DCKane328xi
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- Apr 9, 2014
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Hey Mike/everyone.
I recently purchased a '14 Silverado in silver ice metallic. The truck will be living outside, as the garage is full with other cars. I live in southeast michigan, so it will see salt/snow. The truck has bed liner but no other protective coatings that I am aware of. I will be buying a hard tonneau cover before winter to keep snow out of the bed and for convenience.
My main goal is to prevent the body from rusting. For a used vehicle the paint is in great shape. My biggest issue with detailing this truck is the size. It's huge, crew cab with 6'6" bed and I know it will take a while. I want to keep my process as simple and as affordable as possible since its not a garage queen.
Here is my current plan, any products noted in the list in bold are items I am planning to purchase, if there are better alternatives I'd love to hear them.
I do own a 6" GG orbital, but I need new foam pads, and those would increase my cost by like 60 bucks (assuming 3 for polish and 2 finishing?) If the consensus is that the time savings of the orbital is worth it, then I'll buy the pads and go that route, that's where I am looking for those with full size truck detailing experience.
2 bucket wash wheels and wheel wells using GG Brilliant Finish soap
Iron-X treatment on wheels
2 bucket wash GG brilliant finish soap
Rail dust removal/wash with Iron-X followed by a good rinse (ive got those little rust specks on the rockers)
Clay with fine grade clay and mother's instant detailer as lube Could use recommendation for microfiber for this, all mine are super old.
Dry
Hand apply Pinnacle paint cleansing lotion-could use rec for microfiber and hand applicators, do they make large applicators? truck is huge
Hand apply WDGPS- Is there a longer lasting sealant/coating than WDGPS in a similar price range, or will that be ok? could use microfiber/applicatior suggestions here too
Apply wheel wax
Apply fluid film to fender inners and lower inner door panels
I plan to do this late August/early september before fall is in full swing. I plan to spray down the underbody as often as possible in the winter.
Estimates for number of microfiber towels and applicators/foam pads from experienced truck detailers would be awesome, as I don't want to underbuy or overbuy. I am used to detailing sedans and a dodge dakota, thanks in advance.
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I recently purchased a '14 Silverado in silver ice metallic. The truck will be living outside, as the garage is full with other cars. I live in southeast michigan, so it will see salt/snow. The truck has bed liner but no other protective coatings that I am aware of. I will be buying a hard tonneau cover before winter to keep snow out of the bed and for convenience.
My main goal is to prevent the body from rusting. For a used vehicle the paint is in great shape. My biggest issue with detailing this truck is the size. It's huge, crew cab with 6'6" bed and I know it will take a while. I want to keep my process as simple and as affordable as possible since its not a garage queen.
Here is my current plan, any products noted in the list in bold are items I am planning to purchase, if there are better alternatives I'd love to hear them.
I do own a 6" GG orbital, but I need new foam pads, and those would increase my cost by like 60 bucks (assuming 3 for polish and 2 finishing?) If the consensus is that the time savings of the orbital is worth it, then I'll buy the pads and go that route, that's where I am looking for those with full size truck detailing experience.
2 bucket wash wheels and wheel wells using GG Brilliant Finish soap
Iron-X treatment on wheels
2 bucket wash GG brilliant finish soap
Rail dust removal/wash with Iron-X followed by a good rinse (ive got those little rust specks on the rockers)
Clay with fine grade clay and mother's instant detailer as lube Could use recommendation for microfiber for this, all mine are super old.
Dry
Hand apply Pinnacle paint cleansing lotion-could use rec for microfiber and hand applicators, do they make large applicators? truck is huge
Hand apply WDGPS- Is there a longer lasting sealant/coating than WDGPS in a similar price range, or will that be ok? could use microfiber/applicatior suggestions here too
Apply wheel wax
Apply fluid film to fender inners and lower inner door panels
I plan to do this late August/early september before fall is in full swing. I plan to spray down the underbody as often as possible in the winter.
Estimates for number of microfiber towels and applicators/foam pads from experienced truck detailers would be awesome, as I don't want to underbuy or overbuy. I am used to detailing sedans and a dodge dakota, thanks in advance.
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