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The only time I miss my old Ram was detailing time! They are big flippin trucks! Lol

Not significantly more real estate than my 1500 Sierra Denali just much more tedious to get the roof hood and windows. But I am loving the granite vs. the jet black of my Denali. This also has less plastic to dress. 

Looks great. Be sure to take advantage of the current 15% off sale to restock your supply!

No need to restock.. I stocked up last spring and with the addition of a new little guy and my wife changing hours at work my detailing availability was cut down dramatically. I need to go through my current stock or start gifting to friends. I have 3 bottles of buttery that I don't see myself using. Between paint sealant and americana I don't have a need for buttery. 

It's a big f'ing truck! Sprayed off at coin op. Used their soap since I was strip washing anyway. drove home cleaned the wheels tires with a separate wheel bucket. Used foam gun with APC mixed and soaked the truck then strip washed the entire truck. Dried with master blaster, quick detailed the entire truck dressed the wheels and tires, Brilliant Glaze, then paint sealant, then clayed the windows and used window sealant.. I would have clayed the entire truck but felt very smooth and was limited in time.. I'll do it during the spring detail. Gonna drive the wife's car tomorrow so I can apply sealant to the door jams

Washed my Denali truck tonight. Wife is out of town and had my 3 yr old "helping" and my 3 month old in the bouncy seat. Not the best detail I've done but was tired of sitting in the house. 

So I bought a new camper last fall and I sealed the rear of it one afternoon then got too busy to do the rest. I was surprised tonight when I washed it how well the water beaded still 6 months later. 

My question question about LPS is is there any benefit to applying to to the hard plastic trip that is shiny or will it not adhere to it? 

I applied it to about 1/4 of one side tonight before it got dark and was pretty pleased with the results. 

Also what product would you recommend for the tongue that is painted/powdercoated but it is pretty dull chalky. 

Thanks

Yesterday I got up and washed my truck because I am leaving for vacation and it will get to sit in the garage for a week and I will return to a nice clean car. I also wanted to test out my new foam gun and  Master Blaster Revolution. I hadn't been a fan of washing at home because I like using a pressure washer and hate dragging it out from the shed and setting it up. So I have been going to the coin op (mine takes debit cards) and using their water and taking my buckets and hand washing in the bay. I was tired of feeling guilty for doing this while people waited. I always left the time run so I wasn't ripping off the owner of the car wash but I still felt bad and usually tried to rush through my wash. But my first wash at home went very well. I was able to spend extra time doing the wheels and wheel wells first. I then used foam gun which worked great and washed the truck. Used the MB after rinsing and I can't believe I have been detailing for so long with out one. I know have 6 GW drying towels that are going to be collecting dust as well as my Sidekick. 

After the wash I used tire shine on the tires and VRT on the plastic trim. Then I followed that up with a coat of Brilliant Glaze. I used my new Cycle 2 weeks ago but didn't have time after putting sealant to use brilliant glaze. Then I decided it was time to pull my wheels off and clean the barrels and seal them. I have had a can of quick sealant for a while that I haven't used so I used that on both sides of the wheels and put them back on. 

Woke up this morning and hit the truck with detail spray to get ready for a coat of americana. I have had this for about 3 months and wanted to try it. This stuff was super easy to use. I haven't had time to get the truck out in the sun as my 3 yr old wanted me to come in and play with him so no pics.

Thanks for the info. I have 2 black vehicles. I had some decent swirls on my black denali and have always used adams 2 bucket I think I will order one and see if that helps. 

Just watched the new video of Adam washing a black car and was using the Merino wash mitt and didn't know how may people actually use it. Never seen it discussed on here.

Thanks

The hose rolls up best after use while it's still warm.

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Thanks for the pics and I am sure that it will roll up better when warm and after it gets broken in a little bit. Just sucks I won't get to use it for a few weeks. Going on vacation this weekend and its going to rain tonight.. 

Just recieved my revolution.. How are you guys storing the hose?? Mine doesn't want to curl up very well?

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Previously I owned one of the largest vending companies in Indiana but we sold out to a national competitor several years ago.

Just ordered my revolution tonight. I used a sidekick for the first time tonight and loved it. So I had to order the larger one. I have more tools to clean my truck and I have to clean my house. Love the addiction. 

Cart looks good! what are your plans for finishing the wood?

Well now I'm bummed!! I inquired about these today but wanted to get in on the mystery boxes. Would have put me to the free shipping too! Oh well

What are your thoughts on use Liquid Paint Sealant instead of Quick sealant on the wheels. I know it will take a lot of time to apply and remove the film. I would assume that LPS will last longer than Quick sealant. 

Just picked up my new travel trailer and was planning on putting some adams on it to protect it. Would paint sealant be okay. I believe the unit is fiberglass and has lots of vinyl stickers. Or would this just be a waste of time and product?

I am for sure going to put some window sealant on the windows.

What about a wish list option that could be emailed to my inlaws so I actually get a present I might use instead of a case of mothers protectant!!

Thanks for the reply.. Moving it is not really a concern at all. I can get my hands on F550 and Ram 5500 if I needed and guy I would set up beside had GMC 3500 to move his 5th wheel that I can use. I will also not be towing it more than about 10 miles each way. So bumper pull vs 5th wheel pulling down the road wont be much of a difference when making the decision. I think we'll look around. and if we fall in love with something then pull the trigger. 

Okay so I think my wife has me talked into getting a "camper" I have several family friends that have a camper at a local place and they are talking us into getting a the site that just opened up next to them. I will only move the trailer 2 time a year in the spring to install it and and the fall when it closes down. I'm in Indiana so year round isnt an option. 

Looking for opinions on what to look for as I have 0 background in this field. 

Looking to stay around $30k

Should I stay away from used? 

Any manufacturer I should look at? 

Weight isnt a factor as I have access to a truck that I can do my install and removal with. 

Thanks for all replies.

Changed the oil and quick detailed it tonight. Then took my 2 year old down the street in it. Put insurance on it today and plan on driving it to the golf course in the morning. One of the reasons I hadn't driven it much was I thought I have a U-joint going out but put it on jack stands last night and found that the drive shaft bolts had come loose. 

This one is far from stock. 

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mexican block
eagle crank and rods,molly pistons. all the other good little stuff in the bottom end
canton road race pan
lightweight flywheel and aftermarket balancer with brand new mccloud clutch
afr 185 heads with fera 6000 valves. jessell rockers and beehive valve springs
crane tri retrofit roller lifters
special grind comp cams 
underdrive pullys with new belt and new alternator, starter new
rpm 2 intake. upper and lower
30 pound injectors, maf meter ,adjustable regulator 70 mm tb


Cobra brakes front 
rears converted from drum to cobra disc
new cobra brake booster
2000 Anniversary Cobra seats
140 speedo
new carpet
new headlights
new tailights
new foglights
A/C Deleted
Smog Deleted
New Speakers and all new wiring ran to them
tubular K member
Coil overs front and rear
aftermarket upper and lower rear control arms
strange adjustable rear shocks
18"american racing wheels
bfg kdw tires 
Boss INC fiberglass hood
all weather stripping is new
headliner redone

Im sure I missed something 

Thanks.. I'd love to drive it more.. The problem is my wife has been in seconds for the last 3 years and when I had it all apart I didn't put rear seatbelts back in. And not real comfortable putting my 3 yr old in the front seat. But she is on days now so hopefully I'll start driving it.. Oh yea and my wife hates how loud it is so she doesn't enjoy date nights in it!!

Forgot to say what I did.

2 bucket wash

Detail spray

Buttery wax

Sealed the wheels 

VRT on the tires.

I know I should have clayed it but it was freshly detailed since I have driven it last and has been in a climate controlled garage. 

Had to pull it out of the garage this morning so I could get new garage doors installed.. Hadn't been washed in 3+ years. So i figured I would clean it up a little. Is it bad that I have plates on it from 2010?? I have paid for them every year just havent driven it more than a few miles since. 

I have single bulb fixtures in a 3 1/2 car garage plus 2 in each door opener. For the short term I replaced them all with 100 watt CFL bulbs and it is much better. I think I am going to hang 3 4ft LED lights on the side of the garage that I detail on. 

Well just placed an order and added several of the "blue" items. Haven't had to use much of my products for the last few years due to having a company car and my SRT Jeep rarely got driven so I didn't use much. Changed jobs and traded the jeep for a 15 Sierra Denali and got a black one so now I will be driving and detailing regularly. I really love this forum.