Just detailed my Lightning (not 56K friendly)...

[gb387]

1. Wash w/Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner
2. Clay w/Meguars Clay and Last Touch Spray Detailer
3. Wash w/Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner
4. #9 2.0 Swirl Remover
5. Body Shop Professional Hand Polish
6. NXT Generation Tech Wax (2 Coats)

I applied all products with my PC then removed all by hand with Microfiber towels, except the NXT, it was removed with a Ultimate Bonnet.

I detailed the wheels using:
1. Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner
2. Polished with #81 Body Shop Professional Hand Polish
3. NXT Generation Tech Wax (should stand up to the heat)

After all that I applied some Gold Class Endurance High Gloss to the tires.

I moved on to the trim using #38 Tire & Trim Dressing Gel on all the black plastic. The bed cover and interior got a shot of NXT Generation Tech Protectant. Finished up by polishing my exhaust tips up with some NXT Generation All Metal Polysh.

Here are some photos:










Here is a neat reflection shot on my right side door. I Have a flag on my garage wall and after some moving around I managed to get what I wanted. (For those who notice the flag is properly displayed on the wall it was turned around only for the photo.)

[Don]

This pic scared me.... for a second I thought all that texture was in the paint

[2000]

that truck rocks! and thats before you start the engine.
but it is a lighting, where the engine shot?
great job! I'd be proud to drive that around!

[gb387]

Originally posted by 2000
that truck rocks! and thats before you start the engine.
but it is a lighting, where the engine shot?
great job! I'd be proud to drive that around!

Its not detailed yet, I am going to do that today.

[Marc08EX]

What microfiber towel are you using? Is it the one from Costco? If so, how does it do?

[gb387]

Originally posted by Bri
What microfiber towel are you using? Is it the one from Costco? If so, how does it do?

I have the ones from www.pakshak.com they are very good quality.

[Vandelete]

Hey that looks very wet that paint finish... very nice job well done...

[gb387]

Here is the engine. This was a simple detail:
1. Wiped engine down with Orange Blast
2. Sprayed engine with CD-2 Engine Detailer

Having never used CD-2 Engine Detailer before I was very happy with how well it looks. I will say it took an hour to fully dry and I used half the can. The spray head on the can does a poor job of evenly spraying the product. Well anyway here is the end result...

[hirosh]

awesome job! everything looks great!
nice awesome truck too!

[Vegas SRT]

Looks fantastic! Great reflection shots!

[f1guy68]

Super Job!

Your truck looks stunning!

Great write up too!

Everything gets an A+ from me!

[2000]

Originally posted by gb387
Here is the engine. This was a simple detail:
1. Wiped engine down with Orange Blast
2. Sprayed engine with CD-2 Engine Detailer

Having never used CD-2 Engine Detailer before I was very happy with how well it looks. I will say it took an hour to fully dry and I used half the can. The spray head on the can does a poor job of evenly spraying the product. Well anyway here is the end result...

Thats what I'm talking about! look at that supercharger I have to go change my shirt now it's all wet from the drowl. sweet truck!

[gb387]

Originally posted by 2000
Thats what I'm talking about! look at that supercharger I have to go change my shirt now it's all wet from the drowl. sweet truck!

Sounds even better than it looks!

[eBean]

OMG.... THAT IS SO SEXY!!!, and you have an awsome car

Good job.

how long did it all take you?

Edwin

[gb387]

Originally posted by eBean
OMG.... THAT IS SO SEXY!!!, and you have an awsome car

Good job.

how long did it all take you?

Edwin

The night before - I spent 2 hours to wash/clay/rewash/dry and tape off all the plastic. Then the next day 5-6 hours for everything else and the clean up. There were a few breaks here and there for a little Power Ade.