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<blockquote data-quote="AdamsPolishes" data-source="post: 940152" data-attributes="member: 10587"><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: silver"><u>PART 2 - SPECIFIC TASKS FOR WASHING AND PROTECTION</u></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: silver"><em><strong><span style="font-size: 12px">WHEELS & TIRES</span></strong></em> – Start each wash by cleaning the wheels and tires first, so you have enough time to scrub them good without getting water spots on the paint. Deep Wheel Cleaner is used on dry wheels and is only needed if you have a heavy build-up of metallic brake dust; it is not a good degreaser and does not clean tires. Use All Purposed cleaner on grimy wheels and tires with the proper brush. If the wheels are sealed with Liquid Paint Sealant or H2O Guard & Gloss, then just Car Wash Shampoo is typically enough to get them clean during a regular maintenance wash. If you use All Purpose Cleaner on the wheels, or some gets on them from cleaning the tires, then re-apply sealant. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: silver"><em><strong><span style="font-size: 12px">WASHING</span></strong></em> – Start with a good rinse to remove as much dirt and possible before touching the paint. A pressure washer is very useful, but a hose sprayer with a strong stream can be used. Use the Two-Bucket Wash Method to prevent damage to the paint, and rinse the pad between panels. Wash the upper areas first, and then do the lower areas last, since they are dirtier. For a filthy truck, use a different wash pad or other wash media for these lower areas, to prevent contaminating it and scratching the paint on the more visible, upper areas. A foam gun or foam cannon helps add even more suds to the paint, and saves time. When drying, use Detail Spray to provide some lubrication for the towel and to help prevent swirls from anything that was missed during the wash. Detail Spray also adds some shine and just a little boost to a base layer of sealant or wax.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: silver"><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><strong>PROTECTION</strong></em></span> – A good layer or two of protection prevents damage from the elements and also makes washing safer and easier. With the surfaces protected, the dirt and grime are easier to rinse and wash off, without having to scrub and possibly add swirls or scratches. Sealants offer the longest lasting protection with some good enhancement or gloss, and waxes offer moderate protection with higher levels of enhancement or gloss. Remember to also add protection to the plastics, rubber trim and vinyl with either Super VRT or H2O Guard & Gloss.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: silver"><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><strong>VINYL GRAPHICS</strong></em></span> – Gloss vinyl can be treated with the same protection products as the paint. Matte vinyl can be stained by most sealants and waxes. Protect matte vinyl with Super VRT or H2O Guard & Gloss. Do not clay or use a machine polisher on any vinyl. Matte vinyl can be cleaned by hand with either Revive Hand Polish or Brilliant Glaze.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: silver"><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><strong>RUNNING BOARDS</strong></em></span> – Scrub with All Purpose Cleaner and a stiff brush, use a smaller brush to get into the vents. Restore faded running boards with Super VRT, but be careful as they can be slippery. Protect with H2O Guard & Gloss.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: silver"><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><strong>BEDLINER</strong></em></span> – Super VRT restores and adds protection, but it can be slippery. Clean the bedliner first with All Purpose Cleaner.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"><span style="color: silver"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em>INTERIOR</em></strong></span> – Always vacuum interior surfaces to remove dust and dirt prior to cleaning with products. Only use the interior cleaners on heavily soiled areas. Moderately dirty or dusty surfaces can be cleaned with a damp microfiber cloth or Total Interior Detailer. Leather Conditioner provides the highest degree of protection. Apply to the seats, steering wheel and shifter. Leather Conditioner can also be used on interior plastics but leaves some gloss. Total Interior Detailer has a more matte finish but does not provide as much protection. Any surface that is cleaned with the Leather & Interior Cleaner should be wiped with a clean, damp towel to remove any residual cleaner, and then protected or conditioned with Total Interior Detailer or Leather Conditioner.</span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="color: silver"><strong><em><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">LINKS TO WRITEUPS</span></span></em></strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="color: silver"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><a href="http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f36/first-detail-adamized-raptor-33281/#post664813" target="_blank">Detailing Process without Paint Correction</a></span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="color: silver"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><a href="http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f36/first-detail-adamized-raptor-33281/#post664868" target="_blank">Helpful Tips and Advice</a></span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="color: silver"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><a href="http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f36/first-detail-adamized-raptor-33281/index7.html#post771093" target="_blank">Undercarriage Cleaning</a></span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="color: silver"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><a href="http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f36/first-detail-adamized-raptor-33281/index8.html#post773583" target="_blank">Wheel and Tire Cleaning and Protection</a></span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="color: silver"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><a href="http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f36/first-detail-adamized-raptor-33281/index9.html#post783045" target="_blank">Fall Detail and Winter Protection</a></span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="color: silver"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><a href="http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f36/first-detail-adamized-raptor-33281/index13.html#post805391" target="_blank">Floor Mats</a></span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="color: silver"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><a href="http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f36/first-detail-adamized-raptor-33281/index14.html#post851151" target="_blank">Leather Conditioning</a></span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="color: silver"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><a href="http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f36/first-detail-adamized-raptor-33281/index24.html#post882031" target="_blank">Polished and Sealed</a></span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="color: silver"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><a href="http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f36/first-detail-adamized-raptor-33281/index25.html#post896405" target="_blank">Spraying Tire Shine</a></span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="color: silver"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><a href="http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f36/first-detail-adamized-raptor-33281/index32.html#post910215" target="_blank">One-step Polishing and Tips</a></span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="color: silver"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><a href="http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f36/first-detail-adamized-raptor-33281/index33.html#post919004" target="_blank">H2O Guard & Gloss on a Raptor</a></span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="color: silver"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><a href="http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f36/first-detail-adamized-raptor-33281/index34.html#post919353" target="_blank">H2O Guard & Gloss on Wheels</a></span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="color: silver"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><a href="http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f36/first-detail-adamized-raptor-33281/index34.html#post919831" target="_blank">Trim Protection</a></span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="color: silver"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><a href="http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f36/first-detail-adamized-raptor-33281/index35.html#post923822" target="_blank">Engine Cleaning</a></span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="color: silver"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><a href="http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f36/first-detail-adamized-raptor-33281/index37.html#post930838" target="_blank">Fall Detail</a></span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: #c0c0c0"><a href="http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f36/first-detail-adamized-raptor-33281/index51.html#post969975" target="_blank">Grill Cleaning</a></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: #c0c0c0"><a href="http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f36/first-detail-adamized-raptor-33281/index57.html#post977456" target="_blank">Gauge Cluster Polishing</a></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: #c0c0c0"><a href="http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f36/first-detail-adamized-raptor-33281/index61.html#post1000551" target="_blank">Matte Vinyl Cleaning and Protection</a></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: #c0c0c0"><a href="http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f36/first-detail-adamized-raptor-33281/index68.html#post1080004" target="_blank">Wheel Cleaning and Polishing</a></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: #c0c0c0"><a href="http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f36/first-detail-adamized-raptor-33281/index68.html#post1080011" target="_blank">Ceramic Coating on Wheels</a></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: #c0c0c0"><a href="http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f36/first-detail-adamized-raptor-33281/index69.html#post1087613" target="_blank">Wheel Well Coating</a></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
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[/COLOR] [COLOR=silver][I][B][SIZE=3]WASHING[/SIZE][/B][/I] – Start with a good rinse to remove as much dirt and possible before touching the paint. A pressure washer is very useful, but a hose sprayer with a strong stream can be used. Use the Two-Bucket Wash Method to prevent damage to the paint, and rinse the pad between panels. Wash the upper areas first, and then do the lower areas last, since they are dirtier. For a filthy truck, use a different wash pad or other wash media for these lower areas, to prevent contaminating it and scratching the paint on the more visible, upper areas. A foam gun or foam cannon helps add even more suds to the paint, and saves time. When drying, use Detail Spray to provide some lubrication for the towel and to help prevent swirls from anything that was missed during the wash. Detail Spray also adds some shine and just a little boost to a base layer of sealant or wax.[/COLOR] [COLOR=silver][SIZE=3][I][B]PROTECTION[/B][/I][/SIZE] – A good layer or two of protection prevents damage from the elements and also makes washing safer and easier. With the surfaces protected, the dirt and grime are easier to rinse and wash off, without having to scrub and possibly add swirls or scratches. Sealants offer the longest lasting protection with some good enhancement or gloss, and waxes offer moderate protection with higher levels of enhancement or gloss. Remember to also add protection to the plastics, rubber trim and vinyl with either Super VRT or H2O Guard & Gloss.[/COLOR] [COLOR=silver][SIZE=3][I][B]VINYL GRAPHICS[/B][/I][/SIZE] – Gloss vinyl can be treated with the same protection products as the paint. Matte vinyl can be stained by most sealants and waxes. Protect matte vinyl with Super VRT or H2O Guard & Gloss. Do not clay or use a machine polisher on any vinyl. 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Leather Conditioner can also be used on interior plastics but leaves some gloss. Total Interior Detailer has a more matte finish but does not provide as much protection. 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