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This is the my daughter's Range Rover that still needs some additional time spent on it, but it took a major step forward today.  The front rims where nearly black with brake dust and grime, my son-in-law and I are pleased with the way that they came out.  The information on the site, the video's and all the hints from the members have helped with the learning process, but there is nothing better that knowledge to use by getting your hands on the vehicle with the products - plus it helps with the addiction...

 

I have nearly ran out of Red motorized items to do, so I may have to resort to doing the riding mower after I mow on Sunday, yes it is Red, so it qualifies.

 

The other item I did today was use the left over Ultra Shampoo in the Foam Gun on the garage door along with an old microfiber sponge.  The door really cleaned up nice and I even cleaned the windows with the Glass Cleaner.

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2 hours ago, falcaineer said:

Looks great, Ray! What will/have you added for protection and shine?

Thank you.  The body was Ultra Shampoo, Detail Spray and Buttery Wax and that is it for now. The wheels/Tires are Eco Wheel Cleaner - Big Woolie, Small Woolie and Lug Brush,  Tire & Rubber Cleaner and Tire Shine.   The windows were done with Glass Cleaner.  We never touched the trim, even though I have the VRT for it.  We know it really needs to have a strip wash and clay bar to get it to a more acceptable level.  I just placed an order for H20 Guard and Gloss and from there I need to keep reading the posts and figure out the best long term care and I'm still trying to figure out the best products to use and which go with which to get the best results. 

 

Once I get the results the way I want it with the Buttery Wax, I'll step to the Americana Wax for all the daily drivers (Colorado, Malibu, Range Rover, CX5) and for the 240z, Mustang and motorcycle it will probably be the Patriots Wax.   For now, I'll stick with Buttery Wax so I can keep learning and practicing about once a month.   Of note, every vehicle is Red except the 240z which is Black and will be the last one touched - it is actually my other son-in-law's, who is currently deployed and it has the original 1971 paint on it.

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26 minutes ago, RayS said:

Thank you.  The body was Ultra Shampoo, Detail Spray and Buttery Wax and that is it for now. The wheels/Tires are Eco Wheel Cleaner - Big Woolie, Small Woolie and Lug Brush,  Tire & Rubber Cleaner and Tire Shine.   The windows were done with Glass Cleaner.  We never touched the trim, even though I have the VRT for it.  We know it really needs to have a strip wash and clay bar to get it to a more acceptable level.  I just placed an order for H20 Guard and Gloss and from there I need to keep reading the posts and figure out the best long term care and I'm still trying to figure out the best products to use and which go with which to get the best results. 

 

Once I get the results the way I want it with the Buttery Wax, I'll step to the Americana Wax for all the daily drivers (Colorado, Malibu, Range Rover, CX5) and for the 240z, Mustang and motorcycle it will probably be the Patriots Wax.   For now, I'll stick with Buttery Wax so I can keep learning and practicing about once a month.   Of note, every vehicle is Red except the 240z which is Black and will be the last one touched - it is actually my other son-in-law's, who is currently deployed and it has the original 1971 paint on it.

 

You're well on your way! Recommend you read this forum to help answer questions about the best products for what you want...

 

 

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Used my SK Mini with a MF cutting pad to polish away severe water spots and wiper patterns on my son's Jeep Rubicon windshield.  I used a polish from another company specifically formulated for polishing glass since Adam's doesn't offer an equivalent.   Sorry, no pictures.  It started to rain just as I finished applying a quick coat of Adam's Glass Sealant. 

 

The SK Mini and MF cutting pad worked great for this application. 

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Cleaned the rims, removed the stick on wheel weights in prep for the new tires that went on Saturday.  I was surprised how easy the sticky tape came off the rim.  Brought that 3M wheel thing and never used it.  Tire guy was happy I took the weights off before he got it.

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Spent yesterday in on and off rain working on this Fusion for my bro in law. Definitely looks better, and smells better! Used all Adams on the interior. First time using the iron remover and the clay mitt which was awesome. It saved me tons of time.  The paint has some scratches but didn’t look too bad. I didn’t have time to correct. This was a scramble to do what I could in a day.  I used another company’s polish (for shine) and sealant.   

 

 

 

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3 hours ago, 8675309'SS said:

Spent yesterday in on and off rain working on this Fusion for my bro in law. Definitely looks better, and smells better! Used all Adams on the interior. First time using the iron remover and the clay mitt which was awesome. It saved me tons of time.  The paint has some scratches but didn’t look too bad. I didn’t have time to correct. This was a scramble to do what I could in a day.  I used another company’s polish (for shine) and sealant.   

 

 

 

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Great work, Jen! What did you end up using on the salt?

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9 hours ago, falcaineer said:

 

Great work, Jen! What did you end up using on the salt?

Thx, Chris. I saturated with 1:1 distilled water and vinegar and then blotted. Repeated multiple times.  

Then odor neutralizer to help with the vinegar smell. 

 

The salt had formed a hard shell. It was pretty bad.

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16 hours ago, 8675309'SS said:

Spent yesterday in on and off rain working on this Fusion for my bro in law. Definitely looks better, and smells better! Used all Adams on the interior. First time using the iron remover and the clay mitt which was awesome. It saved me tons of time.  The paint has some scratches but didn’t look too bad. I didn’t have time to correct. This was a scramble to do what I could in a day.  I used another company’s polish (for shine) and sealant.   

 

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Great work! I get that not everyone is a "car guy/gal" but I don't get how people let their cars get that bad or even worse.

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3 minutes ago, Rich said:

Had to wash and detail the Vette again today. Just did it Saturday. Stupid rain.

C’mon Rich! You know we can’t really read well. We need pictures!

Sorry the rain ruined your fun and your shine this past weekend. What a bummer. 

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On 6/24/2018 at 12:19 PM, Wy_detailing said:

Spent 4 hours cleaning the underneath side, wheels and tires of this 2016 2500! Chevy, why did you use carpeted fenderwells that hold endless amounts of dirt!?!

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What did you use to get the. Wheel liners so clean?!?

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8 hours ago, 8675309'SS said:

C’mon Rich! You know we can’t really read well. We need pictures!

Sorry the rain ruined your fun and your shine this past weekend. What a bummer. 

 

I can't take pictures every time I wash and detail a car!  Between that and cutting grass my wife would have proof that I'm never in the house!  There'd be no living with her! :lolsmack:

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