What’s Your Maintenance Wash Routine?

[GordoJay]

Guys, I have yet to have my 2019 surface protected. What is best way to protect paint?

Park it in the garage and leave it there.

 

[Heinz]

You have to paint correct before ceramic coating. Ceramic coating is not some sort of super armor that allows you to be careless. It’s better than standard wax though and lasts for years as opposed to a few months with wax. Me personally I still haven’t gotten around to it.

I will do it this season though. I like the Adam’s graphene coating and will give that a go.

Agreed. The “best” protection for paint would be a paint protection film. But assuming you don’t want to spend $6-10k, ceramic coating is the next best.

As mentioned, a ceramic coating isn’t really protective from scratches. It’s primarily a way to keep your truck cleaner for longer and make it easier to wash. If you’re not willing to spend the time on the prep work, you could just get a good spray sealant and apply every 3-6 months and get ~75% of the performance of a ceramic coating.

 

[01Moch1]

Karcher K1700 pressure washer with MTM gun, Cobrajet hose, CR Spotless water de-ionizer

Been shopping on obsessed garage? I just finished up my modest wall mounted set up very similar to yours but I opted to skip the deionizer.



You have more patients than me to maintain that much black real estate. Looks good though

 

[Heinz]

Been shopping on obsessed garage? I just finished up my modest wall mounted set up very similar to yours but I opted to skip the deionizer.

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You have more patients than me to maintain that much black real estate. Looks good though

Nice setup. Ya, I didn’t buy from OG but pieced together some of the main components he recommeds. I need to get a hose reel and a faucet in the garage.

My previous cars have all been white. Moving to black has been an adjustment, but it does look incredible when it’s clean.

 

[Donovan]

View attachment 167004 View attachment 167005 View attachment 167006 View attachment 167007 Took advantage of some cloudy Southern California weather to get a mid day wash in. Here’s a glimpse into my weekly exterior wash routine.

So when folks do this ...foam type of cleaning, do you have to actually do any elbow work to make it shine or does this foam work for you?

 

[Heinz]

Depends. Some people will just foam the truck, let it dwell, rinse it off with de-ionized water and blow dry. This doesn't take care of all the dirt and spots, but it's good enough to get the dust off. Keys to success are: 1) De-ionized water (so you don't leave hard water spots), 2) don't towel dry the truck, unless you're ok with scratching/swirl marks caused by rubbing in the dirt that wasn't removed.

I usually foam and then wash like normal. The foam helps lift most of the dirt off so there's less chance of scratching/swirling while washing.

 

[Donovan]

Nevermind... who is concerned about De-ionized water. I suppose I'll just do the bucket and cleaning rag routine still.

 

[Railroader]

I love the idea of the foam cannon! I have used the leaf blower and find it amazing!

What is the combo used in the foam cannon and what is the thought on using a brush/mit to follow up. is it needed?

thanks

 

[dixonk]

Nevermind... who is concerned about De-ionized water. I suppose I'll just do the bucket and cleaning rag routine still.

Having good water makes things so much easier. Combined with a ph balanced soap I can take my time and not worry about water spots. Rinse the side facing the sun last. I have my garage water line hooked into my water softener.


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[Donovan]

Having good water makes things so much easier. Combined with a ph balanced soap I can take my time and not worry about water spots. Rinse the side facing the sun last. I have my garage water line hooked into my water softener.


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Any sort of proof on this vs a bath using regular house water from the tap outside?