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jamin87ss Senior Enthusiast

jamin87ss

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Looks great! I use Armoral Outlast tire shine, lasts for months!

THANKS did not even bother with those, still need a cpl coats of wax, yes OCD here, need to do the roof, wheels, and inside of bed, then rockers and door jambs the pain in the a%% part lol

Green 1364 Enthusiast

Green 1364

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THANKS did not even bother with those, still need a cpl coats of wax, yes OCD here, need to do the roof, wheels, and inside of bed, then rockers and door jambs the pain in the a%% part lol

I just learned that a good paint sealant lasts longer and that wax actually melts in the sun. I ordered some sealant to go over my wax.

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Finally had a chance to actually give her a solid coat of wax

That's a very nice job, however, since you enjoy paint detailing, check out glass-coating like 22PLE. Reflectivity is superior to that of a wax.

ccdies Enthusiast

ccdies

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i just use the high pressure wax at the car wash, lol.

Scott P Enthusiast

Scott P

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I gave my truck a full detail back in December. I took a clay bar to it, then polished the paint. I then went with two coats of sealant. The wheels got two coats of their own sealant and the running boards got some metal polish. I added a quick coat of sealant last month. With pollen season here, I might end up waiting until it is gone before detailing it again.

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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Sealant needs to go under wax....

 

 

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+1

 

Also wax doesn't give the paint the shine. The prep work (clay, Polish) does

 

 

Ryan

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EastCoast HD

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I was waiting for a pic of Jack Nicholson using spray-on wax with an orbital buffer! :rollin:

LOL

 

Heeeeeeeeeeere's Johnny!

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355HP Z71

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I always clay bar before I put my sealant on. It is not good too put sealant over wax because you want the sealant to adhere to the clear coat . Waxes tend not too last as long as sealants do . I use rejex sealant and soon as the weather warms up in Ohio I will be doing mine . Truck looks good Jamin!

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