Washing/Detailing

6.7pstroker · Nov 6, 2014

Figured we could get something going to share some tips and secrets of the detailing trait. Any knowledge and positive input is welcome! If there is already a thread like this, I apologize.

08Monster · Nov 6, 2014

Lexol leather condition for the leather. Especially KR leather.

Pstrke96 · Nov 6, 2014

Meguiars gold class wash and wax yellow stuff on both trucks and the 5er shines great ... Smells good too

SDS97_7.3 · Nov 6, 2014

08Monster said:
Lexol leather condition for the leather. Especially KR leather.

I've heard of some bad results with lexol and KR seats

TripleE44 · Nov 6, 2014

SDS97_7.3 said:
I've heard of some bad results with lexol and KR seats

Yeah the cleaner isn't a good choice. The conditioner may be fine.

I get all my stuff from chemicalguys.com and would recommend them to anyone.

SDS97_7.3 · Nov 6, 2014

TripleE44 said:
Yeah the cleaner isn't a good choice. The conditioner may be fine.

I get all my stuff from chemicalguys.com and would recommend them to anyone.

I stick with Duragloss 221 for the seats. And all my exterior stuff right now is Chemical guys except for wax, thats Colinite

BK39 · Nov 6, 2014

Not exactly detailing or washing, but runs along the same lines with maintaining the interior. Where do I find custom fit sunshades for the windows? I remember something a long time ago about custom made shades that fit out windows perfect.

TripleE44 · Nov 6, 2014

SDS97_7.3 said:
I stick with Duragloss 221 for the seats. And all my exterior stuff right now is Chemical guys except for wax, thats Colinite

I just recently, in the past year or so, quit buying stuff from autozone. Chemical guys was just who I chose, Colinite is on my list to try. But I bought a thing of wax from CG(xxx hardcore carnuaba), kinda one of their cheaper ones but holy crap does it help water bead up and off so much more than ANYTHING I've ever tried before. Everything else I've gotten from them has been good too, but the difference in the wax is just absurd.

BK39 said:
Not exactly detailing or washing, but runs along the same lines with maintaining the interior. Where do I find custom fit sunshades for the windows? I remember something a long time ago about custom made shades that fit out windows perfect.

For some reason I want to say weathertech does.

SDS97_7.3 · Nov 6, 2014

TripleE44 said:
I just recently, in the past year or so, quit buying stuff from autozone. Chemical guys was just who I chose, Colinite is on my list to try. But I bought a thing of wax from CG(xxx hardcore carnuaba), kinda one of their cheaper ones but holy crap does it help water bead up and off so much more than ANYTHING I've ever tried before. Everything else I've gotten from them has been good too, but the difference in the wax is just absurd.

For some reason I want to say weathertech does.

CG makes great stuff. I like the colinite cause of where I am. Just seems to last longer during the winter with the roadsalt and all.

smokinstroker · Nov 6, 2014

BK39 said:
Not exactly detailing or washing, but runs along the same lines with maintaining the interior. Where do I find custom fit sunshades for the windows? I remember something a long time ago about custom made shades that fit out windows perfect.

Heat shield. Hands down the best sun sheild.

X2 on the dura gloss 221 for KR leather

And Chemical Guys or Adams products for the exterior.

Tom@BigTimeKustomz · Nov 6, 2014

I use Meguiar's Wash and Wax on the truck and use Pledge on my interior. Vinegar and water on the glass. I prefer the tire foam but wipe it in with an old t-shirt so it doesn't spray on the side of the truck.

NY_Mott · Nov 6, 2014

Where yall finding the best deal on the dura gloss 221?
Used the KR brand for several months, it was pretty good but never ordered more.
Grabbed some Mcguires Gold Class rich leather.
I like it more then the KR brand, seems like it made leather softer and darker which I like but still room for improvement.

As for exterior I'm ashamed to say I have not even waxed it since I got it.
That accident and dent the first mo m the I had it did not help my motivation lol.
But I wash it a lot.
Either at car wash (unlimited) usually three times a week
or a hot bath at work.

Cknox121 · Nov 6, 2014

I use Adams products. Great stuff!

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SDS97_7.3 · Nov 6, 2014

NY_Mott said:
Where yall finding the best deal on the dura gloss 221?
Used the KR brand for several months, it was pretty good but never ordered more.
Grabbed some Mcguires Gold Class rich leather.
I like it more then the KR brand, seems like it made leather softer and darker which I like but still room for improvement.

As for exterior I'm ashamed to say I have not even waxed it since I got it.
That accident and dent the first mo m the I had it did not help my motivation lol.
But I wash it a lot.
Either at car wash (unlimited) usually three times a week
or a hot bath at work.

I wait for sales on Autogeek. Then order a few bottles

fine69 · Nov 6, 2014

I use all Surf City Garage wax and tire shine, works great and lasts a LONG time!

http://surfcitygarage.com/

TripleE44 · Nov 6, 2014

NY_Mott said:
Where yall finding the best deal on the dura gloss 221?
Used the KR brand for several months, it was pretty good but never ordered more.
Grabbed some Mcguires Gold Class rich leather.
I like it more then the KR brand, seems like it made leather softer and darker which I like but still room for improvement.

As for exterior I'm ashamed to say I have not even waxed it since I got it.
That accident and dent the first mo m the I had it did not help my motivation lol.
But I wash it a lot.
Either at car wash (unlimited) usually three times a week
or a hot bath at work.

If you haven't waxed it, and run it through an automatic wash 3 times a week, I bet your paint is swirled to death and hates you. Those things are absolutely terrible for your paint, even the touchless ones.

NY_Mott · Nov 6, 2014

Sigh,
I know, believe me I know.
I'm at a lose for words,
I need to get my crap together.

And the 3 days a week has only been last 3 months. They just started the unlimited.

TripleE44 · Nov 6, 2014

Here's a pic for inspiration. This is the truck in my avatar pic. I got the truck used and the previous owner was a fan of the brush washes. It's been a toooooooon of work to get it like this.

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MaxdLaw · Nov 7, 2014

My boss uses a leather conditioner on his platinum called ohyeayeah or something from Amazon and it's amazing. Used it on my harley truck seats and smells and feels good and clean. Black wax for the win tho...

SDS97_7.3 · Nov 7, 2014

TripleE44 said:
Here's a pic for inspiration. This is the truck in my avatar pic. I got the truck used and the previous owner was a fan of the brush washes. It's been a toooooooon of work to get it like this.

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I need a polisher so bad. Sucks trying to make paint look like that by hand