i need some help

[Glowinstrat]

[COLOR=red][FONT=courier new]i have a nissan titan its a 2005 XE King Cab.the color is red alert.the color is very very deep.i will need to do a full detail in the spring.i want to have a deeper more glossy look.i want to be able to see my self in the paint.first off what kind of wash should use like dish soap or some thing like that.price is no object i will go out and spend 200 bucks on the supplies.

[Glowinstrat]

hears a better pic of the truck

[aaron33]

Don't use dish washing liquid. It is not good for your paint and trim. Go instead with Gold Class car shampoo or NXT Tech wash shampoo. Most people prefer gold class but I use NXT.

Since your Titan is new, you shouldn't need much prep unless the dealer really messed up your paint by instilling swirls. Check for roughness in the paint from rail dust during transportation from factory to holding yard. If it is rough, then you can buy a Meg's clay bar kit (the one with the quick detail spray). After that, go for a mild polish like #82 swirl-free polish to remove any minor swirls and marring from the clay. After that, apply your favourite wax. I prefer sealants and I use #21 myself.

[Murr1525]

First thing is to read and understand, and somewhat memorize these two links. They are pretty much required reading... And then definately ask away with more questions after that.

Meguiar's 5-Step Paint Care Cycle

Step 1 Wash

Step 2 Clean

Step 3 Polish

Step 4 Protect

Step 5 Maintain


Suggested Products for Taking Care of a New Car

[Glowinstrat]

being that i live in new yorkthe paint looks ok. but there are some swirls.and some light scratches.i have waxed before but i only used eagle one.and now that i see the meguiars looks so good i will use that.my main problem is when i wax my truck and the car.i get wax on the black parts and it ruins my whole day.what should i use on that

[Glowinstrat]

ok i went down to local meguairs supplier.and thease were the things i picked out.i dont have them yet because i need your in put .

1) Gold class car wash shampoo & conditioner

2) Smooth surface clay kit

3) Deep crystal system paint cleaner

4) scratch X

5) Deep crystal system polish

6) Gold class clear coat wax (paste)

7) NXT generation tech wax (liquid)

8) Quik detailer

9) Hot rims muti-piece wheel wash

10) NXT generation tire cleaner

11) Hot shine tire foam

12) NXT generation glass cleaner

13) Exterior trim detailer

14) New car glaze & or Show car glaze

so what do you think not to bad of a shopping list.and of corse i will get the micro fibers and terry towels.

[Snowman]

Sounds like you picked up a great line up of products to get started with. I am shocked that you were able to find the Meguiar's Clay Kit because I have never been able to find that here in town. I always have to order that or just settle for the Mother's kit which they carry at the stores in town.

[Murr1525]

Well, lets just walk through those steps...

1. Wash - Gold Class would be good.

2. Clay - SS Clay kit

3. Clean - You'll probably want bot hDC#1 for light overall cleaning, and ScratchX for swirled/scratched spots.

4. Polish - DC#2 is easy to use, but #7 Show Car Glaze might give a deeper look.

5. Wax - Nxt wax will give better durability, but Gold Class may again look a little deeper.

You can of course use any of the tire products, glass cleaner, etc.

You'll want to use the QD after washing, esp if you use Nxt to restore gloss.

What sort of trim detailer was it? Like a spray foam, or a bottle of liquid? I like the bottle of liquid.

What you can do is put a coat of Trim Detailer on your trim, then wax, then buff off wax, then remove excess trim detailer.

[Glowinstrat]

it was the foam.this truck has a lot of black trim and the truck looks like crud after i wax it.but what i really want is the soaking wet look. man in the shade and the paint is wet it looks [U]beautiful[U]

[Murr1525]

I think the Trim Detailers may give a more deep matte black look. I wonder if you could use a tire dressing on plastic if you want shine? Anyone?

[SiriusRIMZ]

Originally posted by Murr1525
I think the Trim Detailers may give a more deep matte black look. I wonder if you could use a tire dressing on plastic if you want shine? Anyone?

I've used NXT Insane shine on my Wheel-Wells and Side Cladding quite often. I switched to a Hyper Dressing Recently, but Insane Shine is great!, Make sure you wipe it down with a clot afterwards, it looks much more of a "sheen" rather than a 'shine'

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

For exterior trim, you can go a couple of ways:

Meguiar's Exterior Trim Detailer which will leave the plastic trim very glossy and rich looking

NEW Exterior Trim Detailer




Or....

You can use Meguiar's All Season Dressing which will also give you that deep rich look, just not quite a glossy.

All Season Dressing



My personal favorite is the All Season Dressing. Apply it fairly heavy with a foam applicator, and then allow it to sit for a good 5-7 minutes and then thoroughly wipe down with a dedicated microfiber towel. The MF towel IMHO works much better than a cotton towel.

Give either of the above a try and you will be really happy!

Tim

[Glowinstrat]

ok there guy i will be going to get my stuff today most likely.but now for the million dollar question .this one is most important what do i use to get that deep wet look all the time.this is most important.this is the whole resont that i will be detailing the truck is just so that i will have the DEEP WET LOOK

[Murr1525]

Well, as Mike has said, if you want your car/truck to look freshly waxed, it must be freshly waxed.

But using Gold Class wash is a great wash that leaves a nice finish behind, and use the Spray Wax or QD after washing ot restore any lost gloss, slickness, etc.

[Glowinstrat]

i have some updated pic that i took like 5 minutes ago of what condidtion the truck is.but my camera makes my paint look pinkish, orangeish,.but trust me the paint looks very deep when in the shade.









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