New Silverado LTZ, give me a plan!

[DCRANER]

Ok, have not posted in a while, have a 2016 Silverado LTZ Crew Cab on the way. Deep Ocean Blue Metallic, Cocoa perforated leather, 20" chrome wheels.

 

So, I figure to do the whole truck, my thoughts / questions are:

 

Paint - Clay, Correcting Polish, then Finishing Polish?

Interior - Not sure if I should do Interior Cleaner or Total Interior Spray to get a clean start. Then Leather conditioner?

Chrome Wheels - Don't recall if there is an Adams Wheel Sealer.

Tires - Black Wall, not sure if just clean or do VRT.

 

Suggestions appreciated. I have the older style 7" pad machine, and the Correcting & Finishing pads.

 

Thanks,

 

Doug

[BrianT]

When you pick up the truck, your going to have to figure out how bad/good the paint is and go from there.

The interior, I'd would use total interior and call it a day.

Tires, I would use the new tire and rubber cleaner

Rims, APC then Americana and keep them up with some brilliant glaze.

[vobro]

Agreed with Brian, when you take delivery of the truck assess the paint. There's no reason to use Correcting Polish if the Finishing Polish will do. As for the inside I'd just wait to clean it til I had too, I'd savor every second of that new truck smell. The tires may have a release agent on them and may or may not accept VRT evenly

Edited July 7, 2016 by vobro

[DCRANER]

Ok, I'm back again, getting ready for my total detail plan for my new 2016 Silverado, below are my intended steps in order. Any thoughts on the plan or order of steps? Jersey truck, getting ready for winter, but not driven every day, have a truck cover.

 

1. Wash with Strip Wash.

2. Clay Bar, if needed.

3. Correcting Polish, if needed.

4. Finishing Polish.

5. Liquid Paint Sealant(body & wheels). Tape up black body plastic to avoid LPS staining.

6. Americana Wax? Truck will be outside, covered mostly, drive on some weekends.

7. H2O Guard & Gloss

 

So, that is the plan, thoughts appreciated.

 

Tks. Doug

[Mariner]

Make sure to let the LPS cure for about 24 hours before applying anything else. I learned this lesson the hard way, and on tux black paint too. 

 

I was told by Dan Wolf that you can apply the LPS one wash, and then just wait til your next wash to continue your regiment. So at that point after your next thorough wash, you can apply HGG and then Americana.

[marquez93]

Tape it up before the polishing or put VRT on the trim. It will keep polish and wax from soaking in. Skip the HGG and do it in a few weeks. I would do 2 coats of LPS though. Other than that, looks good. But I also wouldn't use a cover. Just keep it well protected with product. Covers outdoors will blow around and scratch.

[DCRANER]

Tape it up before the polishing or put VRT on the trim. It will keep polish and wax from soaking in. Skip the HGG and do it in a few weeks. I would do 2 coats of LPS though. Other than that, looks good. But I also wouldn't use a cover. Just keep it well protected with product. Covers outdoors will blow around and scratch.

So, do I need Americana, or just H2OGG after a week or so after LPS. And my cover is a 5 layer with soft under lining that breathes and does not hold moister, has hold down under truck straps. Jersey winters are hard.

[shane@detailedreflections]

The old paint sealant used to have a 24 hour curing time. The newer stuff I believe is just one hour. I haven't had issues layering after waiting just an hour or two. And I've used it on the Tuxedo Black.

 

Also if you want to use less tape, if you apply VRT to plastic you don't want stained before using, you can pretty much wipe up any product that gets on there after. I'll usually apply VRT, complete layering and then add another coat of VRT to make sure it's complete and even.

[marquez93]

So, do I need Americana, or just H2OGG after a week or so after LPS. And my cover is a 5 layer with soft under lining that breathes and does not hold moister, has hold down under truck straps. Jersey winters are hard.

You don't need Americana, but you can use it if you want to. It should give you a little more shine but other than that, it's not necessary. The PS and HGG will give you plenty of protection. And the HGG provides amazing shine as well. If it were me, I wouldn't bother with the Americana. Especially if it's outside all the time.

[Mariner]

The old paint sealant used to have a 24 hour curing time. The newer stuff I believe is just one hour. I haven't had issues layering after waiting just an hour or two. And I've used it on the Tuxedo Black.

 

Also if you want to use less tape, if you apply VRT to plastic you don't want stained before using, you can pretty much wipe up any product that gets on there after. I'll usually apply VRT, complete layering and then add another coat of VRT to make sure it's complete and even.

Good to know, thanks. I still have the old style sealant, but got rid of my truck. But my sealant will last years.

[Chris@Adams]

Ok, I'm back again, getting ready for my total detail plan for my new 2016 Silverado, below are my intended steps in order. Any thoughts on the plan or order of steps? Jersey truck, getting ready for winter, but not driven every day, have a truck cover.

 

1. Wash with Strip Wash.

2. Clay Bar, if needed.

3. Correcting Polish, if needed.

4. Finishing Polish.

5. Liquid Paint Sealant(body & wheels). Tape up black body plastic to avoid LPS staining.

6. Americana Wax? Truck will be outside, covered mostly, drive on some weekends.

7. H2O Guard & Gloss

 

So, that is the plan, thoughts appreciated.

 

Tks. Doug

Sounds like you have a good plan, although I would wait for about 3 or 4 washes before I using the H2O G&G.

[DCRANER]

Sounds like you have a good plan, although I would wait for about 3 or 4 washes before I using the H2O G&G.

 

Thanks Chris. If the new truck comes out nice I'll do a full detail to my old beat up 68 Nova.