New black truck need help detailing

[The Guz]

Re: New black truck need help detailing

thanks been watching many videos on youtube including videos on this site. great videos! thinking of starting off this weekend with:

gold class car wash
claying
m205
black wax (decided to go with this as i read it helps keep the black dark)
ultimate wax paste

if anyone would like to add to this or prefer different method will highly appreaciate it!

Here are a couple options

gold class car wash
claying
black wax (decided to go with this as i read it helps keep the black dark)


gold class car wash
claying
m205
ultimate wax paste

[ffboy]

Re: New black truck need help detailing

Skip the black wax and just use the ultimate. Really. There's no real need for the black wax since you're finishing it off with ultimate anyway.

And by using M205 which in itself will correct (clean) and will add more depth due to its polishing oil load, the use of black wax before applying ultimate will be redundant. Like applying black wax after applying M07 or Deep Crystal Polish.

[SwedishCanadian]

Re: New black truck need help detailing

thanks been watching many videos on youtube including videos on this site. great videos! thinking of starting off this weekend with:

gold class car wash
claying
m205
black wax (decided to go with this as i read it helps keep the black dark)
ultimate wax paste

if anyone would like to add to this or prefer different method will highly appreaciate it!

Skip the black wax and just use the ultimate. Really. There's no real need for the black wax since you're finishing it off with ultimate anyway.

[jkmhi89]

Re: New black truck need help detailing

There are alot of videos on youtube that deal with paint correction my advice is check them out, they help a lot. Meguiars especially

thanks been watching many videos on youtube including videos on this site. great videos! thinking of starting off this weekend with:

gold class car wash
claying
m205
black wax (decided to go with this as i read it helps keep the black dark)
ultimate wax paste

if anyone would like to add to this or prefer different method will highly appreaciate it!

[kieron24]

Re: New black truck need help detailing

There are alot of videos on youtube that deal with paint correction my advice is check them out, they help a lot. Meguiars especially

[The Guz]

Re: New black truck need help detailing

I would add M205 and UC to your order. They are good to have.

In regards to your question about soft or hard paint. It is dependent on the test spot with the least aggressive method. The paint will tell you what it wants.

I would actually add 2-3 more water magnets considering you have a truck.

[jkmhi89]

Re: New black truck need help detailing

hey everyone still having trouble deciding how i will take care of the swirls on my brand new truck. ive been reading up on the forums here. was wondering how do you know if you have soft or hard paint? or if i have light scratches. since im new to detailing i wanted to start off with doing it by hand instead of a DA. although im a hvac technician and i got a pretty good Makita drill where i hope that would be good enough for the kit. im currently still shopping online on what to get. as of right now im just doing my weekly car wash and quick spray wax right after. so far im getting ultimate paste wax, clay kit, white wax, x3070 foam pads, meg water magnet, meg super shine towel. still debating if i should add m205 to help with my swirls or uc. if theres anything you folks would like to add or suggest it will be much appreactiated. detailing this 2015 dodge ram crew cab. thanks!

[GLOCKer]

Re: New black truck need help detailing

It's my understanding you should wax your car with something like a liquid or paste wax, and then use the spray wax now and then for a quick freshening.

[jkmhi89]

Re: New black truck need help detailing

so after my washing of the car i can apply the spray wax while the car is still wet and just wipe it away after? how ive been doing it was using an absorber towel after washing to dry then id apply the spray wax and spread it around with a microfiber towel. then use a new microfiber towel to wipe away the wax.

[jkmhi89]

Re: New black truck need help detailing

since i already have the ultimate spray wax on should i just wait until im finish with that spray bottle then purchase the paste for a better seal for the paint? pass 2 weeks i have been just washing and spray waxing. im thinking of paste waxing about 6 times a year so every other month? during my pasting time ill be also claying when needed and if i notice the swirls i will apply wax cleaner since ill will be doing it by hand instead of a DA polisher. on my once a week car washing routine should it be fine just washing and hand drying? or will it be ok to still apply spray on wax even though ill be pasting every other month? i wasnt sure if ill be overloading the wax on my paint=)

[jkmhi89]

Re: New black truck need help detailing

since i already have the ultimate spray wax on should i just wait until im finish with that spray bottle then purchase the paste for a better seal for the paint? pass 2 weeks i have been just washing and spray waxing. im thinking of paste waxing about 6 times a year so every other month? during my pasting time ill be also claying when needed and if i notice the swirls i will apply wax cleaner since ill will be doing it by hand instead of a DA polisher. on my once a week car washing routine should it be fine just washing and hand drying? or will it be ok to still apply spray on wax even though ill be pasting every other month? i wasnt sure if ill be overloading the wax on my paint=)

[The Guz]

Re: New black truck need help detailing

thanks everyone for the tips. as for the DA polisher and clay. any recommedations on which to purchase? thanks

It depends on your budget. There are quite a few choices when it comes to DA's. Pick up a clay kit. It will have what you need.

also when do i need to use a wax cleaner or how often?

Not the answer you want to hear but routinely. 3-4 times a year would be a place to start. The life of a wax or sealant is based on the surrounding environment.

[SwedishCanadian]

Re: New black truck need help detailing

I use mothers clay. Meguiars are probably good stuff too. As for DA and by hand pads, I would recommend Meguiars. You should be able to find it all on Amazon.

Wax the car every season and use ultimate polish or some kind of compound (depending on severe swirls etc are) twice a year or so. That's some good general guidelines but all depends.

[jkmhi89]

Re: New black truck need help detailing

also when do i need to use a wax cleaner or how often?

[jkmhi89]

Re: New black truck need help detailing

if the stores down here dont have something in particular i just purchase online. looking work by hand and machine down the line.