was on a 2004 Matrix that hadn't seen any surface treatment for quite a while. Collinite 845 is the bomb in our garage. Love...

UPDATE: After a lengthy delay, much thought and research online, I ended up purchasing an all metal canopy from Versatube. I needed a special size to fit the available driveway space without hanging out over the sidewalk and they were able to put something together at no additional cost. The...

Summer's rapidly approaching and I'm looking for a good solution to protecting the vehicle interior from the sun. I have a 2012 Ford F-150 with a shell, already have a good windshield sun block, but need something for the side windows. Looked into tinting, but it's illegal here in SoCal. It...

Random photos taken with a small Canon Powershot AS70.

I think I'm going to go without a cover. Custom fit, although a great idea, is too much dinero for me. Likely I'll put up a metal tubing canopy with a durable cover material. Just have to figure out how to get the most bang for the bucks I have. I have seen some nice ones for sale, but pricey...

What you said make perfect sense. I do live in a dusty area (livestock nearby) and being on the side of a hill we often get some pretty strong winds. We live in a typical tract home with a 20 ft. concrete apron that serves as a driveway into the garage. I thought about building a canopy using...