s_rhoden Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 (edited) Just wanted to stop in and say hi and everyone has some greay looking rides. I am hoping to gain the knowledge I need to become a better detailelr. I have always used Meguiars in the past but a friend turned me onto this site. I look forward to ordering the dual action polisher kit being that have never used one. It is going to be a couple of months before i order due to me being deployed currently. I have always detailed by hand which gets real old. Any suggestions on other products I might need to purchase would be a great help. Thanks in advance because there are many ?'s to come. There are a couple pics of my truck detailed by hand and what I do with my truck. I use it like a truck but I also like to baby it. From what I have seen on the forum my hopes are high for getting rid of dome swirls and scratches using Adams products over meguiars. I will let you guys know as soon as I get a chance to do it. There will be snow on the ground when I get home and it will be way to cold to do a detail. Oh the anticapation. washed and waxed (by hand w/meguiars) And a shot of me and my daughter with a day playing (aka using my truck) Edited July 15, 2009 by s_rhoden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11chevz71 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Welcome to the club. One of are member is from Alaska also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Nice looking truck. You take it mud boggin??? Is that your adorable little girl?? She is really cute. You mentioned being cold when you get home...isn't Alaska ALWAYS cold?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_rhoden Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 Vette girl suprisingly we do have a summer up there, but unfortunately im stuck in afghanistan while the summer comes and goes in AK. I left when there was snow on the ground and most likely there will be snow on the ground when I return. Oh well part of the price for being in the military. And to answer your other question that is my baby girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Vette girl suprisingly we do have a summer up there, but unfortunately im stuck in afghanistan while the summer comes and goes in AK. I left when there was snow on the ground and most likely there will be snow on the ground when I return. Oh well part of the price for being in the military. And to answer your other question that is my baby girl. Your daughter is gorgeous. Stay safe in Afghanistan and thanks for keeping us safe. :patriot: BTW...I would recommend you invest in an Exterior and Interior kit for your truck. All the products are worth the investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjwvette Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 (edited) to the forum Shawn:hi: Thanks for all you guy's do to keep us safe here State side:patriot: I bet you miss that cutie in the picture.... Keep in touch Edited July 15, 2009 by jjwvette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_rhoden Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 Anyone have some good recommendations on what to put on the undercarrige to get it looking nice again? I have thought about spraying with some rustoleum or something to that nature. Any suggestions would be greatly appriciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11chevz71 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Anyone have some good recommendations on what to put on the undercarrige to get it looking nice again? I have thought about spraying with some rustoleum or something to that nature. Any suggestions would be greatly appriciated. If it is in good condition put the undercarraige spray on it. If you want to put a paint on it i would not because the winter up there with the salt the unndercraige is probably rusty so it you put a paint over that it would probably seal that rust in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingwater Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Welcome to the forum... Thank you Sir for what you are doing for our great country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_rhoden Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 we dont use salt on the roads where im at rahter they use gravel. i think there is just a little bit of surface rust from where the undercoating has started to come off. isnt there a rust inhibitor that turns black. i was thinking of useing it because it would stop all the rust and seal it up again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lariat_le Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Welcome to the forum and THANK YOU for everything you are doing to protect us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 we dont use salt on the roads where im at rahter they use gravel. i think there is just a little bit of surface rust from where the undercoating has started to come off. isnt there a rust inhibitor that turns black. i was thinking of useing it because it would stop all the rust and seal it up again. I think Rustoleum makes a product called POR, paint over rust, I don't know much about it but you might want to look into it ? And thank you for your service :patriot::patriot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrispy1 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 to the forum, thanks for your service, stay safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_rhoden Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 You guys are very welcome. I appriciate all the kind words of thanks an let me tell you from a veteran's stand point a thank you and a hand shake mean the world. I have been in going on 12 yrs. now (joined straight out of high school)and have seen the likes of Korea, Saudia Arabia, Iraq, and Afghanistan and like most young kids I took the things little things for granted. Now that I have a 7 yr old daughter it gives me being in the military more of a purpose. But again I appriciate all the thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleRedFlatBack Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Shawn, I too thank you for your service to this country. Both of my brothers are retired Air Force and I know first hand of the sacrifice that a soldier (and his/her family) makes while serving. Stay safe and know that you've got a lot of folks pulling for you back in the states. Hopefully the time will pass quickly so you can get back to your family. Dennis:patriot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred vette Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Welcome to the site, and thanks for your service!:patriot: Are you running stock suspension on your truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_rhoden Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 Thanks Brian and yes the suspension is stock. However I do have 285/70/17 BFG All Terrains which is the equivalent of a 33x11.50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott mc Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Thanks for your service!!! Stay safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred vette Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Thanks Brian and yes the suspension is stock. However I do have 285/70/17 BFG All Terrains which is the equivalent of a 33x11.50. Wow, nice flex on stock suspension! How do the All Terrains do in the mud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_rhoden Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 They do ok but I think my next set of tires are gonna be Toyo Open Country M/Ts. But that will be a while cause im gonna buy wheels with them. I plan on getting these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdutytd Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Nice looking wheels! I was never a big fan of the Toyo M/T's but I've heard they work a lot better on lighter 1/2 ton trucks. I wonder how Americana Wax holds up to -40 degree temps, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitelord Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Hello Shawn.. :welcomebanner: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustangshar Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Hey Soldier!! Welcome to Adams and we're glad to have you. Thank you and all the guys and gals over there-we think about you all often, want to get you back home safe and sound! HUGS! Your daughter is sooooooo cute!! LOL Like your truck too. I'm pretty new to Adams but I am liking what I have used and superior over what I purchased before. Oluse...we are a great group over here, just hangin out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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