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Discussion in 'Detailing' started by T-Rex266, Nov 13, 2017.

  1. Oct 24, 2019 at 4:35 AM
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    I get a little mileage out of Aerospace 303 on my el cheap-o Tyger tonneau... ~ 2 applications / year.
     
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    I recently applied Superior Cover All to it, which @Jim LE 1301 recommended to me. After a couple of weeks it’s holding up, so we’ll see how it goes. It’s worked great on my nerf bars and wheel wells. The only issue with it is that it’s an aerosol, so it’s tough to control the spray over such a large area, especially if it’s windy at all. It also ran all over the tailgate and sides of the bed, but I think that’s because I didn’t do a good job wiping off the excess.
    It did seem to be protecting well when it rained the other day.

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  3. Oct 24, 2019 at 6:02 AM
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  4. Oct 24, 2019 at 6:20 AM
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    The good news is most of them work really well. The difference between most is minimal, and just up to personal preference. No need to buy them all. Believe me, I have bought them all (almost).
     
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  5. Oct 24, 2019 at 6:24 AM
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    Will do. I actually ran the truck through a touchless wash yesterday, just to get some road build up off before I did a rinseless wash. The soaps those places use tend to degrade waxes and sealants. I’ll be hitting some rain over the next day or so, so it’ll be a good test of durability.
     
  6. Oct 24, 2019 at 9:02 AM
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    Is it safe to polish side mirrors if they have swirls?
     
  7. Oct 24, 2019 at 9:17 AM
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    you mean the chrome finish?
     
  8. Oct 24, 2019 at 9:34 AM
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    The actual mirror itself. Not that big of a deal. I only notice when looking at a certain angle.
     
  9. Oct 24, 2019 at 9:56 AM
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    You can, however you need to be cautious with the type of polish/abrasive you use. Use the wrong abrasive and you will make it worst.

    If you have a polisher and some light finishing compound you will be able to do it. The key here is to use the least amount of abrasives possible. Something like jewelry polish will work great, and it can be used on a polisher at medium to low speeds.
     
  10. Oct 24, 2019 at 9:55 PM
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    Not sure what u guys normally
    Pay for this stuff but they are saying this is a good price for this.

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  11. Oct 25, 2019 at 4:10 AM
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    it is a good price....typically retails for 24.99
     
  12. Oct 25, 2019 at 3:35 PM
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    Still loving my $15 MATCC foam cannon. I used 50/50 hot water and ironX and added a few ounces of CG maxisuds2. The ironX was an experiment. Its definitely more effective when sprayed on by itself. I didn't get a pic at full foam, this was after a few minutes of dwell time

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  13. Oct 26, 2019 at 7:21 AM
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    I store mine in my basement year round. We get below zero here and average probably 25 in the winter.
     
  14. Oct 26, 2019 at 7:55 AM
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    I will be moving everything into the basement today from my garage. It'll stay there til April. We get well below freezing so I don't wanna risk anything. I keep everything in plastic totes so its an easy move every 6 month.
     
  15. Oct 26, 2019 at 8:33 PM
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    My buddy who has white tundra stopped by today while the kids were playing I sprayed undercarriage with Fluid Film. He was checking out my garage and asked wtf all the detailing stuff was, I explained a few items and he said he hasn't washed his truck in months. He thought I am nuts for having all that stuff. What is Pretty crazy to me is not washing it for months, and when he does its automatic drive throughs but it did look just fine. I did a demonstration of hydro2 and he was blown away how it worked. That truck needs decon, clay, and a polishing really bad. It's tough to realize how bad it is, cuz the color hides the filth, maybe I'll talk him into paying me for a decom wash, clay, and sealant.
     
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  16. Oct 26, 2019 at 10:12 PM
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    White is the fastest...sooo
     
  17. Oct 26, 2019 at 11:26 PM
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    Ask db but I'm pretty sure it's best to put nothing on it. I've had mine for years and do nothing but power wash and soap. Still looks brand new like the day I got it. If I recall correctly I think certain things can actually hurt it and they say not to use. Both my db and side steps are linexed. U guys are correct it comes from db with the linex coating. On both I do nothing but wash with power washer and foam cannon soap. 9 times out ten just hitting with a power wash makes them look new and clean. I forget exactly what db says not to use on it, but I do remember reading something in the care instructions that a product containing something in particular is to be avoided. Wish I could remember exactly and be more help, but I'm guessing you can find it in your care instructions for this DB. If not, lmk and I'll dig it out for ya.
     
  18. Oct 27, 2019 at 7:28 AM
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    Yeah it's starting to get to freezing at night here. I moved it all to the basement, I keep everything in plastic totes so it's a easy move.
     
  19. Oct 27, 2019 at 1:00 PM
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    I reorganized and went through all my stuff yesterday. Hopefully I can keep it that way.

    One thing I noticed.....the only product I don’t have multiple brands of is tire cleaner. Wise Guy is so far ahead of everything else I’ve tossed or given away the rest.
     
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    Amen, literally the most amazing tire cleaner. My tires look brand new almost 2 months in and have had many days of rain and snow and they still look like I just cleaned them
     
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    Your situation is similar to mine. I've not moved my stuff out of the garage and haven't had any issues. Any carnuba-based products, however, get moved inside when it gets really cold or really hot
     
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    Was kinda surprised how well the Cover All did. Someone got stuck and I had to go pull them out. Lots of muddy water was all over the side of the wheels/tires. All of it came right off the tires, and of course the muddy water was beading on my wheels, but still had to clean them when I got home. I didn't even have to rinse off tires when I got home. I buy the Cover All in the gallon jug and spray it, but after I get new wheels/tires, I don't think I'm going to utilize tire shine any more. Especially to make sure I have ZERO sling while running around -20 offset. Cover All does pretty well as long as I spray normal the night before....but just to be sure. I'll prob just use tire cleaner.
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    You are probably the 4 or 5th person to say this. I think I will have to try some out. I haven't heard a bad review yet. Thanks for posting this and lightening my pocket
     
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    If you go to O'Reilley's, they sell it by the gallon for about 30 bucks. Can cut it if you want when you get home to apply in your liking. I apply it straight. Have to ask for it though, since they don't keep it on their shelf, but behind counter/in the back. It goes a long way.
     
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    @Jim LE 1301 recommended it to me a while back, and I really like it. It works great on the fender wells, nerf bars, and Bakflip cover. It also works great on tires and lasts pretty well. I still like Waxaddict better for tires, but this is a great option for a quick shine up.
    I also used it on the wheels on my daughter’s Tundra and my wife’s old Sequoia. The wheels on both are pretty oxidized. While it’s only a temporary fix for that, it worked great to get them looking black and shiny again. I also put it on my own wheels once for a quick shine up. Works great for that.

    The only issue is that it needs to be buffed off more than some other products, especially on the nerf bars. It lasts longer and works better than anything else I’ve tried for those, but they’re pretty slippery after application.
    I’ve also only used the aerosol version, which is a bitch if there’s any wind at all. Next time I’ll buy the gallon jug like @Fotnot mentioned. It should be a lot easier to apply from a regular bottle. 30 bucks for a gallon is a great deal. I think I pay 10 dollars each for the aerosol can, which doesn’t go super far.
     
  26. Oct 29, 2019 at 6:06 AM
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    There's no O'Reilly's close by so I buy what I can when I see one. Never had luck finding a store with the gallon jugs.
     
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    When you used it in wheel wells, did it attract dirt/mud/dust? I've thought about utilizing it on those areas as well as nerf bars(just not on step parts) but wasn't too sure.
    You can look on Superior's website and they have it on there. Shipping may get ya though. Also more expensive on their website https://superiorproducts.com/
     
  28. Oct 29, 2019 at 6:28 AM
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    No sir, nothing out of the ordinary. It made the regular dirt easy to rinse off also.
     
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    So....speaking of things along these lines.....what about bedliner? I don't want to shine/grease it up, but clean it up and take the dullness out. Suggestions?
     
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