Eric91Z

Yeah, was thinking clay bar would be next. Had some what I think is fresh tar spots on the Impala. Tried Strip Wash and clay bar on that and nothing. Tried Heavy Correcting Compound (as was hitting some other areas as well) and nothing. Then the Correcting Polish and that finally took them off. Finished with Finishing Polish and Paint Sealant and BG and all was good there. Just hope don't have to go through all of that with the truck. It is the entire hood and roof with few others spots. Even just found one of these spots on side window!

Ok, hope this is right section for this. Couple weeks ago did a full wash, paint sealant, BG, etc. Truck looking great. Did 1000 mile round trip road trip, parked outside at night at place we stayed, even got rained on. Thought she still looked good after getting back. Finally get around to a wash again this morning and find these orange spots - kind of raised, can feel with finger and catch with a nail - all over all horizontal surfaces. Tried Strip Wash and bug scrubber on them, but nothing These things are not coming off easy. Don't have time today to try clay bar or other options, but wanted to get opinions on what route I should try stuff to get this removed? All input appreciated.

No, I have not ordered the Truck Brush and thus the reason I started this post. The Adam's site specifically warns can causing marring or scratches when using the truck brush. I know you may not see them on the roof of the truck, but that's not good for the paint. I do have the Wheel Brush and have used without issue so far on the wheels. Just going off the warning that they have listed on the Truck Brush. Would just hate to scratch the paint on either the truck or the camper. And goes without saying would still use the 2 bucket method with whatever I end up using. Just saying, would be nice if Adam's looking into an option like the Truck Brush, but softer wash surface...

Yes, that could work. Mop head would have to be able to attach to the extending pole I already have - like the Truck Brush does. And would just have to wonder how good that type of material is for washing like the Wash Mit or Wash Pad. Would love to see them come up with a solution like the Truck Brush, but with better contact surface material...

Product request? I see you have the Adam's Truck Brush out there, but is there a way to do something very similar, but with even better material to help with those jobs that need something like that? My truck may be a daily driver, but not sure I want to use that brush for the roof, etc areas I can't reach. And we have a travel trailer, too, that I am looking for a washing option for, but with the way trailers seem to be so touchy on being taken care of, would love something softer for that, too, that I can use with a foam gun. I already have the telescoping pole, just need a good brush head to put on there now for those jobs.

Rich, Do you have the Ceramic Paint Coating on any of the vehicles? Neither of my vehicles do and I have a bottle of this stuff, but haven't tried it. Started reading and says can use on Ceramic or non-ceramic coated vehicles. Just wondering if worth the effort to us on a vehicle or not...

Ditto here. Clean it up with APC, but don’t spray anything on when done. Don’t think the carpet discolores like a plastic liner does.

Didnt spray it on on the carpet liners. Just the suspension pieces under there. No spraying on the carpet liners on the truck.

‘14 LTZ Limited with 3.6L/6-speed setup. It is tuned, too. Have had Weathertechs in it almost since day 1. Actually, used to just put them in for the winter and the carpets for summer, but now have almost like new carpet floor mats sitting on a shelf somewhere.

Where do you spray it in that form? I don’t use on the front grill at all. Just runs off. Not that kind of plastic. And all other exterior items are kind of small, so used small pad, small amounts of VRT, and then hit the plastics, avoiding glass, chrome, and paint...

Thanks! Makes for a long day of detailing when you have a bum shoulder. Will say this: - Eco APC on engine bay followed with light scrub, rinse and VRT was EASY! - Really like that Under Carriage spray. Used on truck and now Impala. Even better on Impala as it has plastic wheel well liners (truck has carpet ones). Looks so much better! At least to me. It’s the little things.

Thanks! I try. Actually, had to take the truck in a couple weeks ago for service. Service writer asked the year, told him, and he said it looks nicer, cleaner than the new trucks the PDI and prep!

Well, got the detail done on the Impala today. Thanks to those that responded on my "Procedure Check" thread. Did almost all of it, but did not do any paint protection work. Could it have used some? Yes, in a couple areas. But just didn't have time or energy. Got engine compartment done, when wheels/wheel wells, Iron Remover, then wash with Strip Wash. Dried, Clayed, Headlight Restoration steps, then Paint Sealant and BG. Finished off touching up all exterior trim, tires, and then did interior. First round of BG on interior of windshield on this car. So far liking it on the truck. Paint seemed to be in much better shape than I anticipated. Clay work wasn't too hard and bugs there were on the front end came off easily before washing. Now, if the wife could just keep it clean while driving. Not bad for 77,000 miles on her. Some sunshine for pics would have been nice, but I'm not complaining. Stayed overcast with slight breeze all day which made the work more bearable.

Got shipping info today for the missing back pad. Says they are also throwing in a Detail Spray. Can't argue with that customer service. Like it better done right the first time, but they are making it right and doing so quickly!

Yup, I should have double checked package completeness prior to starting project, or more importantly when products were received. That part is on me. But at same time, if it is manual packing process from supplier, double check could/:lshould happen on that end as well...