Detailing Semis

[Doug-04pbm]

I've been detailing on the side doing odds and ends for 5 or so years now while in high school/college, and recently a local trucking company with a fleet of 10 trucks approached me and asked if I'd be interested in detailing their semis. It's a really big opportunity for me to get my business out there with me living in a rural area with tons of small truck company's. I'm not new to metal polishing, but I'm looking for insight on what pads to use.

 

I'm using a corded drill with 4" focus pads.

 

I've read that a orange pad with MP #1 and white pad with MP #2 is a solid combo, or do the machine polishing pads have enough bite to get a nice shine on the aluminum?

Can I seal the aluminum with machine super sealant?

Also, what should I use on the chrome?

Any other tips detailing this big of a rig?

Edited June 10, 2014 by Doug-04pbm

[Chris@Adams]

Here is the pad you want to use.........

Adam's 4" Foam Metal Polishing Pad (2 Pack)

 Are the wheels chrome?  If so BG followed by QS works great on chrome wheels. 

[Doug-04pbm]

Thank you. The wheels are aluminum. Can I seal the aluminum with quick sealant?

[Chris@Adams]

Thank you. The wheels are aluminum. Can I seal the aluminum with quick sealant?

Yes, and I strongly recommend it!!

[ExpressThis13]

Use quick sealant on wheels after polishing I don't know if I would glaze under quick sealant though I'm not sure how the 2 interact as far as durability. I know glaze under wax is great but nevertheless quick sealant is the way to go on wheels it will give them good protection and a good some Shine as well.

[blcksilv08]

Depending on how oxidized the wheels and fuel tanks are you may go through quite a bit of product. I work for a truck dealership and they bring a guy that only does high speed metal polishing. All he does on the trucks is chrome bumpers, stacks, heat shields, and visors. Also does aluminum oon fuel tanks and wheels. If they are over the road trucks the interiors may be pretty nasty.