SpeedHunters Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I like your thread super details ... I pass nice time to read it. I like all the details you put in it. Keep it on !!! Sac, TheWolf and LFairbanks 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWolf Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 I made a wheel shield to keep Tire Shine overspray off the wheel. With the sidewall tread blocks on these truck tires, I have to spray the Tire Shine to get coverage, and then level it out with the Pro Tire Hex Grip Applicator. No matter how carefully I spray the product, there is always a little overspray on the wheel which has to be wiped off. With this shield, I can spray and then use the applicator to get the portion of the tire behind the shield. I made the shield out off a lightweight plastic planter saucer and a plastic handle. To attach the handle, I used some screw posts and plastic screw head covers. The shield is about 1" bigger all around the wheel, but since the TS has to be spread evenly with the applicator, I can spread product onto the portion of the tire behind the shield with the applicator. And yes, the tire is dirty...been nothing but cold and snow for the last month. Here's some links to the parts on Amazon. I got the screw posts and covers from the hardware store. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OQ62E5S?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007VBT5CA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00 Both the plant saucers and handles come in different sizes. I ordered the plant saucer that I though would be a good fit for my wheel, and once I had it, I measured the distance between the flat ribs to match the correct size handle. Dan@Adams, SgtLip, mc2hill and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkj4243 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Dan, Great idea, and THANK YOU for sharing the photos and details, so others may make their own! TheWolf and Dan@Adams 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James__ Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) Incredible write up! I learned a lot even though I have only read through page 5 haha. I have it bookmarked to finish reading later though; I am working on compiling all the information I need so that I can put it all in one place for my use while detailing my truck. Edited January 8, 2016 by James__ TheWolf and Dan@Adams 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebuff17 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) I just did this this am with a peice of cardboard. We were thinking the same thing. Mine Doesn't have a handle though. Edited January 9, 2016 by Firebuff17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Can plastic staining from liquid paint sealant be removed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Moe Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Dan, you are the MacGyver of detailing. This thread never disappoints. Can't wait to see what you'll think of next. TheWolf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWolf Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Can plastic staining from liquid paint sealant be removed? Yes it can. I have had good results with IPA and a MF towel. If the trim is textured plastic, you will need to use a small brush like a stiff toothbrush to get into the texture. Just make sure to tape off the paint adjacent to the trim so you don't scratch it with the brush. Any IPA that gets on the paint will strip off the sealant, so reapply as needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpenny902 Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Just finished reading from the start, took me 2 days mind you. Some incredible information here that I will be putting to use when i detail my daily this spring! Thank you Dan! TheWolf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWolf Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 Just finished reading from the start, took me 2 days mind you. Some incredible information here that I will be putting to use when i detail my daily this spring! Thank you Dan! jpenny902, James__, pirahnah3 and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpenny902 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Certificate jpenny902.JPG Would just like to thank my friends and family, and of course TheWolf for presenting me with this award! lol pirahnah3 and TheWolf 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWolf Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 Get Up in Your GRILL Many of you may have found that cleaning the grill can be challenging, and dirt and/or stains often remain after washing because the grill pattern or fins are difficult to clean with just a wash pad. With a little extra time a few special tools, the intricacies of the grill can look just as good as the rest of the vehicle. The condition of the grill after a week of driving and a few rainy days. To start, a good pressure washing to get most of the loose dirt blasted off. Since it is not possible to reach all the visible areas from the outside, I started by raising the hood and cleaning the back side of the grill. Soaked everything with a Rinseless Wash dilution using the Venus Foamer. I also added a few ounces of Car Wash Shampoo to the mix to give it some foam, which provides some cling time for scrubbing. Using the Long Handled Wheel Brush, scrubbed everything I could reach. While the hood was up, I used the Trim & Lug Nut Brush to clean the portions of the bumper and headlights that are inaccessible with the hood closed. Closed the hood, then soaked the grill again with the same mixture. Scrubbed the whole grill with the Trim & Lug Nut Brush, paying attention to the nooks and crannies. To address some of the tighter areas that the brush does not completely clean, I used a foam detailing swab to scrub each little opening in the grill. After scrubbing just one row, the swab had picked up a bit of dirt that the brush had missed. Into the bucket-o-suds for a rinse. Then finished out the entire grill a row at a time, rinsing the swab after each row. A final rinse with the pressure washer. Used the Master Blaster Revolution to blow most of the water off. To finish, I partially raised the hood and used a microfiber towel that was damp with Waterless Wash to wipe any remaining areas that still showed any dirt. Shiny grill... ...looks better than new! James__, mc2hill, SgtLip and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripesace Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Nice write up sir. Those bottle labels are pretty fly! TheWolf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWolf Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 Nice write up sir. Those bottle labels are pretty fly! The custom labels are awesome, thanks for making them for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Nice write-up (again) Wolf! TheWolf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirahnah3 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 great write up Dan! You certainly do know how to make some nice easy to follow write ups. TheWolf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWolf Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 Nice write-up (again) Wolf! Thank you Michael. great write up Dan! You certainly do know how to make some nice easy to follow write ups. Thanks Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audog Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Finally finished the entire thread and... Dan, you sir are a detailing Guru. TheWolf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWolf Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 Finally finished the entire thread and... Dan, you sir are a detailing Guru. Thank you! Yes, I do have the sickness, bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James__ Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Great write up! My grille has a lot of features and your tips and tricks will definitely help in cleaning it! TheWolf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabellg Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 This was a great write up! I found alot of great tips on this and hope to one day have a set-up similar to yours with a pressure washer and a DI system TheWolf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWolf Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 GAUGE CLUSTER POLISHING Not really sure why I waited so long to fix the scratches on the gauge cluster cover. Most of them were there when the truck was new, and a few were added when I made the mistake of vacuuming the sand off with a less-than-soft brush attachment. Tools for the task: Paint Finishing Polish, Brilliant Glaze, Single Soft Towels, blue painter’s tape. Started by taping off the adjacent plastic, to keep the polish from getting on it. Taping was easy since you can slide the tape behind the edge of the plastic, then wrap it around the front. Put a small amount of Paint Finishing Polish on the Single Soft Towel. Then polished by hand with just the portion of the towel that has polish on it. I wrapped the rest of the towel around my hand to keep it from catching on the tape. After polishing for about 15 minutes, I wiped the residue off with a clean portion of the towel, then checked with a strong light to make sure all the major scratches were gone. I did see some minor scratches on the back of the cluster cover, but they are not that noticeable. Next up was some Brilliant Glaze applied with a clean Single Soft Towel. The Brilliant Glaze contains fillers, so it will help hide any scratches that did not come out with the hand polishing. After the glaze hazed up, wiped the residue with a clean portion of the towel. A significant improvement! Gremlin85, Beemer, Cleb1021 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirahnah3 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Nice cluster work! that looks almost invisible now, they way they should be. TheWolf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripesace Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 You sir, just keep taking it to the next level! TheWolf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Bobby Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Nice work Dan. This is the type of job you wish you had smaller hands for lol pirahnah3 and TheWolf 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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