TheWolf

Sounds like sales pitch BS, "its already on, but you have to pay to get the warranty". If the coating was any good, it would be too expensive to put it on every single car just so they could get some people to pay up for the warranty.

Looks great! What product did you use on all the black plastic?

Today's wash was a major pain. A weird rainstorm on Friday morning had milky rain that dried to leave a spotted mess. The Weather Service does not know what caused it but they said it could have been volcanic ash from Mexico or dust from somewhere else. I did the Winter Wash routine: pressure rinse, foam pre-soak, wheels and tires, rinse again, foam and wash pad, then final rinse. Blew it dry and then found that all the black textured plastic was still stained with that crap. I went back over all the plastic with diluted RW and the waterless waffle weave towel. Had to use the Trim Brush to get into the all crevices on the vents and grill. It mostly cleaned off but I will need to use the Trim Brush again during the next wash. Also tried out my new Wheel Woolie. It worked really good on these wheels, should have gotten one a long time ago.

Lol, nice touch!

ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS CLEANING AND PROTECTION Shortly after buying the truck, I found that the OEM all-weather floor mats were impossible to keep clean. I would scrub them clean, but the first footprints would leave them dirty, they were basically dust magnets. So I switched from the OEM all-weather floor mats to carpet mats for spring, summer and fall. Once winter set in, I went back to the all-weathers, but figured I would try some different products to add some protection and make maintenance cleanings easier. I started with a good cleaning with the pressure washer and scrubbing with APC. After a good rinse, I let them dry overnight and then put on a few heavy coats of In & Out Spray, using about 3/4 of a can. Dried overnight then back into the truck. I found that they were really slippery and the baby-powder scent was too much for me. After a week of use, I didn't try to see how they would wipe down, as I knew this product would not work for me. So the next weekend, another APC scrub and rinse, overnight dry, and then a few coats of TID. I gave them a heavy spray, letting the product soak in, sprayed on another coat, and then wiped off the excess with a towel. After drying overnight, the mats were not as slippery as before, and they wiped up real nice during weekly maintenance cleanings, using a terry towel sprayed with TID. After a month of using TID for maintenance wipe downs, I pressure washed, scrubbed with APC, dried overnight, and then tried some LC. I used the interior brush to spread the product around, getting it into the ribs. I did a few coats, allowing some time for the product to soak in, then wiped the excess. This product was about the same level of slippery as the TID, but I found that they were easier to wipe down when moderately dirty. I think the LC provided a better layer of protection, and the dirt just sat on top where it was easy to wipe off. Here is a mat after a week of use. A little dirty but not filthy enough to warrant a pressure wash and scrub. I gave them a good vacuuming to remove anything loose. A little LC on a terry towel and then gave them a wipe down. The mats finished up looking nice. And the towel is left with the dirt. Overall, I think the LC works best for protecting, and I really prefer this scent over the other products. (For those of you that work on customer's cars, I would recommend against applying a heavy coat of any product for the purpose of adding protection, as it makes them slippery and could result in liability if they had an accident. For my own mats, I know to be careful.)

BEADYLICIOUS!!!

Those SVT covers look great! Seeing your engine look so nice reminds me that I need to eventually clean mine up.

Welcome! What do you shine?

Sounds good to me. That's the philosophy I use, Buy American when you can, and when you can't, buy the best product for your needs.

Nice to meet you Turbo! I had one when I was a kid, "Cindy" the Puinea Gig. She would squeal like a stuck pig every time someone would open the produce drawer of the fridge, which she could hear from the other end of the house. Funny, I can't remember what happened to her...must have been traumatic if I blocked it from my memory. Edit, found an old photo...

^^^ Me three. LPS for protection then Americana on top for the shine!

Amazing job! I would love to see one of those in person.

Washed the Raptor...again, then did the Jeep for some points with the boss. Sunny and 45 degrees was pretty nice for January.

^^^ My new best friend!

Three ounces of my favorite product heading your way Jason. Taped the bottle lid closed, Ziplock bagged, bubble wrapped, and taped all the box seams. Hope it survives the journey across the good ol' U S of A!

No issues with ice at the end of the driveway so far. The street slopes back toward the curb so all the suds and water just run down the gutter...into the neighbor's yard. He hasn't complained yet and his grass is doing fine. I have yet to try Rinseless washing. I'm just not sure that it would work very well with this truck as it takes some scrubbing and brushing to get all the filth off the wheels, tires, wells, running boards, shocks, mud flaps, etc. I can see how it would work on the paint, but it seems to me that just wiping with a soapy towel on these areas that I usually scrub with a brush would just move the dirt around. I understand the convenience and time-savings of a rinseless wash, but IMO, less dirt is going to be moved across the shiny paint when doing a traditional wash, especially with using the pressure washer for pre-rinsing and the foam cannon for maximum suds.

I decided to try the LC on all the textured, black plastic inside the truck (doors, dash, pillars). I had been using TID for all the interior plastic and it worked well but I figured the higher UV protection in the LC might be better. Also, since it is a straight conditioner/protectant and has no cleaners like the TID, I think it will provide better protection against dirt smudges, food smears, kid boogers, etc. Turns out that the LC gave the plastics a deeper, richer look than the TID. I applied it with a MF towel and it left a nice, uniform appearance. I then went back and wiped any residue off the smooth plastics with a clean towel and TID.

I took the broken Kwazar trigger apart and found that the plunger seat was shattered. The MFR&B must be too hard on this plastic. I saved the trigger parts that were not broken in case something else breaks on another one. I also ran some water through the DWC and GWC sprayers so the chemicals don't just sit in there and ruin the plastics. Figured this would buy some more time and I don't use these products very often.

Send me one of your cards when they are done so I can put it in my scrapbook.

The Reflection of Perfection!

I can send you a sample of LC in a small bottle. Do you have an empty SVRT bottle with the standard label? I ended up with a bottle that has the old GM style label and it looks out of place.

+2

Its still clean, no wet weather until this weekend! Even if gets dirty again right away, I think it is important to get the salt and de-icing chemicals washed off regularly during the winter. I am not sure if hot water freezes faster but I do know the hot water seems to evaporate much faster. I did not have any issues with freezing water since the truck just came out of a 60 degree garage, the bucket water was 115 degrees (keeps the hands warm), the rinse water was 100 degrees (a little less steam than using hotter water), and it was also close to 32 degrees when I finished.

Dang! I had a Kwazar sprayer stop working this weekend and was hoping it was a fluke. I have 7 of these spray bottles and would hate to have more end up broken, especially since they are supposed to be a premium item, with the price to match. Doesn't a supplier like Kwazar provide warranty support to vendors for their products? I understand Adam's not selling them anymore because of this issue but I would think the manufacturer really should be required to provide replacement parts as needed.

I don't see my review from last night, but it might have gotten flagged since I only rated it one star. I hope my account doesn't get deleted...