Bill

Thanks again. I will keep it simple and use the sealant and the HGG.

It all depends on your goals.  With a daily driver that lives outside, many will just go for the protection of LPS.  But, if your goal is to have the shiniest black truck around, then adding a wax will make a difference.

 

The LPS is good paint protection and has a nice shine, but in my opinion, adding a layer of Americana Wax on top of the LPS will give additional depth and shine on the Tux Black Paint.

 

You also need to make sure that your goals and expectations align with your commitment of time and level of enjoyment in detailing.  You can't have the shiniest black truck around without working for it, but you also don't want to over-commit and end up regarding detailing as a chore, and then get burnt out and sneak off to the nearest Swirl-O-Matic car wash.

 

I enjoy detailing, it is a good hobby and I think the results and satisfaction I get from doing it warrant the time and money I spend on it.

 

Here's what I did for my Tux Black Ford, which most would consider to be on the more extreme end of the hobby.

 

http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/27009-adamized-the-raptor/page-1

 

Good luck, and post up some pics when you get your truck!

I appreciate all the help from everyone. I've been using Adams Polishes for a few years but not on anything new or nice until now.(soon)

if I use the wax can I use the HGG over it every month or so or am I stuck using the wax at that point? 

Paint Sealant, maintain the protection with HGG.

 

Do a thorough 2 bucket wash when first getting it and a thorough decontamination which includes clay bar and/or a paint decon spray, before applying your Paint Sealant.

Will the Deep Wheel Cleaner work or would you recommend a certain spray? Wax?

Second this. ^^   After your wash, do a "baggie test" on the paint, if it's smooth, you can skip claying.

 

Adam will show you this here.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4eYfMxuNZY

 

 

 

Decontaminate with 1 to 1 mix of Deep Wheel Cleaner. Dylan will show you that.

 

http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/28466-ask-the-shine-doc-ep-2-removing-rail-dust-with-deep-wheel-cleaner/

 

I would do the second wash as he suggests as well.

 

 

 

Once the truck is fully dry, apply the sealant.

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GkC9kPyrKQ

 

 

Follow up with HGG every 2 months

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdVpa6jz08c

Thanks! Would you use a wax too?

Just ordered a new Tuxedo Black F150. Should come straight from the factory. Told the dealer not to run it through their car wash because I don't want swirls.

What will I need to do to the new paint and what are the best products to use to protect it and keep it shining? Paint sealant? Americana? H2O Guard?

I will drive it every day and store it outside.